Before she was packing arenas, topping charts, and racking up more than 65 million monthly Spotify listeners, Sabrina Carpenter had a surprising hard rock moment.

Long before “Espresso” and her Eras Tour dates with Taylor Swift, the former Girl Meets World star was caught on camera covering Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” — dressed just like Axl Rose.

The throwback video, recently making the rounds online, was uploaded by the YouTube channel Sabrina Carpenter UK. It’s believed to have been filmed in 2010, when Carpenter was only about 10 or 11 years old. Wearing a bandana and rocking out in front of a backdrop filled with GN’R logos and album art, she belted out the Appetite for Destruction classic.

This isn’t her first brush with rock either — her cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” went viral earlier this year after Ozzy’s passing. Looks like pop’s reigning princess has had rock ‘n’ roll in her veins for a long time. [Loudwire]

Depeche Mode’s New Concert Film Hits Theaters & IMAX This Fall

Depeche Mode are bringing their latest cinematic experience to the big screen — and it’s not just any concert film. DEPECHE MODE: M will open worldwide for a limited run in cinemas and IMAX starting Tuesday, October 28, thanks to a partnership with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision.

After a huge debut at this year’s Tribeca Festival, the film is set to screen in more than 2,500 theaters across 60+ countries. Fans will join Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and director Fernando Frias for an immersive journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s connection to death — all framed by the band’s powerful live performances.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Depeche Mode on the biggest screen possible, this is your chance. [antiMusic]

Eddie Van Halen & Mick Mars’ Kramer Guitar Headed to Auction

One seriously legendary guitar is about to hit the auction block — and it’s got the fingerprints of not one, but two rock icons.

A Kramer guitar modeled after Eddie Van Halen’s iconic red, black, and white “Frankenstein” design is going up for sale this year. Van Halen played it during the Hide Your Sheep Tour in 1982–83, shredding it onstage in cities like Philadelphia, Caracas, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires.

After Eddie, the guitar later found its way into the hands of Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars. Now, it’s set to headline Sotheby’s “Rock & Pop” auction on October 24 as part of Grails Week (Oct. 21–28).

The price tag? Sotheby’s expects it to bring in between $2 million and $3 million — right alongside other memorabilia from Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and more. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

New Book Chronicles Led Zeppelin’s First Year in Unmatched Detail

Lansdowne Books is taking pre-orders for Led Zeppelin: The Only Way To Fly, a massive new work from music historian Richard Morton Jack, set for release in September.

Years in the making, the 348-page, large-format hardback dives deep into the band’s formation and their chaotic first year together — from August 1968 to the release of Led Zeppelin II in October 1969. Packed with rare photos, press clippings, and archival material (much of it never seen before), the book also explores the members’ earlier careers. Music journalist Chris Welch, who knew and toured with the band, contributes a long introduction.

The first 250 pre-orders will also score an exclusive poster. For Zeppelin fans, this limited-edition release is about as essential as it gets. [Blabbermouth]

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.