Megadeth will release their final studio album early next year and launch a farewell tour.

https://metalinjection.net/news/megadeth-announces-final-studio-album-farewell-tour-plans

Slipknot is nearing a $120 million deal to sell its catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-reportedly-nearing-120-million-deal-for-music-royalties-and-publishing

KISS, George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford will be honored at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors.

https://www.alternativenation.net/kiss-original-lineup-reuniting-for-potus/

Kanye West will premiere his documentary In Whose Name? on September 19 and has relaunched his clothing line.

https://hiphopdx.com/news/kanye-west-drops-teaser-for-in-whose-name-documentary/

Dream Theater announced Parasomnia – The Graphic Album with a graphic novel and double LP.

https://loudwire.com/dream-theater-parasomnia-graphic-novel-colored-vinyl/

Ascendo has introduced the 100-inch 100 Sub Pro, the world’s largest subwoofer.

https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/music-players/largest-subwoofers-ever-made-unleashed-incredibly-powerful-efficient-and-fast

Capitol Records will release a Lennon/Ono 1970s box set on October 10 with rare acoustic recordings.

https://www.spin.com/2025/08/john-lennon-yoko-ono-boxed-set/

Deep Purple’s Made in Japan will be reissued in a 50th anniversary Super Deluxe Edition.

https://www.loudersound.com/music/albums/deep-purple-made-in-japan-50th-anniversary-super-deluxe-edition

A man has been arrested for stealing flowers from an Ozzy Osbourne memorial in Birmingham.

https://www.metalsucks.net/2025/08/14/asshole-arrested-for-stealing-flowers-from-an-ozzy-memorial-site/

New Releases – August 15

• So Long Little Miss Sunshine – Molly Tuttle leans into pop.
• Flux – Allison Goldfrapp’s second solo album.
• Wishbone – Conan Gray takes a more introspective turn.

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