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blink-182 bringing "brand-new show" to US 'ONE MORE TIME...' tour

Posted today at 3:00pm

After launching a reunion tour in 2023, blink-182 is returning to the road for another U.S. trek in June in support of their comeback album, ONE MORE TIME... . If you caught one of the shows on the first go-round, you may be in for a surprise should you choose to see blink, well, one more time.

A press release declares that the production for the upcoming tour "will now offer fans a brand-new show, increasing seating capacity across all shows and offering a full 360-degree view of the performance in the arenas."

Those newly added seats are now on sale via blink182.com.

Blink's U.S. tour launches June 20 in Orlando, Florida. Openers include Pierce the Veil, jxdn and Travis Barker's son, Landon Barker.

ONE MORE TIME..., the first blink album in over 10 years to feature Travis, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, was released in October.

Twenty One Pilots tease NYC event

Posted today at 2:00pm

Twenty One Pilots are headed to the Big Apple.

In a Facebook post, the "Stressed Out" duo has shared a photo teasing something happening in New York City on May 2. For more info, you're instructed to text the word "Citizen" to the number 325-425-2629.

Fans in the comments are theorizing that Twenty One Pilots are putting on a small NYC show to film a music video. As previously reported, the band is filming videos for each song off their upcoming Clancy album, which caused its release date to be delayed from May 17 to May 24.

So far, three Clancy tracks have been released: "Overcompensate," "Next Semester" and "Backslide," all of which have videos.

Twenty One Pilots will launch a full U.S. tour in August.

Listen to Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross' 'Challengers' score

Posted today at 12:30pm

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' score for the new movie Challengers is out now.

The Zendaya-starring tennis drama joins the many other films featuring music from the Nine Inch Nails duo, including The Social Network and Soul, for which they won Oscars.

Reznor and Ross previously released Challengers [MIXED], which featured songs from the score "deconstructed and subsequently reimagined with additional production" by German electronic artist Boys Noize.

Challengers is in theaters now.

Slipknot debuts new drummer at SoCal underplay show

Posted today at 11:30am

Slipknot debuted their new drummer during a last-minute underplay show in Pioneertown, California, on Thursday, April 25.

The mystery addition — whom the Knot faithfuls believe to be Eloy Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura, though nothing has been officially announced — takes the place of longtime drummer Jay Weinberg, who was let go from the masked metallers in November.

Fan-shot footage of the show also showed Slipknot wearing the outfits and masks from the era of their 1999 self-titled debut album, which turns 25 in June. Slipknot is launching an international tour in celebration of the anniversary in November.

Additionally, Slipknot's upcoming touring schedule includes the U.S. festivals Sick New World, Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Rocklahoma, Louder than Life and Aftershock.

Black Veil Brides drop new "Bleeders" single from upcoming EP

Posted today at 10:30am

Black Veil Brides have dropped a new single called "Bleeders."

The song is the title track off an upcoming EP due out June 21. The set also includes coves of U2's "Sunday Blood Sunday" and the Sweeney Todd tune "My Friends."

You can listen to the song "Bleeders" now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying Sweeney Todd-inspired video — which, spoiler alert, has a lot of blood — streaming now on YouTube.

Black Veil Brides are currently on a North American tour, alongside which they are running a virtual blood drive in support of the American Red Cross. Fans who attend a show and show proof of donation will receive an exclusive merch package.

Mötley Crüe debuts new single, "Dogs of War"

Posted today at 10:00am

Mötley Crüe has unleashed the "Dogs of War" with their first new song in five years.

The track, which is available now via digital outlets, also marks the "Kickstart My Heart" outfit's first release since new guitarist John 5 joined the band following the retirement of Mick Mars.

"It's always great getting back in the studio with the guys in the band," bassist Nikki Sixx says. "We know you're gonna like this one."

You can watch the accompanying "Dogs of War" video, which features animated, anthropomorphic doberman dogs and pigs in suits, streaming now on YouTube.

The last time Mötley Crüe put out new music was for the soundtrack to their 2019 biopic, The Dirt, which included the Machine Gun Kelly collaboration, "The Dirt (Est. 1981)."

Mars, meanwhile, announced his retirement from touring in 2022, which led to an ongoing legal action regarding his financial stake in Mötley Crüe. He put out his debut solo album, The Other Side of Mars, in February.

The Smashing Pumpkins reveal new guitarist, Kiki Wong

Posted today at 9:50am

The Smashing Pumpkins have welcomed new guitarist Kiki Wong to the band.

Billy Corgan and company chose Wong after going through a reported 10,000 submissions for the position, which they'd opened up in January to anyone interested in applying.

"Reviewing the work of these incredible musicians was a herculean, albeit worthy effort," Corgan says. "First off, I really want to thank everyone who submitted materials for consideration. It wasn't an easy decision with how much great guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear and see over the past few months."

"I was a fan of Kiki's before she submitted her name to be considered -- and it's great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family," he continues. "I can't wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus."

Wong, who's played with artists including Taylor Swift, Usher and Bret Michaels, adds, "It’s been an absolute wild ride, but I am beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock's greatest and most influential musicians of all time."

"I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment," she says. "It goes to show hard work and perseverance truly pays off if you're willing to push through the tough stuff, so never lose hope out there. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to share the stage with The legendary Smashing Pumpkins!"

Wong, who joins the Pumpkins following the 2023 departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder, will make her live debut with the band on their European tour, which launches in June. They'll launch a U.S. tour in July, including dates with Green Day.

Pearl Jam raffling tickets to sold-out NYC show

Posted today at 5:00am

Pearl Jam is raffling off tickets to one of their upcoming sold-out shows at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

The grand prize winner will receive two tickets to PJ's September 3 concert at the famed arena. Round-trip travel and a two-night hotel stay will be provided, as well.

You'll also go home with a signed poster and vinyl copy of the new Pearl Jam album, Dark Matter.

The raffle is being run through the platform Fandiem and is open through June 26. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit Pearl Jam's Vitalogy Foundation charity organization.

For more info, visit Fandiem.com.

Dark Matter, the 12th Pearl Jam album and the follow-up to 2020's Gigaton, dropped April 19. Pearl Jam will launch a North American tour in support of the record May 4 in Vancouver.

Premiere date set for Lollapalooza docuseries

Posted yesterday at 6:00pm

The Lollapalooza docuseries now has a premiere date.

The three-part Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza will debut May 21 on Paramount+. It'll follow Lollapalooza's history from its formation in 1991 as a touring festival to becoming the Chicago destination event it is today, all while exploring the "exciting and strangely symbiotic 30+ year relationship" between Lolla and its founder, Jane's Addiction front man Perry Farrell.

"Finally, someone cares about the generation that no one cared about," Farrell says in a press release.

Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza was first announced in 2023 and debuted during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January.

Meanwhile, Lollapalooza 2024 takes place August 1-4 and features headliners including blink-182, The Killers and Hozier.

Weezer announces surprise SoCal concert

Posted yesterday at 2:45pm

Weezer has announced a surprise Southern California concert, taking place Monday, April 29, at the Observatory in Santa Ana.

"Word on the street is that we've got another tour warm up show coming your way," Rivers Cuomo and company tease in a Facebook post. Tickets are on sale now.

Weezer previously played a last-minute Los Angeles show in March, during which they played their 1994 self-titled debut aka the Blue Album in full.

In September, Weezer will launch a full-scale U.S. tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album.

Who does Ozzy Osbourne want to induct him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Posted yesterday at 2:00pm

Ozzy Osbourne answers who he wants to induct him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in a new interview with Rolling Stone.

After replying "I don't know" and sharing that his wife, Sharon, is "working on that for me," Ozzy adds, "I think she'd like to have Jack Black from Tenacious D."

"He might not be available, but if he can do it, that would be great," the Prince of Darkness says.

Black, by the way, sang Ozzy's solo tune "Mr. Crowley" in October during a 100th birthday party for Tom Morello's mom.

Ozzy also speaks on the possibility of him performing during induction night. Due to a variety of health issues, he hasn't played a full live set since New Year's Eve 2018.

"If I can," Ozzy says. "My wife is organizing it. If I did it, I'd start thinking about it now and I'd lie in bed going, 'Oh, we have to start rehearsing.' But we're definitely going along."

Ozzy is being enshrined in the Rock Hall for the second time, having previously been inducted with Black Sabbath in 2006. Sabbath was inducted by Metallica's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and they did not perform.

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place October 19 in Cleveland and will stream live on Disney+. An ABC special will air at a later date.

Kaleo, The Pretty Reckless & more among Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds tour openers

Posted yesterday at 1:15pm

Kaleo and The Pretty Reckless are among the artists opening for The Rolling Stones' upcoming Hackney Diamonds North American tour.

The Icelandic rockers will be on the bill for a June 11 date in Philadelphia, while Taylor Momsen and company will be taking the stage May 11 in Las Vegas.

Other openers include The Linda Lindas on July 13 in Los Angeles and The Beaches on July 17 in Santa Clara, California. As previously reported, Gary Clark Jr. will be playing the tour's opening date, April 28, in Houston.

The Hackney Diamonds tour marks the Stones' first full North American outing since 2019. It'll support the rock legends' 2023 album, Hackney Diamonds.

Shinedown performing at 2024 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala

Posted yesterday at 12:00pm

Shinedown will be among the performers at the 2024 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala.

The inaugural event takes place May 21 in Los Angeles and will honor the incoming class of Grammy Hall of Fame recordings. Among the 2024 inductees is Guns N' Roses' classic 1987 debut, Appetite for Destruction.

Shinedown name-checks a non-Appetite GN'R tune, "November Rain," on their "A Symptom of Being Human" single.

Other Grammy Hall of Fame Gala performers include Andra Day, Ravyn Lenae and The War and Treaty. For more info, visit Grammy.com.

Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Billie Eilish & more sign letter protesting "predatory resellers"

Posted yesterday at 11:30am

Artists including Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Billie Eilish have signed an open letter supporting the proposed Fans First Act, which aims to "combat predatory resellers and the use of illegal bots" in the concert ticket industry.

The letter was released by a coalition called Fix the Tix, organized by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).

"As artists and members of the music community, we rely on touring for our livelihood, and we value music fans above all else," the signees write. "We are joining together to say that the current system is broken: predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate ticket prices and deprive fans of the chance to see their favorite artists at a fair price."

"Predatory resellers have gone unregulated while siphoning money from the live entertainment ecosystem for their sole benefit," the letter continues. "They use illegal bots, speculative ticket listings, and deceitful advertising, which cause real harm."

It concludes, "We, as artists, as music lovers, and as concert attendees ourselves, urge you to support the Fans First Act to combat predatory resellers’ deceptive ticketing practices and the secondary platforms, which also profit from these practices. Predatory resellers should not be more profitable than the people dedicating their lives to their art."

Others who signed include Dave Matthews, Evanescence's Amy Lee, The Cure's Robert Smith, Lorde, FINNEAS, Halestorm, Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, MGMT, Jack Johnson, Underoath, boygenius' Julien Baker, Black Stone Cherry, Saint Asonia, New Years Day and Pixies.

To read the whole letter, visit NIVAssoc.org/fixthetix.

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour releases “The Piper’s Call” from upcoming solo album 'Luck and Strange'

Posted yesterday at 10:45am

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour has given fans their first preview of his upcoming solo album Luck and Strange, which drops September 6. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released the new tune “The Piper’s Call,” with the video set to debut on Friday, April 26.

“It's been such a joy to make my new album, Luck and Strange, and I look forward to you hearing it,” Gilmour shared on Instagram following the release of the song.

Luck and Strange is Gilmour’s first album of new material in nine years. The album consists of eight new songs and one cover, with the title track featuring a contribution from late Pink Floyd keyboard Richard Wright, taken from a jam session at Gilmour's barn back in 2007.

Luck and Strange will be released in a variety of formats, including LP, CD, Blu-ray and digital. All formats are available for preorder now.