U2’s Bono has announced an eight-date “Stories Of Surrender” book tour residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre. The book tour is in support of his new memoir “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.” The 576-page memoir dropped on November 1 via publishing house Alfred A. Knopf. As the title of the memoir indicates, the book explores…… read more »
Lizzo has agreed to replace Yeah Yeah Yeahs as musical guest on long-running comedy sketch series “Saturday Night Live.” The band, who were set to appear as musical guest for the final “SNL” episode of the year, announced that they had to cancel their appearance due to drummer Nick Zinner battling a serious illness. “As…… read more »
Metallica recently released a video featuring behind the scenes footage of the making of the music video for their new single “Lux Æterna.” The visual features clips of the band interacting with the director, designing the set, and performing the new song. “Lux Æterna,” which is the first single from Metallica’s upcoming 12th studio album,…… read more »
Legendary rock band KISS have announced the final dates for the U.K. leg of their farewell tour. The band, comprised of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, will conclude their touring after completing their “End of the Road” farewell tour next year. Their last-ever U.K. shows will kick off on June 3…… read more »
Billie Eilish, The Killers, and Lewis Capaldi are among the acts that are part of the lineup of headliners for the upcoming Reading & Leeds festivals in 2023. The twin U.K. festivals are set to take place between August 25-27 in Leeds’ Bramham Park and Reading’s Little John’s Farm. Imagine Dragons, Sam Fender, Baby Queen,…… read more »
Iggy Pop recently dropped a new single, “Strung Out Johnny,” the second pre-release track from his upcoming album, Every Loser. “Love becomes compulsive, it’s wiser to say no / God made me a junkie – but Satan told me so,” Pop sings in new album. Pop will be releasing his 19th solo album, Every Loser,…… read more »
The Black Keys have announced the schedule for their 2023 Dropout Boogie U.K. and European summer tour. Singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney are set to headline dates in Paris, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cologne and Hamburg. Spoon will support the band throughout the tour. “TBK IS HITTING EU & UK! Our Dropout Boogie World…… read more »
Iconic rock band The Who have announced their first European dates in seven years. The European tour will feature the legendary rockers bringing their orchestral rock shows to Berlin, Paris and Barcelona for the first time. The Who will perform with a full orchestra at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on June 14, at Waldbühne…… read more »
Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers have been announced as Sunday headliners for Electric Picnic, one of Ireland’s largest arts-and-music festivals, to be held in September 2023. Electric Picnic had said on Twitter, “The gift that keeps on giving! Introducing our Sunday Headliner @thekillers to the #EP23 line up.” Before heading to Electric Picnic, the…… read more »
Roger Waters’ new album, The Lockdown Sessions is now available on all streaming platforms. Waters has confirmed the album’s songs were recorded and filmed at home during the Covid-19 lockdown between 2020 and 2021. Waters and Gus Seyffert produced the record. The five seminal tracks are from Waters’ time with Pink Floyd and his solo…… read more »