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 unexpectedContinue Reading
The quiet backbone of heavy metal steps away because of advancing arthritis and a serious shoulder injury. Davey Rimmer of Uriah Heep will take over bass duties as Priest moves into its next chapter. There are moments in heavy metal history when the noise fades for a second and theContinue Reading
Massachusetts instrumental veterans release second preview from their self-titled sixth album ahead of October 16 arrival DreadMusicReview — Music News Twenty years into a career built around volume, atmosphere, patience and massive emotional crescendos, Caspianapparently decided to see what happens when they start taking things away. The MassachusettsContinue Reading
Colorado’s Doom Scroll Turns Political Frustration, Economic Anxiety and Personal Exhaustion Into a Loud, Uncomfortable Folk-Punk Statement DreadMusicReview — Music News There is a certain kind of punk record that doesn’t arrive asking permission. It doesn’t care whether the production is polished enough for commercial radio. ItContinue Reading
A Cathartic Punk Rock Explosion Fueled by Frustration, Anxiety, and Unrelenting Energy “Stuck (Re-Duckz)’ is what it sounds like when your mind becomes the battlefield loud, chaotic, exhausted, and still fighting to break free.” PRISON CITY BRIGADE is back and louder than ever with the release of their explosive new single, “Stuck (Re-Duckz),” aContinue Reading
With “Starless” climbing to No. 1 at Active Rock radio, Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan are gearing up for a major year of new music and live performances. By DreadMusicReview | October 1, 2026 A Perfect Circle are keeping the momentum rolling. The alternative rock group,Continue Reading
A new generation of music festivals is emerging—and Olivia Rodrigo is putting purpose at the center of the stage. IRVINE, CA — August 31, 2026 A music festival can be measured in ticket sales, attendance numbers, streaming spikes and viral moments. But what if its most important number isn’t anyContinue Reading
Dolly Parton: The Songwriter Who Turned a Life Into an American Soundtrack Dolly Parton January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026 There are very few musicians whose names require no explanation. Say Dolly. Most people know exactly who you mean. The blonde hair. The rhinestones. The unmistakable voice. The TennesseeContinue Reading
Album: One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 Artist: Marilyn Manson Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: August 14, 2026 Genre: Industrial Rock / Metal / Gothic Rock Length: 42:58 Tracks: 9 DreadMusicReview Rating: 8/10 Marilyn Manson has spent much of his career making music about destruction, transformation, death, rebirthContinue Reading
Sometimes the biggest battles are the ones you never see coming. One moment everything feels normal. The next, your world is turned upside down. Without Warning is about the chaos, betrayal and the fight to survive what comes next. Watch the official music video from THREE LEFT and experience the story forContinue Reading