Rock This Week
Week 16, 2026 · 2026-04-13 to 2026-04-19
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 inductees live on ABC during American Idol. The Performer category includes Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan are first-time nominees. The Early Influence Award goes to Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons. Rick Rubin receives a Musical Excellence Award. The ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles.
Enter Shikari Surprise-Drop Lose Your Self
British post-hardcore outfit Enter Shikari released their new album Lose Your Self with no advance singles and no rollout. The record dropped without warning, continuing the band's history of unpredictable creative moves.
Entheos Join Jinjer for North American Summer Run
Entheos confirmed they will join Jinjer and Crystal Lake on a 35-plus-date North American tour running June 5 through July 24. Entheos and Crystal Lake will also co-headline select dates in Detroit, Montreal, Harrisburg, and Salt Lake City.
Record Store Day 2026 Arrives April 18
Record Store Day returns with a stacked list of rock and metal exclusives. Notable titles include limited releases from Megadeth, Motley Crue, Sleep Token, Meshuggah, Deafheaven, The Cure, and Pavement, all available only through independent record stores.