Rock This Town LIVE: Rock and Metal News

A lot to chose from in the 70s, 80s, and 90s from Rush, and today we find out the best albums from Neil, Geddy, and Alex. Trixter is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their second album called "Hear!" It's been 10 years since Van Halen's last show ever, and we'll relive the magic. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If yo...

Who would have thought the last year of Neil Peart in 2015 when Rush wrapped up the R40 tour, would be the last year of touring for Eddie Van Halen as well. Iron Maiden hasn't announced North American tour dates for 2026 yet, however historically, news should come soon. Poison is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of "Look What The Cat Dragged In" in 2026 and all signs point to an albu...

Metallica rules the day as news comes out that the band and their management have been talking to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The band is also getting its own radio channel called Maximum Metallica. Finally, we'll relive the past some 15 years ago when Metallica played with Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If y...

The cause of death for Ozzy Osbourne has been revealed as a heart attack with complications from Parkinson's. Former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore is in poor health at the age of 80. Dire Straits or Anthrax or Dokken - What was the best rock album of 1985.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, y...

After over 10 months, Vince Neil returned to the stage this weekend, joining Stephen Pearcy & Bret Michaels. Guns N' Roses have blocked a special edition of "Use Your Illusion" from being released. Is it "Empire" or is it "Operation: Mindcrime," or it the best Queensryche album something else. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the...

MTV turns 44, and we'll tell you the first 50 videos they played--and about 40 of them are very forgettable. Rock & metal live shows are on the rise according to a new study released by Live Nation. Anthrax is a band that's always been a good time, much more than their peers in Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. Joey and the boys always kept it light and we've got the best Anthrax al...

The September 19th reissue of the long-awaited Buckingham Nicks is already sold out online and in record stores. We could see the 30th Anniversary release of Ozzy Osbourne's "Ozzmosis" album on vinyl in October. "Dark Side Of The Moon" is not on the Best Pink Floyd Albums list? Pink Floyd has a lot of great albums. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, star...

The funeral for Ozzy Osbourne and processional happened today in Birmingham, England. We'll celebrate the memory of Ozzy with his Top 5 albums of all-time. Bruce Dickinson has clarified Iron Maiden's stance on using your phone at their live shows. You can grab a free Metallica t-shirt by donating blood to the Red Cross. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm...

Funeral plans for Ozzy Osbourne have been announced, with a processional scheduled through Birmingham, England. Marilyn Manson is expanding his most recent tour, with more dates added to the calendar in 2025. Hair metal didn't just rule in the 80s, there were also some killer albums released in the 90s, and we've got the 10 best. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, start...

Rumors abound that Metallica is about to sign a deal to appear at the Sphere in Las Vegas in the fall of 2026. Geoff Tate says he has "no regrets" about his time in Queensyrche. They should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, yet INXS continues to be ignored by far too many. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show,...

Pantera has rescheduled a couple of tour dates, along with canceling several others, to allow band members (Zakk Wylde) to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne. The movie trailer for Spinal Tap II is out, and it's everything we feared. Metallica is celebrating 42 years of "Kill 'Em All" released on July 25, 1983.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET...

Reports have come out that Ozzy Osbourne's passing was a shock to his sister and that paramedics tried to save Ozzy for several hours. Gen X is getting crushed this week with the passing of Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and now wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Our friends at Deko Entertainment are teasing a reissue of "Menace To Sobriety" album from Ugly Kid Joe. We're live on Y...

The live tributes to Ozzy Osbourne are filling venues throughout the world including Pantera, Def Leppard, Coldplay, and many more. Rumors are circulating of a return by the band Shotgun Messiah in 2026. Jake E. Lee shares the final text he received from Ozzy after the "Back To the Beginning" Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne celebration. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Fr...

Rock This Town LIVE today is all about the passing of John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne. From early days in Black Sabbath to his unreal solo career to his final performance a mere 17 days ago, Ozzy was loved by so many. Except for perhaps the Alamo, Ozzy always made friends whenever he went. RIP Ozzy. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If...

The new Rock This Town LIVE kicks off with talk of the super-limited Slipknot vinyl box set, Guns N' Roses 'Appetite For Destruction' celebrates its 38th birthday, and Def Leppard announces a 2026 Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or list...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE, cranking up the volume for another killer episode! Today, we’re diving into Aerosmith’s top five albums, pitting them against Guns N’ Roses in a head-to-head showdown, unpacking the viral phrase “Take Your Side Piece to Coldplay,” and breaking the latest news on Black Sabbath’s upcoming concert film and Anthrax’s freshly finished...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , cranking up the volume for another killer episode! Today, we’re diving into the divisive world of Nickelback and U2, exploring whether Nickelback’s hate outweighs U2’s overrated status. We’ll also cover Ghost’s bold “no phones” concert policy, Steve Miller Band’s tour cancellation, The Pretty Reckless’s Light Me Up vinyl release...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of *Rock This Town LIVE*, cranking up the volume for another killer episode! Today, we’re diving into the gritty glory of 1986 with Bon Jovi and Cinderella’s iconic tour, unpacking the legal drama between Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction, celebrating Pantera’s classic song revival in Europe, geeking out over Rob Halford’s new McFarlane action figure,...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , cranking up the volume for another epic episode! Today, we’re diving into the explosive world of KISS with their Alive! 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition , dissecting the jaw-dropping ticket prices for Paul McCartney’s 2025 tour, jamming to Shinedown’s brand-new single “Killing Fields,” and ranking Judas Priest’s top six songs o...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , cranking up the volume for another epic episode! Today, we’re diving into a stacked lineup of rock and metal news: celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, reflecting on Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction hitting 33 years, mourning the loss of David Kaff (aka Viv Savage of Spinal Tap ), uncovering a lost Warrant song by Jan...

Get the latest in rock and metal! We explore Mötley Crüe’s absence from Black Sabbath’s farewell, Anthrax’s live performance, Deftones’ new album and tour, and Beartooth’s live album drop. Show Notes : Mötley Crüe : Nikki Sixx explained their absence from Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” farewell show due to health issues, likely tied to Vince Neil’s recent medical procedure. Anthrax : Deli...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , cranking up the volume for another killer episode! Today, we’re diving into the atmospheric grooves of Deftones, the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, the politically charged chaos of System Of A Down, and the 80s hair metal glory of Dokken. From nu-metal innovation to classic heavy metal anthems, we’re unpacking the la...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , ready to crank it up for another epic episode! Today, we’re diving into the sleazy swagger of Mötley Crüe, the arena-rock anthems of Def Leppard, the progressive metal mastery of Queensryche, and the gritty groove of Clutch. From Sunset Strip glam to Sheffield’s polished hooks, cerebral metal, and stoner rock vibes, we’re coveri...

Hey, rock and metal fans, it’s TC, your host of Rock This Town LIVE , firing up another electrifying episode! Today, we’re diving into the thunderous riffs of Black Sabbath, the solo chaos of Ozzy Osbourne, the grunge intensity of Pearl Jam, and the soaring anthems of Scorpions. From the birth of heavy metal to 90s alternative rock and German hard rock legends, we’re covering the latest rock and m...

Tune in for the latest rock and metal updates! We cover Marilyn Manson cancelled in Europe, Blondie's future, the passing of Michael Madsen, and Scorpions’ vinyl drop.