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- C101 ROCK REPORT RINGO STARR IS THE OLDEST ROCKER ON TOUR THIS SUMMER
Ringo Starr, at 85, is the oldest musician embarking on a summer tour. He is joined by other notable artists including Mike Love, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon, all in their eighties.
- C101 ROCK REPORT PSYCHEDELIC FURS CANCEL TOUR DATES OVER MEDICAL ISSUE
The Psychedelic Furs have canceled their spring and summer tour dates due to a serious medical issue within the band. A representative stated that one member requires urgent surgery.
- C101 ROCK REPORT AMA ADD SOMBR, RILEY GREEN, KEITH URBAN AND MORE
The C101 Rock Report covers the latest performers announced for the American Music Awards, featuring artists like Keith Urban, Riley Green, and Sombr.
- C101 ROCK REPORT NEW DETAILS EMERGE IN MURDER OF LOSTPROPHETS SINGER
The C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT covers new information regarding the stabbing of former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. Watkins was incarcerated for multiple child sex offenses and was serving a 29-year sentence at the time of his death in Oc…
- C101 ROCK REPORT WHY JASON NEWSTED REALLY LEFT METALLICA
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted explains the true reason for his 2001 departure, stating it was unrelated to his work with Echobrain.
- C101 ROCK REPORT ZAKK WYLDE BOOKS 2-DATE BERZERKUS FESTIVAL WITH LAMB OF GOD
Zakk Wylde is reviving the Berzerkus Festival for two dates in 2026, with Lamb of God set to headline.
- C101 ROCK REPORT THE ROLLING STONES' NEW ALBUM WILL INCLUDE PAUL MCCARTNEY, ROBERT SMITH & MORE
The Rolling Stones are releasing their 25th album,
- C101 ROCK REPORT LIVING COLOUR, PSYCHEDLIC FURS ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR
Living Colour and Psychadelic Furs will embark on a joint summer tour, beginning July 31 in Park City, Utah, showcasing funk rock and 80s new wave music.
- C101 ROCK REPORT ROCK ARTISTS HAVE NEVER HIT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100
The C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT discusses rock artists who have not achieved a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Examples given include AC/DC, Green Day, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
- C101 ROCK REPORT TOP SELLERS FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2026 REVEALED
The C101 ROCK REPORT covers the top-selling albums and singles from Record Store Day 2026, an event which featured over 350 exclusive releases. Sales data was compiled by Luminate.
- C101 ROCK REPORT CHECK OUT NORTH WEST'S METAL SONG
North West, 12 years old, released her six-song EP
- C101 ROCK REPORT SPOTIFY ROLLING OUT CHECKMARKS FOR REAL ARTISTS NOT AI
Spotify is rolling out a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners identify music created by human artists.
- C101 ROCK REPORT MAMMOTH HITS THE ROAD THIS SUMMER
Wolfgang Van Halen's band Mammoth has announced new summer tour dates. The rock band is hitting the road for a summer tour.
- C101 ROCK REPORT THERE'S A SPECIAL EDITION OF OZZY OSBOURNE'S SECRET SIGNATURE COLOGNE
A special edition of Ozzy Osbourne's secret signature cologne was released in black and purple packaging, including a message from Sharon. The $370 cologne sold out.
- C101 ROCK REPORT BRING ME THE HORIZON ADD 8-DATE 2026 AMERICAN FALL TOUR
Bring Me the Horizon has announced their 2026 North American tour, which includes a significant number of dates in Canada.
- C101 ROCK REPORT METALLICA TO REISSUE RELOAD WITH MASSIVE BOX SET
Metallica announced a reissue of their 90s album Reload, featuring a massive box set with approximately 1,700 minutes of audio content.
- C101 ROCK REPORT SLIPKNOT CLASSIC LANDS IN SHORT FILM FROM ICONIC FASHION BRAND
Slipknot's classic song "(sic)" is featured in a new short film by Gucci, with its drumming used to soundtrack a portion of the film.
- C101 ROCK REPORT BACKLASH OVER KID ROCKS ARMY HELICOPTER FLIGHT WITH PETE HEGSETH
The C101 Rock Report discusses Kid Rock's recent flight on a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter. He was invited by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the incident has led to renewed scrutiny.
- C101 ROCK REPORT MICHAEL STIPE HAS A ODD CHOICE TO PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC
Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show to discuss musicians becoming the subject of biopics and revealed his peculiar casting choice for a potential biopic about himself.
- C101 ROCK REPORT ANTHONY KIEDIS' GIRLFRIEND DEFENDS THEIR 33-YEAR AGE GAP IN "VOGUE" ESSAY
The girlfriend of Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis penned an essay for "Vogue" discussing their 33-year age difference. She acknowledged his awareness of his good fortune in the relationship.
- C101 ROCK REPORT SLAYER ADDS ANOTHER 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Slayer is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1986 album Reign in Blood by adding another show in Los Angeles in November 2026.
- C101 ROCK REPORT MARILYN MANSON DEBUTS NEW BACKING BAND AT TOUR KICKOFF
Marilyn Manson introduced a new backing band for his 2026 tour, marking his return to U.S. stages for the first time since the Aftershock Festival last fall.
- C101 ROCK REPORT LIVE NATION LAUNCHES LIMITED $30 TICKET PROMOTION
Live Nation has reintroduced its annual summer concert ticket promotion, offering tickets for select major tours at a discounted price of $30.
- C101 ROCK REPORT DAVE GROHL'S SECRET TO PRESERVING HIS VOCAL CORDS
The C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT discusses Dave Grohl's vocal cord preservation techniques, which reportedly include consuming beer, Advil, and whiskey.
- C101 ROCK REPORT FIELDY REVEALS REASON FOR KORN EXIT CLARIFIES STATUS
Estranged Korn bassist Fieldy explained his status with the band and the reasons for his hiatus on the Shady Characters podcast.
- C101 ROCK REPORT DAVE MASON PASSES AWAY
Dave Mason, a renowned singer and songwriter known for his work with Traffic and Fleetwood Mac, has died. He had a prolific career collaborating with many prominent rock musicians.
- C101 ROCK REPORT JELLY ROLL IS TRAINING TO RUN A MARATHON AND WANTS TO POSE SHIRTLESS ON A MAGAZINE COVER
Jelly Roll is preparing for the New York City marathon in November. His goals include losing 40-50 pounds, having loose skin removed, and posing shirtless for a magazine.
- C101 ROCK REPORT CREED ANNOUNCE 2027 LINEUP FOR SUMMER OF 99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL CRUISE
The C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT covers the announcement of the lineup for Creed's 2027 Summer of '99 & Beyond festival cruise. The lineup includes Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust.
- C101 ROCK REPORT THE STROKES END COACHELLA WITH FIERY POLITICAL VIDEO
The Strokes concluded Coachella 2026 with a politically charged video during their second performance, which had a more serious tone than their initial set.
- C101 ROCK REPORT IRON MAIDEN WILL NOT ATTEND THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Iron Maiden will not attend their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in November, despite being announced as 2026 inductees.
- C101 ROCK REPORT RECORD STORE DAY IS SATURDAY WITH ROCK EXCLUSIVES
The C101 Hitman Rock Report covers Record Store Day, highlighting exclusive releases from classic rock to pop. The event features hundreds of special items aimed at encouraging visits to independent record stores.
- C101 ROCK REPORT BILLY CORGAN COMPARES USING A.I. TO MAKING A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan believes using AI in music is akin to dealing with the Devil. He expressed concern that it could ultimately be destructive to the economy, the music business, and cultural movements.
- C101 ROCK REPORT STAIND REPLACES JELLY ROLL AS ROCK THE COUNTRY SALES STRUGGLE
Staind has been announced as a headliner for the Rock the Country festival in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, taking the place of Jelly Roll.
- C101 ROCK REPORT TAYLOR MOMSEN HOSPITALIZED, SHOWS PHOTO OF SPIDER RASH
Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless was hospitalized on April 14 following a reaction to a spider bite. She posted a picture of the rash caused by the bite.
- C101 ROCK REPORT AMA NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
The C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT announced the AMA nominees. Fan voting is open until May 8th, and the show will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
- C101 ROCK REPORT KISS AVATAR SHOW TO LAUNCH IN 2028 WILL INCLUDE NEW MUSIC
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- C101 ROCK REPORT ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2026 ANNOUNCED
The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. This year's class features Phil Collins, Oasis, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Iron Maiden, while Mariah Carey was overlooked for the third time.
- C101 ROCK REPORT AS "THE COCKROACHES," THE ROLLING STONES RELEASE NEW TRACK
The Rolling Stones have released a new track, initially teased under the name "The Cockroaches." Cryptic hints about the band's new project appeared in London.
- C101 ROCK REPORT NIGHT RANGER ANNOUNCES 2026 TOUR
Night Ranger has announced their 2026 tour, with 20 shows currently scheduled. The band revealed their tour dates over the weekend.
- C101 ROCK REPORT THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS TO CELEBRATE TWO CLASSIC ALBUMS ON 2027 TOUR
Thirty Seconds to Mars will celebrate two classic albums on a major tour in 2027.
- C101 ROCK REPORT ROBERT PLANT DOES SURPRISE ZEP SONG FOR "THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT"
Robert Plant surprised audiences by performing a Led Zeppelin song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This occurred despite his recent musical ventures with Alison Krauss and Saving Grace, which might suggest a departure from his rock…
- C101 ROCK REPORT EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF 6TH STUDIO ALBUM "SANCTUARY"
Evanescence has announced their sixth studio album, Sanctuary, will be released on June 5 by BMG. This follows recent updates on the completion of their new music.
- C101 ROCK REPORT PINK FLOYD TO RELEASE NEW COLLECTION FEATURING LONG LOST 70S SONG
A new Pink Floyd collection is coming out, including a song from the 70s that hasn't been available since the 8-track era.
- C101 ROCK REPORT TAYLOR MOMSEN BIT BY POISONOUS SPIDER ON AC/DC TOUR
Taylor Momsen, vocalist for The Pretty Reckless, was bitten by a large spider in Mexico City on Tuesday before her band was set to open for AC/DC. She required medical treatment following the incident.
- C101 ROCK REPORT BILLY IDOL ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR
Billy Idol has announced 17 new dates for his "It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!" summer tour. The tour begins August 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and will include stops in Bangor and Virginia Beach before concluding September 27 in Albuquerq…
- C101 ROCK REPORT SHARON OSBOURNE PUTS LOS ANGELES MANSION ON THE MARKET
Sharon Osbourne has placed the Los Angeles mansion she shared with Ozzy Osbourne up for sale at a price of $17 million. The home is currently on the market.
- C101 ROCK REPORT NEAL SCHON RESPONDS TO PINEDAS COMMENTS ON TOUR
In the C101 HITMAN ROCK REPORT, Neal Schon addresses accusations that frontman Arnel Pineda was forced to participate in Journey's farewell tour. This episode provides Schon's response to the claims.
- C101 ROCK REPORT ONE THING DAVE MUSTAINE USED TO MISS ABOUT BEING IN METALLICA
Dave Mustaine discussed at least one aspect he used to miss about his tenure with Metallica during the C101 Rock Report.
- C101 ROCK REPORT COC FRONTMAN SHARES BEST DESCRIPTIONS OF THEIR DOUBLE ALBUM
Pepper Keenan, frontman of Corrosion of Conformity, has heard positive descriptions of the band's new double album, 'Good God / Baad Man', as reviews begin to be released.
- C101 ROCK REPORT TOOL FRONTMAN SHARES SUPPORT FOR OUSTED MILITARY GENERAL
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan is supporting Randy George, the recently ousted United States Army Chief of Staff. George was asked to step down and retire early by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.