KISS will launch their first avatar show featuring 3D holograms in Las Vegas in 2028, according to founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The production comes from Pophouse, the company behind ABBA’s successful London hologram show “Voyage.” CEO Jessica Koravos described the KISS experience as “a crazy 4D roller coaster ride through the hits, the comic book worlds and personas of KISS.” Simmons confirmed the holograms will represent “the iconic face personas, The Demon, the Starchild, and so on,” while promising new material alongside classic hits. “You’re gonna get all that stuff, and also new songs written by us. We have songs done,” Simmons said. Stanley emphasized the technology’s advancement, stating “My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition.” Pophouse plans additional projects including a biopic and documentary. Story URL
Carrie Underwood shocked ‘American Idol’ viewers Monday night by performing “Rebel Yell” with Billy Idol during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night. The country superstar traded verses and signature howls with the rocker, accompanied by legendary guitarist Steve Stevens. The performance celebrated Idol’s induction into the 2026 Rock Hall class. (Story URL)
Coheed & Cambria has announced two major events for fall 2026 under their “Neverender” brand. The inaugural Neverender Festival will take place October 3-4 at Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, featuring the band performing their acclaimed double album The Afterman. Co-headliners include Circa Survive, who are returning after a six-year hiatus, plus Sunny Day Real Estate, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, La Dispute, Destroy Boys, and Hail The Sun. Additionally, Neverender Rocks will occur September 29 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, where Coheed will also perform The Afterman alongside Turnover and The Home Team. The Afterman was originally released across fall 2012 and winter 2013. The band has used the “Neverender” designation since 2010 for special events, including performing their first four albums over four nights in multiple cities. Story URL
Craft Recordings will release a 25th anniversary edition of Drowning Pool’s platinum debut Sinner on June 5th, featuring limited-edition vinyl and expanded digital formats. The 2001 album, which debuted at No. 14 on Billboard 200 and earned platinum certification within three months, was the band’s only record with original frontman Dave Williams. The special vinyl pressing comes on sea ink swirl format, with exclusive variants available through Revolver (clear smoke) and the band’s website (purple smoke). The album spawned the platinum-certified hit “Bodies,” which reached Top 10 on Mainstream Rock charts and became a nu-metal anthem widely used in sports, wrestling, and media. Other notable tracks include “Tear Away” and the title track “Sinner.” Williams died in August 2002 from heart disease, making this his final album with the band. Story URL
Taylor Swift tops the 2026 American Music Awards with eight nominations, extending her record-breaking dominance at the ceremony where she already holds 40 career wins. Four artists tie for second place with seven nominations each: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and Morgan Wallen. Lady Gaga and Alex Warren follow with six nods apiece. Swift’s nominations include artist of the year, best female pop artist, and album of the year for The Life of a Showgirl. Her song “The Fate Of Ophelia” competes for song of the year, best pop song, and best music video, while “Elizabeth Taylor” vies for song of the summer. The 52nd annual telecast airs May 25th from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS, with Queen Latifah hosting. Eleven new categories were added for 2026, including breakout tour, breakthrough album, and best throwback song. Story URL