Jesse Colin Young, frontman and co-founder of the influential Sixties group the Youngbloods, has died at the age of 83. The musician’s death was confirmed by his wife and manager, Connie Young, who disclosed that he passed away at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, though she did not reveal a cause of death. Young…… MORE
On Monday (March 17), Fontaines D.C. announced that they have canceled their upcoming tour dates in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia due to singer Grian Chatten’s herniated disc. The cancellations also include a series of high-profile appearances at a string of Lollapalooza festivals throughout South America. Chatten expressed his disappointment on the band’s Instagram…… MORE
Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts, and direction by Tony-winner David Cromer. The musical is set to feature Taylor’s 1970 hit, “Fire & Rain,” which peaked…… MORE
On Tuesday (March 18), the Eagles took to Instagram to announce four additional 2025 dates for their ongoing Las Vegas Sphere residency. The newly added shows are scheduled to take place over the course of two weekends this fall: on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6; and Friday and Saturday, September 12-13. The Eagles began their…… MORE
On Tuesday (March 18), Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter were announced as headliners for Lollapalooza 2025, which will be held in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 to August 3. Rufus Du Sol, Luke Combs, Twice, A$AP Rocky, and Korn also receive top billing for the annual music festival, where they will…… MORE
On January 24, Flogging Molly frontman Dave King suffered a brain hemorrhage, and subsequently underwent two surgeries to save his life, which resulted in the musician spending two weeks in a coma. King’s wife and bandmate, Bridget Regan, provided an update on his health status on Flogging Molly’s Instagram page on Monday (March 17). “I…… MORE
After teasing a new run of shows on social media last week, on Monday (March 17), Yeah Yeah Yeahs officially announced the dates and details of their upcoming Hidden In Pieces Tour. The eight-city jaunt is in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary, and will include multiple-night stands at intimate theaters across the U.K., Mexico,…… MORE
Papa Roach continues its career-best streak of No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, reaching the top spot this week with their new standalone single, “Even If It Kills Me.” This marks the California hard rock band’s 11th chart-topping single overall, and their fourth consecutive No. 1 hit – starting with “No Apologies”…… MORE
On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…… MORE
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder announced a partnership with Major League Baseball on Friday that will have the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres competing annually for the Vedder Cup, while supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa research. The winning team of the six-game series – featuring clubs from Vedder’s former hometown of San Diego and his current home…… MORE
In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced “Platinum” tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure’s Robert Smith, who openly criticized Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model while fighting to keep ticket prices low on his band’s recent tours.…… MORE
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band’s current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top’s management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they…… MORE
In a new interview with KCAL host Radioactive MikeZ, Glenn Danzig said that while he has no plans to retire, if he were to announce a final concert, he would uphold the commitment. “I remember when Danzig went out with Ozzy, that was supposed to be his final tour,” he recalled with a laugh. “And…… MORE
On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer celebrated the occasion by taking a shot of Wolfie’s Whisky – which Stewart founded – after he was…… MORE
In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bowie from the 1960s until the music icon’s death in 2016. The 80-year-old producer said during their final conversation, Bowie was “whispering” to him on…… MORE
Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, “We Are the World,” was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopian famine relief. One of the lasting images of the legendary recording session – especially in the meme-driven world of social media…… MORE
Oasis have confirmed that a new film will capture the festivities surrounding their upcoming reunion tour. The movie will be created and produced by Peaky Blinders’ writer Steven Knight, with Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace directing. The directors were also responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits, as well…… MORE
Metallica will debut an immersive virtual reality experience of their 2024 show in Mexico City on Apple Vision Pro on March 14. The high-resolution video and immersive spatial audio capture the concert in 180-degrees, with Apple constructing a custom stage layout for the shoot that featured 14 immersive video cameras. The VR footage captures Metallica’s…… MORE
Insider sources have revealed the anticipated lineup for the upcoming Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour to NME. In addition to Liam and Noel Gallagher, the rest of the band will include: original member Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on guitar; Ride’s Andy Bell on bass, who was previously in Oasis from 1999-2009, while also playing with Liam…… MORE
Deftones have announced an additional leg of their ongoing 2025 North American tour. The new 14-date tour will begin on August 22nd in Vancouver, and conclude on September 17th in Kansas City, with stops in cities including Minneapolis, Montreal, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The shows will feature Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California as…… MORE
