This summer, it’s all about the late ’90s and early 2000s! The Summer of ’99 + Beyond Festival returns, now a two-day rock spectacle at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, on July 18-19.

After a successful 2024 debut in San Bernardino, CA, demand was so high that Creed pushed the festival to two days and found a new Midwest home to give even more fans a chance to relive the era’s best rock anthems. Both Creed and Nickelback have a history with Alpine Valley—Creed first rocked the venue in 2000, while Nickelback made their debut there in 2007. This also marks the first time the two bands have shared a festival bill since 1999!

Bret Michaels, Vince Neil & Stephen Pearcy Bring Parti-Gras to Bethel Woods

Bret Michaels, Vince Neil, and Stephen Pearcy are set to bring their Parti-Gras Tour 2025 to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY, on Sunday, August 3!

This iconic night of hit songs unites the legendary voices of Poison, Mötley Crüe, and Ratt for an electrifying summer show. While no official announcement has been made by the artists, the venue confirmed the event, teasing an unforgettable night of rock anthems.

Russ Ballard Revives “God Gave Rock N’ Roll To You” with New Rendition

Legendary songwriter Russ Ballard has dropped a fresh video for his new version of “God Gave Rock N’ Roll To You”, the iconic track he originally wrote—a hit for both Argent and KISS.

Reflecting on the song, Ballard shared, “It reflected the optimism I felt at the time… It was a hit for Argent and later for KISS when it was featured in Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey.”

This release follows Ballard’s recent revamp of “New York Groove”, famously covered by Ace Frehley in 1978. A true rock hitmaker, Ballard’s legendary catalog includes “Since You Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “You Can Do Magic” (America), and many more. With a career spanning decades, he continues to write, produce, and keep the spirit of rock alive.

Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Show Gets Even Bigger with Guns N’ Roses, Tool & More

The Back To The Beginning farewell concert just got even more legendary! Guns N’ Roses, Tool, and Rival Sons have reportedly been added to Ozzy Osbourne’s final hometown show in Birmingham, England, on July 5 at Villa Park.

This historic night will also feature a Black Sabbath reunion with Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—marking a momentous return to where metal was born.

The lineup is stacked with rock royalty, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and a star-studded list of guest performers like Sammy Hagar, Wolfgang Van Halen, Jake E. Lee, Rudy Sarzo, Jonathan Davis (Korn), K.K. Downing (Judas Priest), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), and more.

Ozzy shared, “It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning… Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”

While he won’t perform a full Black Sabbath set, Ozzy confirmed on SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks that he’ll join in for select moments.

(WARNING LANGUAGE: In an effort to avoid censorship of expression, Kid Rock’s statement has been left uncensored.)

Kid Rock made a surprise appearance at Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan’s birthday party in Nashville on Feb. 8. But what started as a jam session took a sharp turn when the crowd didn’t clap along.

Rock joined the band—featuring Bryan on keys—for Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Proud Mary. At first, everything was smooth, with fan videos capturing a solid performance. But when Rock urged the crowd to clap, not everyone complied.

Frustrated, he stopped the band. “Fuck them. Fuck them. Hey, hey, stop. If you ain’t gonna clap, we ain’t gonna sing. That’s how it’s gonna go.” he declared, leading an exaggerated demo of proper clapping.

The show resumed briefly, but Rock wasn’t satisfied. When the audience still didn’t clap enough, he snapped. “You know what, fuck y’all. You ain’t gonna clap, I’m gone,” he said before storming off.

Bryan and the band carried on, but Rock never returned.

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Def Leppard, Weezer, & Bret Michaels to Rock Edmonton’s Rockin’ Thunder Festival

Get ready to feel the earth shake—Rockin’ Thunder Festival is set to ignite Edmonton’s Exhibition Lands Racetrack on July 11 & 12 with a powerhouse lineup of rock legends.

Def Leppard, Weezer, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Stone Temple Pilots, and Bret Michaels are just a few of the heavy-hitters bringing shredding guitars and pounding drums to this two-day rock explosion.

Friday, July 11 kicks off with Def Leppard leading a stacked bill featuring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Bret Michaels, Toque, and Queensrÿche.

Saturday, July 12, sees Weezer headlining, with Stone Temple Pilots, Sam Roberts Band, and Default rounding out the night.

Organizers promise a festival that will “tremble the ground and crackle the air.”

Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti Turns 50 with Special Radio Tribute

The 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s iconic Physical Graffiti is being honored with a special edition of In The Studio With Redbeard, diving deep into the stories behind the legendary double album.

Host Redbeard explores how, by its February 1975 release, Physical Graffiti marked a shift in rock history—proving that Zeppelin didn’t need hit singles to dominate the charts. With a mix of hard rock, blues, and epic experimentation, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham delivered a masterpiece that redefined the album format.

The two-part special promises rare insights into one of rock’s most influential records.

New York Dolls’ David Johansen Battling Stage 4 Cancer, Fund Launched for Treatment

David Johansen, legendary frontman of the New York Dolls, has revealed he’s been privately battling stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor since 2020. Now, facing mounting medical costs, he’s turning to the music community for help.

After suffering a serious fall in November 2024, Johansen underwent surgery for a broken back, leaving him bedridden and in severe pain. To aid his recovery, Sweet Relief has launched the David Johansen Fund, raising money for round-the-clock care, physical therapy, and living expenses.

Despite his struggles, Johansen remains hopeful. “I’ve never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency,” he shared. Fans can support by donating or purchasing a special edition T-shirt with proceeds going directly to his treatment.

A true rock icon, Johansen’s influence spans from punk pioneer with the Dolls to his Buster Poindexter persona, film roles, and radio hosting on SiriusXM. Most recently, he was featured in Martin Scorsese’s documentary Personality Crisis: One Night Only.

Want to help? Visit Sweet Relief to support Johansen in his fight.