Shot of Rock News — Last Call | Week Ending April 4, 2026

This week on Shot of Rock News — Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the stories shaping the rock and metal world, from major tour announcements to industry changes and unexpected moments on stage. Metallica steps up with disaster relief support in Hawaii. BABYMETAL announces a major North American tour with Halestorm. Rikki Rockett prepares to release his long-awaited memoir. U2 surprises fans with a sudden new release. Tesla veterans launch a new band called T3rminal. Gene Simmons heads back on the road. Better Than Ezra experiments with AI songwriting. Jimmy Page shares a rare Led Zeppelin demo. Teaze returns to the studio fifty years after their debut. Heavy music gets scientific recognition in a new documentary. Stryper teases a new album blending classic and modern sound. Plus unexpected live show moments, industry trends, and the stories keeping rock and metal moving forward. New episodes of Shot of Rock News — Last Call drop weekly. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeartRadio Follow and subscribe to stay current with rock news every week.