From Judas Priest saying goodbye to a founding member to Aerosmith preparing a rare return, major 2027 tours, surprise collaborations, and a stack of new releases—here’s what music fans need to know this week.
Welcome to the DreadMusicReview Weekly Rundown, your quick guide to the news, announcements, releases, and unexpected moments making noise across the music world.
Rock, metal, pop, country, hip-hop, electronic music, and everything in between are on the menu. No gatekeeping, no genre wars—just the stories worth knowing about.
🎸 Rock & Metal: Legends, Lineups, and Loud Returns
Judas Priest’s Ian Hill Retires After 57 Years
One of heavy metal’s most enduring figures is stepping away. Founding bassist Ian Hill announced his retirement on October 9, citing advancing arthritis and a serious shoulder injury that left him unable to reliably perform a full show. Davey Rimmer of Uriah Heep and Elegant Weapons will take over bass duties. Hill thanked fans for an extraordinary journey and said he wants to devote more time to his family. Few departures mark the end of an era quite like this one
Aerosmith Announces Two Hollywood Bowl Shows
Aerosmith is preparing for a major live appearance following its 2024 retirement from touring. The band announced California Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends, a pair of Hollywood Bowl concerts scheduled for October 29 and November 1. The guest lineup includes The Black Crowes, RUN DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Slash, Duff McKagan, Eric Church, Tom Morello, Sully Erna, and more. The lineup will vary between nights, with additional appearances possible. These shows are shaping up to be a celebration of Aerosmith’s legacy rather than a conventional tour announcement.
Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts Join Forces for 2027
Def Leppard has announced a major North American arena tour with Goo Goo Dolls and special guests The Struts. The run begins March 2, 2027, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and currently stretches through July 2 in Indianapolis. It’s a three-band lineup built around arena-ready rock, familiar hits, and a newer generation of performers carrying the classic rock energy forward.
SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Reveal New Album
SLASH and Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators announced their fifth studio album, Flying Blind, arriving February 26, 2027, through Gibson Records. The announcement arrived alongside the title track and its official video, plus plans for a 2027 world tour. The album was largely recorded live with longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette, emphasizing the band’s instinctive, full-band rock approach.
Foo Fighters Plan an Intimate Melbourne Show
Foo Fighters are adding a smaller, up-close performance to their Australian stadium schedule. The band will play the new 1,250-capacity Crown LIVE venue in Melbourne on November 16, just two days after a stadium appearance. For fans accustomed to seeing Dave Grohl and company on enormous stages, this one offers a very different kind of experience.
🎤 Pop, R&B & Alternative: New Music and Tour News
Remi Wolf Releases Mud and Announces a 2027 Tour
Remi Wolf released her third album, Mud, on October 9, pairing the new record with a 23-date North American tour scheduled to begin February 23, 2027. The album moves toward a more naturalistic sound while exploring personal subjects including sobriety, toxic relationships, and breaking destructive cycles. John Mayer also appears on the track “Moon So High.”
FLO Announces the Therapy at the Club Tour
British R&B trio FLO announced a North American and European tour, bringing their harmonies and contemporary R&B sound to clubs and venues across both continents. The announcement is another step in the group’s international expansion.
Alanis Morissette Is Making a Holiday Album
Alanis Morissette announced Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, arriving November 6. The 14-track collection brings together earlier holiday covers, additional interpretations, and two original songs. Guests include Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Amythyst Kiah, Joy Oladokun, and Trans Voices. The album’s title alone suggests this won’t be a conventional trip through the Christmas songbook.
Carly Rae Jepsen Expands Day and Night
Carly Rae Jepsen released Day and Night (Continued), adding eight B-side tracks to her double-album era. It’s a welcome development for listeners who want to spend more time inside the musical world of Day and Night.
🤠 Country & Americana: New Chapters and Big Tours
Wynonna Judd Returns With The Hard Truth
Wynonna Judd has released The Hard Truth, her first album in a decade. The record draws on grief, family, healing, and resilience, with Judd co-writing nine of its ten tracks. It’s a deeply personal release shaped by the years since the death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd. The album places vulnerability ahead of polish and gives listeners a more intimate look at the person behind the powerhouse voice.
Brooks & Dunn Announce an Australian Return
Brooks & Dunn are heading back to Australia in March 2027, marking their first return in 18 years. The plans include an appearance at CMC Rocks QLD and two Neon Moon Tour arena shows. For fans who have waited nearly two decades to see the country duo Down Under, this is a significant announcement.
Riley Green Announces 2027 That’s Just Me Tour
Riley Green has announced a 29-date North American tour for 2027, with four rotating special guests. The run adds another major country touring option to an already busy year ahead for the genre.
🎧 Electronic, Experimental & Indie: The Other Side of the Music World
A Busy Friday for New Albums
October 9 brought a particularly varied batch of releases. Among the notable albums and projects arriving this week:
- Deafheaven — At Work in the Fields of the Bomb: A surprise three-track EP from the band known for pushing at the boundaries between black metal and shoegaze.
- Dawn Richard — Creole Culture: A new release from the genre-blending artist, bringing her Creole roots into the musical conversation.
- Troye Sivan — She’s the Best: New music with introspective songwriting and ’90s house and shoegaze influences.
- Cameron Winter — Live at Carnegie Hall: A live document of the Geese frontman’s stripped-back solo performances.
- Marina Herlop — Dja Dja: Experimental pop built around intricate vocal textures and adventurous arrangements.
- Jess Williamson — A Mile South of Heaven: A new country-leaning, introspective release.
- Remi Wolf — Mud: A more organic and personal direction for the singer-songwriter.
It’s the kind of release day that rewards listeners who look beyond the biggest names on the charts.
The Decemberists Return With New Music
The Decemberists premiered their first new song in two years, signaling a fresh chapter for the indie-rock storytellers. For a band whose identity is tied to detailed lyrics and literary songwriting, even a single new track is worth watching.
🌍 Music Beyond the Stage
Linkin Park’s Unshatter Looks Back at the Band’s Return
A new documentary, Linkin Park: Unshatter, explores the band’s emotional journey back to recording and touring after the death of Chester Bennington in 2017. The film includes behind-the-scenes footage and conversations about whether the band could continue, the creative risks involved, and the eventual arrival of Emily Armstrong as co-lead vocalist. It’s a look at the difficult process of moving forward while respecting the history that came before.
Ed Sheeran’s Tour Opening Acts Change Again
Ed Sheeran announced new opening acts for select remaining U.S. dates on his Loop Tour. Former The Fray frontman Isaac Slade and American Idol finalist Brooks Rosser are joining the schedule after Macklemore’s removal from the tour amid controversy surrounding his political comments. The situation has highlighted how an opening-act announcement can become a much larger story involving artists, venues, and political expression.
📅 Looking Ahead: Keep These Dates on Your Radar
- October 16, 2026: General ticket sales begin for Def Leppard’s 2027 North American tour.
- October 29 and November 1, 2026: Aerosmith’s California Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
- November 6, 2026: Alanis Morissette’s Good Weather for Immaculate Conception arrives.
- February 26, 2027: SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators release Flying Blind.
- March 2, 2027: Def Leppard’s North American tour opens in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dates and ticket availability can change, so check the official artist or venue pages before making plans.
The DMR Bottom Line
This week was a reminder that the music industry never really slows down. Heavy metal said goodbye to a founding figure, classic-rock giants prepared for rare appearances, new tours filled up the 2027 calendar, and artists across pop, country, R&B, and experimental music delivered new work.
Some stories were about the future. Others were about legacy, reinvention, and the difficult realities of a life spent performing.
That’s the point of the DMR Weekly Rundown: music is bigger than any one genre, and there’s always something worth discovering if you know where to look.
Check back next week. We’ll keep watching the headlines, the stages, and the release calendars so you don’t have to.
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