This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending August 15, 2026.

Stories include Ritchie Blackmore performing with Deep Purple for the first time in 33 years, Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" passing one billion streams on Spotify, and the Neil Peart: No One's Disciple documentary heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.

Also covered this week: Nikki Sixx saying he does not believe in making full-length records anymore, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons appearing at Angel Stadium, The Pretty Reckless discussing the rawer direction of Dear God, and Ice Nine Kills scoring Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown for Halloween Horror Nights.

Plus: Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy gets a 4K Ultra HD box set, Scorpions turn "Rock You Like A Hurricane" into a graphic novel, Asia releases the "Echo Of You" video, Five Finger Death Punch stops a show to get fans water, an Avenged Sevenfold fan goes viral after singing with the band, CKY releases "Beware Of The Heartless" with a solo from late Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, and Dogstar performs "Joy" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending August 15. 2026

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Nova and Dorian count down their favorite summer rock anthems and the memories attached to them

This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott build a Top 10 list of the greatest hard rock and heavy metal songs that capture the feeling of summer.

From Def Leppard and Bon Jovi to Van Halen, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Cheap Trick, Whitesnake, and Y&T, the discussion combines chart history, music trivia, MTV memories, first concerts, road trips, cassette tapes, and the personal stories that made these songs unforgettable.

The result is part countdown, part music history, and part nostalgic trip back to the summers of the 1980s.

Whether you grew up with these songs or discovered them later, you'll probably have a few opinions about the ranking.

Nova and Dorian cover the week's biggest rock headlines, including Ozzfest 2027 planning, Danny Carey's Tool commitments, David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen, Glenn Hughes, Lita Ford, Megadeth, Linkin Park, and more.

This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending August 8, 2026.

Stories include Lita Ford moving closer to a long-awaited new album, Sharon Osbourne saying an official Ozzfest 2027 announcement is coming soon, and Megadeth announcing a 2027 European tour with Black Label Society and Testament.

Also covered this week: Metal Church's new lineup performing in Reading, Bret Michaels being ordered to rest after kidney stone surgery, Smashing Pumpkins celebrating their Lollapalooza homecoming with Pumpkinpalooza, and Motörhead joining the KnuckleBonz360 BackStage Experience.

Plus: Danny Carey misses BEAT's fall tour because of Tool commitments, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness comes to Halloween Horror Nights, Tom Keifer cancels shows after a vocal injury, David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen appear together at TEDxFargo, Linkin Park announces Unshatter, Glenn Hughes retires from touring, Green Day launches Green Day TV, Nikki Sixx addresses Mötley Crüe backing tracks, and Henry Rollins announces Bait Dog Boy.

Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending August 8 news file.

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Nova counts down July's biggest rock stories, including Avenged Sevenfold, Mötley Crüe, U2, Walk of Fame honors, Green Day, Halestorm, Greta Van Fleet, KISS, and more.

This month on Nova's Monthly Rock News Countdown, Nova takes the mic solo for a special July edition of Shot of Rock News: Last Call.

Normally, Nova and Dorian break down the month's biggest rock stories in a freeform discussion, but with Dorian out, this episode counts down the July stories that got the most attention from our audience.

Stories include Avenged Sevenfold surprise releasing the four-song Statica EP, Mötley Crüe bringing back rare tracks including "Take Me to the Top," U2 sharing the "Street Of Dreams" video after a storm changed the shoot, and Linkin Park, Smashing Pumpkins, and Ramones being selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027.

Also covered: Green Day releasing "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P." from the Nimrods soundtrack, Bent Brother announcing a one-off New Jersey show, William Shatner's metal project moving toward live performances, Halestorm releasing a pro-shot Ozzy Osbourne cover, Greta Van Fleet announcing Palace For The People, and KISS hinting at a 1976 Anaheim live album release.

This monthly countdown is the highlight reel. For the full week-by-week breakdowns, Shot of Rock News: Last Call also runs every week as an audio-only recap on podcast channels.

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Nova goes solo with Greta Van Fleet, Ozzy Osbourne, Faith No More, Van Halen history, Bruce Dickinson, Bret Michaels, Motörhead, Tom Keifer, and Cinderella.

This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending August 1, 2026.

Stories include Greta Van Fleet announcing the new album Palace For The People, Bruce Dickinson revealing that his next solo album includes a song written with his son Austin Dickinson, and Metal Church's new lineup performing live with David Ellefson and Brian Allen.

Also covered this week: Smashing Pumpkins celebrating their Lollapalooza homecoming with Pumpkinpalooza, Bret Michaels being ordered to rest after kidney stone surgery, Motörhead joining the KnuckleBonz360 immersive fan experience, and Faith No More announcing its first live dates in nearly 10 years with System of a Down.

Plus: Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness is coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, Tom Keifer cancels shows after a severe vocal muscle strain, David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen are set to appear together publicly at TEDxFargo, and Cinderella members say they are ready to play again if Keifer wants to move forward.

Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending August 1 news file.

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Hello, Crawlers.

Nova goes solo for a Dungeon Crawler Carl music episode exploring the rock and rock-adjacent songs used throughout the series.

We move book by book, from The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook through A Parade of Horribles, so listeners can stop before reaching spoilers for books they have not finished.

Along the way, Nova looks at Carl's musical alarm traps, AC/DC becoming Dungeon AI boss music, Rage Against the Machine turned into battlefield-scale psychological warfare, Limp Bizkit accompanying an enormous magical attack, Princess Donut's ongoing love of "Wonderwall," and Carl and Donut attempting to perform "Take on Me" while a bar fight erupts around them.

Artists include Survivor, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Sweet, AC/DC, Dio, Rage Against the Machine, King Missile, Limp Bizkit, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and a-ha.

Nova also digs into the real-world history behind the songs, including release dates, chart performance, certifications, and notable stories.

If you enjoy this episode, let us know. There is plenty more music throughout Dungeon Crawler Carl for another side quest.

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Nova goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Day, Halestorm, Trivium, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Avenged Sevenfold, and more.

This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending July 24, 2026.

Stories include Jizzy Pearl leaving Quiet Riot after the band's 2026 dates, with Quiet Riot already searching for an experienced new vocalist for 2027 and beyond. Nova also covers Jack Osbourne asking fans to share Ozzy memories for Ozzy Day, and Halestorm releasing a pro-shot cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Perry Mason."

Also covered this week: Marilyn Manson releasing the "Front Toward Enemy" video, Testament joining the KnuckleBonz360 immersive fan experience, Foreigner working on multiple batches of new music, and Wolfgang Van Halen starting to think about new Mammoth material.

Plus: Trivium announces a fall North American tour with In Flames, Iron Maiden thanks Eddfest fans, Linkin Park, Smashing Pumpkins, and Ramones are selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, King Diamond parts ways with Andy La Rocque and adds Gus G., and Avenged Sevenfold surprise releases the four-song Statica EP.

Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Story pool came from the week ending July 24 news file.

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Dorian explores the forgotten economy that has kept dozens of legendary rock bands touring for decades after the MTV era ended.

In this solo episode, Dorian Prescott explores one of the least-discussed parts of the music industry: the county fair and casino circuit that keeps many legendary rock bands on the road decades after their commercial peak.

From Quiet Riot, Dokken, Warrant, Trickster, Black 'n Blue and L.A. Guns to Bon Jovi's very different touring model, Dorian examines how legacy acts earn a living, how the touring business actually works, what hired musicians are paid, why merchandise is so important, and why many artists have found lasting careers long after the arena era ended.

It's part music history, part economics, and part love letter to the musicians who refused to quit.

Nova and Dorian cover the biggest rock stories of the week, from Iron Maiden's landmark catalog deal to Quiet Riot's vocalist search and Cliff Burton's digital legacy

This week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call covers the biggest headlines from across the rock and metal world.

Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott discuss Iron Maiden's partnership with Pophouse Entertainment, Quiet Riot's search for a new vocalist following Jizzy Pearl's departure, Guns N' Roses' fundraising campaign with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Cliff Burton Estate's announcement of an immersive digital museum.

The episode also features updates on GWAR's Beyond Hell anniversary release, Twin Temple's upcoming album, Mark Weiss's Ozzy Osbourne photography exhibition, Birmingham's first Ozzy Day, Tesla's latest video, Black Flag's 50th Anniversary tour, Anthrax's illustrated oral history, Godsmack's Awake graphic novel, and more.

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Nova and Dorian explore how James Gunn's music choices helped make Guardians of the Galaxy a cultural phenomenon while introducing classic rock to a new generation

This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott continue their series exploring the music of James Gunn.

The discussion begins with Gunn's own history as a musician before tracing how his lifelong love of rock shaped the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Along the way, Nova and Dorian examine the stories behind Cherry Bomb by The Runaways, Rainbow's Since You Been Gone, Heart's Crazy on You, Redbone's Come and Get Your Love, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, and Earth, Wind & Fire's Reasons.

The episode also looks at how Gunn uses music during filming, why soundtrack choices became emotional storytelling tools, and whether appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy actually boosted streaming numbers, sales, and new fans for legacy artists decades after their original releases.

Whether you're a Marvel fan, a classic rock fan, or simply fascinated by the relationship between film and music, this episode explores one of the most influential movie soundtracks of the last decade.