Judas Priest have announced the retirement of founding bassist Ian Hill after 57 years with the band. The 74-year-old cited advanced arthritis in both shoulders, his right hand, and knees as the primary reason for stepping down. Hill also suffered a snapped tendon during a Brussels show, forcing him to miss the band’s London concert. In a personal statement, Hill said: “I hate to say it, but that time has come.” He will be replaced by Davey Rimmer, bassist for both Uriah Heep and Elegant Weapons. The band called Hill “the backbone of Judas Priest,” wishing him well in retirement. Hill, who joined the band in 1970, has appeared on every studio album. Judas Priest have European festival dates booked for Summer 2027. Story URL
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was rushed to hospital following a medical emergency during the band’s concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident occurred just two songs into the show. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the audience, saying, “Have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo, everybody.” Guitarist Neal Schon later returned to the stage, announcing that drum tech Steve Toomey would fill in, adding, “This concert is for Deen. I think he’s going to be fine.” The show resumed shortly after. Singer Arnel Pineda also asked the crowd for prayers. Journey are currently mid-way through their “Final Frontier” farewell tour, with the North American leg running through November 28th in San Francisco. Story URL
Frank Carter had a man ejected from a Sex Pistols concert in Denver, Colorado after the attendee objected to a women-only mosh pit. The incident occurred Friday at the Ogden Theatre, as Carter prepared to introduce the dedicated space ahead of the song ‘No Feelings.’ Carter confronted the man directly, saying: “It’s not your lived experience, so just shut the fu-k up!” Security removed the concertgoer after repeated interruptions. Carter later posted on Instagram, warning that men offended by the initiative are “part of the problem.” He also clarified the space is trans-inclusive, designed for those who don’t feel safe from “physical, sexual or psychological violence” in regular pits. Carter has maintained this practice for years, calling it “the happiest mosh pit you’ve ever seen.” Story URL
Alanis Morissette is releasing her debut holiday album, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, on November 6th. The 14-track collection features two original songs — “Christmas on the Dance Floor” and “To an Empath at Christmas Time” — alongside Christmas standards and modern classics including Joni Mitchell’s “River” and Wham!’s “Last Christmas.” Morissette collaborated with several notable artists, including Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Joy Oladokun, Amythyst Kiah, and the UK’s first professional trans choir, Trans Voices. A cover of “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” featuring Carlile and Martin is available now. The album follows years of Morissette releasing holiday covers. Story URL
The Beach Boys performed their first public concert in three months Saturday night at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion, with a visibly frail Mike Love appearing in a chair for the entire show. John Stamos introduced Love, telling the crowd: “He’s been going through some health issues… but he would not miss tonight.” Love previously attributed his declining condition to grief over losing his sister Maureen and an ongoing battle with bronchitis and COVID. Bandmates traded lead vocals throughout the night, with Love contributing only background vocals. The band has canceled numerous shows in recent months due to vague “unforeseen circumstances.” Story URL
Barry Manilow’s Las Vegas comeback has suffered another setback. The 83-year-old singer cut his Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino concert short after just two songs on Friday night, then canceled his Saturday performance entirely. A rep confirmed that Manilow is battling bronchitis. The health troubles follow a difficult stretch for the legendary performer. In December 2025, Manilow postponed multiple US farewell tour dates after being diagnosed with lung cancer. A lengthy recovery also pushed back the start of his Las Vegas residency, originally set for May. Manilow’s next scheduled appearance at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is October 15th. Story URL