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Blink-182, Gwen Stefani To Headline Inaugural South Star Festival

April 25, 2024 6:03 am

Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29.

The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages, including Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

"It's an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September," said Matt Mandrella, the city's music officer.

In addition to live music, the event will feature a sports bar on site that will provide a way for festival goers to catch the biggest football games without leaving the park.

The region "takes football season seriously and so does South Star Festival," an announcement from the festival organizers states.

Motley Crue Sign With Big Machine Records, Announce New Single 'Dogs Of War'

April 25, 2024 2:03 am

Motley Crue have announced they have signed a deal with Big Machine Records. The rock band also announced their debut Big Machine single, "Dogs of War."

The song is available for preorder at https://motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarPR before it hits all platforms on Friday, April 26. The track is the iconic group's first new release since 2019.

"We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of our new music through Big Machine Records," said Motley Crue. "Scott's been a friend and supporter of the band for a long time, and we loved collaborating on the Nashville Outlaws album in 2014. We're very happy to know our new music will be in the best of hands with Scott and his exceptional team at Big Machine."

"Motley Crue on Big Machine! Growing up in Southern California, I was in Hollywood when these new sheriffs showed up and took over the city. It was loud. It was powerful. It was game changing," says Big Machine Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. "Vince, Nikki, and Tommy, along with new guitarist John 5, have reignited the flame with ferocious new Crüe music. Fans will unite. SHOUT!"

Dave Grohl Teams Up With Anthrax Members On Bad Brains Cover

April 25, 2024 12:03 am

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has teamed up with Anthrax members Charlie Benante and Scott Ian for a cover of the Bad Brains song "The Regulator."

The single was released on Record Store Day, April 20th, as a vinyl release. The seven-inch single, limited to 6,000 copies, comes complete with cover art by Benante.

Upon the initial announcement of the single, Ian revealed the story behind the collaboration, saying, "Anthrax were recording our new album at [Grohl's] 606 [studio] and the Foo's were there rehearsing at the same time. Dave had popped into the studio to hang and listen to what we were doing and we'd gone over to hear the Foo's rehearse. I texted Dave the next morning and said: 'Hey! Good to see ya the other day. Are you rehearsing today? I'll be there doing guitars. Wanna record a Minor Threat song? Bad Brains?' He replied immediately with the Spotify link for 'The Regulator.' I said I'd be there at 12:30pm and he said, 'See you at 1.' It was that simple."

He continued, "We recorded at 606. Charlie and I asked Dave if he'd play drums and sing as well, he was in. Charlie plays bass and I'm on guitar. Charlie did the badass art for the cover. GBI!"

Proceeds from the single benefit legendary Bad Brains singer H.R., who is suffering from SUNCT Syndrome, which causes cycles of intense headaches that make it impossible for him to perform.

Imagine Dragons Announce 2024 North American Tour In Support Of New Album 'Loom'

April 24, 2024 6:03 am

Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom.

The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th.

Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on April 23. The general on-sale begins on April 26 at 10 am local time.

Tour Dates:

Jul 30: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJAug 02: Wantagh Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, NYAug 04: Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center, NJAug 06: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MAAug 08: Toronto Budweiser Stage, CanadaAug 12: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MIAug 14: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PAAug 16: St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MOAug18: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, ILAug 20: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, INAug 22: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VAAug 23: Columbia Merriweather Post Pavilion, MDAug 26: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VAAug 28: Charlotte mPNC Music Pavilion, NCAug 30: West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, FLSep 01: Tampa MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, FLSep 04: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TXSep 06: Houston The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, TXSep 08: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, MOSep 28: Seattle The Gorge Amphitheatre, WASep 29: Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, WAOct 02: Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre, CAOct 05: Chula Vista North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, CAOct 06: Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, AZOct 09: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater, NMOct 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UTOct 17: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, COOct 20: Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre, CAOct 22: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song 'The End Of Tomorrow'

April 24, 2024 3:03 am

Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called "The End of Tomorrow."

The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary's brother, Brendan McCreary.

"'The End of Tomorrow' is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'November Rain,'" Bear says. "Slash brought his iconic sound to the song, and his solo at the song's heart will melt your face!"

The song will feature on Bear's upcoming album, The Singularity, which also features guest spots from System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Slipknot's Corey Taylor.

The Singularity will be released digitally on May 3 and in physical formats May 10.

Bear will play a concert in Los Angeles on May 12, when Slash will be among the guest performers.

Green Day's 'Dilemma' Reaches No. 1 On Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

April 24, 2024 12:03 am

Green Day's "Dilemma" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart dated April 27, marking the rock band's ninth chart topper.

"Dilemma," a song from Green Day's fourteenth studio album Saviors, was released in December. The single has been described musically as punk rock and pop-punk.

Green Day co-founder and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said "Dilemma" was "one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."

The song also remains at No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart for a fourth week and retained its second rank on the Alternative Airplay chart.

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore's 'Hard Times'

April 23, 2024 7:03 am

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times."

While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version.

"Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that A24 is doing in connection with the re-release of the film," Byrne wrote with the announcement of the cover. "The band told me that their song 'Hard Times' was inspired by Talking Heads, so I learned it and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section. This was fun!" Byrne's "Hard Times" version was combined with Paramore's rendition of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" for a joint 12-inch Record Store Day exclusive vinyl release on April 20.

Kings Of Leon Unleash Raucous New Single 'Nothing To Do'

April 23, 2024 12:03 am

Kings of Leon recently released a new single, "Nothing To Do," a track from their upcoming ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.

The Grammy Award-winning band co-directed the song's video, shot by lead singer Caleb Followill. The visual provides a look into the intimate side of the group while taking viewers through a highly energetic performance.

"Nothing to Do" is the third single from the upcoming album following February's "Mustang" and March's "Split Screen."

Can We Please Have Fun, recorded at Dark Horse studio in Nashville and produced by Kid Harpoon, is due out on May 10th via LoveTap Records / Capitol Records, and will be available in vinyl, CD, Cassette, and boxset formats.

Staind Share New Version Of 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy

April 22, 2024 6:03 am

Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy.

The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the band Dorothy, performs the new version of the song with Staind lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis.

Speaking about the collaboration with Dorothy, Lewis said it was a departure for him.

"It's really the first time Staind explored a feature with a female guest vocalist. Once we started tracking I could tell the synergy was there," he said. "We didn't have to pick harmonies, we didn't have to analyze parts, they just happened. I'm stoked to have Dorothy on this single with me. Her talent and voice are incredible."

According to Dorothy, she had "a great time tracking 'Better Days.'"

"It's a beautiful song and I hope fans connect with it," she added. "I'm so grateful to Aaron for the opportunity."

"Lowest In Me," another track from the album, topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

New 'Behind The Music' Episodes To Profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins & Wolfgang Van Halen

April 21, 2024 11:03 pm

Paramount+ has announced new episodes of the groundbreaking docuseries '"Behind The Music" will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on May 1 and in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on May 2.

The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen, while remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

Official loglines for new episodes are as follows:

When New Edition dissolved in the late '80s, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins were counted out by critics and record executives. However, they defied expectations and became a multi-platinum group with their album Poison. The trio created some of the greatest party anthems of the 1990s, but infighting, financial pitfalls, addiction and mental health struggles almost led to the group's demise. Four decades later, Bell Biv DeVoe still is performing for multiple generations of adoring global fans.

Despite a near-fatal shooting, Trace Adkins worked his way to the top of the country music charts with his platinum-selling debut album Dreamin' Out Loud. But a sophomore slump and a struggle with alcoholism nearly destroyed his career. With help from family, musicians and mentors alike, Trace pushed forward with even more hits, a flourishing acting career and a new lease on life. Wolfgang Van Halen reveals his story that's wrought with trauma, perseverance and immense talent. Born to guitar god Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, Wolfgang instantly became bound to music. As he developed his own sound, Wolfgang turned to his solo project, Mammoth WVH, before tragedy struck. Eddie's death rocked his son's world, but Wolfgang solidified his music career with a sound all of his own while continuing to honor his father's legacy.

These artists join the star-studded lineup of original "Behind The Music" episodes on Paramount+, featuring Boy George, Bret Michaels, Busta Rhymes, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J, New Kids on the Block, Remy Ma and Ricky Martin.

The docuseries is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios.

Pearl Jam Share 'Wreckage' From New Album 'Dark Matter'

April 21, 2024 5:03 am

Pearl Jam recently released "Wreckage," the latest song from their new album Dark Matter.

Dark Matter, Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, dropped on Friday, April 19th via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. Dark Matter marks the band's first release since critically acclaimed Gigaton in 2020.

"That one probably has the biggest build for me personally, in terms of hearing it at first and thinking, it's kind of an Ed song," Stone Gossard shares. "I wasn't quite aware of its potency until later. Andrew [Watt] encouraged me to play this little harmonic, acoustic part almost like a Cure melody. I've been playing along with the song to relearn it and I'm really looking forward to playing it live. It's a really powerful lyric and I think we did a really great job of taking something and really pushing it to its limit."

"['Wreckage'] started with the riff and everyone kind of formulating sections together," adds producer Andrew Watt. "That song just came to Ed right away. Within the first couple takes before the music was even right, his vocals were right. His melodies and words are so strong in that song. Once the initial spark was there and there were a few sections, it was just really about following him."

The band also celebrated indie record stores with the release of a special edition of the project on April 20th for Record Store Day.

Chevelle Announce Summer 2024 Headlining North American Tour

April 21, 2024 3:03 am

Multi-platinum rock band Chevelle have announced the schedule for their headlining tour across North America.

The tour, which will see Tigercub supporting the band, is set to kick off on July 21st in Omaha, Nebraska. The tour, which will have stop at Memphis, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Buffalo, New York, will wrap on August 10th with a concert in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ahead of the tour, Chevelle will be making a couple of festival appearances at Inkcarceration in Mansfield, Ohio, on July 19th, and Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 20th,

Chevelle 2024 Tour Dates:

July 19 - Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration FestivalJuly 20 - Cadott, WI @ Rock FestJuly 21 - Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse OmahaJuly 23 - Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music HallJuly 24 - Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa TheaterJuly 26 - Memphis, TN @ Graceland SoundstageJuly 27 - Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage TheatreJuly 28 - Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Co.July 30 - Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit AshevilleJuly 31 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues Myrtle BeachAug 2 - Wallingford, CT @ Dome at Toyota Oakdale TheatreAug 3 - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont TheaterAug 5 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AEAug 6 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorksAug 8 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORYAug 9 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 MonroeAug 10 - Madison, WI @ The SylveeSept 28 - Louisville, KTY @ Louder Than Life

The Cult Announce 40th Anniversary U.K. Tour

April 21, 2024 1:03 am

British rock band The Cult will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a U.K. and European tour.

Led by co-founding members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, the Cult will return with their 8424 Tour in the summer and autumn.

Following summer shows in Europe, they'll head to the U.K., stopping in Leicester, Swansea, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, York, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Wolverhampton and London, where they'll wrap up at the Royal Albert Hall on November 4. Tickets are on sale now.

"Following up from the great energy of Death Cult 8323 shows, I'm looking forward to bringing that sense of celebration of the band's music, and the communion with our fans, to Cult 8424. CFFC. Let the ceremony commence!" said Duffy.

The Cult's most recent studio album is 2022's Under The Midnight Sun.

The Cult Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mon, October 21, 2024 - Leicester, De Montfort HallTue, October 22, 2024 - Swansea, ArenaThu, October 24, 2024 - Edinburgh, Usher HallFri, October 25, 2024 - Manchester, O2 ApolloSun, October 27, 2024 - Bristol, BeaconTue, October 29, 2024 - York, BarbicanWed, October 30, 2024 - Newcastle, Upon Tyne O2 City HallFri, November 01, 2024 - Portsmouth, GuildhallSat, November 02, 2024 - Wolverhampton, Civic at the HallsMon, November 04, 2024 - London, Royal Albert Hall

Duff McKagan Announces 2024 U.K., European Headlining Tour

April 20, 2024 11:03 pm

Duff McKagan has announced that he will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. and Europe this year in support of the recently released Lighthouse (Expanded Edition).

"At last! At last! See you all soon. #Lighthouse. Let's go!" said the Guns N' Roses bassist.

The tour, which is set to kick off on September 30 with a concert at the Academy in Dublin, Ireland, will see McKagan play in 15 cities across 11 countries. The tour's final concert is scheduled to take place at Nalen in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 22nd.

Lighthouse (Expanded Edition) includes eight additional tracks along with three exclusive live performance videos filmed last December at Easy Street Records in McKagan's hometown of Seattle, Washington.

Duff McKagan 2024 U.K. & Europe Tour Dates:

Sept 30 - Dublin, IE @ AcademyOct 2 - Glasgow, UK @ Oran MorOct 3 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2Oct 5 - London, UK @ Islington Assembly HallOct 7 - Utrecht, NE @ Grote ZaalOct 8 - Cologne, GE @ KantineOct 9 - Munich, GE @ FreiheitshalleOct 11 - Brno, CR @ Sono CentrumOct 13 - Warsaw, PO @ StodolaOct 14 - Berlin, GE @ HeimathafenOct 16 - Milan, IT @ Magazzini GeneraliOct 17 - Solothurn, SW @ KofmehOct 19 - Liege, BE @ OMOct 20 - Paris, FR @ TrianonOct 22 - Stockholm, SW @ Nalen

Alice Cooper Adds U.S. Dates To Too Close For Comfort Tour

April 20, 2024 5:03 am

Rock legend Alice Cooper has added more dates to his Too Close For Comfort Tour. Twelve new U.S. shows have been added for this Summer.

The Summer 2024 U.S. headlining tour will kick off on July 30 in Niagara Falls, New York. The tour will close on August 17 in Tucson, Arizona.

A few days later, Cooper will embark on a previously announced co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. Ministry and Filter will support them during the "Freaks on Parade Tour".

Tickets are on sale now.

Too Close For Comfort Tour Dates:

07/30 - Niagara Falls, NY @ Fallsview Casino Resort07/31 - Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre08/02 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Wings Event Center08/04 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center08/06 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights08/07 - Rockford, IL @ BMO Harris Bank Center08/10 - Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino and Resort08/11 - Park City, KS @ Hartman Arena08/13 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom08/15 - Valley Center, CA @ Harrah's Rincon Pavilion08/16 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Pacific Amphitheater08/17 - Tucson, AZ @ Casino De Sol - AVA Amphitheater

'Queen Rock Montreal' Headed To Disney+ In May

April 19, 2024 11:03 pm

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on Disney+ on May 15.

Queen Rock Montreal will be the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS.

The concert will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films.

Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the iconic rock band at the peak of their live powers.

Queen Rock Montreal presents the most exciting and exhilarating performances by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon over two consecutive nights in November 1981.

The original Queen concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, were filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The film was restored for IMAX by Mercury Studios.

Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

SZA, The Killers To Headline Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival

April 19, 2024 4:03 am

SZA and The Killers have been announced as headliners of the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival.

The inaugural edition of the Sudden Little Thrills festival is scheduled to take place on September 7 and 8 at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh.

The Killers will headline on Saturday and SZA will headline on Sunday.

Saturday's lineup also includes St. Vincent, Girl Talk, Crowded House, Ethel Cain, Wisp, and more.

Sunday's lineup also features Wiz Khalifa, Omar Apollo, Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band, Lupe Fiasco, Corook, feeble little horse, and more.

Tickets for the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival are on sale now.

Blink-182's Tom DeLonge Unveils Signature Fender Starcaster

April 19, 2024 1:03 am

Blink-182 guitarist and co-lead vocalist Tom DeLonge has unveiled a new signature Starcaster guitar by Fender.

This one-of-a-kind Starcaster has many changes to the original, released in the 1970s. It features an offset semi-hollow body, "C" neck shape, 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard and DeLonge's logo on the neckplate.

DeLonge's first public performance with the guitar was on display during Blink-182's current global tour in support of the album, One More Time.

He shared its video on Instagram.

"I love this guitar, I really do. It's the coolest guitar ever made. Firstly, it is called a Starcaster-that's the most important thing. It goes to space and expands your mind," DeLonge said in a statement.

He added, "I've streamlined the electronics, added the '70s headstock to round out the weight, and chose the matte finish with black hardware, so its look matches its modern feel. This guitar shows my evolution as a player but also has the hallmarks of where I came from and what I'm about."

Courtney Love Slams Taylor Swift As 'Not Important,' 'Not Interesting As An Artist'

April 18, 2024 8:03 am

In a recent interview with The Standard promoting her BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds series, "Courtney Love's Women," Courtney Love slammed Taylor Swift, saying "she's not important" and "not interesting as an artist."

"Taylor is not important," Love said. "She might be a safe space for girls, and she's probably the Madonna of now, but she's not interesting as an artist."

It's not known why Love has a contrarian view about Swift now after having wished her a happy birthday in December 2021 via Facebook. She called Swift an "aspirational huge role model for many young women" at the time. The post also featured a photo of Love and her "occasional hair twin/neighbor."

Courtney also spoke about Lana Del Rey and Madonna during the recent interview with The Standard.

"I haven't liked Lana since she covered a John Denver song, and I think she should really take seven years off," she said. "Up until 'Take Me Home Country Roads' I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much."

About Madonna, Love said, "I don't like her and she doesn't like me. I loved Desperately Seeking Susan, but for the city of New York as much as her."

David Lee Roth Shares New Song 'Scotch And Sofa'

April 18, 2024 3:03 am

Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth recently released a new song, called "Scotch And Sofa."

The legendary rocker had released three teaser clips of the track before releasing the entire song with vocals.

Roth has released nearly 20 tracks over the past two years, stemming from two separate recording sessions from 2007 and 2022.

Previously released songs include "Hi-Fashion Girl," a song he recorded with guitarist John 5 in 2007. Five of those songs were released as part of The Roth Project in 2020, with the others dropping over the past two years.

The songs include "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar And Grill," "Low-Rez Sunset," "Giddy-Up!," "Alligator Pants," "Pointing At The Moon," "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then," (a song about Van Halen), "Manda Bala," and "The Sh*t That Killed Elvis."