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The music world is in mourning after the death of 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold at the age of 47. The singer’s death was confirmed in a statement on social media confirming that the musician had passed earlier today (Feb. 7). The news comes after Arnold was diagnosed with stage 4 ...

Swedish pop icon Robyn will return to Australia in November 2026 for her first run of headline shows in the country in fourteen years. The tour marks Robyn’s first Australian performances since 2012, when she last visited the region during the Body Talk era, including an appearance at Parklife Festival. ...

Jack White has once again blasted President Donald Trump on Instagram — this time for a video featuring a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama. The video, which portrayed the former president and first lady as apes, drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with critics across the political spectrum condemning the ...

Drawing on both editorial insight and hard data from Billboard Boxscore, this report identifies 28 venues that define the live-music experience today — the rooms that artists dream of playing and fans flock to for unforgettable nights. From stadiums and arenas to open-air amphitheaters and intimate clubs, these picks are ...

Here is your 2026 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week’s newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty difficult. Bookmark this page because we’ll be updating this all year and you can check ...

Bad Bunny is gearing up for his highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show happening Sunday (Feb. 8), where he will make history as the first artist to perform primarily in Spanish while headlining the show. This also marks his return to the biggest stage in music after briefly joining Jennifer ...

What exactly will be available for rock and metal fans when Record Store Day rolls around on April 18 this year? Luckily we’ve narrowed down the long list for you (although it’s still pretty long) showcasing the rock and metal offerings you can possibly pick up at your local record ...

Billboard’s Tetris Kelly caught up with Miss Piggy and Kermit from ‘The Muppets’ to talk about why they decided to revive their show, what they think of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and more! Miss Piggy: Yet another blonde coming for my job. Don’t tell her I said ...

“This is gonna sound corny, so get ready.” On Tuesday’s Loudwire Nights (Feb. 3), Rival Sons‘ Jay Buchanan joined host Chuck Armstrong to dive into his new solo album, Weapons of Beauty, and the unique — and as he put it, “corny” — journey he embarked on to write it. ...

SYDNEY, Australia — Claire Mooney is the new music director at triple j, the first female to land the top job in the Australian broadcaster’s 50-year history. With her promotion, Mooney becomes one of the most important leaders in the country’s music scene, guiding a youth broadcaster that connects music ...