Nirvana Rare Album Sold for Big Bucks at Auction
An extremely rare signed copy of Nirvana's iconic album "Nevermind" has been sold for £18,600 at an auction in Wiltshire. The album, signed by all three band members - Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic - was obtained after a 1991 gig in Bristol. The signatures were collected when Nirvana was on the brink of global fame, playing to a small crowd of 700 fans. The album had been stored in a loft for over 30 years before being sold at the auction.
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own’
Metallica's Kirk Hammett named Van Halen's self-titled debut album as the one that "everyone in the world should own." He praised Eddie Van Halen's guitar-playing skills and unique style, noting that he reinvented the instrument. The album, released in 1978, featured hits like "Runnin' With the Devil" and "Eruption," and marked the start of Van Halen's commercial success. Hammett emphasized the impact of Van Halen's music on him and its importance in the rock genre.
John Mayer, Kings of Leon to Headline 2025 Pilgrimage Festival
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, will feature a diverse lineup including John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, and more on Sept. 27-28. The festival will showcase a mix of rock, country, blues, and pop artists such as Grace Potter, Better Than Ezra, and American Aquarium. Tickets for the event, including new GA+ passes, will go on sale on April 17 at 10 a.m. CT.
Linkin Park’s ‘In the End’ Music Video Surpasses 2 Billion Views on YouTube
Linkin Park's music video for "In the End" has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube, becoming the second song by the band to achieve this milestone after "Numb." The video originally premiered in 2001 and was uploaded to YouTube in 2009. Linkin Park is preparing to launch a U.S. tour in April to support their 2024 comeback album, "From Zero," which features new vocalist Emily Armstrong following the 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington.
Linkin Park Scores Headlining Gig At UEFA Champions League
Linkin Park is set to headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show, presented by Pepsi, on May 31st at the Allianz Arena in Munich. This performance marks the band's return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus and the release of their new album, “From Zero.” The show will feature a mix of their classic hits and new material, including a special remix of their song "Numb" that incorporates sounds from football matches, such as the strike of the ball and the roar of the crowd. Fans can watch the performance live on the official UEFA YouTube channel and through local broadcasters.
AC/DC: 'High Voltage' Pop-Up Store To Open In Los Angeles
AC/DC is set to open a pop-up store in Los Angeles featuring exclusive merchandise and limited-edition vinyl. The band recently kicked off its North American tour, playing in iconic stadiums across the country. The tour marks AC/DC's first with a new lineup, including drummer Matt Laug and bass player
Chris Chaney. The band's latest album, "Power Up", was released in November 2020 and features the return of vocalist Brian Johnson and bassist Cliff Williams.
SERJ TANKIAN Announces 'Foundations' Les Paul Modern Guitar And Experience Package
Gibson has unveiled the Serj Tankian "Foundations" Les Paul Modern guitar package, limited to 25 units, inspired by the SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer's "Foundations" EP. The package includes a signed guitar, vinyl EP, memoir, artwork print, and VIP concert tickets. Tankian discussed the guitar with Araksya Karapetyan on FOX 11 Los Angeles, highlighting his diverse creative endeavors and upcoming projects. Tankian's "Foundations" EP received critical acclaim, marking a prolific year for the artist, who is already planning a future record of covers, collaborations, and collages. Tankian will join SYSTEM OF A DOWN for a South American tour in April and North American shows in August 2025.
Dirty Honey Performs "When I'm Gone" On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Dirty Honey made their late-night television debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” performing their breakout single "When I'm Gone." Originally released in 2019, the track has experienced a resurgence after being featured in “A Minecraft Movie,” where it plays during the introduction of Jason Momoa's character, Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison. Dirty Honey continues to build on their momentum with upcoming tours, including a European run this summer and a North American tour alongside The Struts starting July 31 in Toronto.
Collective Soul and +LIVE+ to embark on co-headlining 2025 ‘Summer Unity Tour’
Collective Soul and +Live+ are teaming up for the Summer Unity Tour, their first joint tour in 17 years. The 30-date trek will kick off on July 8 in Washington and make stops in various states before concluding on August 29 in Pennsylvania. Both bands expressed excitement about the tour, with +Live+ leader Ed Kowalczyk and Collective Soul singer Ed Roland sharing their enthusiasm for the upcoming shows. Fans can find ticket information on the tour's website.
RICHARD PATRICK Says Next FILTER Album Will Be Called 'The Antidote'
FILTER leader Richard Patrick revealed in an interview with Florida's 99Rock WKSM radio station that a new FILTER album titled "The Antidote" is in the works. He hopes to release it this fall, but it may be delayed until spring next year. The album is a return to the heavy sound of FILTER's earlier records, with Patrick taking a more hands-on approach to production. The lyrical content of the upcoming album will focus on themes of deception and corruption. Additionally, Richard Patrick rec
METALLICA, BILLY IDOL, EDDIE VEDDER: Headed to Tribeca
Metallica, Eddie Vedder, Billy Idol and Depeche Mode are joining Billy Joel in having documentaries premiering at the Tribeca Festival, which runs June 4th through the 15th in New York City. The HBO doc Billy Joel: And So It Goes kicks off the festival on June 4th. Here are other noteworthy films premiering.
·Matter of Time chronicles the fight to cure epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and focuses on Eddie Vedder's annual benefit for the cause. Vedder will turn in an acoustic performance after the premiere.
·Metallica Saved My Life "dives into the powerful, life-changing impact of foundational heavy metal band Metallica on their fans." Director Jonas Akerlund and members of Metallica will talk about the film after it premieres.
·Billy Idol Should Be Dead focuses on his rise to fame and his issues with addiction, and was directed by Jonas Akerlund. Idol will perform after the film.
·Depeche Mode: M captures the band's 2023 Mexico City shows. The band and director Fernando Frias will talk about the movie after its debut.
·Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? focuses on the band's mid-'90s peak with new interviews. It will later air on HBO.
PINK FLOYD: Watch Them Work on Dark Side
Pink Floyd have shared another clip from their remastered film Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII (1972). It's one of the scenes where Floyd were starting on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios. Watch it now on YouTube. Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII
heads back to theaters and IMAX screens beginning April 24th. The film will be accompanied on May 2nd by the soundtrack album on CD, vinyl and digital -- and for the first time, will be
available in Dolby Atmos.
ZZ Top Announces "Elevation" Tour
Last year's unofficial "Classic Rock Touring Champion" might be going for a repeat in 2025. ZZ Top played 99 shows last year and have announced 51 dates for their North American "Elevation" tour. This is in addition to a couple dozen North American shows earlier this year and an upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. The newly-announced tour kicks off on June 1st in Victoria, British Columbia in the first of six shows in Canada. U.S. dates include Davenport, Iowa; Knoxville, Tennessee; and the Beacon Theater in New York City. The tour wraps up in Terra Haute, Indiana on October 10th. The tour will feature support from Night Ranger, Payton Smith, and Black Stone Cherry at select dates, and John Douglas will continue to fill in for drummer Frank Beard due to health concerns.
Heart announces August 2025 US tour with Todd Rundgren
Heart has added 14 dates in August with Todd Rundgren opening eight of them. Ann Wilson will perform seated due to a recent injury, not cancer. The band recently finished their "Royal Flush" tour and will start "An Evening With Heart" in May. The current lineup includes Nancy Wilson, Ann Wilson, and new members. Rundgren will also tour separately before joining HEART in August. Tickets go on sale Thursday April 24 at 10am. The full list of dates and ticket links at heart-music.com
VAN HALEN: And the Bio-Pic Will Be Made?
There's no question that the story of Van Halen would make for an entertaining bio-pic, but Eddie Van Halen's first wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli, has no interest. Earlier this week on The Drew Barrymore Show, she said, "Oh god, I hope they never do one of Van Halen. Make sure I’m dead. I told [our son] Wolfie, ‘Make sure I’m dead.” Drew then suggested that Selena Gomez "would be amazing" in portraying Valerie, to which Valerie said, "Selena, don’t do it! Please don’t do it!” Valerie's former brother-in-law Alex Van Halen loved Queen's bio-pic,
Bohemian Rhapsody, and he'd love to see one on Van Halen -- but he says there are obstacles.
It's the who owns what, where, when, what and it's my way, I want to do this. You know, the Queen movie took 30 years to come to fruition. I'm not saying that's how long it will take us. And those guys are very civil compared to who's in this band. But, you know, right now I think things are so much in flux. It's not a great time to start a new project in terms of getting the people it takes to put the who thing together. And again, it has to be the right combination. The Queen movie went through several incarnations with the people who were involved making it." Released in 2018, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody remains the highest-grossing music bio-pic with a gross of just under $911 million.
John Mayer And Kings Of Leon To Headline Pilgrimage Festival 2025
John Mayer and Kings of Leon are headlining this year's Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival. The event is taking place in Franklin, Tennessee on September 27th and 28th.Turnpike Troubadours and Young the Giant also lead this year's lineup, which features Father John Misty, Sam Barber, Better than Ezra and more. Tickets for Pilgrimage Music and Culture Festival are available now.
Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray on hiatus for health issues
Marshall Tucker Band lead singer Doug Gray announced a temporary hiatus from touring due to health concerns. Gray, the band's co-founder, plans to stay involved in tour planning while he recovers. The group will continue its 2025 tour without Gray, including dates with JJ Grey and Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and Jefferson Starship. Gray assures fans that he will return to the road soon and promises to ensure that all tour details are in order.
IN OTHER NEWS
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen recently did a show for the 100 or so employees at the Fender guitar factory in Ensenada, Mexico. While there, he was also presented with a special guitar.
Lenny Kravitz showed off his Paris home -- which includes a nightclub in the basement -- to Architectural Digest. Check it out on YouTube.