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More NYE show news dropping this week, but here’s a nugget of info now: After a couple of high-demand Roo Redux sets in June — I can confirm that Levity and CrankDat are both headed back to Nashville to bring 2025 “into the future”…so to speak. 😎🦉 Further details expected…
Soundside Music Festival has been cancelled and will no longer take place this September in Connecticut.

As Tomorrowland kicks off weekend two — a golden butterfly has appeared on the excavator clearing the rubble of the destroyed main stage. 📷: u/larrysaysrelax | r/tomorrowland

That was my first ✅ on the survey. Metal in general.
They need to stop being cowards and book Slipknot.
The annual Bonnaroo Lineup Survey is back. Submit your top 2026 artist picks + more here: bit.ly/4lOw3AO

Andrew McMahon made Red Rocks history last night — as the first artist to ever open, support, and headline with all three of his bands: Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and In the Wilderness.
To The Future reveals its 2025 NYE headliners coming to Nashville: REZZ + Crankdat b2b Levity. Full lineup expected later this summer.

This one hurts.
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
GRiZ announces 10th anniversary of GRiZMAS — December 19 + 20 in Detroit.

That’s a wrap on Electric Castle. I’ve had an incredible time out here in Transylvania — a truly world-class event is happening in Romania. I thought I’d be coming for the novelty…but now I’m already looking forward to the chance to come back again. Until next time. 🇷🇴🤝🦉

No matter the continent, Joey Valence & Brae are bringing some of the most fun, high-energy shows to festivals this year — and this weekend’s set at Electric Castle was no exception.