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During Oasis’ opening Australian tour stop at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday night (October 31), two lit flares were thrown into the crowded general admission floor section during the band's final song, “Champagne Supernova,” prompting safety concerns among attendees. Despite thorough security checks, it remains unclear how the flares entered the venue or if anyone was injured. Frontman Liam Gallagher publicly condemned the flare-thrower with a profanity-laced post on social media, writing: “To the massive C*NT who launched that flare into the crowd last night at the gig in Melbourne you are 1 seriously fu**ed up individual and you will get yours trust me.” Liam was also visibly upset on stage during the performance, repeatedly wagging his finger at the crowd, though the band continued the performance without interruption. This concert marked the start of Oasis’ highly anticipated Live '25 reunion tour in Australia, which features a three-night stand at Marvel Stadium before heading to Sydney’s Accor Stadium for two nights. (Billboard)

Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy was humorously honored this Halloween when his two-year-old grandson Sidney, dressed in a skeleton costume and red cowboy boots, reenacted the rock legend’s infamous bat-biting stunt in a viral TikTok shared by the child's mother, Kelly Osbourne. The clip is set to Ozzy’s 1980 hit “Crazy Train,” and features Sidney happily biting the head off a stuffed bat, which Kelly affectionately captioned, “Learned from the greatest, Papa!” The clip recalls the infamous moment during Ozzy’s show in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982 where the heavy metal icon bit the head off of a real bat, which became a gruesome symbol of Osbourne’s career. Before Ozzy’s tragic passing in July at the age 76, he shared a close bond with Sidney, with Kelly revealing earlier this year that her son’s favorite part of the day was “cartoon time” spent in bed with his grandparents, Ozzy and Sharon. (Billboard)

The upcoming four-part Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes and set to premiere in April 2028, have revealed its cast of actors portraying the band members’ wives: Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd, and Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey. “Maureen, Linda, Yoko and Pattie are four fascinating and unique figures in their own right – and I’m thrilled that we’ve managed to persuade four of the most talented women working in film today to join this amazing adventure,” Mendes said in a statement. The films will also star Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) as the four Beatles, with each film focusing on one member’s perspective to collectively tell the band’s full story. This marks the first authorized scripted portrayal of the Beatles’ lives and music, with Sony Pictures financing and distributing the project in partnership with Apple Corps Ltd. (Billboard)

On Saturday (November 1), on the one-year anniversary of the release of their recent album, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure announced the upcoming release of The Show of a Lost World , a 4K remixed, recut, and remastered concert film capturing their full 31-song performance at London’s Troxy on November 1, 2024. Directed by Nick Wickham and mixed by frontman Robert Smith, the film features a run through of the entire new album alongside an array of Cure classics. Set to premiere in select cinemas worldwide on December 11, 2025, the concert film will later be available on Blu-Ray and DVD, with tickets going on sale November 20 at thecurelostworld.com. “The Cure’s impact cannot be underestimated and this film is a testament to the artistry and depth of their music,” said Trafalgar Releasing CEO Marc Allenby, who is distributing the film. “It’s a pleasure to bring The Show of a Lost World to cinemas globally and give fans everywhere the opportunity to experience together this extraordinary concert on the big screen.” (Consequence of Sound)

The Pretty Reckless, led by singer Taylor Momsen, has achieved a historic milestone on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their new single, “For I Am Death,” reaching No. 1. This marks the band’s eighth chart-topper of their career, and their second streak of four consecutive No. 1 hits, with the current run dating back to 2020, while their original four straight chart-toppers stretched from 2013-2016. This feat gives The Pretty Reckless the most No. 1s for a woman-fronted group in the chart’s 44-year history, breaking their tie with Halestorm. Concurrently, “For I Am Death” ranks at No. 7 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 3.2 million audience impressions over the past week, the band’s top-performing song ever on the survey. The track also just made its debut at No. 23 on Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, on the strength of 240,000 official U.S. streams in addition to its impressive radio airplay numbers. (Billboard)

After 22 years of marriage, Arcade Fire members Win Butler and Régine Chassagne publicly announced their separation on Instagram on Thursday night (October 30). “After a long and loving marriage, Win & Régine have decided to separate,” reads their joint statement. “They continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son.” Married in 2003, the couple endured public scrutiny in 2022 when Butler faced multiple allegations of emotional abuse, sexual misconduct, and manipulation. Butler admitted to a series of extramarital affairs, but denied that any of the relationships were nonconsensual, while Chassagne stood by him at the time. Arcade Fire was the surprise Album of the Year Grammy winners for their 2010 record, The Suburbs, and released their most recent project, Pink Elephant, in May 2025. Despite the former couple’s personal split, the announcement states that, “Their bond as creative soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fire. The band send their love and look forward to seeing you all on tour soon.” (Rolling Stone)

Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist for Hole and touring member of the Smashing Pumpkins, has announced the upcoming publication of her first book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ’90s Rock Memoir, which is set for release on March 17, 2026, via Da Capo. The book blends autobiography, travel diary, and psychedelic scrapbook, chronicling her journey from Montreal’s creative scene to playing pivotal roles in iconic ’90s rock bands during a transformative era in music. Auf der Maur calls the memoir, “a love letter to the power of music and one-of-a-kind voices that make the world a cooler place,” while adding that it documents “what our generation witnessed, and what the world once was, in my hope of building a more livable future together.” The memoir also features “rare, behind-the-scenes photos” from throughout her career, and includes cameos from music legends like Stevie Nicks, Dave Grohl, Michael Stipe. Pre-orders for the book are currently ongoing. (Consequence of Sound)

Following the tragic death of bassist Sam Rivers at the age of 48 on October 18th, Limp Bizkit’s 1999 nu-metal anthem, “Break Stuff,” vaults to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The surge was fueled by 3.7 million US streams over the past week, alongside increased radio play, and a significant boost in sales. “Break Stuff” was the fourth and final single from Limp Bizkit’s chart-topping, 7x-platinum selling second studio album, Significant Other, with the song originally cracking the Top 20 of both the Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock charts when it was first released. Other hits from the band, like “Rollin'” (2.5 million streams) and “My Way” (1.9 million streams), also saw significant streaming gains after the passing of Rivers, who died of an apparent cardiac arrest. Despite the loss, Limp Bizkit still plans to proceed with their Latin American tour which is set to start in late November. (Consequence of Sound)

Megadeth’s upcoming self-titled final album, set for release on January 23, 2026, includes 10 new tracks plus a bonus “reimagined” version of Metallica’s classic, “Ride the Lightning,” which was co-written by Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine during his early years with Metallica. Mustaine, who played with Metallica from 1981 to 1983 before forming Megadeth, says re-recording the song honors the beginning of his career. “As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride The Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James [Hetfield], Lars [Ulrich], and Cliff [Burton], was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” Mustaine said in a statement. Megadeth’s 17th studio album will be released on Mustaine’s Tradecraft label with Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK imprint, and the band will mark the end of their career with a final tour planned in 2026. (Variety)

At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 8th, Soundgarden members Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, and Ben Shepherd will be joined onstage by Brandi Carlile, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Nancy Wilson of Heart, and their original bassist Hiro Yamamoto. “We wanted to keep it as Seattle-centric as possible and include some people that were there with us in the beginning,” said Cameron of their special guests. Although late frontman Chris Cornell sadly won’t be present, Cameron says he believes that, “Chris would have really enjoyed this moment of recognition, because he was always moving as an artist. He was always seeking that next phase of his writing career, performing career,” while also proclaiming that Cornell’s “contribution to music has been absolutely massive.” (Consequence of Sound)

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G, Little Big Town, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons, Sam Smith, and Dr. Chelsey Green, the chair of the Recording Academy’s board of trustees. Carpenter, a recent two-time Grammy winner, is poised for multiple nominations this year, alongside Roan and Doechii, while Carlile and Scherzinger are also strong contenders. The event will also feature a nominations wrap-up show immediately afterward, with the Grammy telecast set to air on CBS for the final time on February 1, 2026, before moving to ABC and Disney in 2027. (Billboard)

Tame Impala’s first studio album in five years, Deadbeat, debuted at No. 1 on six Billboard charts – including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Albums (their first appearance on the tally), Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales – and reached No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Deadbeat marks Tame Impala’s first release on Columbia Records, and it earned 70,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with vinyl sales setting a personal best for the Kevin Parker-led project. The album’s tracks also dominated the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, occupying eight of the top 25 spots, highlighted by “Dracula” at No. 1 and “My Old Ways” at No. 3, while 11 songs from the record appear on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. Additionally, Tame Impala made their debut appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with “Dracula” reaching a new peak of No. 33, while “My Old Ways” and “Loser” debuted at Nos. 56 and 91, respectively. (Billboard)

On Wednesday (October 29), Mumford & Sons revealed the details of their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13, 2026 via Island Records. The 14-track record was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studios, and features high-profile collaborations with Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, and Gigi Perez. The project includes the recently released lead single, "Rubber Band Man," with Hozier, as well as tracks like "Here" with Stapleton, and "Badlands" featuring Abrams. “We feel like we’re hitting our prime as a creative force,” said frontman Marcus Mumford of the new album. “We’re putting everything we have into this now, and we’re using everything about our experience so far to embrace exactly who we are. We’re comfortable in our skins these days. And ‘Prizefighter’ is us going for it – serious and playful, sometimes bruised and always hopeful. We’re nowhere near done yet. I’m more excited to be in this band than I’ve ever been.” (NME)

Bad Company’s two surviving original members, singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, will reunite to perform two songs at the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 8th. Kirke expressed excitement about playing with Rodgers again during a new interview for Lyndsanity! with Lyndsey Parker, where the 76-year-old rock legend said, “Just to play with [Paul] again is gonna be a real thrill for me, ’cause I missed him. I missed playing with the band. I miss playing particularly with Paul, ’cause he’s such a wonderful singer.” The performance will honor the band’s two other founding members, the late guitarist Mick Ralphs, who passed away in June shortly after learning of their induction, and bassist Boz Burrell, who died in 2006. The ceremony, held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater and set to stream live on Disney+, will also induct fellow rock acts like Soundgarden, The White Stripes, and Joe Cocker. (Consequence of Sound)

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and U2’s Adam Clayton are selling extensive collections of instruments and memorabilia in Julien’s “Played, Worn, & Torn” charity auction on November 20-21 in Nashville, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares and other charities. Hammett’s collection includes over 150 items such as a 1985 Gibson Michael Schenker Flying V and custom ESP guitars used on tour, while Lee offers notable pieces like a signed black safe linked to the famous theft of his private videotape with Pamela Anderson, a 1995 Gucci jacket, and a signed Schecter electric baritone guitar. Clayton’s auction includes rare Fender Jazz Basses from the 1960s-70s and valuable bass guitars estimated up to $60,000. Additional items connected to legendary artists like the late Ace Frehley, Keith Richards, The Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, and B.B. King will also be featured, with online bidding currently live via the auction website. (Consequence of Sound)

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have apparently reconciled and are back on speaking terms, as revealed during their interviews on Song Exploder where they discuss the classic Buckingham Nicks track, “Frozen Love.” “The song is about two people that were in love, that had a lot of differences and saw the world slightly differently, but had this relationship that seemed to be, like a gift,” Nicks said of the track. Reflecting on their early friendship, tumultuous relationship, and creative partnership that began in the 1960s and led to their duo album and eventual success with Fleetwood Mac, both expressed appreciation for their complex bond and the bittersweet nature of their work. Despite past tensions with Buckingham, Nicks says, “Our relationship was up and down and difficult, but at the same time, fantastic,” while adding that “what we were doing was so fantastic, that it was worth putting up with the trials and tribulations of a relationship that’s difficult.” (Rolling Stone)

Seventeen new performers and presenters, including Jim Carey, Janelle Monáe, Avril Lavigne, Donald Glover, Mick Fleetwood, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Perry, Mike McCready, and Nancy Wilson, have been added to the lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles, boosting the roster of special guests participating in the event to 37. These announcements follow the addition of Chappell Roan and the Killers earlier this week, joining previously announced artists including Beck, Brandi Carlile, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Questlove. They will all be on hand to honor the Rock Hall’s 2025 class of inductees featuring Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes, as well as a series of special honorees. The 40th annual event will take place at the Peacock Theater, and will stream live on Disney+, with a condensed primetime special airing on ABC on January 1. (Variety)

On Tuesday (October 28), the Stray Cats announced that they have canceled their entire U.S. fall tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s “serious illness.” Earlier this year, Setzer revealed that he was suffering from an autoimmune disorder that prevents him from playing guitar. The rockabilly group – consisting of Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom – previously canceled the first two tour dates on the tour, but now the entire run of shows have been abandoned. “I’m heartbroken to share, due to serious illness, I am unable to perform and very regrettably have to cancel our Stray Cats tour,” Setzer wrote. “I am devastated to have to deliver this news. I’ve been trying everything I can to go on and do these shows, but it is just not possible. I’ve been looking forward so much to being on stage with my band mates again and playing for all of our amazing fans, and I’m gutted.” (Variety)

On Tuesday (October 28), Bad Omens announced the dates and details of their 2026 North American Do You Feel Love Tour. The 20-date arena tour will feature support from Beartooth and President, and is set to kick off on February 22 in Salt Lake City, then hitting major cities including Denver, Kansas City, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Nashville, Dallas, and Los Angeles, before concluding on March 27 in Oakland. Ticket presales started on Tuesday (October 28), followed by general on-sales beginning on Friday (October 31), with VIP packages available. The Richmond, Virginia rock band recently reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their hit single, "Specter," marking their fastest climb to the top of the tally in their 10-year career. Prior to their North American dates, Bad Omens will launch their European tour starting on November 21 in Dublin. (Billboard)

On the one-year anniversary of the deadly Eaton Fire that devastated Altadena and the Los Angeles area, Dawes is organizing A Concert for Altadena at the Pasadena Civic Center on January 7, 2026. The benefit show will support recovery efforts through the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, and will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Aloe Blacc, Jackson Browne, Judith Hill, Jenny Lewis, Mandy Moore, Stephen Stills, Everclear, and more, with proceeds aiding rebuilding of homes destroyed in the wildfires. Dawes bandmates/brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith both personally suffered severe losses in the fires, including homes and recording equipment, with the band writing about the benefit concert: “January 7th marks a year to the day that our sweet town got ravaged by the Eaton Fire. It’s gonna be a heavy night, but it’s going to be a beautiful one too.” (Billboard)