20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (April 17-23, 2026)
From Slayer’s 40th-anniversary celebrations to Jason Newsted’s headlining tour, here are the biggest rock and metal tour announcements from the past week.
Big Gipp Sparks Debate, Says New York Hip Hop Was “Schematically Eliminated” For Dropping Too Much Knowledge
Big Gipp of Goodie Mob suggests that the decline of New York’s dominance in Hip Hop was a calculated move to suppress socially conscious music.
Kay Flock Transferred to USP Florence Following 30-Year Federal Sentence
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock has been moved to the high-security USP Florence facility after receiving a 30-year federal prison sentence.
Viral Police Street Stop Ignites New Debate Over Policing Standards and Civil Rights
A viral video of a police stop involving a Black man has sparked a national conversation regarding reasonable suspicion, racial bias, and constitutional rights.
Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Victor Wembanyama has made history as the first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year, cementing his status as a generational talent.
Mark Wahlberg Confirms Development of Pete Rose Biopic
Mark Wahlberg has officially confirmed that a biopic centered on the life and legacy of baseball legend Pete Rose is currently in development.
Trick Williams Escalates WrestleMania Rivalry with ‘Gingerbread Man’ Diss Track
Ahead of their high-stakes WrestleMania showdown, Trick Williams has taken aim at Sami Zayn with a fiery new diss track.
Lil Kim Sets Stage for Alycia Baumgardner’s Victory at Madison Square Garden
Hip-hop royalty met boxing excellence as Lil Kim led unified champion Alycia Baumgardner to the ring for a dominant title defense.