Pearl Jam Announces Dark Matter Tour
Pearl Jam are taking their album "Dark Matter" on the road for a U.S. tour next year. The trek kicks off in Hollywood, Florida on April 24th. From there, the band will hit Atlanta, Nashville, and Ralei before wrapping things up in Pittsburg on May 18th. General public tickets will be available through Ticketmaster's "Artist Presale." It's open to anyone who signs up before 10 a.m. Pacific Time on December 10th.
Guns N' Roses Announces World Tour
Guns N' Roses are announcing a world tour whose title is almost longer than the tour itself. The "Because What You Want and What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things" tour opens on May 23rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. G-N-R will play four nights later in Abu Dhabi, before heading to Europe for the remainder of the tour. Opening acts will alternate between Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter. They'll wrap up their tour of stadium and arena shows July 24th in Vienna, and then headline two festivals the final week of July. Guns 'N Roses will headline the Luxembourg Open Air Festival on July 28th and the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany on the 31st. Tickets are on sale now through Guns N' Roses' Nightrain fan club.
Linkin Park to launch new leg of From Zero World Tour in 2025
Linkin Park will continue their From Zero World Tour into 2025, starting in January to promote their new album, From Zero. The tour will cover North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with special guests like Queens of the Stone Age and AFI joining on select dates. The band will also perform at various festivals. Linkin Park's single "The Emptiness Machine" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative and Mainstream Rock Airplay charts. For more details and tickets, visit LinkinPark.com.
Billy Corgan says young artists are “getting all the wrong advice”
Billy Corgan, of the Smashing Pumpkins, discussed the changes in the music industry since the 80s and 90s, citing the impact of AI, streaming services, and social media on artists. He emphasized the importance of authenticity and carving one's own path in a landscape dominated by marketing and social media. Corgan expressed empathy for young artists navigating the industry and warned against following advice that may only lead them halfway up the mountain. He highlighted the difference in approach between artists of his generation and the current trend of artists seeking attention through pretense rather than genuine expression.
Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor And Atticus Ross Nominated In Two Categories For 82nd Annual Golden Globes
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' score for Luca Guadagnino's film "Challengers" has received two nominations for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. The nominations are for "Best Original Score - Motion Picture" and "Best Original Song - Motion Picture" for the track "Compress/Repress." The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on January 5 on CBS and Paramount+.
Robert Smith on The Cure's new "companion piece" album that is "ready to go" and another of "completely random stuff"
The Cure recently ended their 16-year album hiatus with "Songs Of A Lost World," but frontman Robert Smith revealed that another album is nearly ready as a companion piece. A third album is also in the works, featuring random late-night studio recordings that are different from their usual style. Smith teased that the upcoming albums will explore different subjects and emotions, with the band receiving positive reactions to their new music. The Cure is gearing up for a busy year ahead, with hints of a 2025 tour and anniversary plans on the horizon.
BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Says It Will 'Take A While' For KORN To Release New Music: 'It's Not Gonna Be Soon'
In a recent interview, KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch discussed the progress of the band's upcoming album following "Requiem". He reflected on the band's groundbreaking self-titled debut and their diverse musical influences. Welch praised KORN singer Jonathan Davis for his unique contributions to the band's sound. KORN recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a special
performance in Los Angeles. Despite bassist Fieldy's absence, KORN's latest album "Requiem" achieved chart success and the band continues to influence the rock and metal genres.
Sammy Hagar Unveils New Look As ‘David Lee Hagar’
Sammy Hagar, known as “David Lee Hagar,” shared a video on Instagram wearing a wig and jokingly asking, “What the f*ck is your problem?” The rocker posted the video to reminisce about fun times in Mexico with his wife, but a comment calling him “David Lee Hagar” caught his attention. Hagar responded with clapping and laughing emojis. Meanwhile, David Lee Roth released a diss track aimed at Hagar, referencing their ongoing feud. Despite Roth declining Hagar’s offer to join his tour, Hagar praised Roth’s unpredictability and the production value of the show.
System Of A Down To Play Three Unique Stadium Events There are some enormous stadium events in the future for System Of A Down fans, and each of the shows has a different special guest. The band is playing three events next year; at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 28th with Korn, Soldier Field in Chicago on August 31st with Avenged Sevenfold, and Rogers Stadium in Toronto on September 3rd with Deftones. Presales for tickets start tomorrow, with general on-sale for tickets starting Friday at noon local time.
Matthew Sweet Says He May Never Play Guitar Again After Stroke
Alternative rock singer Matthew Sweet is giving fans an update on his health after suffering a stroke in October. In a new GoFundMe campaign, Sweet thanked his supporters and said he's lived through the day where he realized he may never play guitar again but he's still planning on making music again. He also said he understands what it means to reinvent oneself and he feels he has to keep going with all the support he's received.
Ringo Starr And All-Star Band Announce Brief Summer Tour
Add Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band to the list of acts announcing a summer tour. This tour will begin and end in the month of June, starting the 12th in Bridgeport, Connecticut and finishing in Charlotte, North Carolina on the 25th. Ringo's All-Star Band has the same "cast" as their previous tour: Steve Lukather, Colin
Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette and Buck Johnson. Months before the summer tour, Ringo will play two shows on his own January 14th and 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to promote his new country album. "Look Up" is set for a January 10th release.
James Taylor Announces Summer Tour
Beginning at noon this Friday the 13th, you can order tickets to see "Sweet Baby James" on his summer tour. James Taylor announced a 20-city tour that kicks off in Phoenix on May 5th. JT will do two shows on back-to-back nights at four locations, including Red Rocks in Colorado. The tour wraps up July 1st in Gilford, New Hampshire. Go to his official website at jamestaylor.com [[ james-taylor-dot-com ]] to order tickets.
Rick Wakeman Announces Additional Dates To U.S. Farewell Tour
It's so hard to say good-bye, which is why yet another act is announcing additional dates to a farewell tour. Rick Wakeman, who wrapped up the second leg of his "Return of the Caped Crusader" tour last month, has new dates scheduled in March and April. Wakeman's extended tour kicks off March 27th in Vienna, Virginia
and wraps up in Peekskill, New York on April 17th. He'll also perform on the "Cruise to the Edge," which sets sail from Miami April 4th through the 9th. Robert Fripp, Steve Hackett and Saga are among the couple dozen acts scheduled to perform on the cruise.