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KISS have announced that their upcoming 11th annual installment of “The KISS Kruise” will be the last time that the band “will perform on the high seas.” A video posted by the group on its YouTube channel shows frontman Paul Stanley saying, “[W]e’re gonna have great bands. We’re gonna have a great time. Everybody says,…

Island Records and UMe have announced the 40th-anniversary release of U2’s A Celebration, a limited edition 12″ vinyl EP, on Record Store Day. U2 released “A Celebration” as a non-album single in March 1982, between the records October (1981) and War (1983). This 40th-anniversary limited-edition reissue is a 4-track EP containing two previously unreleased recordings.…

The estate of late country music star Charlie Daniels has sold a stake in the singer’s music catalog to Bob Frank Entertainment. The stake includes tracks such as “The South’s Gonna Do It (Again)” with Keith Urban on guitar, “Long Haired Country Boy” with Brooks & Dunn, “Southern Boy” with Travis Tritt, and a live…

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard has taken the side of Mötley Crüe in the ongoing feud between the band and his bandmate Eddie Vedder. During a recent appearance on Revolver’s “Fan First” podcast, the guitarist defended Mötley Crüe and revealed that he and fellow founding Pearl Jam members Jeff Ament and Mike McCready enjoyed their style…

Bon Jovi have announced that they are offering a chance for local bands to open for the legendary rock band’s upcoming tour. The potential groups must submit an audition video of original music for consideration. One winner will be selected for each tour date in April. Bon Jovi is extending a helping hand to local…

The iconic Hollywood Bowl has revealed a star-studded lineup for its 100th season, which will feature performances from Diana Ross, Billie Eilish, The Roots, Duran Duran, Ricky Martin, Grace Jones and more. The Hollywood Bowl season is scheduled to run from June 11 through September 29. The full list of shows can be obtained from…

The Who have announced they will release a 40th anniversary edition of their 1982 album It’s Hard on this year’s Record Store Day. The original album has been remastered by Jon Astley, cut at half speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on 180 gram heavyweight orange and yellow vinyl. The album…

Neal Schon, the founder and guitarist of Journey, has revealed the title of the band’s long-awaited 15th studio album, Freedom. “Teaser . it’s coming and it’s loaded @journeymusicofficial @nealschon @bmg_us @frontiersmusicsrl,” Schon captioned an image shared on Instagram that revealed the album’s title as well as its 15-song tracklist. Freedom will be the band’s first…

Nine-time Grammy-winners Earth, Wind & Fire will perform their hit “Shining Star” as the halftime finale during the NBA All-Star Game on February 20 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Usher, Spike Lee, Tiffany Haddish and Anthony Anderson will serve as narrators. Members of the NBA 75th Anniversary team from nearly every decade of the…

Rod Stewart will embark on an extensive North American tour this summer, with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick opening for the legendary singer. The tour, which was originally scheduled for summer 2020, was postponed due to the pandemic. Ticket sales for the tour will begin on March 4 at 10 a.m.…