On February 28th, the pews of the "Mother Church" filled with electricity and expectation. Ryman Auditorium has seen its share of legends, but there was a different charge in the air this time. The room buzzed with the promise of a record that helped redefine modern blues three decades ago. Kenny Wayne Shepherd was back to celebrate 30 years of Ledbetter Heights, the album he began writing at 16, recorded and released at 17.

On Friday February 27th 2026, legendary guitarist George Lynch brought his Mr. Scary Mini Tour to Empire Live in Albany NY for a night full of rocking music and guitar solos. It was a full evening of music with several opening acts. "That Metal Show" comedians Jim Florentine & Don Jamieson performed a few minutes of metal comedy before introducing each band.

The hard rock/metal world has been blessed with an onslaught of new music since the beginning of the year from Shinedown to Motionless In White. On February 27th, Beartooth joined the fray, releasing their first single since signing with Fearless Records.

LAMB OF GOD RELEASE “BLUNT FORCE BLUES,” REFLECTING ON RICHMOND ROOTS AHEAD OF INTO OBLIVION’S ARRIVAL

RIKAS ANNOUNCE NEW EP BEDROOM TAPESOUT MAY 8 + SHARE TRACK “TEQULIA SHOTS”

RISING POP STAR HAVEN MADISON UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “UNCROSS YOUR HEART”

Interview with Jennifer Foster. New Single "Shy" out Friday February 27, 2026. What inspired the creation of this single? This single is part of an album ("Powerline") that’s deeply personal and inspired by the place I grew up. It’s an expression of love and regret, and how we can sometimes wish we could show up for others, or ourselves, in a better way. It’s about hoping for another chance to get it right.

With freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, on February 20, 2026, TAZ performed at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA. The performance is part of the “Taz” Niederauer Tour 2026. Born in 2003 in Dix Hills, New York, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, is a renowned young American blues/rock guitarist, singer and actor.

Belphegor kicked off their "Praise the Beast" North American Tour 2026 in New York City at The Brooklyn Monarch on February 19, 2026. The highly anticipated show featured support from notable acts including Incantation, Hate, and Narcotic Wasteland, creating an electrifying atmosphere for fans.

Varials is back with a ferocious album that will knock your teeth out and leave you smiling like Jack Hughes post Olympics. “WHERE THE LIGHT LEAVES” is intense, heavy, atmospheric, and yet it holds a hidden beauty throughout.

At The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, 1VERSE did not simply perform. They expanded. This was not a return. This was a beginning. And beginnings are dangerous in the best way. Under the creative leadership of CEO Michelle Cho and A&R visionary Joseph Lim, 1VERSE stepped onto an American stage not as a test run, but as a fully realized statement of intent. From the first note, it was clear this was not a group chasing noise. They are building architecture.

🔥 LIFE BURNS FASTER 🔥 We’re officially bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall! October 1 & 3 October 15 & 17 October 22 & 24 October 29 & 31. Two-Night and Single-Night Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 6, beginning at 10 AM PT. There will be several ticket presale opportunities starting this week. All info at https://www.metallica.com

Foxy Shazam at Eastside Bowl on February 21st felt like a fever dream. Walking in with MoonDough and Descartes a Kant on the bill, it was obvious this had the potential to tip into too much sideshow and not enough circus. Too much flash, not enough foundation. Instead, what unfolded was a masterclass in how spectacle and musicianship can collide without canceling each other out.

Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes and Gorillaz will headline the 13th edition of Shaky Knees Music Festival, returning September 18-20 to Atlanta’s crown jewel, Piedmont Park. The stacked lineup will bring over 50 performances across four stages including LCD Soundsystem, Pierce The Veil, Turnstile, Wu-Tang Clan, The Prodigy, Fontaines D.C., Pavement, Geese, Knocked Loose, Danny Elfman, Modest Mouse, Blood Orange, Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan and many more.

Tickets On Sale Beginning Friday, Feb. 27 via DariusRucker.com Rotating Support Includes Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph & Austin Williams Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker hits the road this summer with his 20-city Songs of Summer Tour , bringing his signature baritone voice and fan-favorite hits to amphitheaters and iconic venues nationwide. Promoted by Live Nation, the 2026 trek features special guests Lauren Alai

American rock band Flyleaf announces their 20th Anniversary Tour featuring former lead vocalist Lacey Sturm. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, July 8 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA making stops across the U.S. in Boston, Chicago, Houston and more before wrapping up in Anaheim at House of Blues on Friday, July 31.

There are definitely a few prerequisites for a memorable rock show: good bands, a crowd willing to sweat for it, and a room that doesn’t just hold sound but weaponizes it. That’s exactly what unfolded February 22nd at Eastside Bowl’s new room, The 58, a 225-capacity echo chamber named after the exact gold paint mixture from the 1958 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, specially granted to the venue by Gibson. Not a metaphor. The real thing.

Bush performed a sold-out solo show at the Wind Creek Events Center on Friday February 20th. The venue had an open pit floor and raised seated sections to each side; there were so many fans in the pit that it overflowed into the concession area behind the venue floor.

I was invited, to STS9’s concert in Boston, take a few photos and write a review. The show was at Big Night Live, a luxury, multi-level music hall. I have photographed a lot of Jam bands, but I have never seen STS9, and I was not sure what to expect. STS9, an acronym for Sound Tribe Sector 9, is an American instrumental band renowned for their distinctive “livetronica” sound. Formed in 1996, the quintet masterfully blends elements of electronic music, jazz, funk, rock, an

Photo Gallery: The Rumours at The Lost Well in Austin, TX

Noah Rinker brought "The Pines Live 2026" tour to the Foundry in Philadelphia on February 21, 2026. This sold-out show was part Noah's first headline run that ends this week in Salt Lake City, U.T.. Keep up with all things Noah at www.noahrinker.com.

On Revisions, MYLO BYBEE distills emotional urgency into a collection of songs that feel both deeply personal and widely relatable. The Boise-based alt-rock band blends melodic introspection with bursts of raw, driving energy, creating a sound that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Each track unfolds with intention, allowing vulnerability to coexist with momentum - reflection giving way to release. There’s a quiet confidence here - not in perfection, but in honesty.

Again, it may be 2026, but it feels like it's 2006 with releases from Goldfinger, Story of the Year, and now New Found Glory. New Found Glory is set to release their 11th studio album, “Listen Up!” on February 20th, 2026, through Pure Noise Records. This album is energetic, aggressive, features meaningful and purposeful lyrics, and demonstrates why New Found Glory are legends in the pop-punk genre.

Valentine’s Day is usually for candlelight, roses, and pretending you enjoy prix-fixe menus. Instead, hundreds of people gathered to scream about emotional damage together at Marathon Music Works for the 10-year anniversary of Emo Night Nashville, brought together by Nashville Is The Reason. Romance, but make it eyeliner.