C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT

Taylor Momsen  required medical assistance after being bitten by a "massive" spider prior to her band opening up for  AC/DC  in Mexico City Tuesday night.

Billy Idol has  announced new tour dates  for this summer. His "It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!" tour has added 17 dates, the first of which is August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with new stops in Bangor, Virginia Beach and more before a final show September 27 in Albuquerque. 

Are you a huge Ozzy Osbourne fan with money to burn? Sharon Osbourne has put the Los Angeles mansion the couple shared on the market  for the low, low price of just $17-million . 

Neal Schon  has responded to accusations that frontman  Arnel Pineda  was forced into  Journey 's ongoing  farewell tour .

Dave Mustaine  shared that there's at least one thing he used to miss about being in  Metallica .

The reviews are starting to come in, but  Pepper Keenan  already has heard some of the best comments when it comes to describing the new  Corrosion of Conformity  double album,  Good God / Baad Man .

Tool 's frontman  Maynard James Keenan  is showing his support for the recently ousted United States Army Chief of Staff Randy George after he was asked by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to step down and take an early retirement this past week.

Are the Rolling Stones going full "Taylor Swift?" There is mounting evidence that the legendary band  may be teasing new music , and the clues require the sleuthing level of a Swiftie. Fortunately, an IG account, "stoneslippod," is up to the task.

On Thursday (April 2),  Loudwire Nights  featured an exclusive conversation between  Loudwire's Lauryn Schaffner  and  Taylor Momsen  of the  Pretty Reckless .

Courtney Love  has challenged  Dave Grohl  to make a public declaration, feeling that the  Foo Fighters  frontman has let the public misconception that they still have beef after all these years remain unchallenged.

Jon Bon Jovi is used to receiving awards by now, but his latest accolade has nothing to do with his music. This week Bon Jovi  was given a "James Beard Impact Award"  for his work through his "Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation," which runs the JBJ Soul Kitchen. 

Disturbed  guitarist  Dan Donegan  has revealed through his social media that he's putting his Orland Park, Illinois residence on the market as he makes a life change and the two-story home is currently listed at $1.575 million.

It's hard to believe, but Arnel Pineda has been the lead singer of Journey for 19 years, which makes him the longest-tenured singer for the group, topping Steve Perry's 15 years over two stints. But Perry managed something that Pineda has yet to pull off: he quit the band. Twice. 

The newly reformed Rush  premiered its revamped lineup Sunday night  at the 2026 Juno Awards. 

The U.S. Army is reportedly investigating why two Apache attack helicopters were hovering outside  Kid Rock 's Tennessee home on Saturday (March 28).

Jimmy Page is releasing an old Led Zeppelin demo. The demo is an instrumental track that eventually became the song "Ten Years Gone."

In the history of Iron Maiden, one name tends to get forgotten. Blaze Bayley sang lead for the band after Bruce Dickinson left in the 90s to go solo.

"Sad Wings of Destiny" is arguably the Judas Priest album where they took their first real steps towards becoming the heavy metal icons they are today. To celebrate that album,  the band has announced a 50th anniversary reissue of the album .

Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback teamed up for a four-minute mini action movie hyping Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle snacks.  It's actually pretty fun.

Ever feel like you missed out on the heyday of 80s glam rock? Experience those hedonistic days from the perspective of one of the creators of hair metal, thanks to the upcoming memoir from Poison drummer Rikki Rockett. 

If your live Ted Nugent experience is limited to "Double Live Gonzo" or "Intensities In Ten Cities," it's time for an update. 

Alternative legends Pixies are staying on the road awhile longer.  Yesterday the band announced  a series of seven shows, taking up most of the month of September. 

There was an unofficial, partial, "from multiple eras" reunion  of Guns N' Roses Monday night, for just one song. 

There's a particular  Metallica  song actor  Elijah Wood  can no longer listen to.

Veteran rockers  Cold  are in the unenviable position of having to reschedule some of their spring 2026 tour dates while having to cancel other stops as a result of dealing of with some "family health issues."