Rock Sound Rundown

Rock Sound Rundown’s first episode of 2026 is here, and we’re covering everything the rock music scene has to offer. From 2026’s most anticipated rock album releases and festival lineups to new artists and band anniversaries, let us know what you’re most excited for in 2026 in the comments below.

00:00 - Upcoming 2026 Music Releases: Cavetown, Joyce Manor, As It Is, Converge, Poppy, Artio, Black Veil Brides
09:36 - Exclusive Vinyl on Rock Sound Store
10:08 - New Albums: Motionless in White, Lorna Shore, Electric Callboy, Bad Omens, Evanescence, A Day To Remember, Yungblud, Idols Pt II, President
16:00 - My Chemical Romance Rumors
19:13 - Danny Wimmer Presents
20:11 - New Artists: South Arcade, Artio, Sweet Pill, I Promised The World, Vianova, Balu Brigada, Imminence
29:06 - Festival Season & 2026 Headliners: Slam Dunk, Download, Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple
48:47 - Shop Official My Chemical Romance Merch
48:59 - Key Anniversaries: Bring Me The Horizon, Angels & Airwaves, Lamb of God, The 1975
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Yungblud's documentary ‘YUNGBLUD. Are You Ready, Boy?’ filmed at Hansa Studios in Berlin is in cinemas this week. Rock Sound were backstage at the Leicester Square premiere in London where Dom told us about recording ‘Idols’ in the same iconic studio that U2 and Iggy Pop have recorded in. Plus, Dom’s fans, The Black Hearts Club, speak about what Yungblud means to them and director Paul Dugdale shares Dom’s connection and care taken during the filming process.

00:00 Intro
00:57 Yungblud on the red carpet
03:24 Adam Warrington, Dom's guitarist and friend
04:52 The BHC speaks
08:08 Dom, Paul Dugdale and the filmmakers introduce 'Are You Ready, Boy?'

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Arrows In Action's Easter egg, James Marriott's Chappell Roan inspiration and As December Falls' one take wonder make up just some of the covers on the new Twenty One Pilots tribute album CD 'Blurryface Reborn'. We catch up with our cover artists backstage at festivals throughout summer 2025. Plus, discover Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn's reflections on Blurryface's monumental impact as it turns 10 years old in a new interview alongside never before seen photos in the latest issue of Rock Sound. Shop the magazine and CD only on shop.rocksound.tv.

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Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76. Taking to the stage one final time just a few weeks ago in Birmingham at Back To The Beginning, featuring the likes of Metallica, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer and more, the gig raised more than £140m for charities in Birmingham and Cure Parkinson’s. We take a look at Ozzy’s legacy and those he inspired from Slipknot and Korn to Yungblud and even Kermit the Frog. Plus, how Black Sabbath was formed, Ozzy’s solo career, Ozzfest, Sharon Osbourne and the family dynamic.

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Like Måneskin and Bambie Thug in years before, Eurovision 2025 is a place for rock music of all forms. From Finland's Erika Vikman to Italy's Lucio Corsi the many subgenres of rock, heavy and nu-metal are ever-present at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. The Rock Sound team discuss the most streamed Eurovision songs of all time, who would make a great UK Eurovision entry in the future and the successes of Sam Ryder and Damiano David. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to hear more from Rock Sound podcasts. Unlock the latest from Rock Sound by subscribing to the mailing list. https://shop.rocksound.tv/pages/subscribe
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