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Happy Birthday Jason!

March 4th, 2026

Happy birthday to Jason Newsted, former bassist of Metallica, on his 63rd!

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Hollie G. of Ottawa, ON

Winner of the Supercharged (Vinyl) by The Offspring

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"Superhuman (Jan Pulsford's aTHeNa BLue Remix)" by Curtis Newart Out now!

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New banger "On Time" by Irish punk band HAVVK (pronounced hawk)

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Pitbull - Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer

GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and singer Pitbull is preparing to hit the road (and skies) for his I'm Back Tour starting in May with GRAMMY Award-winner Lil Jon as his special guest.

"Mr. Worldwide is once again set to deliver an electrifying live experience packed with career-spanning hits, instantly recognizable anthems, and nonstop party energy," Live Nation announced.

The tour runs from May 14th through September 26th with stops in North America and Europe.

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Greatest Hits vinyl by Pitbull

Greatest Hits vinyl by Pitbull

Fan Photo CONTEST

Pink, September 15, 2023, Atlanta Ga. by Shannon Allen

Pink at Music Midtown festival in Atlanta, GA (9/15/23) (Photo credit: Shannon Allen) (Click to enlarge)

Congratulations to Shannon Allen, the winner of our March Fan Photo Contest!

Allen's fantastic photo of Pink was taken on September 15th, 2023 at Music Midtown festival in Atlanta, GA, and is our Editor's Choice for March.

Allen wins a $25 US Amazon Gift Card, and her photo of Pink will grace our home page for the month of March!

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Justin Timberlake Sues to Stop Release of DWI Arrest Footage

Lawyers for Justin Timberlake, 45, filed a lawsuit Monday to stop Sag Harbor, N.Y. police from releasing eight hours of video surrounding the singer's June 18th, 2024 arrest and charges for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Elijah Blue Allman arrested in Windham, N.H. (3/1/26) (Photo courtesy Windham Police Dept. via PEOPLE)

Cher's Son Elijah Blue Arrested Twice Over the Weekend

Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman was arrested twice this past weekend, according to multiple sources.

Curtis Newart

2 days ago2 min read

Louder Than Life Rock & Metal Festival Announces Almost 200 Acts

My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Limp Bizkit and Tool have been confirmed as headliners for the annual Louder Than Life 4-day rock music festival at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 17th through 20th, 2026.

Curtis Newart

Feb 242 min read

Pitbull Asks Fans to Wear Bald Caps to Concert for Guinness Record Bid

Pitbull is asking fans to wear bald caps to his concert in London, England on July 10th, 2026, in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.

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Feb 171 min read

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The Rock Times is an interactive online rock music magazine by and for musicians and fans worldwide.

March 2026 marks our 19th consecutive monthly issue.

We feature touring musicians ranging from pop-rock to hard rock, and punk rock to country rock - including retro acts, rising indie stars and legendary performers.

We feature your favourite artists and cover the latest news with deep cut facts, songs and videos. We also host monthly merch giveaways, a fan photo contest, and a free newsletter.

We have grown to 25,000 monthly readers as of January 2026.

The Rock Times editor Curtis Newart is known for his deep dive research and pointed writing style, developed over 30 years in the entertainment industry as a singer-songwriter, publicist, and producer.

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Justin Timberlake Sues to Stop Release of DWI Arrest Footage

Cher's Son Elijah Blue Arrested Twice Over the Weekend

Louder Than Life Rock & Metal Festival Announces Almost 200 Acts

Pitbull Asks Fans to Wear Bald Caps to Concert for Guinness Record Bid

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