Rock News Weekly

Rock News Weekly
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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun. We make no money from this. Thanks : )

  1. 4D AGO

    The Black Keys describe their falling out with Live Nation, Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert claims self defense as he faces life in prison, Berzerkus Festival lineup & more! Week of 5/18/26

    The Black Keys describe their falling out with Live Nation, having to fire their manager and road crew and how that fueled their stripped down rootsy approach on their latest album, Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert claims self defense as he faces life in prison as his charges were upgraded to first-degree attempted murder after driving his car into his ex-vocalists father, 79-year old William Yates, Zakk Wylde announces the return of his specially curated ‘Bezerkus’ festival featuring Lamb Of God, Suicidal Tendencies and others, and more good news from Jason Newstead’s camp as he reveals he is cancer free after successfully battling throat cancer last year and celebrates one year of sobriety this month & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #TheBlackKeys #BradyEbert #BezerkusFestival #ZakkWylde #JasonNewstead #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    23 min

  2. MAY 11

    The Rolling Stones confirm artwork & guest list on their 25th studio album Foreign Tongues, Ozzy's secret cologne, missing instruments return home to Richie Sambora, Ra Diaz & more! Week of 5/11/26

    The Rolling Stones confirm the artwork & artist guest list of their 25th studio album titled ‘Foreign Tongues’ after revealing a social media puzzle with their fans, Ozzy Osbourne had a secret cologne he used for 30 years and now it’s getting a limited edition release that benefits his Parkinson's charity, Dave Grohl reveals he changed the name of the latest Foo Fighters album after the initial title was too similar to the blockbuster musical ‘Wicked: For Good’ that was released last November, and some good news as lots of rare stolen instruments found their ways back home this week as Richie Sambora was finally reunited with his stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer after 41 years, and Korn’s Ra Diaz recovered all 15 different custom basses that were stolen from him right before Korn’s upcoming South American tour & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #ForeignTongues #No88 #YourFavoriteToy #RichieSambora #RaDiaz #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    26 min

  3. MAY 4

    Ramones announce special releases & festivities including a brand new installation at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas this 4th of July, Travis Barker documentary on his 2008 plane crash - 5/4/26

    Ramones announce special releases & festivities including a brand new installation at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas this 4th of July all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their debut album released in 1976, A British High Court judge rejected copyright claims from heirs of Jimi Hendrix Experience members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, ruling they have no rights to royalties from Hendrix's catalog,  A new documentary titled Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear will be released this summer, focusing on the Blink-182 drummer's life after his infamous 2008 plane crash, Metallica announce super deluxe boxset for the 30th anniversary of ReLoad that will be released this summer, Coal Chamber drummer Mikey Cox announces his cancer-free status after a 1-year battle with Stage 3 cancer & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Ramones50 #TravisBarker #JimiHendrix #MikeyCox #MetallicaReLoad  #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    45 min

  4. APR 27

    Iron Maiden will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Slayer announce 40th anniversary shows, Jason Newstead's band hits the road this summer & more! Week of 4/27/26

    Iron Maiden will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame due to scheduling conflicts with their upcoming Australian Tour, Slayer announce two special shows in the U.S. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Reign In Blood’ by performing the album in its entirety,  former Metallica bassist Jason Newstead will embark on his first ever U.S. headlining tour with his Chophouse Band and Blackberry Smoke, the sons of Motorhead’s Phil Campbell announce a few memorial shows in the UK to honor their late father with their family-centric ‘Bastard Sons’ band, CBGB festival returns to New York for its second year with Patti Smith, Interpol, Morrissey & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #IronMaiden #Slayer #JasonNewstead #PhilCampbellsBastardSons #CBGBFest  #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    49 min

  5. APR 20

    Live Nation & Ticketmaster's illegal ticket monopoly plays out in court, No Doubt's Tom Dumont reveals he has Parkinson's, KISS update their hologram show for Vegas 2028 & more 4/20/26

    No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont reveals that he’s in the early stages of Parkinson’s but still plans to go ahead with their planned Sphere residency next month, Kiss announce plans for a hologram show featuring new original music to hit Las Vegas in 2028, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen was hospitalized after being bit by a poisonous spider while on tour in Latin America with AC/DC, A jury has ruled that Live Nation and their subsidiary Ticketmaster was indeed running an illegal ticket monopoly forcing 86% of all major U.S. concert venues to use their system and overcharged fans millions in excessive fees… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #NoDoubt #KISS #TaylorMomsen #LiveNation #Ticketmaster #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    46 min

  6. APR 13

    The Strokes new album, Radiohead's KID AMNESIA Motion Picture House Tour, Brady Ebert charged with attempted murder of current Turnstile vocalist Brandon Yates father & more! Week of 4/13/26

    1 minute weekly update for 4/13/26! Stories on #TheStrokes #BradyEbert #ArnelPineda #AnaCara #TobiasForge & more! This week’s full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RI7nMysSaV0  Audio episode on Spotify:  We’re on Apple Podcasts too!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-news-weekly/id1361341817  Watch us live every Sunday 2pm PST @ Twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly  Subscribe & watch our interviews, full episodes & updates on demand at youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknewsweekly  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rocknewsweekly   FB: https://www.facebook.com/rocknewsweekly  X: https://x.com/RockNewsWeekly  Everything always at www.rocknewsweekly.com  #TheStrokes #BradyEbert #ArnelPineda #AnaCara #TobiasForge #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    23 min

  7. APR 6

    Metallica donates $125k to help Hawaii with their flooding, Deep Purple announces tour with Kansas, Bob Dylan's weird AI-narrated videos on his new Patreon account & more! Week of 4/6/26

    Bob Dylan launches a strange Patreon account called “Lectures From The Grave” that features AI-narrated content that baffles his fans, Metallica donates $125k to help with Hawaii’s worst flooding in over 2 decades, Tesla surprise fans and critics  by announcing a R&B inspired album featuring covers of James Brown, Sam Cooke, Supertramp and others, Better Than Ezra is asking fans to collaborate with them using AI to make their next single, Deep Purple announce a massive North American tour with Kansas and Jefferson Starship… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Metallica #BobDylan #BetterThanEzra #Tesla #DeepPurple  #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    24 min

  8. MAR 30

    Weezer teases their 16th studio album & announces a 32-date North American tour, Paul McCartney and “The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ , Dave Grohl talks about his therapy sessions & more! Week of 3/30/26

    1 minute weekly update for 3/30/26! Stories on #Weezer #DaveGrohl #ChadGilbert #SidWilson #DaveMustaine & more! This week’s full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SIXS-jg9qh0  Audio episode on Spotify:  We’re on Apple Podcasts too!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-news-weekly/id1361341817  Watch us live every Sunday 2pm PST @ Twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly  Subscribe & watch our interviews, full episodes & updates on demand at youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknewsweekly  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rocknewsweekly   FB: https://www.facebook.com/rocknewsweekly  X: https://x.com/RockNewsWeekly  Everything always at www.rocknewsweekly.com  #Weezer #DaveGrohl #ChadGilbert #SidWilson #DaveMustaine #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    50 min
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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun. We make no money from this. Thanks : )

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  • Creator
    Rock News Weekly
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    416
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