https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/fred-durst-tribute-bizkit-bassist-sam-rivers-1236092748 Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst paid personal tribute to late bassist Sam Rivers, saying he's gone through 'gallons and gallons' of tears since Saturday.

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https://www.nme.com/news/music/paul-weller-the-nationals-matt-berninger-bastille-to-play-royal-albert-hall-for-streets-of-londons-starry-night-charity-gig-for-homeless-3900488?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paul-weller-the-nationals-matt-berninger-bastille-to-play-royal-albert-hall-for-streets-of-londons-starry-night-charity-gig-for-homeless Paul Weller, The National's Matt Berninger, Bastille will play the Royal Albert Hall for ‘Starry Night’ fundraiser in aid of

https://www.nme.com/news/music/neil-young-was-really-sick-drained-and-bummed-out-before-forming-chrome-hearts-3900509?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neil-young-was-really-sick-drained-and-bummed-out-before-forming-chrome-hearts Neil Young was reportedly feeling “really sick” and “drained” before he formed the Chrome Hearts, according to a bandmate.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jim-morrison-bust-found-gravesite-mystery-1235435693 A bust stolen from Jim Morrison's gravesite in Paris was found in May. But many questions linger about who took it and why.

https://www.billboard.com/culture/lifestyle/bruce-springsteen-awakening-billboard-crossword-oct-17-2025-1236091978 Play 'Springsteen Awakening,' the Billboard daily crossword for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/cardi-b-calls-out-trump-cuts-food-assistance-holidays-1236092729 Cardi B had harsh words for the Trump administration about the impact of drastic cuts to food assistance programs ahead of the holidays.

https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/james-bond-lana-del-rey-theme-song-007-first-light-3900491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-bond-lana-del-rey-theme-song-007-first-light She previously wrote a song for ‘Spectre’ but it was turned down

https://www.nme.com/news/music/wu-tang-clan-announce-the-final-chamber-2026-tour-of-uk-europe-australia-and-uae-3900482?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wu-tang-clan-announce-the-final-chamber-2026-tour-of-uk-europe-australia-and-uae Wu-Tang Clan have announced details of 'The Final Chamber' 2026 tour, with dates in the UK, Europe, Australia and UAE.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/haircut-100-reunite-with-nick-heyward-to-announce-first-album-in-42-years-and-share-funky-new-single-dynamite-3900455?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=haircut-100-reunite-with-nick-heyward-to-announce-first-album-in-42-years-and-share-funky-new-single-dynamite Haircut 100 have reunited with Nick Heyward to announce their first album in 42 years. Check out their new single, 'Dynamite', here.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/charli-xcx-says-her-relationship-with-label-atlantic-used-to-be-turbulent-but-is-in-a-good-place-now-3900446?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=charli-xcx-says-her-relationship-with-label-atlantic-used-to-be-turbulent-but-is-in-a-good-place-now Charli XCX says her relationship with label Atlantic used to be "turbulent" but is "in a good place" now since 'Brat'

https://www.nme.com/news/music/pixies-announce-huge-uk-outdoor-gig-at-on-the-mount-at-wasing-3900459?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pixies-announce-huge-uk-outdoor-gig-at-on-the-mount-at-wasing Pixies have announced details of a huge UK outdoor gig, taking place at On The Mount at Wasing in 2026. Find ticket details here.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1791739wpp/tws-sets-new-personal-record-for-1st-week-sales-with-play-hard TWS has set a new personal record with their latest release! Last week on October 13, TWS returned with their fourth mini album “play hard.” According to Hanteo Chart, “play hard” sold an impressive total of 639,787 copies in the first week of its release. Notably, on the fourth day of release (October 16), TWS had already surpassed the first-week sales of their previous mini album “TRY WITH

George Strait BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Over the past few days, George Strait has been making headlines in the music world with several significant developments. On October 19, Strait made a surprise appearance at the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor inductee Tony Brown, performing a rendition of "Troubadour," a song from an album they collaborated on. As reported by Country Radio, Strait's tribute highlighted Brown's influential role as a record producer in

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This week in rock history was full of highs, lows, and birthdays that shaped the sound of generations. On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s tragic plane crash shook the world of Southern rock, cutting short the lives of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and Cassie Gaines. Back in 1958, Bill Haley & His Comets rocked West Berlin so hard that the concert ended in a riot, sparking a temporary ban on rock shows.But it wasn’t all tragedy—this week also celebrates the births of legends like Tom Petty

https://www.nme.com/news/music/brandy-says-dehydration-caused-her-to-leave-concert-with-monica-abruptly-3900343?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brandy-says-dehydration-caused-her-to-leave-concert-with-monica-abruptly Brandy says "dehydration" caused her to leave concert with Monica abruptly. The duo are currently on their co-headline 'The Boy Is Mine Tour'