iRock Nashville Music News Update – 90 sec – 2026-07-28 5:45 PM

From iRock Nashville, here is your extended music news update with Dj. Rockin' Cruz. In an electrifying twist at the Warped Tour, Story of the Year brought a galaxy far, far away to the stage. During their set in Long Beach, California, the band welcomed Eman Esfandi, known for his role as Jedi in the recent Star Wars series. Get ready to rock, Nashville! Electric Callboy, the electrifying German six-piece, has just dropped their latest single, "The Way You Are." This track is a bold twist on the classic late-90s boyband love ballad, transforming it into a heavy anthem that's sure to get fans moving. This week, rock fans are in for a thrilling showdown as Metallica and Megadeth face off in a battle of their versions of "Ride the Lightning." With Megadeth's take being a nod to their legacy as they wrap up their career, this showdown is one you won't want to miss. Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is stirring up excitement among fans with mysterious hints about new music. Recently, he has been sharing cryptic messages on social media, leading many to speculate that an announcement is imminent. In an exciting turn of events, former Van Halen bandmates David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen will share the stage for the first time since 2015 at the TEDxFargo event on July 30 in Fargo, North Dakota. Get more at iRock Nashville dot com, including more Nashville rock news and links to the full stories.

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