Eddie Vedder was joined by Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench for a pair of Tom Petty classics during his February 25 show at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, CA.
On the road in support of his new album, “Earthling”, the Pearl Jam rocker welcomed Tench to the stage – according to setlist.fm – for a version of Petty’s 1996 “Echo” track, “Room At The Top”, and later, the 1981 smash, “The Waiting.”
The keyboardist was also on board for “Long Way” – the 2022 album’s lead single which features Tench, as well as Pearl Jam’s “Better Man”, and covers of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It” and George Harrison’s “Isn’t It A Pity.”
The Los Angeles event was one of two shows that Vedder rescheduled about 10 days after their original dates due to a COVID-19 outbreak in his touring party; the month-long series wrapped up in San Diego, CA on February 27.
“Earthling”recently debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Albums Sales, Album Sales and Rock Albums charts.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have released a video for “Searching For My Love”, a track from their 2021 album, “Raise The Roof.”
The pair’s version of the Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces tune – a US top 40 hit in 1966 – is the fifth and latest single issued from the project, which marks the follow-up to their 2007 set, “Raising Sand.”
Produced by T-Bone Burnett, the album features twelve new recordings of songs by legends and unsung heroes including Merle Haggard, The Everly Brothers, Anne Briggs, Geeshie Wiley, Bert Jansch and more.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s band performed a cover of the Alice In Chains classic, “Them Bones”, during a February 21 appearance at The Depot in Salt Lake City, UT.
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David Bowie’s social media team are premiering previously-unreleased video of a 2000 performance of a pair of vintage tracks that were re-recorded for the recently-available “Toy” album.
The music icon can be seen delivering two mid-1960s songs – “I Dig Everything” and “The London Boys” – live at the BBC Radio Theatre, with the band that played his Glastonbury set that same year, following which they entered a New York City studio to record the “Toy” album.
The previously-unreleased “Toy” – which features new interpretations of songs Bowie first recorded between 1964-1971 – was referenced for years as the singer’s “lost album” before its official release in the latest box set and as the “Toy (Box)”, an expanded package that deliver 38 tracks and includes the original studio album alongside a collection of alternative mixes and versions, and a set of stripped-down, acoustic-based mixes.
You can stream the “Toy (Box)” package in its entirety here.
The Scorpions are streaming their new album, “Rock Believer”, in sync with its release on February 25.
Co-produced by the band and Hans-Martin Buff, the group recorded their nineteenth studio record in their hometown of Hannover, Germany during the pandemic.
The project marks the first appearance of Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee on record with the band since his addition to the lineup in 2016.
First previewed last November with the lead single “Peacemaker”, “Rock Believer” marks the follow-up to the 2015 studio album, “Return To Forever”, and the 2017 collection, “Born To Touch Your Feelings: Best Of Rock Ballads.”
The Scorpions will begin a rescheduled Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on March 26.
Queen bring their biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, to the big screen on the latest episode of the band’s 50th anniversary video series The Greatest.
First announced in September 2010 as a film “focused on the band’s formative years leading up to Queen’s appearance at the historic Live Aid concert, 1985, when the band famously took the event by storm”, audiences would have to wait until October 2018 to see the Queen story transferred to the cinema screen.
“We were a little reluctant in the beginning because, you know, it's difficult to make a film that would do Freddie justice,” says Brian May. “And what happened over the years, because it was suggested to us a lot, what happened was that we realized if we didn't get involved, then somebody else would do it, and then you wouldn't be able to protect Freddie's kind of legacy.”
“I think a lot of people, they think about Freddie, and the media tend to think, ‘Oh, flamboyant’, whatever, you know?,” explains Roger Taylor. “And they remember him for other things, and they tend to forget that he was a brilliant musician. I think the film does pay good attention to the fact that Freddie was a real, real great musician.”
Sacha Baren Cohen was initially confirmed to play Mercury with Dexter Fletcher as director, but issues surfaced with both that stalled the development of the project until Bryan Singer came aboard to direct with Rami Malek set to portray the iconic frontman.
“Casting Rami in the role of Freddie absolutely blew us away, the first time we met him,” recalls May. “We kind of saw Freddie in him and we could sense his passion, and everything was put together around that, I guess.”
“At first I thought it would be so daunting to be that extremely liberated, audacious performer that he was on stage who transcended everything about music,” says Malek. “And so I thought, ‘OK, there's a human being there that I could connect with’. Now, I just wanted to discover how that human being with all those eccentricities and confusing thoughts could be so daring and bold on stage.”
“We didn't get to see him in full ‘shtick’ until that first moment when the cameras rolled on Live Aid,” May remembers. “We both went down to see it, and it was, I don't know what the word is, it just sent shivers up your spine because the recreation was so perfect of the venue and everything about it, including the backstage. And then these guys come on and they are us. And they plunged in the deep end. That was like the pinnacle performance they had to pull off right at the beginning of the shooting, which is tough, but they had it down.”
“They got very close to us,” agrees Taylor, “I mean, visually and as actors, and so which made it particularly uncanny to watch for us. After a couple of viewings you just start to completely believe ‘ah, that was us…oh no, it’s not. It’s other people.’ But, phenomenal.”
Singer was fired in 2017 with only a few weeks left of filming, after which Fletcher returned to oversee the project to its completion; industry guidelines dictated that Singer would get the final Director credit with Fletcher receiving an Executive Producer credit.
The “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie was released in 2018 and took the worldwide box office by storm, setting a new record for the highest-grossing biographical film of all time at over $911 million worldwide.
The project won four Oscars, including Best Actor for Rami Malek, who also received the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA awards for his portrayal of Freddie.
The film’s official soundtrack reached top ten positions in twenty-five countries during 2018/2019, becoming one of Queen’s top-selling albums in almost 40 years and their second-highest album chart placing ever in the US.
The Scorpions are sharing a video for “When You Know (Where You Come From)”, the latest single from the band’s newly-released album, “Rock Believer.”
The clip surfaces in sync with the February 25 arrival of the group’s nineteenth studio set, which they recorded in their hometown of Hannover, Germany during the pandemic.
The project marks the first appearance of Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee on record with the band since his addition to the lineup in 2016.
"The new material sees us return to our roots,” says Klaus Meine. “We simply wanted to reactivate the original Scorpions DNA – great riffs, strong melodies. We tried to transport that live feel to the studio with all five of us playing in one room again at last. Having Mikkey Dee in the band is like a shot of fresh energy and real fun."
The Scorpions will return to the stage next month when they host a rescheduled Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Rush are streaming audio of a live version of “Vital Signs” from the forthcoming expanded editions of their “Moving Pictures” 40th anniversary reissue series.
The song is included as part of a full, unreleased concert in the packages that captures the band on the third and final night at Maple Leaf Gardens in their hometown of Toronto, ON while on tour in support of their eighth studio album.
Due April 15, the 2022 editions will be available in six distinct configurations, including the (1) Super Deluxe Edition, (2) three-CD Deluxe Edition, (3) five-LP Deluxe Edition, (4) one-LP Edition, (5), Digital Deluxe Edition, and (6) Dolby Atmos Digital Edition.
Recorded with producer Terry Brown at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, “Moving Pictures” would become Rush’s first album to top the Canadian charts while earning a second top 5 spot in the US following success with 1980’s “Permanent Waves.”
For more details on each of the six editions in the 40th anniversary series, click here.
The Jimi Hendrix estate is streaming audio of a 1968 concert in Chicago, IL.
The live recording captures the The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the city’s Chicago Coliseum on December 1 as the trio deliver a 9-song performance – opening with a cover of the 1964 Howlin’ Wolf classic, “Killing Floor”, and closing with their 1967 hit, “Purple Haze.”
“Please note that this is not a professionally recorded concert and the sound quality is sub-par,” explains the estate. “Although rough sounded, this performance is provided for your enjoyment and to help present further context into Jimi Hendrix's incredible performance legacy.”
The documentary “Music, Money, Madness . . . Jimi Hendrix In Maui” is a finalist at the upcoming 2022 Grammy Awards, where it is nominated in the Best Music Film category, recognized alongside projects on Bo Burnham, David Byrne, Billie Eilish, and a Summer Of Soul documentary.
The 64th Grammy Awards will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Chicago Coliseum
Chicago, IL
December 1, 1968
0:00:00 MC
0:00:31 Intro
0:02:12 Killing Floor
0:09:41 I Don't Live Today
0:17:02 Spanish Castle Magic
0:24:26 Foxey Lady
0:29:45 Red House
0:42:09 Sunshine Of Your Love
0:51:05 Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
1:00:37 Fire
1:04:00 Purple Haze
Keith Richards is streaming a lyric video for “Demon”, a track featured on the forthcoming expanded 30th anniversary reissue of his 1992 album, “Main Offender.”
Due March 18, the 2022 release includes a remastered version of the studio record by original producer and drummer Steve Jordan, who also mixed and produced the bonus concert recording “Winos Live In London ‘92”, which captures the group live at the Town & Country Club in Kentish Town.
The Rolling Stones guitarist regrouped with his touring band, the X-Pensive Winos, for his second solo effort, with a lineup that features Jordan, guitarist Waddy Wachtel, bassist Charley Drayton, keyboard player Ivan Neville, singer Sarah Dash, and backing vocalists Bernard Fowler and Babi Floyd.
“If I hadn’t have taken the Winos on the road, this record would probably have been totally different than it is,” Richards explains. “I tried to avoid making too much sense on this record because to me that ambiguity and mystery, and a little provocation to make you think, is something far more powerful and more important than just wagging your finger and saying, ‘I know what he’s saying don’t do this, do that.’ If you’re a musician, silence is your canvas and you never want to fill-in the whole thing because then you’ve just covered it all … One of the most interesting parts about music is where you don’t play.”
The “Main Offender” 30th Anniversary reissue will be available in multiple formats, including digitally and on CD, limited-quantity red vinyl, and a super-deluxe 2LP boxset.
Keith Richards “Main Offender” 30th anniversary edition
Release date: March 18
Main Offender
01. 999
02. Wicked As It Seems
03. Eileen
04. Words Of Wonder
05. Yap Yap
06. Bodytalks
07. Hate It When You Leave
08. Runnin’ Too Deep
09. Will But You Won’t
10. Demon
Winos Live In London ‘92
01. Take It So Hard
02. 999
03. Wicked As It Seems
04. How I Wish
05. Gimme Shelter
06. Hate It When You Leave
07. Before They Make Me Run
08. Eileen
09. Will But You Won’t
10. Bodytalks
11. Happy
12. Whip It Up
Featured alongside fellow guest Hilary Duff, Grohl shared some details about the film, and was asked about his busy work schedule in general before the pair were invited to play a game called “James That Tune”, in which James uses a keyboard to play some Foo Fighters classics, and the two must guess what song James is playing…the catch is that James doesn't know how to play a keyboard.
Directed by BJ McDonnell (“Hatchet III”), “Studio 666” sees the Foos move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much-anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Grohl finds himself dealing with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.
The horror-comedy includes appearances from Jeff Garlin, Will Forte and Whitney Cummings, and a cameo by Lionel Richie.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH performed an unreleased track, “I Don’t Know It All”, during a February 21 appearance at The Depot in Salt Lake City, UT.
Following its official live debut a day earlier in Denver, CO on the opening night of their Young Guns tour with Dirty Honey, Wolfgang described it as a “new song” before the group launched into the tune.
Without further context, it is unconfirmed, at this point, if it was recorded for the band’s 2021 self-titled debut album and not used, or if it had been written more recently.
Released a month after his father passed away at 65 following a long battle with cancer, the tune is a finalist in the songwriters category, Best Rock Song, at the 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3.
“Distance” has been recognized in the category alongside tracks by Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Kings Of Leon and Weezer.
The Young Guns tour will wrap up in Atlanta, GA on April 12.
Metallica have announced a pair of summer US stadium events.
“Greetings from HQ!,”says the band. “As we prep for tomorrow’s show in Las Vegas [at Allegiant Stadium], we figured now would be a great time to fill you in on two more stadiums we plan to invade this summer: Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium and Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. We’ll be hitting the stage in both towns on August 11 (Buffalo) and August 14 (Pittsburgh) with our friends Greta Van Fleet and Ice Nine Kills.
“If you’re a Fifth Member, you’ll have early access beginning Monday, February 28; log in and check out all the details including information about how to request your personal presale code.”
Genral public tickets will be available for both shows starting at 10 AM ET on Friday, March 4; get full details at metallica.com.
“It feels absolutely incredible to be hitting the road again this summer,” adds the group, “and we hope we see you out there!”
In addition to this weekend’s show in Las Vegas, Metallica will play other US dates this year, including appearances at two US festivals – Bottlerock in Napa Valley, CA and Boston Calling – in late May.
Eddie Vedder has topped multiple US charts with his new album, “Earthling.”
The set debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Albums Sales, Album Sales and Rock Albums charts.
Across the globe and in the US, “Earthling” has made history as it marks Vedder’s highest solo album debut on the Billboard Top Album Sales, Top Rock Albums, Top Current Album Sales Chart, and No. 1 on Alternative Album Sales (per MRC Data), No. 1 on the Canadian Top Current Albums, Top Canadian Album Sales, Alternative Album, Current Digital Albums, and LP Vinyl Albums Charts, and continues to hit new highs in numerous countries including Switzerland (No. 3), Belgium (No. 5), Netherlands (No. 5), Germany (No. 11), UK (No. 36)…in addition, the album was the highest international debut in Italy (No. 10) and hit the Top 10 in Australia.
Introduced with the lead single, “Long Way”, the Pearl Jam frontman recorded the set with producer/guitarist Andrew Watt and it features guest appearances by Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Ringo Starr.
Vedder’s fourth solo album marks the follow-up to his work on the soundtrack to the 2021 Sean Penn film, "Flag Day”, which saw him partnered alongside his daughter, Olivia Vedder, singer Glen Hansard, and Cat Power.
The rocker has launched “Earthling” with a brief US tour this month; the series will wrap up in San Diego, CA on February 27.
You can stream the “Earthling” album in full here.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH performed a cover of the Alice In Chains classic, “Them Bones”, during a February 21 appearance at The Depot in Salt Lake City, UT.
“We’re about to do something we’ve never done before,” Wolfgang told the crowd. “We were doing this in the week we were rehearsing for this, and we just did it for fun. But it was so fun that we found ourselves ending rehearsal with it every time. It’s a cover and, no, it’s not a Van Halen cover, but’s a cover of a band that we really like and we’re gonna play it for you.”
The track was the second single from Alice In Chains’ 1992 album, “Dirt”, a US top 5 record that went on to sell more than 4 million copies in the region.
The Salt Lake City event marked the second show of the Young Guns tour, which pairs Mammoth WVH with Dirty Honey as both groups deliver music from their 2021 self-titled debut albums.
Originally set to begin in Chicago, IL last month, the bands postponed the launch “due to an abundance of caution regarding the recent COVID surge”; the series kicked off in Denver, CO on February 20.
The Young Guns tour is scheduled to wrap up in Atlanta, GA on April 12.
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John Mellencamp is joined by Bruce Springsteen on “Did You Say Such A Thing”, the latest single from his new album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack.”
The pairing was first heard last fall on the album’s lead single, “Wasted Days”, and Springsteen also appears on the project’s closing track, “A Life Full Of Rain.”
"Bruce came to Indiana and stayed at my house,” Mellencamp tells USA Today. “I have a studio (nearby). He stayed for four or five days. Bruce is a good guy. He’s a sweet guy, and I think the world of him. We come from very similar backgrounds – small towns.
"Bruce and I have known each other since we were kids, but I was always kind of considered the poor man’s Springsteen. That didn’t bother me. I thought it was just lazy journalism. But Bruce and I have grown to be almost brothers, and I love the guy. He’s been an inspiration and I told him, you made me work harder, I’ve gotta compete with that. Bruce was a blessing to me all along. Maybe I didn’t see it that way, but I do now."
The 2022 album marks Mellencamp’s 25th studio release and first since the 2018 covers project, “Other’s People’s Stuff.”
You can stream “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack” in full here.
Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker has died at the age of 76.
“With the deepest regret, we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry,” announced the band in a joint statement. “Aged 76, he had been receiving treatment for cancer, but died peacefully at home.
“From his earliest onstage duets with his musician father, through his youthful recording career with Southend’s The Paramounts, Gary exhibited and developed a highly-individual talent. His first single with Procol Harum, 1967’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’, is widely regarded as defining ‘The Summer of Love’, yet it could scarcely have been more different from the characteristic records of that era.
“Nor was it characteristic of his own writing,” they continued. “Over thirteen albums Procol Harum never sought to replicate it, preferring to forge a restlessly progressive path, committed to looking forward, and making each record a ‘unique entertainment’. Gary’s voice and piano were the single defining constant of Procol’s fifty-year international concert career. Without any stage antics or other gimmicks he was invariably the most watchable musician in the show (he played several other instruments in the studio).”
Brooker co-founded Procol Harum with songwriter Keith Reid in Southend-on-Sea, UK in 1967; the pair launched the progressive rock band with a lineup that included guitarist Ray Royer, bassist David Knights, keyboardist Matthew Fisher and drummer Bobby Harrison.
The outfit released “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” in the spring of 1967; the instant classic hit No. 1 in at least a dozen countries, including a six-week run atop the UK charts.
Lineup changes followed the song’s international success, with Brooker’s Paramounts bandmate Robin Trower among those on board for the group’s self-titled album debut, which arrived later that same year. The project also included the hit “Homburg”, and the classic track "Conquistador"; a live version of that song with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra would become a hit 5 years later as part of a 1972 live release.
Procol Harum would issue two more albums – “Shine On Brightly” (1968) and “A Salty Dog” (1969) – before the 60s came to close, and they would continue album chart success into the mid-1970s through the next three studio records before declining sales led them to disband in 1977.
Brooker would launch a solo career in 1979 while joining Eric Clapton’s band for his “Another Ticket” album and through to 1981, after which the singer issued two more record in the 1980s.
Procol Harum would regroup in 1991 for a new album, “The Prodigal Stranger”, and return to the live concert circuit for a few years before limiting their tour schedules moving forward; they would release their 13th and latest record, “Novum”, in 2017.
Read the band's full statement regarding Brooker’s passing at procolharum.com.
Liam Gallagher will perform on NBC-TV’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday, February 25.
Gallagher will release a new album, “C’mon You Know”, on May 27.
The project was recently previewed with the lead single, “Everything’s Electric”, which the singer co-wrote with Dave Grohl – who also plays drums on the track – and was produced by Greg Kurstin.
The Who will perform an acoustic set at the 2022 edition of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 25.
Following their success with the 2020 acoustic shows at Pryzm, Kingston-on-Thames, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will front an acoustic band featuring Simon Townshend, Phil Spalding, Jody Linscott, Billy Nicholls, Geraint Watkins, Charlie Hart and Andy Cutting, performing some Who classics, rarities and all-time favourites.
The Teenage Cancer Trust creates world-class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so young people don’t have to face cancer alone.
The week-long benefit shows will begin on March 21 with the UK band Don Broco; among the series’ other performers are Madness, Liam Gallagher and Ed Sheeran.
Tickets for the benefit series will go on sale on Friday, February 26 at 9:00am local time; full event details for all shows can be found at teenagecancertrust.org.
Following the series, The Who will launch a North American tour in Hollywood, FL on April 22. See also:
The Eagles launched the 2022 edition of their “Hotel California” tour in Savannah, GA this past weekend with a slight lineup change.
“Due to illness, Deacon Frey will not be performing with the Eagles during their “Hotel California 2022 Tour",” said the group in a statement. “Deacon's bandmates will take over his tour duties in his absence. Deacon rejoining the band for performances will be based on his recovery and doctor’s recommendations.”
The Eagles have not shared any further details on Frey’s health issue;.
The US leg of the series –which sees The Eagles perform a “Hotel California” set with an accompanying orchestra and choir, followed by an additional set of the band’s greatest hits – will wrap up in Salt Lake City, UT in late May.
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The Black Crowes have announced dates for a summer 2022 North American tour.
The series is a continuation of the band’s “Shake Your Money Maker” series, which sees the reunited pair of Chris and Rich Robinson performing the classic rock group’s 1990 debut in its entirety.
With the success of the singles “Jealous Again”, “Hard To Handle” and “She Talks To Angels”, the album reached No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than five million copies in the country.
The first leg of the run will open in Fort Lauderdale, FL on June 9, with shows running to late July, after which they’ll return for two more weeks in the US Midwest in August.
Presale access start Wednesday, February 23 at 10am local time (use code SYMM2022), while general public tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The Black Crowes Shake Your Money Maker
2022 North American Tour
Jun 09 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Jun 11 - Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
Jun 12 - Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium
Jun 15 - Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Jun 16 - Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater
Jun 18 - Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Jun 19 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Jun 22 - Portsmouth, VA @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Jun 23 - Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts
Jun 25 - Canandaigua, NY @ CMAC
Jun 27 - Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Jun 29 - Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood
Jun 30 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage
Jul 02 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Spa & Resort
Jul 03 - Scranton, PA @ Peach Festival
Jul 05 - Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Jul 06 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Jul 09 - Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Jul 11 - Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater
Jul 12 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Park
Jul 17 - Abbotsford, BC @ Abbotsford Centre
Jul 19 - Seattle, WA @ [to be announced]
Jul 21 - Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Jul 22 - Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre
Jul 24 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
Aug 13 - Missoula, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
Aug 16 - Boise, ID @ Idaho Botanical Garden
Aug 17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ venue to be confirmed
Aug 19 - Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrah's Council Bluffs - Stir Cove Event & Concert Venue
Aug 20 - Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater
Aug 23 - Little Rock, AR @ First Security Amphitheatre
Aug 24 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheatre
Aug 26 - Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
Aug 27 - Miami, OK @ Buffalo Run Casino
Duff McKagan joined Eddie Vedder for a version of the Pretenders classic, “Precious”, during a February 21 show at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA.
The tune - which appeared on the Pretenders' self-titled 1979 debut - saw McKagan take the stage for his second guest appearance at a show in his hometown in two weeks, following a February 9 jam at the Paramount Theatre with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators for a version of the Guns N’ Roses track, “Nightrain.”
“Congratulations to @eddievedder for one hell of a record,” shared McKagan on Instagram after the concert. “This show ..that band @chadsmithofficial @thisiswatt @pluralone_official @chrischaneybass and @thegingerman222 !!! So good.”
The first of two nights in Seattle are part of Vedder’s brief US tour this month to promote his new album, “Earthling.”
The Pearl Jam rocker recently postponed a pair of concerts on the trek following a COVID-19 outbreak in his touring party; they were promptly rescheduled, with an event at the YouTube Theater on Los Angeles set for February 25, and a San Diego stop at The Magnolia now set to close the series on February 27.
You can stream the “Earthling” album in full here.
The Foo Fighters were guests on a recent episode of ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and the late night program is sharing video of the February 16 appearance.
The full band was on hand to promote the February 25 release of their forthcoming horror-comedy film, “Studio 666.”
Directed by BJ McDonnell (“Hatchet III”), the project sees the Foos move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much-anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself dealing with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.
The group shared details about “Studio 666”, including who each member thought was the worst actor in the band, who had the best death scene, and revealed news of a cameo by Lionel Richie; the film also stars Jeff Garlin, Will Forte and Whitney Cummings.
The Scorpions are streaming a lyric video for their new single, “Shining Of Your Soul”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album “Rock Believer.”
"When someone enters the room and you sense an aura that makes everything else fade into the background,” explains Klzus Meine about the song’s meaning. “When the atmosphere changes inexplicably, and one is enveloped in a warm glow. The shining of a soul."
The single follows “Peacemaker” the title track, and “Seventh Sun” as the fourth song issued in advance of the February 25 release of the band’s 19th studio album.
The group worked on the follow-up to 2015's “Return To Forever” in their hometown of Hannover, Germany during the pandemic.
The Scorpions will return to the stage next month when they host a rescheduled Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Scorpions “Rock Believer”
Release date: February 25
01. Gas In The Tank
02. Roots In My Boots
03. Knock 'Em Dead
04. Rock Believer
05. Shining Of Your Soul
06. Seventh Sun
07. Hot And Cold
08. When I Lay My Bones To Rest
09. Peacemaker
10. Call Of The Wild
11. When You Know (Where You Come From)
Deluxe Edition bonus tracks
12. Shoot For Your Heart
13. When Tomorrow Comes
14. Unleash The Beast
15. Crossing Borders
16. When You Know (Where You Come From) (acoustic)
Tesla have announced a series of new US tour dates.
The California band will begin the 2022 run in Plant City, FL on March 10; they play a few shows that month and in May before returning for summer concerts in mid-June.
Tickets for all dates are on sale now.
Last summer, Tesla issued a standalone single, “Cold Blue Steel”, as their first new music since the 2019 album, “Shock.”
Produced by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen, Tesla’s eighth album debuted at No. 21 on the US Billboard 200 upon its release.
Tesla US tour
Spring/Summer 2022
Mar 10 - Plant City, FL @ Florida Strawberry Festival
Mar 25 - Harris, MI @ Island Resort & Casino
Mar 26 - Harris, MI @ Island Resort & Casino
May 05 - Waterloo, NY @ Del Lago Resort & Casino
May 07 - Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penn’s Peak
May 08 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
May 10 - Portland, ME @ Aura
May 12 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Jun 11 - Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Jun 17 - Dubuque, IA @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Jun 18 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Jun 23 - Brainerd, MN @ Lakes Jam
Jun 24 - Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Jun 29 - Catoosa, OK @ Hard Rock Live
Jul 01 - Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrah's Stir Cove
Jul 02 - Baraboo, WI @ Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Jul 04 - Traverse City, MI @ National Cherry Festival
Jul 09 - Eagle River, AK @ Matanuska Brewing Company
Aug 06 - Monroe, MI @ Monroe County Fair
