Rock This Town LIVE: Rock and Metal News

Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is hinting at a Twisted Sister reunion in 2026. Van Halen, Smashing Pumpkins, Ozzy Osbourne and Natalie Merchant all in contention for the best album of 1995. Bring out the chainsaw and the stool because Jackyl is hitting the road this fall for a tour.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#twistedsister #smashingpumpkins #jackyl

A big 2026 is planned for Megadeth with a new album, a farewell tour, and Dave Mustaine's memoir. Classic metal bands gave gotten together to put out a tribute album to Metallica's "Kill 'Em All". The much-anticipated reissue of Van Halen's "Balance" record is already sold out.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#megadeth #metallica #vanhalen

Megadeth has started a countdown clock on their website with lyrics of "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" featured. Perhaps a 35th anniversary edition of "Rust In Peace" is coming. The original four guys in KISS will be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors this December. Joe Perry says Steven Tyler doesn't want to tour, yet doesn't rule out one final Aerosmith show.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#megadeth #kiss #aerosmith

One of Eddie Van Halen's classic Frankenstein guitars is looking to fetch upwards of $3 million via auction, with the current owner non-other than former Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars. It's a Metallica party as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of their 1991 classic album. Who were the best guitarists to debut during the 1980s? The list is incredible, and we've got the best five.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#vanhalen #metallica #defleppard

In 2026, it's the 40th anniversary of 'Night Songs' by Cinderella. Two former members are open to a reunion show. 2027 is the big year for Guns N' Roses, yet it's in 2026 that we'll potentially see a North American tour. No more having to pay upwards of $500 for Mother Love Bone's "Apple" as it's being reissued on vinyl coming in September.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#cinderella #gunsnroses #motherlovebone

A lot to chose from in the 70s, 80s, and 90s from Rush, and today we find out the best albums from Neil, Geddy, and Alex. Trixter is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their second album called "Hear!" It's been 10 years since Van Halen's last show ever, and we'll relive the magic.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#rush #vanhalen #trixter

Who would have thought the last year of Neil Peart in 2015 when Rush wrapped up the R40 tour, would be the last year of touring for Eddie Van Halen as well. Iron Maiden hasn't announced North American tour dates for 2026 yet, however historically, news should come soon. Poison is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of "Look What The Cat Dragged In" in 2026 and all signs point to an album reissue along with a monster tour.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#rush #ironmaiden #poison

Metallica rules the day as news comes out that the band and their management have been talking to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The band is also getting its own radio channel called Maximum Metallica. Finally, we'll relive the past some 15 years ago when Metallica played with Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#metallica #megadeth #superbowl

The cause of death for Ozzy Osbourne has been revealed as a heart attack with complications from Parkinson's. Former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore is in poor health at the age of 80. Dire Straits or Anthrax or Dokken - What was the best rock album of 1985.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#ozzyosbourne #ritchieblackmore #dokken

After over 10 months, Vince Neil returned to the stage this weekend, joining Stephen Pearcy & Bret Michaels. Guns N' Roses have blocked a special edition of "Use Your Illusion" from being released. Is it "Empire" or is it "Operation: Mindcrime," or it the best Queensryche album something else.We're live on YouTube every Monday through Friday, starting at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. If you miss the show, you can watch anytime on YouTube, or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app.#motleycrue #queensryche #gunsnroses