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Metal
Ian Hill calls it quits as Judas Priest bassist after 57 years
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill is leaving the band because of rheumatism, and Davey Rimmer of Uriah Heep will take over from him. Judas Priest itself is simply carrying on.
October 9, 2026
Hip-Hop / RapElectronicR&B / Soul
Sophia Laforteza returns to KATSEYE in January 2027
After taking a break for her health, Sophia Laforteza is rejoining KATSEYE in January 2027, though she'll be missing the full world tour.
October 9, 2026
ElectronicRock
The Chemical Brothers heading to Open'er 2027, a likely contender for Werchter and DTRH too
The Chemical Brothers will close out the main stage at Open'er on July 1, 2027, the same weekend as Down The Rabbit Hole and Rock Werchter.
October 9, 2026
Lollapalooza South America and Estéreo Picnic 2027: Charli xcx and Travis Scott top the bill
The lineups for Lollapalooza Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Estéreo Picnic are out, with Travis Scott, Charli xcx and David Guetta headlining all over the place.
October 9, 2026
Rock
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo rushed to hospital during concert in Tulsa
Deen Castronovo had a medical emergency during Journey's show in Tulsa and was taken away, and drum tech Steve Toomey stepped in to take over.
October 9, 2026
Rock
Turnstile is playing a free benefit show at the Washington Monument
Turnstile wraps up their North American tour with a free show at the Washington Monument, raising funds for Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.
October 9, 2026
Metal
Slayer members Tom Araya and Kerry King are becoming DJs in GTA 6
In Grand Theft Auto 6, Tom Araya and Kerry King of Slayer spin metal on the radio station 106.6 The Chamber, alongside hosts like Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen.
October 9, 2026
RockMetal
Def Leppard announces 2027 North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls
Def Leppard will play 45 shows across North America in 2027, joined by the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, and one dollar from every ticket will go to cancer research.
October 9, 2026
RockMetal
Guns N' Roses Join Aerosmith's Comeback at the Hollywood Bowl
Guns N' Roses are on the bill for California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends, two shows at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1.
October 9, 2026
First names for Down The Rabbit Hole 2027 likely mid November
Based on previous years, Festileaks predicts that Down The Rabbit Hole 2027 will reveal its first lineup names in the third or fourth week of November 2026.
October 9, 2026
Primavera Sound celebrates its 25th edition with Doechii, Massive Attack and Turnstile
Primavera Sound has revealed its lineup for the 25th edition in Barcelona, featuring the likes of Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and The Chemical Brothers.
October 8, 2026
Metal
Copenhell 2027 reveals first names, with Faith No More and Judas Priest on the bill
Denmark's Copenhell metal festival has revealed the first lineup for 2027, featuring Faith No More, Judas Priest and Pierce the Veil, just a week after Graspop.
October 8, 2026
Record Store Day Black Friday 2026: these are the special vinyl releases
On Friday, November 27, Record Store Day Black Friday returns with exclusive pressings from the likes of Florence and The Machine, Sombr, Springsteen and Tupac.
October 8, 2026
R&B / Soul
R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70
American R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for Rock Me Tonight and You Are My Lady, has died. His family shared the news on Instagram.
October 8, 2026
Composer George Fenton (76) has died, the man behind the music for Gandhi and Planet Earth
British composer George Fenton has died unexpectedly at the age of 76. He received five Oscar nominations for his film scores.
October 8, 2026
Hip-Hop / RapFolk / CountryElectronic
Elton John is releasing an anniversary edition of Rock of the Westies
Elton John has announced a 50th anniversary edition of 1975's Rock of the Westies, featuring unreleased piano and vocal versions. The reissue arrives on November 20.
October 8, 2026
Electronic
Defqon.1 reveals theme The Deepening and first names for 2027
Q Dance has revealed the new Defqon.1 theme, The Deepening, confirmed Brennan Heart, Outsiders, Rebelion and Testarossa, and announced that 75% of the tickets have already sold.
October 8, 2026
ElectronicPop
Loona wins royalty case over her cover of Vamos a la Playa
On Wednesday, the court rejected Martijn de Vries's claim to royalties from Loona's cover of Vamos a la Playa.
October 8, 2026
ElectronicMetalClassical
Igorrr announces European headline tour with a stop in Maastricht
French producer Gautier Serre is hitting the road across Europe with Igorrr in March 2027, including a show at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht.
October 8, 2026
RockPop
The Strokes at Northside 2027, a chance for Best Kept Secret
The Strokes are playing Northside in Denmark in June 2027, the same weekend as Best Kept Secret. That makes a festival show in the Netherlands a real possibility.
October 8, 2026
RockPop
sombr's second name Rock Werchter 2027, opening for Tame Impala
Rock Werchter 2027 has announced sombr as its second act. He's playing the festival on Sunday, July 4, right before Tame Impala. Ticket sales kick off on October 30.
October 6, 2026
GIMS cancels AFAS Live concert for personal reasons
French Congolese rapper GIMS has canceled his Monday night show at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, citing personal reasons.
October 6, 2026
Josje Huisman is making a temporary comeback with K3
Josje Huisman is returning to K3 for a short spell in December, the group she was a member of from 2009 through 2015, for a Studio 100 singalong.
October 4, 2026
Pop
Tröckener Kecks is coming back for a one off reunion tour in 2027
Tröckener Kecks are coming back in 2027 with festival appearances and a club tour, wrapping up on 24 December at Paradiso Amsterdam. It's a one off comeback only.
October 4, 2026
Froukje releases her second solo album "Kijk Je Naar Mij?" without a band
After a break, Froukje returns with her second solo album Kijk Je Naar Mij?, packed with housy beats, synths and lyrics about growing up.
October 4, 2026