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Metallica Opens 2026 European Tour in Athens With 16-Song Hit Set
Metallica kicked off the 2026 leg of the M72 World Tour at Athens’ Olympic Stadium on May 9, playing 16 songs including both ‘Master of Puppets’ and ‘Enter
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce Summer 2026 Tour Across Two Continents
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts announce a summer 2026 tour spanning the US and Europe, including first UK headlining dates in over 15 years and BottleRock Napa.
Eric Clapton Hit by Thrown Vinyl Record, Cuts Madrid Show Short
Eric Clapton ended his Madrid Movistar Arena show early on May 7 after a fan threw a vinyl LP that struck him in the chest, canceling an expected encore.
Guns N’ Roses Dedicates Black Sabbath Cover to Ozzy Osbourne at Welcome To Rockville
Guns N’ Roses brought back their Black Sabbath cover ‘Never Say Die’ at Welcome To Rockville 2026, dedicating it to the late Ozzy Osbourne at Daytona
Guitar Center Reveals Its 10 Most-Played Riffs, and ‘Stairway’ Isn’t No. 1
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto surveyed store leaders nationwide to find the most-played riffs. Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ topped the list, not ‘Stairway
BBC Confirms Cast for Beatles Biopic Series ‘Hamburg Days’
The BBC has revealed the full cast for Hamburg Days, a six-part Beatles biopic series focused on the band’s formative 1960, 1962 residencies in Germany.
Ann Wilson Releases ‘Nothing But Love,’ a ’90s Burt Bacharach Co-Write Finally on Record
Ann Wilson has released ‘Nothing But Love,’ a song co-written with Burt Bacharach in the ’90s, now recorded for the first time for her documentary In My Voice.
Bruce Dickinson Explains Iron Maiden’s Hands-Off Approach to ‘Burning Ambition’ Doc
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson explains why the band stayed out of the editorial process for their new documentary, Burning Ambition, in cinemas May 7.
Mötley Crüe and Carrie Underwood Team Up for American Idol Season Finale
Mötley Crüe will perform with Carrie Underwood on the American Idol season finale airing May 11 on ABC, reuniting two acts with deep shared history.
Steve Cropper’s Final Album Features Clapton, May, Gibbons and Wood
Steve Cropper’s posthumous album Watching the Tide features Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, and Ronnie Wood. Out August 28 via Provogue/Artone Label
Rolling Stones Unveil Foreign Tongues Album at Brooklyn Event with Conan O’Brien
The Rolling Stones announced Foreign Tongues, their 25th studio album, at a Williamsburg Brooklyn event hosted by Conan O’Brien. Out July 10 with Robert Smith
Deep Purple Announce ‘SPLAT!’ Album and 86-Show World Tour
Deep Purple announce their 24th studio album SPLAT!, out July 3 via earMUSIC, plus an 86-show world tour. Ian Gillan says it revisits the band’s 1969, 73
Ace Frehley’s Budokan Les Paul, Kirk Hammett’s Ouija Guitar Head to Auction
Julien’s auction house will sell Ace Frehley’s 1975 Gibson Les Paul and Kirk Hammett’s Ouija board ESP among 650 Music Icons items in New York on May 29, 30.
Sting on Inheritance, Opera, and Why He Still Won’t Call Himself a Rock Star
Sting tells CBS Sunday Morning his kids won’t get a free ride from his fortune, and reflects on The Last Ship at the Metropolitan Opera House and his
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Duet on ‘Home to Us’ From New Album
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr trade full vocal lines on ‘Home to Us,’ a new duet rooted in their Liverpool childhoods, previewing the May 29 album The Boys of
Paul McCartney Previews ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ at Abbey Road Listening Event
Paul McCartney played his upcoming album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ for 50 fans at Abbey Road Studios, sharing memories of Lennon, Harrison, and Liverpool
Rolling Stones Announce New Album ‘Foreign Tongues,’ featuring McCartney, Winwood, and others
The Rolling Stones announce Foreign Tongues, their 25th album, out July 10 via Polydor/Universal. Recorded at Metropolis Studios with Paul McCartney, Robert
Steven Soderbergh Says Sean Ono Lennon Blessed AI Use in John Lennon Doc
Director Steven Soderbergh reveals Sean Ono Lennon approved AI visuals in The Last Interview, a documentary on John Lennon’s final RKO Radio interview hours
Dave Mustaine Says He Has No Interest in Keeping Metallica Feud Alive
Dave Mustaine says he has no desire to keep feuding with Metallica, calling his ‘Ride the Lightning’ cover on the final Megadeth album an act of respect.
Graham Nash Announces Fall 2026 Tour Dates, Pledges to Keep CSN Legacy Alive
Graham Nash has added over a dozen fall 2026 tour dates, running from September through October, as he vows to keep the Crosby, Stills and Nash catalog alive
Stevie Nicks Joins Sabrina Carpenter for ‘Landslide’ Duet at Met Gala
Stevie Nicks and Sabrina Carpenter performed ‘Landslide’ and ‘Don’t Stop’ together at the Met Gala inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian wing.
Eagles Extend Sphere Las Vegas Residency to 64 Shows With Six New Fall Dates
The Eagles have added six fall dates to their Sphere Las Vegas residency, making it the longest-running residency at the venue with 64 total shows.
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Again, Cites Ongoing Health Treatments
Dolly Parton has canceled her Colosseum at Caesars Palace residency again, sharing a video update on her health and ongoing treatments near Vanderbilt.
Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving, Gets 12 Months Probation
Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a ‘wet reckless’ charge in Ventura County, avoiding jail time with 12 months of probation after her March DUI arrest.