Multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated superstar mgk releases a heartfelt tribute, "your name forever", for his fallen friend, Dingo, who tragically passed away two weeks ago.
The song features background vocals from M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, Mod Sun, and lead guitar from Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold, all of whom were friends of Dingo. (continue)
Flogging Molly frontman Dave King's wife and bandmate Bridget Reagan took to social media to update fans on Dave's condition after the band previously revealed that he was "battling a very serious health condition."
Bridget shared via the band's Facebook, "Hi everyone, I've wanted to reach out for some time, but it was necessary to wait until we were safely out of the woods first. On January 24th, Dave suffered a brain hemorrhage and underwent two subsequent surgeries to save his life. (continue)
Field of Dreams is about to get a whole lot louder! U.S. Concert Agency (USCA) and StubHub have announced the addition of a second day to the highly anticipated concert event at the legendary Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. Nickelback will headline Day 2 on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 bringing their high-energy rock performance to this iconic location.
For USCA, this is the kick off of Velocity, a multi-city branded festival that in addition to Nickelback will include Brantley Gilbert and more.Tim McGraw is set to headline Day 1 on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 kicking off an unforgettable weekend of live music. (continue)
BABYMETAL have announced a summer 2025 headlining tour produced by Live Nation with support from Black Veil Brides and Jinjer on select dates, along with Bloodywood.
Marking their biggest North American tour yet, the 24-date run kicks off on June 13th in Houston and will hit major cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping up on July 23rd in Phoenix. (continue)
Travis Barker, the world-renowned drummer for record-setting rockers blink-182, just announced that he's both producing and drumming on the new Yellowcard album.
In a recent interview with music gear marketplace Reverb, Barker showcases a stainless steel DW drum kit from his studio, saying: "This is my main kit. I've tried all different variations; nothing beats this stainless steel DW. It's ridiculous." (continue)
Few bands experience the career longevity of The Church, much less the continued creative fire that keeps sparking year after year. Following two of the best reviewed albums in five decades of releasing music - 2023's The Hypnogogue and its companion piece, 2024's Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars, the psychedelic dream pop pioneers are returning to North America for "The Singles," an extensive tour that revisits their legacy of singles spread over their 37-album catalogue.
Kicking off on July 15th in Phoenix, AZ and circling around the continent including dates in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Chicago, New York, before winding down in Denver, CO on Aug. 16th, the four week tour celebrates their career-spanning oeuvre of tracks including "The Unguarded Moment" (from 1980's Of Skins and Heart), "Tantalized" (from 1986's Heyday), "Ripple" (from 1992's Priest=Aura), "C'est La Vie" (from 1992's The Hypnogogue), "Metropolis" (from 1990's Gold Afternoon Fix) and of course "Reptile" and "Under the Milky Way" (from 1988's international breakthrough album Starfish). Presales begin Wednesday, March 19th with tickets to the general public on March 21st at 10am local time. (continue)
Chicago heavy rock institution Pelican have shared "Indelible," another taste of their first full length in six years, Flickering Resonance (set for release May 16 via Run For Cover). Like the album's previous single "Cascading Crescent," the new song arrives paired with a psychedelic visual by multidisciplinary artist Joshua Ford.
The new track arrives as the band winds down their rapturously received tour with Russian Circles, a pairing that has yielded huge turnouts and led to sold out theaters in Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Denver, Austin, Minneapolis, Denton, as well as filling iconic rooms like The Fillmore in San Francisco. Pelican head back out in July for an east coast run with Porcelain before shifting to Europe for a run of festivals in August, including appearances at Arctangent, Motocultor, Void Festival, and more. (continue)
311 is bringing the energy back to the road with the return of their Unity Tour in 2025. In support of their latest full-length album, Full Bloom, whose title track has surged into the Top 20 on the Alternative charts, the band is set to deliver another powerhouse live experience. Fans can sign up for tour updates and presale information now at unity-tour.com.
Kicking off on June 20 in Atlantic City, NJ the tour will span coast to coast, bringing 311's signature fusion of rock, reggae, and funk to fans nationwide. Joining them on this epic run will be direct support from Badflower, with Sitting on Saturn opening the show as the first of three acts. (continue)
The final pieces of the Camp Punksylvania 2025 lineup are officially falling into place, and it's going to be a stacked finish. Dillinger Four will headline Friday night, bringing their legendary anthems and energy to the Main Stage-the perfect soundtrack to kick off Camp Punksylvania's fifth anniversary celebration.
They're joined by hardcore heavy-hitters Scowl, Brooklyn-based punk trio THICK, and skacore upcomers Working Class Stiffs, adding to the 50+ band roster for the DIY festival's milestone year. One more headliner will be announced next week to complete the 2025 lineup. (continue)
Swans, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, arriving May 30 via Young God Records/Mute, have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the highly-anticipated release, launching on Sept. 4 in Philadelphia.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. local time. Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch open. (continue)
John Legend today announced the "Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour," bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the stage. Kicking off May 27th at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, UK-with select dates produced by Live Nation-the tour will visit over 40 cities across the UK, Europe, and North America, including stops at The O2 in London, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Accor Arena in Paris, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Barclays Center in New York, with additional dates to be announced soon. See full tour routing below.
Presales for UK/EU dates begin Wednesday, March 19, with general on-sale starting Friday, March 21. North America presales begin Wednesday, March 26, followed by general on-sale Friday, March 28. (continue)
The Eagles have added four additional shows to their residency at the Sphere Las Vegas. The new shows will be taking place on September 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th.
The band shared the following, "The residency now features total of 36 shows over 18 weekends from Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, through Saturday, September 13, 2025. (continue)
Kansas have announced that they will be returning to the stage next month after frontman Ronnie Platt was given medical clearance to go back to work following his recent thyroid cancer surgery.
The band shared the following, "Here is a fantastic health update from Kansas Lead Vocalist Ronnie Platt. Kansas returns to the stage on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins, UT. (continue)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have shared their annual recorded music revenue report that found that for the first time ever, paid streaming subscriptions hit 100 million in the US. We were sent the following details:
The digital milestone represents the largest source of revenue - coupled with vinyl's nearly two-decade resurgence and emerging partnerships - and shows the variety of ways fans are interacting with music. The full RIAA 2024 Year-End Revenue Report reflects sustained and continued growth in recorded music, now valued at $17.7 billion retail and $11.3 billion wholesale. (continue)
Rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning announce their much anticipated return to the states with a headline tour. The Keep Me Fed US tour kicks off on July 5th in Milwaukee, making stops in Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and more, concluding in Minneapolis on July 23rd. Presales start at 10am Local on Thursday and General Onsale on Friday at 10am Local.
The Warning will also be opening for select dates on Halsey's For My Last Trick US tour. Their latest offering, Keep Me Fed, has amassed over 155 million streams globally, landing them #1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist chart, and cemented the band as the biggest album debut for an all-female rock group in the 2020s. (continue)
ECW Press have launched the pre-orders for former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven's forthcoming book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories", which will be published on June 24th.
From the announcement: Known for steering the careers of iconic bands like Guns N' Roses and Great White, Niven pulls back the curtain on the wild, unfiltered world of rock 'n' roll with never-before-told stories from his time with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Berlin, The Angels, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Elton John, Havana Black, MSG, Scorpions, Alice Cooper, and more. (continue)
Queen are among the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates along with Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan. The trio will join the roll call of trailblazing artists all bestowed with the prestigious honor, which celebrates excellence in music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony takes place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm at the Grand Hotel and is broadcast live in Sweden on TV4 at 8pm (CET).
For three decades, the Polar Music Prize has honored and recognized pioneering musical legacy. The 2025 recipients will add their names to the list of innovators from contemporary and classical music, winning one of the creative realm's most coveted modern accolades. The Polar Music Prize is presented at a ceremony in Stockholm in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family, and each Laureate will receive money of one million Swedish Krona. (continue)
Rock Legends have announced The Rock Explosion Tour 2025 that will feature Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow), Marc Storace (Krokus), Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), and special guest Robin Beck. Here are the official details:
The tour kicks off on October 8, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany, and will blaze through 12 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, wrapping up on October 28, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany. Stops include Hamburg, Berlin, Vienna, and more, promising an unforgettable night of classic rock anthems for fans in each city. (continue)
Country rockers The Wild High recently released their new single "I Wanna Get Paid", and to celebrate we asked mastermind Jon Harvey (former Monster Truck frontman) to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
When we first went in to record "I Wanna Get Paid" we had a different lineup. One of our great friends was sharing lead vocal duty and it was going great. Sadly, there was a falling out and she decided to depart the project. We'd lost an ingredient that we felt strongly about having and it felt pretty deflating. (continue)
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