Australian grindcore troublemakers King Parrot have unveiled a new live video for It’s A Rort. The footage was filmed during their headline set at Flippin’ The Bird Festival in Frankston, Australia, and showcases the group’s trademark blend of feral intensity, humor, and audience-provoked chaos. Frontman Matt Young explained the decision to spotlight the track, which […]Blog
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Premiere: KING PARROT ‘It’s A Rort’
Australian grindcore troublemakers King Parrot have unveiled a new live video for It’s A Rort. The footage was filmed during their headline set at Flippin’ The Bird Festival in Frankston, Australia, and showcases the group’s trademark blend of feral intensity, humor, and audience-provoked chaos. Frontman Matt Young explained the decision to spotlight the track, which […] -
Waxahatchee Covers “Choosin’ Texas,” Announces Pregnancy At Tour Kickoff
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman kicked off their co-headlining acoustic tour Monday in Atlanta. It was an eventful night at Atlanta Symphony Hall, including a noteworthy cover and some exciting news from Katie Crutchfield. As one commenter on Reddit points out, Crutchfield introduced the night’s final song like so: “This is a song about having a…
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Sleep Token, Twenty One Pilots, Linkin Park Nominated At 2026 American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are back for another year, and rock and alternative music is being celebrated in a big way.
Sleep Token, Deftones, Twenty One Pilots and Linkin Park are all up for Best Rock/Alternative Artist.
Sleep Token and Twenty One Pilots are also up for Best Rock/Alternative Album, the former for ‘Even In Arcadia’ and the latter for ‘Breach’.
Linkin Park are also nominated for Best Rock/Alternative Song for ‘Up From The Bottom’ alongside Sublime for ‘Ensenada’.
And Sleep Token pick up their third nomination in the Breakout Tour category for their sensational ‘Even In Arcadia’ Tour.
The ceremony will take place on May 25 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.The post Sleep Token, Twenty One Pilots, Linkin Park Nominated At 2026 American Music Awards appeared first on Rock Sound.
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Will Iron Maiden or Oasis Show Up for Their Rock Hall Inductions?
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‘RELATIONSHIP WITH FANS ABOVE ALL’: Iron Maiden Issues Official Statement on 2026 Rock Hall Induction
After more than two decades of eligibility and arguably the most egregious snub in the history of the institution, Iron Maiden is finally heading into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Following the official announcement of the 2026 Class, which saw the British heavy metal legends inducted alongside the likes of Oasis, Billy Idol, and Sade, the band’s longtime manager, Rod Smallwood, released a formal statement on behalf of the group. In typical Maiden fashion, the message was gracious but made one thing crystal clear: their 50-year legacy was built by the fans, not the industry.
The Official Statement from Rod Smallwood
On behalf of the band, Smallwood took to social media to acknowledge the honor while keeping the focus on the band’s current global victory lap—the Run For Your Lives World Tour.
“We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees,” the statement began. “Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!
It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond. We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour.”
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A Complicated Legacy: From ‘Bollocks’ to the Ballot
Iron Maiden’s path to Cleveland has been anything but smooth. Frontman Bruce Dickinson has been famously vocal about his disdain for the institution, previously labeling the Hall as “an utter, complete load of bollocks” and suggesting he would refuse to show up if the band were ever selected.
However, the “Maiden” identity is a collective one. Bassist and founder Steve Harris and drummer Nicko McBrain have maintained a more diplomatic stance over the years, acknowledging that while a trophy doesn’t define them, the recognition is a win for the genre as a whole. By including “former members” in the official statement, Smallwood is likely signaling a “big tent” approach to the induction—potentially opening the door for former vocalists like Paul Di’Anno or Blaze Bayley to be recognized for their contributions to the first nine albums currently being celebrated on tour.
TL;DR: Iron Maiden Rock Hall 2026
- The Induction: Iron Maiden officially joins the Performer Category for 2026.
- The Manager’s Word: Rod Smallwood emphasizes fan loyalty over industry awards.
- The Anniversary: The induction coincides with the band’s massive 50th-anniversary Run For Your Lives tour.
- The Ceremony: Scheduled for Nov. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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Information Gain: The ‘Run For Your Lives’ Synergy
In 2026, the timing of this induction is strategically perfect. Iron Maiden is currently in the middle of their most ambitious tour to date, celebrating 50 years with a setlist focused exclusively on their seminal work from 1980 through 1992.
The “Information Gain” here lies in the Los Angeles connection. The induction ceremony is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater. This puts the band in Southern California just weeks after their massive Sept. 25 stadium show at BMO Stadium. For fans, this creates a “Maiden Season” in California that will culminate in the band’s first-ever official appearance at a Rock Hall event.
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2026 Ceremony Details: A Shift in Broadcasting
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will feature a major change in how fans consume the event. Breaking from the live-streaming experiments of recent years, the ceremony will not be broadcast live. Instead, the Nov. 14 gala will be filmed for an edited, high-production special that will debut in December on ABC and Disney+.
Keep it locked to Loaded Radio for continuing coverage of the 2026 Rock Hall Inductions and full tour reports from the ‘Run For Your Lives’ trek. Stream us 24/7 here.
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Swedish Duo RÄDSLAN Reimagines Joy Division In New EP Shadowplay III
Swedish duo RÄDSLAN has officially unveiled their eighth release, the Shadowplay III EP, which arrived on April 2, -
INHERIT THE CURSE – ALL WE ARE IS DUST
(Andy Synn goes from a long-term favourite to a brand new one from German Metalcore marauders Inherit the Curse) If there’s one thing we try to avoid doing here at NCS, it’s repeat ourselves. So since yesterday was all about a legendary, long-running band and what could possibly be their final album, today I’m going […]
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Joyful Noise Office Plants Release Debut Single With Deerhoof
“Do plants have consciousness? Is it possible to find a musical frequency in the biological rhythms of the organic world? Can creative authorship exist beyond the human form?” These are questions posed by the new project from Joyful Noise Recordings.
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InsideOutMusic announces signing of progressive art-rock group The Pineapple Thief
InsideOutMusic is pleased to announce the signing of progressive art-rock group The Pineapple Thief. Founded in 1999 by Bruce Soord, the band has long been one of the genre’s most successful and accomplished outfits, releasing 16 studio albums and touring worldwide. The band consisting of Soord (vocals, guitars), Jon Sykes (bass), Steve Kitch (keyboards), and Gavin Harrison (drums), is working on a new album for release in late 2026.
Bruce Soord comments:
“Joining Inside Out is a definitive milestone for The Pineapple Thief. Having spent the past year developing new material, it became clear that Inside Out is the perfect home for our next musical journey. We are energised by this new partnership and can’t wait to reveal what we’ve been working on!”Thomas Waber, head of InsideOutMusic, adds: “We are extremely excited to welcome The Pineapple Thief to the InsideOutMusic family. As longtime followers of the band, it feels like the right time to be working together, and we can’t wait to help bring their new material into the world.”
The Pineapple Thief recently announced the following festival shows in Europe:
June 25th Istanbul TK – Zorlu PSM – with The Gathering
June 27th Cornwall GB – Morvala Festival of Arts
July 3rd Joensuu FIN – Ilovaari Festival
July 4th Helsinki FIN – CoolHead Live
July 16th Bronnoysund NO – Rootsfestivalen
Aug. 2nd Manchester GB – Radar FestivalNow, the band is revealing headline tour dates across North America. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17th at 10am local time.
Nov. 17th Washington DC – Howard Theater
Nov. 19th Philadelphia PA – Theatre of Living Arts
Nov. 20th New York City NY – Gramercy Theatre
Nov. 21st Somerville MA – Somerville Theater
Nov. 22nd Quebec City QC – Capitole
Nov. 24th Montreal QC – Beanfield Theatre
Nov. 25th Toronto ON – Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 27th Chicago IL – House of Blues
Nov. 28th Cleveland OH – House of Blues
Nov. 29th St. Louis MO – Delmar Hall
Dec. 1st Dallas TX – The Bomb Factory
Dec. 3rd Denver CO – Summit
Dec. 5th Phoenix AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Dec. 6th San Diego CA – The Observatory North Park
Dec. 8th Los Angeles CA – The Bellwether
Dec. 9th San Francisco CA – August Hall
Dec. 11th Seattle WA – Neptune Theater
Dec. 12th Portland OR – Revolution Hall
Dec. 13th Vancouver BC – Hollywood TheaterMore news to come…
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