U2’s Bono and the Edge covered Swedish band ABBA’s classic “S.O.S.” during a new edition of BBC Radio 2’s “Piano Room.” During the show, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra at the BBC Maida Vale studio, the pair also performed their own “Vertigo.” In an extended interview on BBC Sounds, the Edge said, “We’re big…… read more »
Måneskin have announced a world tour in support of their latest album RUSH! for autumn and winter 2023. The huge tour kicks off in September 3 in Hanover, Germany, and will see the Italian rockers making stops in Europe, North America, South America, Japan, the U.K. and Ireland, as well as their first ever shows…… read more »
Welsh heavy metal band Bullet For My Valentine have announced a U.S. tour for May. During the tour, the band will perform at Welcome To Rockville and the Sonic Temple music festivals. From Ashes To New will open the show on select dates. “We’re excited to announce that we will finally be making our way…… read more »
Jack White recently shared a poem paying tribute to his former White Stripes bandmate Meg White. Jack’s poem was in response to a tweet by political journalist Lachlan Markay, who had opined that “the tragedy of the White Stripes is how great they would’ve been with a half decent drummer. I’m sorry Meg White was…… read more »
Lenny Kravitz is set to host and perform during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will air live from Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Monday, March 27, on Fox. “I’m thrilled to host and perform at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate the best in music,” Kravitz said in a statement. “As always…… read more »
Boygenius performed a surprise set on Tuesday, March 14, at the Austin Airport to kick off SXSW’s music festivities. The indie supergroup, comprised of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, surprised fans with an acoustic set of new material off their upcoming album, including singles “True Blue,” “Emily I’m Sorry” and “Not Strong Enough”…… read more »
Def Leppard have announced that their new album Drastic Symphonies, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, will be released on May 19. The 15-track Drastic Symphonies features Def Leppard’s greatest produced tracks dramatically reimagined and sounding larger and more exhilarating than ever before. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the album includes new vocals and instrumental from…… read more »
Chart-topping, Grammy-nominated rock band Mammoth WVH have signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG to release their upcoming new studio album. Led by Wolfgang Van Halen, the musical architect behind his solo band Mammoth WVH, this marks his first recordings deal with BMG, who also serves as Mammoth WVH’s music publisher. Van Halen said,…… read more »
Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Korn have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Aftershock Festival. The West Coast’s biggest rock festival features nearly 100 rock and metal bands. The four-day music festival will kick off in Sacramento’s Discovery Park on October 5. For the second year, Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin will…… read more »
Queen’s Brian May was knighted by King Charles III on Tuesday, March 14, at Buckingham Palace. In a photo shared on Instagram of the knighting ceremony, May can be seen smiling as Charles laid a ceremonial sword tap on the Queen guitarist’s left shoulder. May received the title of Knight Bachelor for his services to…… read more »
