Kris Barras has launched a new band called Hollow Souls, and they will embark on a 20-date UK tour this autumn. Buy pre-sale tickets and listen to their debut single 'Borderline' right here 👇

The first glimpse of the Spinal Tap sequel is here! Featuring amp tone knobs that go up to 11, and a volume knob that goes up to infinity, the 32 second teaser trailer also reveals the name of the film: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Ghost leader Tobias Forge has spoken to Planet Rock about the fresh Papa V Perpetua era of the band, new album 'Skeletá', and why mobile phones are banned on their 2025 tour. Watch the full interview here 👇

Meet the 'new' Ghost frontman Papa V Perpetua. Tobias Forge's latest Papa is the band's leader for their sixth studio album 'Skeletá', which lands on Friday 25th April. Watch the video for Ghost's new single 'Satanized' here 👇

Slayer have announced 2 huge outdoor UK shows this summer, with a suitably heavy lineup featuring Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon and more 🤘 Tickets and details 👇

Download Festival has added 22 more acts to its 2025 bill, including Shinedown and Myles Kennedy

Fresh from being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, Billy Idol has announced his only headline UK show of 2025.

Lovely to see such a fitting tribute to our old pal Dave Myers with 'The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Ride Alone' on TV tonight. As Si said, he was just a truly nice person, and the outpouring of love on the Dave Day ride documented in the show reflected that. Ride on, Dave🤘

Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics icon Mike Rutherford has told Planet Rock he has a tape of songs somewhere that he recorded with Eddie Van Halen in the mid-80s... 👀

Iron Maiden have announced the replacement for Nicko McBrain will be British Lion drummer Simon Dawson. Steve Harris' rhythm section partner in British Lion for the past 12 years will take Nicko's place next year at Maiden's first gig in Budapest on 27th May.

Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden's drummer for the past 42 years has played his final gig with the band. In a statement on Maiden's official channels, McBrain made the surprise announcement saying "Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden."

Here's our guide to all 21 bands playing Planet Rock presents Winter's End 2025 at Trecco Bay, which kicks off in just 56 days' time 🤘 Day tickets are now on sale!

Gene Simmons reckons the KISS avatar show will blow away ABBA Voyage thanks to continued advances in technology.

The official trailer for the long-awaited Led Zeppelin documentary film 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' has finally premiered. Feast your eyes on it here 👇

"I think the crap that they're playing on the radio today is bloody awful." Ritchie Blackmore has shared a three-minute video in which he (perhaps with his tongue in cheek) discusses his loathing for music played on American radio

The three surviving members of Soundgarden are reuniting for a concert in Seattle, only their second performance since Chris Cornell's death

Many happy returns to metal's favourite madman, Ozzy Osbourne!

"If you walked down the street and asked a 20-year-old, 'Name a (Nirvana) song,' they wouldn't be able to tell you." Gene Simmons has yet again doubled down on his unshakable belief that rock music is dead...

After walking 190 miles in 5 days, and raising more than £45,000 for @cashforkids.bsky.social, here's Wyatt crossing the finish line in tears and talking us through the pain ❤️

Marco Mendoza bringing hard-rocking power trio vibes to Planet Rockstock

He's done it! The moment Wyatt crossed the finish line, after walking for 4 days and over 185 miles from our London studios to Planet Rockstock in South Wales, raising money for @cashforkids.bsky.social Take a bow that man, what a feat! 👏

Some blistering soloing from Philip Sayce during his Planet Rockstock soundcheck! 🔥🔥

Kris Barras Band closing Thursday at Planet Rockstock with solos, riffs, and singalongs!

Former Thin Lizzy man Darren Wharton belting out Lizzy classic 'Are You Ready' to the Planet Rockstock faithful 🤘

Blaze Bayley performing Iron Maiden's 'Futureal' at Planet Rockstock 2024

11 years on from her departure, Orianthi will rejoin Alice Cooper's band for a series of shows in 2025

Photos from Planet Rock's 25th Birthday Bash, featuring Black Star Riders, The Answer and Dan Byrne 🤘