Kiss announced the lineup for Kiss Kruise 2026 Land Locked in Vegas, scheduled November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The band will headline with two unmasked performances alongside Night Ranger, Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho’s Kuarantine. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer will host activities and Q&A sessions throughout the weekend. The event includes an all-star tribute to founding guitarist Ace Frehley, who died before the 2025 Kiss Kruise. A November 12th pre-party features the Ace Frehley Band, Enuff Z’Nuff, and Beasto Blanco. This marks the second consecutive year the festival occurs on land rather than aboard a cruise ship, which Stanley previously explained was due to booking difficulties after other bands copied their cruise concept. Story URL
The Ramones‘ groundbreaking self-titled debut album reached its 50th anniversary yesterday, April 23rd, marking five decades since the first true punk record arrived in 1976. Rhino plans physical reissues before year’s end, though specific details remain undisclosed. The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas will launch an official exhibit July 4th. The celebration includes public and members-only performances, artist conversations, interactive experiences, guided tours, and community workshops connecting audiences to the band’s lasting cultural impact. The landmark album features classic tracks “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Beat on the Brat,” “Judy is a Punk,” “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue,” and “53rd & 3rd.” The record appears on Consequence’s list of 50 Albums That Shaped Punk Rock, cementing its influence across music, art, design, and public memory. Story URL
The domestic theatrical release of Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul is set for Wednesday, June 17th. Directed by James Keach, the documentary features one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York plus exclusive one-night screenings nationwide. Two premiere events precede the release: June 9th at New York’s Gramercy Theatre with acoustic performances by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, and June 11th at Macon’s Grand Opera House featuring pianist Chuck Leavell. The film chronicles Allman’s journey from childhood tragedy through his father’s murder to becoming a Southern rock pioneer. Using archival recordings, interviews, and rare concert footage, it explores his struggles with addiction, brother Duane’s death, and the band’s cultural impact breaking racial barriers. Keach previously directed Walk The Line and music documentaries including Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me. Story URL
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth revealed he sold his publishing catalog eight months ago for an undisclosed sum. Speaking to the Associated Press backstage at Coachella after performing with Teddy Swims, Roth said he feels “rich” and can “rub two coins together.” Story URL
Live Nation announced its annual summer ticket initiative featuring $30 all-inclusive pricing for over 4,000 North American concerts. The “All In” promotion eliminates additional fees except local taxes and runs April 29th through May 5th while supplies remain available. Featured artists include Guns N’ Roses, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Lil Wayne, Jason Aldean, Iron Maiden, Kid Cudi, Motley Crue, and “Weird Al” Yankovic among many others. T-Mobile customers receive early access on April 28th from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time before general public sales begin. Additional performers covered include $uicideboy$, 5 Seconds of Summer, Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte, Evanescence, John Mulaney, New Kids On The Block, Wu-Tang Clan, and Zayn. Other notable acts include 311, The Black Crowes, Chicago, Five Finger Death Punch, James Taylor, and Rod Stewart. Story URL
Spotify released its first-ever comprehensive ranking of most-streamed content to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Taylor Swift leads the artists list, followed by Bad Bunny and Drake. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” tops individual songs, while Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” claims the most-streamed album position. Ed Sheeran appears prominently with “Shape Of You” ranking second among songs and ÷ (Deluxe) placing third for albums. The Joe Rogan Experience dominates podcast streaming, with German show Gemischtes Hack and Crime Junkie following. Sarah J. Maas commands audiobook listening with A Court of Thorns & Roses leading the category. The rankings reflect Spotify’s 290 million subscribers’ listening patterns, though recent releases appear favored due to the platform’s growing user base. Additional data releases are planned for upcoming days. Story URL
Hulu will premiere Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear this summer, focusing on the Blink-182 drummer’s life after his 2008 plane crash. The documentary has been in production for over a decade. “It’s an unfiltered look at my journey after a life-changing experience and also spotlights the amazing people I have in my life who carried me through it,” Barker said. The September 19, 2008 crash in South Carolina killed four people including Barker’s security guard, assistant, and two pilots. Only Barker and friend Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein survived. Goldstein died from a prescription drug overdose one year later. Barker underwent multiple surgeries and skin grafts for extensive burns, battled prescription drug addiction, and developed a flying phobia he overcame in 2023. The film explores his “raw and redemptive journey” beyond fame’s spectacle. Story URL
Legendary Nashville session guitarist Wayne Moss died Monday at age 88. Moss played on iconic tracks including Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” The West Virginia native founded Cinderella Sound studio and worked with artists like Bob Dylan, Tommy Roe, and Brenda Lee throughout his prolific career. No cause of death was reported. (Story URL)