Sir Mick Jagger has made an unannounced return to Dartford Grammar School in Kent, visiting both his former classrooms and The Mick Jagger Centre, which is marking its 25th anniversary. The Rolling Stones frontman, now 82, walked the halls that shaped his early life and spent time with students and staff who continue to benefit from a facility he helped establish in 2000.

Converge will release their eleventh studio album Love Is Not Enough on 13 February 2026 via Deathwish and Epitaph, marking a significant moment for a band now 35 years into a career that has shaped the sound and ethos of modern heavy music.

Melbourne metalcore innovators The Gloom In The Corner will open a new chapter of their ever-expanding cinematic universe in 2026, with the release of their third studio album Royal Discordance. The album will arrive on 27 February, through SharpTone Records, and will further cement the band's reputation for storytelling, sonic ambition and conceptual depth.

Slipknot have confirmed the sale of a majority stake in their back catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners, marking one of the most significant catalogue acquisitions involving a metal act in recent years. The agreement covers publishing and master recording royalties across the band's official releases since their 1999 self-titled debut album, a landmark record that reshaped modern metal through its ferocity, precision, and theatrical identity. Neither party has revealed financial terms, although long-running industry reports placed the value at close to $120 million, a figure consistent with the group's enduring commercial strength.

Unprecedented Demand For Rare Kraftwerk Artefacts Julien's Auctions has revealed the full results of The Florian Schneider Collection, a landmark event held on 19 November 2025 at the Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum in Nashville. The sale drew international attention, with more than 450 items from the personal archive of the late Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider offered to collectors, historians, and musicians. The auction produced extraordinary figures, confirming Schneider's central role in shaping the sound and direction of modern electronic music.

Finnish rock mainstays The Rasmus have released a new video for Banksy, the latest single from their eleventh studio album Weirdo. The track continues the band's long tradition of merging dark atmospheres, taut grooves and melodic choruses with topical lyrics that reflect the turbulent world around them, and the band's lifelong empathy for outsiders and misfits. The arrival of Banksy extends a prolific period that now folds into a major milestone, as The Rasmus prepare for their first ever Australian headline shows in January 2026.

Real Boston Richey has returned with a decisive statement, a new single titled Mr. Pay For Sh*t, featuring streamer and comedian BenDaDonnn. The track signals the start of the rollout for Public Housing 3, the next chapter in the Tallahassee rapper's flagship series. The new release arrives after a strategic pause in output, a break that followed an intensive period where Richey issued two albums within fourteen months and scored his first Billboard Hot 100 Top 50 entry.

Robert Finley will tour Australia for the first time in May 2026, marking a major chapter in a career that has grown across decades of hard work, steady reinvention and spiritual fire. The run is presented by Love Police, who have long championed artists who build their craft on soul, truth and lived experience. Finley, now 71, steps into Australia with the force of his new album Hallelujah! Don't Let The Devil Fool Ya, his fourth for Easy Eye Sound and a work that stands as his most personal statement.

Sanguisugabogg, the Ohio death metal force known for their graphic theatrics and uncompromising sound, will return to Australia in June 2026, with Oklahoma's PeelingFlesh joining them for their first run of shows on local soil. The tour follows Sanguisugabogg's chaotic 2024 Australian debut, which left audiences talking about the band's notorious tradition of launching a football into the pit with the promise of a prize for the last fan standing. The group will bring a new set built around their 2025 album Hideous Aftermath, which has become a defining benchmark for modern death metal.

The Beta Band will tour Australia for the first time in 2026, a moment indie fans have awaited for almost three decades. The Scottish innovators will visit Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Fremantle, bringing their influential 1998 release The Three E.P.'s to life, along with key tracks from their catalogue. The tour follows a surprise reunion that has already filled theatres in the United States and the United Kingdom, proving the group's legacy retains powerful momentum.

Orlando sonic storytellers Magnolia Park are back with a new single, “Chasing Shadows,” their first release following the launch of their ambitious fourth studio album, VAMP. Released via Epitaph Records, the track explores the dark conclusion of VAMP's dystopian narrative, where the protagonist Aurora XI faces devastating loss at the hands of the Shadow Cult.

Two giants of American music, Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top, are teaming up for the Dos Amigos Tour 2026, bringing together decades of hits and a signature live performance energy. The tour launches March 26 in Brookings, South Dakota, and wraps up May 23 in Huntington, West Virginia, covering major markets across the Midwest, South, and East.

This Friday, November 21, The Beatles' Anthology 2025 collection arrives, offering fans a new way to experience the band's extraordinary history. Anthology 4, the latest volume, joins fully remastered editions of the original Volumes 1-3, now overseen by Giles Martin.

Bad Omens have returned with a shadowy new release, unveiling their latest single Left For Good, a brooding and atmospheric track that signals another step forward in their creative reinvention. Issued through Sumerian Records, the single arrives as the band continue to shape their next full album, a project frontman Noah Sebastian has hinted is already deep in development. The new material follows a run of recent singles that have strengthened their reputation as one of the most forward-thinking bands in contemporary heavy music.

The Australian Music Vault has launched a major new display celebrating You Am I, the influential Australian rock band whose 2025 induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame marks a significant milestone in a career that has shaped the sound of modern Australian music. The exhibition showcases rare archival posters, early media releases and original Juke Magazine clippings from the 1990s, alongside a contemporary photography series by Melbourne photographer Laura May Grogan. The result offers a detailed look at the group's early journey, their evolution and their enduring impact on Australian culture.

Dyssidia have released Dream Persuasion, the third and final single from their upcoming album Deeper Wells Of Meaning. The track features Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer and vocalist Noriko Tadano, marking the band's first collaboration and a fresh shift in their sound.

Chocolate Starfish frontman Adam Thompson has stepped outside the band for a rare solo release with his new track The Promise. For the video, Adam used AI to recreate scenes from his childhood using old family photos.

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new collectible coin that celebrates the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman whose voice and theatrical presence reshaped rock music. The announcement arrives at a significant moment for fans, marking forty years since Queen delivered their historic Live Aid performance in July 1985, a concert still regarded as one of the most powerful moments in music history. The coin also honours the fortieth anniversary of Mercury's first solo studio album, Mr. Bad Guy, which showed the world another side of his creativity and marked a bold step outside the Queen catalogue.

Dom Dolla will deliver one of the biggest moments of his career on Saturday 20 December 2025, with his first ever Australian stadium headline show at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, and today he has revealed the full line-up joining him for this landmark night. The Melbourne-raised, internationally acclaimed producer, songwriter and DJ has confirmed Irish electronic star Kettama, New York duo Fcukers with a DJ set, and Australian trailblazer Anna Lunoe.

The Pogues have opened a time capsule from 1987, releasing the first ever live performance of Fairytale Of New York, captured at Glasgow Barrowland on 17 December 1987. The moment marks the first time Kirsty MacColl ever sang the now iconic duet with the band, during a show that has since become part of Pogues folklore. The newly restored recording has been revived by original producer Steve Lillywhite, who has brought fresh life to the raw desk tape while preserving the ferocity of the night.

Ian Gillan has revealed that worsening eyesight may soon bring his long career with Deep Purple to a close. Gillan, now 80, continues to perform with the band he first joined in 1969, yet he admits that time is catching up. He completed a major run of shows late last year, then committed to a smaller set of dates for 2025. He described his vision as limited, with only thirty per cent remaining. He said he must now read screens through peripheral vision, which makes daily tasks difficult. He added that he adapts when needed and prefers to keep working while he can.

TISM will finally give fans another chance to secure a seat at their 2026 Sydney Opera House takeover, with both previously sold out shows now reconfigured as in the round events, allowing new tickets to be released this week. The band continue to reject all pressure to add a third date, instead shifting both concerts into a full 360 degree layout, creating additional seating around the stage and activating the choir seats behind the performance area. These positions, although behind the stage, will place fans unusually close to the action, creating a rare vantage point for what are already set to be two extraordinary nights.

The Port Fairy Folk Festival has unveiled its third artist announcement for 2026, widening an already ambitious program with a rich collection of international trailblazers and Australian favourites. The festival returns to Port Fairy from 6 to 9 March 2026, continuing its long tradition of presenting world-class folk, roots and culturally diverse music in one of Victoria's most picturesque seaside towns.

Konvict Kulture has introduced its newest force with the release of Ain't My Fault, the hard-hitting single from rising hip-hop artist Storye, whose mix of melodic flow, sharp bar delivery, and Southern grit positions her as one of the most exciting new voices in US rap. The track arrives with the fiery confidence of an artist ready to claim her space, using vivid honesty and emotional depth to fuel every line.

Three time GRAMMY Award winner Fantastic Negrito will make his long awaited return to Australia in March 2026, bringing a run of headline dates and festival shows that promise powerful performances and bold storytelling. The tour will see the American artist share songs from across his remarkable career, including his 2024 album Son Of A Broken Man.

Bryan Adams will unveil his newest photography exhibition, Shotbyadams, now open at the Leica Store & Gallery Los Angeles from 17 November to 1 December 2025. The showcase presents a curated selection of Adams' photographic works that highlight his focus on emotional honesty and the human condition. Adams brings the same meticulous craft to his images that shaped his career in music, which began in Canada in the late 1970s and soon grew into international recognition with albums like Cuts Like A Knife and Reckless.

Post Malone will take centre field when the Dallas Cowboys meet the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, airing on 27 November 2025 at 3.30pm CST on CBS, as he headlines this year's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. The event marks the official launch of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, a long-running appeal that supports millions of Americans who rely on the charity during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Blues On Broadbeach will mark its 25th anniversary in 2026 with four days of live music on the Gold Coast from 14 May to 17 May, as the festival celebrates a quarter of a century of rhythm, soul, community spirit and international recognition. The event's landmark year follows its recent Gold win in the Major Festivals and Events category at the Queensland Tourism Awards, a result that highlights the importance of the festival in the cultural life of the state.

Grammy winner Judith Hill will tour Australia in May 2026 as she brings her latest album, Letters From A Black Widow, to life for local audiences. The shows will showcase her signature mix of soul, funk and gospel, delivered with the emotional depth that has defined her career. Hill released the album in 2024 and marked a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist, who continues to build on a remarkable legacy shaped by collaboration, resilience and reinvention.

Thirty years ago this month, The Rolling Stones released Stripped, a bold and intimate reinvention that arrived fresh off the Voodoo Lounge era and reminded the world that beneath the stadium spectacle, the band was - at its core - a razor-sharp rock and roll unit rooted in blues, country, and soul.