Tony Iommi had the chance to help put Black Sabbath’s original lineup back in the studio for one more album, but the legendary guitarist decided the band was better off leaving its recording legacy where it stood. Iommi has revealed that producer Andrew Watt approached him in the early 2020s with the idea of making […]
U2 will add another major distinction to its decades-long career when the legendary Irish rock group is honored as MusiCares’ 2027 Persons of the Year. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be recognized during the annual MusiCares benefit gala on February 5, 2027, just two nights before the Grammy Awards. The […]
Bruce Springsteen is bringing one of his most politically pointed tours directly to fans, turning the E Street Band’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour into a concert film that will arrive piece by piece. The project captures Springsteen and the E Street Band in Philadelphia at the conclusion of a fast-moving 20-show […]
The Who are opening the vault for one of the most revealing albums of their career, giving The Who By Numbers a massive anniversary expansion packed with previously unheard recordings. Due October 30, the new Super Deluxe Edition revisits the band’s 1975 album with five CDs and a Blu-ray, bringing together the newly remastered original […]
Tony Iommi is returning to solo territory after more than two decades, and one of rock’s most recognizable guitarists is bringing an old friend along for the ride. The Black Sabbath guitarist’s upcoming album, From The Dark, is scheduled for release on October 23 and includes an appearance from Queen guitarist Brian May. May contributes […]
More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
Corrosion of Conformity and The Sword are teaming up for a fall U.S. tour that promises a serious dose of heavy riffs before the year is out. The two bands will co-headline a run of November dates with heavy psych outfit Hippie Death Cult along for support. The tour gets underway November 2 at Town […]
Foo Fighters finally checked the Hollywood Bowl off their list Saturday night, and they didn’t exactly ease their way into the place. The veteran rock band made its debut at the legendary Los Angeles venue on August 22 with some formidable company, joining conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and musicians from Youth Orchestra […]
What began as a disagreement over an opening act has turned into a surprisingly lively feud between Charley Crockett and Jack White, with Twin Temple caught at the center of the action. The trouble dates back to July, when Crockett removed Twin Temple from two scheduled appearances on his Age of the Ram tour. The […]
Fontaines D.C. are heading into darker territory with their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, arriving October 16 through XL Recordings. The Irish band is kicking off the new era with “Marianne,” the album’s lead single. The track arrives alongside a colorful new music video directed by Dave Meyers, whose extensive résumé spans major projects across […]