ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS
"For Good" No More: Why Foo Fighters Renamed Their 12th Studio Album
Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters changed the title of their upcoming album after realizing it was too close to the name of the new Wicked film sequel. In ...
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Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Shares Recovery Story Ahead of Summer Tour
Jason Newsted has revealed that he was treated for throat cancer in May 2025 after doctors found the disease in his tonsil area. The former Metallica ...
23h ago
Charli XCX Clarifies: "Rock Music" is a Song, Not an Album Genre
Charli XCX has clarified that she is not currently making a rock album, after recent comments led to speculation about the direction of her next proje...
May 04, 2026
The Beaches Honored With Global Force Award in Los Angeles
The Beaches were honored with the Global Force Award at the 2026 Women in Music event in Los Angeles. The Toronto rock band, made up of Jordan Miller,...
May 03, 2026
Guns N' Roses Debuts New Touring Lineup at Florida Opener
Guns N' Roses began its latest 2026 concert run with a set built around several of the band's best-known songs. The show took place Thursday, April 30...
May 02, 2026
The Black Keys Unveil 14th Studio Album and New Music Video
The Black Keys have released Peaches!, their 14th studio album, through Easy Eye Sound and Warner Records. The project includes 10 songs and follows t...
May 02, 2026
Sean Ono Lennon Restores Historic 1972 Concert Film
Sean Ono Lennon has helped bring renewed attention to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1972 Madison Square Garden benefit concerts through the restored film...
May 01, 2026
How to Join Charli XCX in New York for an Intimate Chat on Creative Process
Charli XCX has announced a New York event focused on songwriting, creative process, and making music. In a social media post, the singer said she like...
May 01, 2026
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS
Shiocton asks for waiver to not have to make up flood days at school
SHIOCTON Wis. (WFRV) - School District of Shiocton officials are trying to avoid having to extend their school year so students can make up the eight days they missed due to the severe flooding last month. On Monday night, the district'...
22-year-old Wisconsin man charged with trafficking UW-Milwaukee student
*Author's note-this story contains disturbing details. If you or anybody you know is in need, please click here.* MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - A Wisconsin 22-year-old faces one charge of human trafficking with a warrant out for his arrest a...
Manitowoc continues to weigh options for Madison Elementary School property
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Manitowoc officials are still weighing their options concerning the Madison Elementary School site and whether to purchase it for one singular 'George Washington.' The recommendation from the School District to ...
Met Gala guests take artistic liberties with dress code
NEW YORK (AP) - Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art." Beyoncé left the cowb...
Rising gas prices pinch northeast Wisconsin residents and businesses
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) - Gas prices sitting at just under $4.50 a gallon for regular and $5.79 a gallon for diesel across northeast Wisconsin are putting pressure on drivers. Appleton Police Department reminding residents of ped...
Red Cross packs into Tailgate Village for Blood Drive
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The urgency for blood donations is still high, as many filled into the Johnsonville Tailgate Village on Monday to help play their part in saving a life. Luxemburg's Cassie Schiltz reunites with UW-Green Bay on c...
Hometown Heroes: Oconto woman highlights journey to treating Vietnam veterans
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) - When it comes to military service, the focus is largely on those on the battlefield; however, it wouldn't be possible without those behind the scenes, like Oconto's Karen Spychalaski. Hometown Heroes: James Gill pho...
Much cooler weather returns for the next few days
The Latest from Storm Team 5... Winds gusting 30-40 mph combined with dry brush and low relative humidites has prompted the Wisconsin DNR to place the area in high to very high fire danger. They ask the public to postpone burning and no...
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