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01/14/2023

Born on this date in 1969, wishing a happy birthday to the legendary Dave Grohl 🎉

01/14/2023

Arctic Monkeys travel with a pop-up portable bar because of course they do

But will they bring it to The Kia Forum this fall?

Professionals that they are, the Arctic Monkeys apparently subscribe to the old adage “Have bar, will travel,’ as it was recently revealed that the British band travels with their very own portable pub.

01/13/2023

Måneskin and Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello rock 'Gossip': Listen now

Almost Acoustic Christmas alums Måneskin have given us the final preview of their upcoming record & the track features Tom Morello 🤘🏼

Italian rockers Måneskin have officially dropped their collab track “GOSSIP,” featuring Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, from their forthcoming 2023 album ‘RUSH.’

01/13/2023

Lisa Marie Presley dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Lisa Marie Presley, the 54-year-old daughter of Elvis Presley, died today at a hospital after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at her home.

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to the hospital Thursday after she reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. People later reported that Presley died.

01/12/2023

Born on this date in 1970, happy birthday to Rage Against The Machine frontman Zack de La Rocha!

What’s your favorite Rage song?

01/12/2023

Fall Out Boy is sending 'love from the other side' in first song since 2018

The new single from Fall Out Boy arrives on January 18th.

Fall Out Boy fans already knew that 2023 was going to be their year, and just 12 days in we’re being given another tease, only this time with the promise of something full coming next week.

01/11/2023

RIP to legendary guitarist Jeff Beck who has passed away at 78.

01/11/2023

Ben Gibbard says fans would be disappointed in anything new from The Postal Service

“Whatever we would make now would sound dramatically different than what we made 20 years ago, and I think it would be a disappointment even if we tried." Says Gibbard.

As the gears begin to turn leading up to the 20th-anniversary celebrations of DCFC and The Postal Service’s iconic 2003 releases, frontman Ben Gibbard says he believes new music from his beloved side-project would only prove to be a “disappointment.”

01/11/2023

U2 has 'reimagined and re-recorded' 40 songs for new 'Songs Of Surrender' album

The expansive collection of reworks arrives on St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

Who’s ready for some U2 “reimagined and re-recorded” tracks? Set to be released on March 17, the Irish rock band’s new compilation album called ‘Songs Of Surrender,’ will be taking a look back at 40 songs.

01/10/2023

Ben Gibbard on double-duty with Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service: 'Endurance is not a problem'

Gibbard assures that fans don’t need to be concerned about how much time he’ll be on stage during the upcoming tour.

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service is getting all of his ducks in line in preparation for an ambitious North American tour coming this fall featuring himself pulling double duty in both beloved bands as a 20-year celebration.

01/10/2023

The Coachella lineup is finally here! Register now for passes at Coachella.com. Presale begins Friday, 1/13 at 11am PT. Very limited Weekend 1 passes remain. For your best chance at passes, look to Weekend 2.

Who are you most excited to see?

01/10/2023

Foo Fighters, Paramore, The Lumineers as headliners for Boston Calling 2023

As we wait to fight out who will be playing drums, Foo Fighters have been announced as headliners for Boston Calling Music Festival & Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this morning.

The Foo Fighters are making good on their recent promise to return with the announcement that they’re headlining the upcoming, 3-day, Boston Calling festival along with Paramore and The Lumineers over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 through 28, 2023.

01/10/2023

See you in Tennessee this June? Here’s the lineup for Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival:

BONNAROO 2023 ✌️🌈
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Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, ODESZA, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, Tyler Childers, Vulfpeck & more are heading to The Farm ⛺️ SuperJam, Outeroo Lineup, and late night sets to be announced!⁣
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Early Access On-Sale begins Thursday 1/12 at 10am CT 👽 Sign up for early access at www.bonnaroo.com

01/09/2023

Now you can watch The 1975's Matty Healy eat raw meat from your own couch: Here's how

A set that features “a meaty helping of classic cuts.” 🥩

It’s been a wild ride on The 1975‘s latest outing following the release of 2022’s ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language,’ and for those who missed it or want to relive the magic, the band has an official live concert available to stream now on Amazon.

01/09/2023

Henry Rollins and Shepard Fairey were on hand to help Billy Idol get his 'Walk of Fame' star

Billy Idol received the year’s first Walk of Fame Star back on Friday.

British rocker Billy Idol was flanked by some serious punk rock and street cred during the ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 6, when he received his star on the ‘Hollywood Walk Of Fame.’

01/09/2023

KROQ's World Tour is BACK and we're kicking things off by sending you to see The Black Keys at the O2 in London! Qualify all this week every hour 9am-6pm by scoring tickets to see them at BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach!

https://www.audacy.com/kroq/contests/see-the-black-keys-at-beachlife-festival-and-london

01/09/2023

Win tickets to Jack White

Listen to the Klein. Ally. Show. this week for your chance to win tickets to see Jack White at The Belasco this Friday! http://www.audacy.com/kroq/contests/win-tickets-to-jack-white?utm_campaign=www.audacy.com%252Fkroq&utm_content=1673229720&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=KROQ-FM

Live at the Belasco this Friday

01/07/2023

Listen this weekend from 9am to 6pm for your chance to win a pair of 3-day passes to Cali Vibes Fest!

Cali Vibes is going down February 17-19 at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, featuring Snoop Dogg, Jack Johnson, Cypress Hill, Dirty Heads, 311, Rebelution, and many more! Get tickets now at CaliVibesFest.com.

01/06/2023

Jack White announced earlier that he's playing a special show at the The Belasco next Friday! Register now through Monday at 10am to get access to tickets for his show.

https://www.audacy.com/kroq/events/jack-white-is-playing-a-special-show-in-los-angeles?utm_campaign=www.audacy.com%252Fkroq&utm_content=1673047020&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=KROQ-FM

01/06/2023

Appreciating What You Have

"You gotta pay your dues before you pay your rent." The Black Keys talk about appreciating what they have after years of being on the road.

We encourage you to care for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others by talking about mental health and reaching out for support. If you or anyone you know needs mental health or crisis support, call the Help Line at 1-800-854-7771.

01/06/2023

Bam Margera tells Steve-O that he was pronounced dead in December

Margera revealed that he "was basically pronounced dead” last month.

On Steve-O’s latest ‘Wild Ride’ podcast he reunited with his former ‘Jackass’ cast mate Bam Margera, who opened up about his recent hospitalization back in December 2022.

01/06/2023

BeachLife Festival returns to the coast of Redondo Beach May 5-7 featuring EPIC performances by The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, The Black Crowes, Pixies, Modest Mouse, John Fogerty, Sublime with Rome, Iration, Tegan and Sara, The Wailers, Sugar Ray and many more!

Tickets on sale NOW at beachlifefestival.com or listen next week for your chance to win! 🏄‍♂️

01/05/2023

Nirvana will get a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy on GRAMMY weekend

Nirvana are set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRAMMYs next month at Crypto.com Arena

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and the late Kurt Cobain will be honored during this year’s GRAMMYs celebrations, as Nirvana are among a short list of Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

01/05/2023

Planning for Mental Health

Check out our interview with Jimmy Eat World to find out what they do to take care of their mental health.

Thank you to our partner Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. If you or anyone you know needs mental health or crisis support, call the Help Line at 1-800-854-7771.

01/04/2023

“Look out for each other”

The Interrupters share how they look out for each other’s mental health. It's important to talk about our wellbeing and mental health.

Thank you to our partner Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. If you or anyone you know needs mental health or crisis support, call the Help Line at 1-800-854-7771.

01/04/2023

Kelly Osbourne has welcomed her first child with Slipknot's Sid Wilson

Congrats to Kelly & Sid!

Congratulations are in order for Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson on the birth of their brand-new baby boy, Sidney. Kelly’s mom, Sharon, was the first to share the news…

01/04/2023

System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan says band 'should have moved on' from Serj Tankian in 2006

Dolmayan has expressed his frustration with System of a Down not releasing a new album since 2005.

While System Of A Down fans have been waiting close to 20 years for a new collection of songs from the band, there have been a few one-off singles, and quite a bit of internal band drama that fans have been able to consume in the meantime.

01/04/2023

Win tickets to Big Bear Mountain Resort

Listen all week at 9am, Noon, 3pm and 6pm for your chance to win a pair of lift tickets to Big Bear Mountain Resort!

Win tickets to Big Bear Mountain Resort

01/03/2023

Fall Out Boy offer clues on new album in special New Year message to fans

Nearly 5 years since their last album, we’ll get new Fall Out Boy music & much more in 2023.

Following up a number of pre-new year teases, Chicago Alt-rockers Fall Out Boy sent out a note to fans via their newsletter, titled “A Homeboy’s Life,” revealing even more details about their intention to bring forth something fresh in 2023.

01/03/2023

RIP Ken Block 💔

01/01/2023

Routine is Key

Imagine Dragons share how they take care of their mental health even when there are things outside of their control...like time zones!

Thank you to our partner Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. If you or anyone you know needs mental health or crisis support, call the Help Line at 1-800-854-7771.

01/01/2023

Listen today and tomorrow at 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm for your shot to score lift tickets to Big Bear Mountain Resort! 🏂 ❄️

https://www.audacy.com/kroq/contests/text-to-win-tickets-to-big-bear-mountain-resort

01/01/2023

RIP to Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green, who has passed away from cancer at the age of 45.

I don’t know a way to ease into
this: Today we lost our dear friend
Jeremiah.
He laid down to rest
and simply faded out.
I’d like to say a bunch of pretty words right now, but it just isn’t the time. These will come later, and from many people.

Please appreciate all the love you give,get, have given, and will get.
Above all, Jeremiah was about love.

We love you.

01/01/2023

Foo Fighters plan to continue as a band without Taylor Hawkins: 'He'll be there in spirit'

Foo Fighters shared an end of year message this morning & they let us know that we’ll see them again soon.

The Foo Fighters are giving eager fans a lot to look forward to as the new year approaches, after confirming on their social channels plans to return following the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022.

12/31/2022

Your Mental Health Check

Nicole Alvarez asks Social Distortion's Mike Ness what he does to keep his mental health in check.

Thank you to our partner Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. If you or anyone you know needs mental health or crisis support, call the Help Line at 1-800-854-7771.

12/31/2022

A statement from Foo Fighters on this past year & their future:

12/31/2022

According to , vinyl sales in the U.S. hit a modern era high for the week ending Dec. 22, 2022 with 2.232 million records sold in the U.S. Marking only the second time vinyl sales have eclipsed 2 million in a week since 1991.

12/30/2022

Yungblud on Mental Health

"How does Yungblud take care of Yungblud?” It’s important to talk about and take care of your mental health. Sometimes taking care of your mental health is seeing your mum!

12/30/2022

Just a few of the albums that are set to turn 10 in the new year.

12/29/2022

Modest Mouse confirm drummer Jeremiah Green’s cancer battle

Wishing Jeremiah all the best 🙏🏽

Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock has taken to the band’s social accounts to update fans on the status of drummer Jeremiah Green’s health following rumors of a private cancer battle.