Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters dug deep into their catalogs at a benefit concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. RHCP performed "Organic Anti-Beat Box Band" and "Blackeyed Blonde" for the first time since 2000, while Foo Fighters revived their cover of Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" for the first time since 2007. consequence.net/2026/10/red-…

Neurosis kicked off their North American tour at San Francisco’s Fillmore with an 11-song set, including six tracks from An Undying Love for a Burning World. consequence.net/2026/10/neur…

Mötley Crüe have announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running March 19th through April 3rd, 2027. consequence.net/2026/10/motl…

There may still be more Ozzy Osbourne music to come. Producer Andrew Watt has confirmed that he and Ozzy recorded additional songs that remain unreleased. (via @RollingStone) consequence.net/2026/10/andr…

Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme casts his ballot for CONSEQUENCE's 100 Best Bands of All Time list. consequence.net/video/queens…

Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme selects the three best bands of all time: The Jimi Hendrix Experience The Cramps The Stooges

The Pretty Reckless have unveiled an official music video for "About You" (Bonus Version),  a collaboration with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. consequence.net/2026/10/the-…

She Wants Revenge have announced The Loved, their first new album in over 15 years, arriving February 12th. The darkwave duo have also shared the lead single, "Black Wax/Our Love," which marks a return to their signature post-punk sound. The band are currently touring North America, with UK and European dates scheduled for early 2027. consequence.net/2026/10/she-…

According to Slash, Guns N’ Roses will take 2027 off from the road to compile their material and focus on recording new music. consequence.net/2026/10/slas…

The 100 Best Bands of All Time Over the last two years, CONSEQUENCE has surveyed more than 200 artists and musicians to rank the greatest individual performers in modern music history, from vocalists and guitarists to bassists and drummers. Now, we've enlisted more than 70 artists, including 16 Grammy winners and multiple Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, to help us tackle our biggest ranking yet: The 100 Best Bands of All Time. consequence.net/list/the-100…

Prog-metal master Dream Theater have entered the studio to record their 17th album, the follow-up to 2025's Parasomnia. consequence.net/2026/10/drea…

Staind have released "Ghosts," their first new single in three years. consequence.net/2026/10/stai…

America's Got Talent winner Nene Royal opened for Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore, where she performed covers of Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Soundgarden, Muse, and The Cranberries. She then joined Avenged Sevenfold on stage during their own set for "Bat Country" and "Unholy Confessions." consequence.net/2026/10/amer…

KISS' Gene Simmons claims to have both Elon Musk and Donald Trump's phone numbers, stating that he gets weekly texts from the president. “Maybe not the most famous person, although he could be, but certainly the most impressive person. I’ve got Elon’s number… I’ve got the president’s number and stuff. As a matter of fact, [Trump] sends me, through his assistant, weekly or bi-weekly sort of texts about what’s going on… "I’m certain I’m not the only one. I’m sure I’m just a name in the list. I’m a lucky guy. I get a chance to rub elbows with people who are extraordinary, really impressive people who don’t take life for granted.” consequence.net/2026/10/kiss…

"It still gives me chills." Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo reflects on the 40th anniversary of Reign in Blood. consequence.net/2026/10/dave…

“Talk to Metallica.” Anthrax’s Frank Bello tells CONSEQUENCE that he is open to more Big 4 shows, but the decision is ultimately out of his hands.