Riot Fest announced their 2026 lineup featuring Tool, Angine De Poitrine, Iggy Pop & many more, Kim Thayil's new book about his life in Soundgarden, Beartooth's Caleb Shomo comes out & more! 6/1/26

Riot Fest announced their 2026 lineup featuring Tool, Angine De Poitrine, Iggy Pop & many more, taking place September 18th - 20th at Douglas Park in Chicago, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil announces his new book and gives an update on the status of the band and how they are currently working with decade-old demos featuring late vocalist Chris Cornell for their upcoming release, a new public Jimi Hendrix exhibit will open June 19th at his former London home giving fans a glimpse into his personal life from that era, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo comes out as gay and ends his 14-year marriage with support from his ex-wife, Tom Morello announced the Power To The People festival in DC with Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys, Dave Matthews Band and more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more!

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