Random music news for Monday, December 22, 2025
On this planet, it rains diamonds. (Via Larry) On this page, you get music news for December 22, 2025.
- In case you haven’t seen this, the members of Spinal Tap have posted tributed to Rob Reiner.
- Brian Eno and Massive Attack are pushing Live Nation to leave Israel over Gaza.
- A judge in LA has dismissed another charge against Marilyn Manson.
- Hofner, the company that made Paul McCartney’s famous bass, has apparently filed for bankruptcy.
- Three Days Grace’s special reunion really paid off in 2025. Here’s the story.
- Trump really needs to stop picking fights with musicians. It’s a no-win situation.
- Here’s another attempt to explain the high cost of concert tickets (Toronto Star paywall).
- Like rap battles? How about something like this?
- Jello Biafra of The Dead Kennedys is auctioning off his car. It’s a 1989 Toyota Celica GT convertible, his daily driver since 1995. The goal is to raise money for Jello’s indie punk label, Alternative Tentacles.
- And had you been in Glenn Danzig’s neighbourhood, you could have had his old refrigerator for free.
- This New York rapper was just sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and attempted murder.
- Simon Cowell has a new boy band. This has angered a Scottish metal group for an interesting reason.
- If you’re not a fan of Christmas music, David Byrne thinks his playlist will change your mind.
- Rock is dead? Not according to Yungblud.
- If you’re suffering from tinnitus from too much live music, there’s a possible new treatment.
BONUS: I’ve seen far too many people like this at the airport, especially for international flights. They benefit from something called “Jetway Jesus.”
