Linkin Park, YUNGBLUD, Sleep Token, Hayley Williams, Ghost and More
The 2026 GRAMMY nominations have arrived, featuring major rock and metal acts such as Linkin Park, YUNGBLUD, Sleep Token, Hayley Williams, Ghost, Turnstile, and Deftones. These artists will compete for top honors in one of the year’s most anticipated music events.
Download Festival 2026 Line-Up
Download Festival organizers have officially confirmed the 2026 headliners: Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park. They will share the bill with Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Halestorm, Architects, and several other major names in the rock scene.
Green Day Tops National Album Day Chart
According to data released by the Official Charts for National Album Day 2025, Green Day’s American Idiot has taken the number one spot among the Top 40 rock and metal albums of the 21st century.
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park Announcements
Germany’s massive festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im Park have begun unveiling their 2026 line-ups, promising even more high-profile announcements in the months ahead.
Linkin Park’s Global Comeback
For the first time since their appearance at Soundwave in 2013, Linkin Park will return to Australia. The band continues to dominate global stages, recently performing a record-setting show for 75,000 fans.
“You know where you are? You’re in the Czech Republic, baby!”
With Slipknot, GN’R, and Linkin Park headlining Rock for People, the Czech Republic witnessed an unforgettable five-day celebration of rock music.
Future Plans
Currently touring through 2025, Linkin Park have already set their sights on major European performances for the upcoming summer season.
Bonus Release
Rising artist Mimi Barks has released her debut track for Easy Life Records — a cover of Linkin Park’s iconic song “Crawling.”
Author’s Summary: The global rock scene surges toward 2026 with major festivals, new releases, and Linkin Park reclaiming their place as one of the genre’s dominant forces.