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Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grohl & Staples Headline SCM 25th Benefit
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples will perform at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit concert on October 17 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale September 25.
Stefan Brending (2eight), CC BY-SA 3.0 deDead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnoses Parkinson’s
Dead Kennedys founding guitarist East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but plans to continue touring. The band’s West Coast run kicks off October 6 in Seattle.
Cpl. William Howard, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Public domainMAGA Fest With Kid Rock Canceled After VIP Ticket Flop
The Patriots Day Freedom Fest in Kentucky, headlined by Kid Rock as a speaker, was abruptly canceled after selling just six VIP tickets. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy acquaintances for the failure.
Cpl. William Howard, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Public domainFreedom Fest with Kid Rock canceled over VIP ticket flop
Freedom Fest, a conservative festival set to feature Kid Rock and other political figures, was canceled due to poor VIP ticket sales. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy supporters for the financial failure.
Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot, Public domainBret Michaels Returns With Road to Recovery Tour in October
Poison frontman Bret Michaels will return to the stage in October 2026 after doctors ordered him off the road. Catch his first shows in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Capitol Records, Public domainApple Music opens first live venue in London’s Battersea
Apple Music unveils its first permanent live venue, Apple Music Hall, in London’s iconic Battersea Power Station. The 600-capacity space blends intimacy with cutting-edge production for artists and fans.
iHeartRadioCA, CC BY 3.0Taylor Swift Wins First MTV VMA Artist Director Honors in 2026
Taylor Swift will make history as the first recipient of the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at the 2026 awards on September 27. The award celebrates her influential work directing music videos.
Dario De Marco, Public domainTom Morello's 'Power To The People' adds Geezer Butler, Scott Ian
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has expanded his 'Power To The People' event line-up with legends like Geezer Butler and Scott Ian. The star-studded bill includes Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters.
Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0William Shatner Makes Heavy Metal Debut at Riot Fest 2026
At 95, William Shatner made his heavy metal debut at Riot Fest 2026, covering Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motörhead with his band The uckers. His upcoming album features rock legends like Tony Iommi and Rob Halford.
Distributed by Sire Records. Photographer uncredited., Public domainTalking Heads reunite for SiriusXM channel launch in NYC
Talking Heads will reunite for a SiriusXM channel launch event in New York on September 28, featuring a live Q&A with Este Haim. Fans can win tickets and submit questions for the band.
Egghead06, CC BY-SA 4.0AC/DC’s Angus Young Signs Baby at Toronto Pop-Up Event
AC/DC’s Angus Young made a surprise appearance at a Toronto pop-up event, signing memorabilia—and even a baby—for fans after their concert was canceled. The band has two final tour dates left.
P.B. Rage, CC BY-SA 2.0Duncan Sheik, Grammy-Nominated Singer and Tony Winner, Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer behind 'Barely Breathing' and Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56. His work left a lasting mark on music and theater.