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Led Zeppelin Lets ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Soundtrack a Movie Trailer for the First Time, for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Film
Led Zeppelin has granted permission for ‘Stairway to Heaven’ to appear in a film for the first time, backing the debut trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
Cheap Trick 2027 Concert Dates Announced
Cheap Trick has booked its first three concert dates for 2027, set for February and April, as the band’s ongoing All Washed Up Tour continues through the fall of 2026.
Judas Priest’s Ian Hill Retires After 57 Years, Longest-Serving Member
Judas Priest founding bassist Ian Hill has stepped away from the band after 57 years, citing worsening arthritis and a torn shoulder tendon, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place on bass starting with the band’s 2027 touring.
James Hetfield Tells Sphere Crowd Metallica Won’t Push a Political Agenda
James Hetfield addressed the Las Vegas Sphere crowd on October 10, 2026, drawing a line between Metallica and other entertainers who use their platforms for political messaging.
Def Leppard Announces Massive 2027 Tour With Goo Goo Dolls, The Struts
Def Leppard will co-headline a 45-date 2027 North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls, joined by The Struts, running from March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania through July 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Alice Cooper Opens Up on Crack Addiction That Nearly Killed Him and Nearly Ended His Marriage
Alice Cooper’s new memoir ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ and a companion interview with The Telegraph detail how his crack cocaine use in the late 1970s and early 1980s brought him close to death and nearly cost him his marriage.
Roger Waters and Son Harry Waters Launch Pink Floyd Tribute Tour ‘LEGACY’ for 2027
AEG Presents and ICON LIVE have announced ‘Roger Waters Presents LEGACY: A Pink Floyd Show,’ a new touring production led musically by Harry Waters and launching February 15, 2027 in Columbus, Georgia.
Brian May Says Queen’s Touring Days Are Over
Brian May says he and Roger Taylor quietly agreed a year and a half ago that Queen would not tour again, a choice shaped by the death of a close family friend while the band was on the road in America.
Slash Announces 2027 World Tour and New Album ‘Flying Blind’ With Myles Kennedy
Slash has unveiled a 2027 world tour with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and a new album, ‘Flying Blind,’ marking his first dedicated run with the band since 2024.
Michael McDonald Reunites With Son Given Up for Adoption Nearly 60 Years Ago
A St. Louis man named Michael Goessling has learned that Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald is his biological father, nearly 60 years after being given up for adoption as an infant.
Metallica Kicks Off ‘Life Burns Faster’ Residency at Las Vegas Sphere
Metallica’s “Life Burns Faster” residency opens at the Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2026, running through March 2027 with 24 shows, a merch collaboration with adidas and a lineup of fan events across the city.
Rod Stewart Announces Retirement From Touring, Reveals 2027 ‘The Final Encore’ Tour Dates
Rod Stewart says his upcoming 2027 tour of the UK and Europe, called The Final Encore, will be his last time touring, though he insists he isn’t stepping away from music entirely.
Jo Wood Says Rolling Stones Touring Days May Be Done Because of Keith Richards
Jo Wood, Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife, says she doubts the Rolling Stones will hit the road again, blaming Keith Richards’ hesitance even as the band’s new album Foreign Tongues thrives.
Rush’s Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Push Neil Peart Memorial Fund Past $1 Million Goal
Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson delivered a $785,000 check to the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force, putting a years-long campaign to build the late drummer’s memorial in Ontario over its $1 million target.
Kid Rock-Linked MAGA Festival Canceled After Only Six VIP Tickets Sold
Organizer Eric Deters scrapped his Kentucky “Patriots Day Freedom Fest” days before it was due to happen, saying wealthy contacts he counted on for VIP ticket revenue largely stayed away.
U2 Announce ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ Featuring Dolly Parton’s Final Vocal on Closer ‘Torn’
U2 have announced their 16th studio album, ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ due November 13, 2026, which closes with ‘Torn,’ a duet pairing Bono with what is described as Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal.
Neil Young Joins Willie Nelson for ‘Real Cowboys’ Duet at Bridgeport Co-Headline Show
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts kicked off a pair of co-headlining shows with Willie Nelson & Family in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with Young stepping into Nelson’s set for a rare rendition of their duet “Are There Any More Real Cowboys?”
Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday Concert to Bring Clapton, Mayer and Blues Royalty to Radio City Music Hall
Blues legend Buddy Guy marks his 90th birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall on October 1, and fans who can’t attend in person can watch via a paid nugs.net livestream.
Pink Floyd’s Iconic ‘Animals’ Building To Become Concert Venue
Apple has revealed Apple Music Hall, a new 600-capacity live music venue built inside London’s Battersea Power Station, with an official opening date of September 28, 2026.
Bret Michaels, Gene Simmons Band Set Western Pennsylvania Shows This Fall and Spring
Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons have each lined up separate Southwestern Pennsylvania concert dates, with shows set for Greensburg and Pittsburgh.
Yes Guitarist Steve Howe Says Recovery From Surgery Is Progressing ‘Slowly’ Ahead of 2027 Fragile Tour
Yes guitarist Steve Howe says he is “making progress, slowly” three months after an operation forced the band to postpone its Fragile tour, which is now scheduled to resume in May 2027.
Kenny Loggins Reveals He Secretly Married Girlfriend Lisa Hawkins in Hawaii Elopement
Kenny Loggins told a Grammy Museum audience that he and longtime girlfriend Lisa Hawkins had secretly eloped to Hawaii, confirming his third marriage.
Carrie Underwood Duets ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ With Guns N’ Roses in Atlanta Amid Reported Rock Pivot
Carrie Underwood took the stage with Guns N’ Roses in Atlanta on September 19, 2026, trading vocals with Axl Rose as reports circulate that he’s mentoring her through a new rock-leaning sound.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s Stepping Back From Van Halen-Focused Shows
Sammy Hagar tells SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk he’s ready to shift away from Van Halen-centric concerts, wants his future shows to dig deeper into his Montrose and solo catalog, and hopes to finally bring his long-gestating science fiction rock opera to the stage.