William Shatner's hilarious rider requests for Riot Fest, Iron Maiden sell their publishing rights to Pophouse Entertainment, Alice Cooper announces 2026 North American fall tour & more 7/20/26

Iron Maiden sell their publishing rights to Pophouse Entertainment, the same company that has struck similar deals with ABBA and KISS, Candlebox continues an annoying industry trend with touring bands as they announce a 2026 tour after telling fans their farewell tour in 2023 would be their last, Alice Cooper announces 2026 North American fall tour that will feature all the elaborate stage props and theatrics that he’s known for, and at the age of 95 William Shatner will take the stage at Riot Fest this September with his new metal band and has some hilariously odd requests on his backstage rider like 4 feet of polish sausage, a DeLorean instead of a golf cart and a montreal canadiens hockey jersey signed by John Stamos & 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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