April Rock Releases: Legends Unite

0:00On March 24th, April 2026 kicks off with a massive wave of rock releases headlined by Record Store Day on April 18th. Expect exclusive vinyl drops from legends like Robert Plant, Neil Young, John Lennon, Alice Cooper, and Bruce Springsteen plus limited picture discs and live sets from the Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath. New studio albums drop too, including the Foo Fighters 12 Everd, Your Favorite Toy, and Ringo Starr's Rootsie Long, Long Road. Earlier this week, details emerged on even more limited editions tied to the event like Neil Young's live album with Chrome Hearts and John Lennon's. Meditation mixes, other highlights include three-inch Rolling Stones singles and Springsteen's fresh live recording from Asbury Park. These one-day-only items are sure to draw crowds to independent shops nationwide. Fans are buzzing about the personal stories behind some releases. The Foo Fighters' new record comes after the loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins

1:02building on singles like today's song. Ringo teams up again with producer T Bone Burnett featuring guests such as Cheryl Crow and St Vincent echoing his bluesy 70s work. Joe Jackson rocks out on Hope & Fury, his first in that style since 2019. Meanwhile, the month stays packed with reissues and debuts. On April 3rd, Bruce Horn's Beat Drops Indical Park with friends like Bonnie Raid while Carmine Apices' cactus album boasts guests including D. Snyder and Ted Nugent. April 24th brings the Foo Fighters LP alongside Ringo's and more boxes from Uriah Heep and Tears for Fears. Look ahead to May for Peter Gabriel, Live Sets, and Who Performances. As Rock Reunion's heat-up tours later in 2026, these April Gems offer plenty to spend while waiting for the shows. That wraps music news. Today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.