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Recent episodes include "Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26", "Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26", and "Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26". The latest went out on 28 Sep 2026 and ran about 30 minutes. These are from season 8. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Rock News Weekly

Hosted by Unknown Host · music · EN · 434 episodes

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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & MoreI have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio.We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun.We make no money from this. Thanks : )

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Episode #40
Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26
Sep 28, 202630 minS8
Week of 9/28/26 - Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027 marking almost 10 years since the last U.S. show in Los Angeles back in 2018, Keith Richards is among the many artists featured on the anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack, covering one of his favorite blues classics from Jimmy Reed, The Heartbreakers performed together with Chris Stapleton at the Americana Awards last week for the first time since Tom Petty’s passing in 2017 as they accepted their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, and sadly Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory passed away at the age of 45 after a 5-year battle with cancer… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more!All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. This week's episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4pL7lKdzUM8 Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more…Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweeklyWatch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweeklyFollow us online:Instagram.com/rocknewsweeklyFacebook.com/rocknewsweeklyTwitter.com/rocknewsweeklyTikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly#gta6 #keithrichards #ozzfest #ozzfest2027 #ripchadgilbert #chadgilbert #newfoundglory #theheartbreakers #chrisstapleton #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
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Episode #38
Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26
Sep 21, 202621 minS8
Some big tours were announced last week including Metallica’s new 12-date US and Canadian tour that will start after their Las Vegas Sphere residency ends in March of 2027 and Oasis announces a massive 38-date global “Oasis Live ‘27” Tour that will have the majority of the dates in Europe but will also include a few US dates in Boston and Las Vegas, Def Leppard have authorized the first official full-length documentary of the band to appear in US theaters in early 2027, My Chemical Romance announces the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of The Black Parade Alice Cooper will team up with magician Criss Angel this fall for some special shows in November and December to welcome back guitarist Nita Strauss after recently giving birth to her first child … PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekl y TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Metallica #Oasis #DefLeppard #AliceCooper #MyChemicalRomance #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
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Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26
Sep 14, 202629 min
Mastodon are being sued by the estate of their late guitarist Brent Hinds regarding unauthorized use of his image, rights to merchandise and leaking private information about his substance abuse to the press, A previously unreleased 1974 Van Halen demo will be packaged with Alex Van Halen's upcoming memoir, simply titled Van Halen, David Byrne’s recent “Who Is The Sky?” tour is getting a special 70mm concert film release directed by Brady Corbet, Boston announces that their long-lost demos from founding guitarist Tom Sholz’s personal archives will finally be officially released in collaboration with Impex Records in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut album, and Muse supposedly accepts a buyout for their social media account handles and turns them over to Facebook for their new AI bot with the same name… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekl y TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Mastodon #VanHalen #AlexVanHalen #Muse #FacebookMuse #DavidByrne #Boston #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
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Episode #36
Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off, AC/DC's Chris Slade retires & more! 8-31-26
Aug 31, 202619 minS8
Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off show in St. Louis next week and former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade announces his retirement from drumming after suffering a stroke, the Allman-Betts band announce a 20-date US tour featuring Robert Randolph on the pedal steel and the sons of founding members Gregg Allman & Dickey Betts, a christian metal band by the name of ‘Demon Hunter’ has sued Netflix over supposed loss of income and confusion between their band name and the massively popular movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekl y TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #BonnarooCanceled #AllmanBettsBand #FooFighters #DemonHunter #KpopDemonHunters #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
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Episode #35
Aftershock Festival daily schedules are out, Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas, RIP to Frank Beard longtime drummer from ZZ Top - Week of 8/24/26
Aug 24, 202618 minS8
Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas that just played their debut show at the Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles last week, Slipknot finally confirms the long-standing rumours that after nearly 30 years turntablist Sid Wilson is no longer with the band, Aftershock Festival single day schedules are out months ahead of the festival date giving tons of time to plan out your experience this October, we’ll go over each days’ potential conflicts and highlights in the full episode this week, and RIP to Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top passing away last week at the age of 77… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekl y TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #ConanObrien #TheVigodas #AftershockFestival #ZZTop #FrankBeard #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases
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Rock News Weekly

Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26

Sep 14, 202629 min

Mastodon are being sued by the estate of their late guitarist Brent Hinds regarding unauthorized use of his image, rights to merchandise and leaking private information about his substance abuse to the press, A previously unreleased 1974 Van Halen demo will be packaged with Alex Van Halen's upcoming memoir, simply titled Van Halen, David Byrne’s recent “Who Is The Sky?” tour is getting a special 70mm concert film release directed by Brady Corbet, Boston announces that their long-lost demos from founding guitarist Tom Sholz’s personal archives will finally be officially released in collaboration with Impex Records in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut album, and Muse supposedly accepts a buyout for their social media account handles and turns them over to Facebook for their new AI bot with the same name… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts). We pride ourselves in not using any AI artwork, products or services. Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekl y TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Mastodon #VanHalen #AlexVanHalen #Muse #FacebookMuse #DavidByrne #Boston #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

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Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26

Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26

Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26

Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off, AC/DC's Chris Slade retires & more! 8-31-26

Aftershock Festival daily schedules are out, Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas, RIP to Frank Beard longtime drummer from ZZ Top - Week of 8/24/26

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Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26

Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26

Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26

Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off, AC/DC's Chris Slade retires & more! 8-31-26

Aftershock Festival daily schedules are out, Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas, RIP to Frank Beard longtime drummer from ZZ Top - Week of 8/24/26

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Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26

Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26

Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26

Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off, AC/DC's Chris Slade retires & more! 8-31-26

Aftershock Festival daily schedules are out, Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas, RIP to Frank Beard longtime drummer from ZZ Top - Week of 8/24/26

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Ozzfest will be making its triumphant return to the United States in 2027, Keith Richards and others on GTA VI soundtrack, RIP Chad Gilbert & more! Week of 9/28/26

Huge 2027 tours announced for Oasis and Metallica, Def Leppard announce their first official documentary, Alice Cooper & Criss Angel team up for some unique Vegas shows & more! Week of 9/21/26

Mastodon are being sued by Brent Hinds estate, David Byrne announces 70mm concert film, a rare Van Halen demo from 1974 released, Boston 50th anniversary long-lost demos & more! Week of 9/14/26

Bonnaroo voluntarily cancels their 2027 festival dates for the first time in its 25 year history, Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC in a special one-off, AC/DC's Chris Slade retires & more! 8-31-26

Aftershock Festival daily schedules are out, Ex-late night host Conan O’Brien is the front man for a new band called The Vigodas, RIP to Frank Beard longtime drummer from ZZ Top - Week of 8/24/26

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