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Nickelback will launch a North American tour in 2027 to promote their upcoming album, "Everything Under the Sun," set for release on Oct. 30.The group has scheduled three tour legs across North America, Europe, and Australia. The North American dates begin Feb. 6 in Pittsburgh and continue through May, with stops in major cities including Chicago, Nashville, and Los Angeles. The European tour runs from late May through mid-July, followed by an Australian run in October.Don Broco will join Nickelback for most dates. The bands recently collaborated on Don Broco's 2026 album "Nightmare Tripping," with Nickelback appearing on the title track.Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale options are available before the general sale. More ticket and tour information is available on Nickelback's official website.Nickelback will also finish several North American shows in December 2026 before the tour begins.Everything Under the Sun will be Nickelback's 11th studio album.Here are the announced 2027 tour dates:North America
Feb. 6 - Pittsburgh, Pa., PPG Paints Arena
Feb. 8 - Allentown, Pa., PPL Center
Feb. 10 - Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
Feb. 12 - Cleveland, Ohio, Rocket Arena
Feb. 13 - Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
Feb. 16 - Indianapolis, Ind., Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Feb. 18 - Chicago, Ill., United Center
Feb. 20 - St. Louis, Mo., Enterprise Center
Feb. 21 - Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Arena
Feb. 24 - Knoxville, Tenn., Food City Center
Feb. 26 - Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Live
Feb. 27 - Tampa, Fla., Raymond James Stadium
March 2 - Atlanta, Ga., State Farm Arena
March 4 - Raleigh, N.C., Lenovo Center
March 6 - Newark, N.J., Prudential Center
March 8 - Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena
March 10 - Boston, Mass., TD Garden
March 12 - Montreal, Quebec, Bell Centre
March 20 - Hamilton, Ontario, TD Coliseum
March 21 - Toronto, Ontario, Scotiabank Arena
March 24 - Buffalo, N.Y., KeyBank Center
March 26 - Detroit, Mich., Little Caesars Arena
March 27 - Milwaukee, Wis., Fiserv Forum
March 30 - St. Paul, Minn., Grand Casino Arena
April 2 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, SaskTel Centre
April 3 - Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place
April 6 - Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome
April 9 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Rogers Arena
April 10 - Seattle, Wash., Climate Pledge Arena
April 13 - Sacramento, Calif., Golden 1 Center
April 16 - Las Vegas, Nev., T-Mobile Arena
April 18 - Anaheim, Calif., Honda Center
April 20 - Phoenix, Ariz., Mortgage Matchup Center
April 22 - Salt Lake City, Utah, Delta Center
April 24 - Denver, Colo., Ball Arena
April 27 - Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center
April 29 - Houston, Texas, Toyota Center
May 1 - San Antonio, Texas, Frost Bank Center
May 7 - Mexico City, Mexico, CDMX ArenaEurope
May 22 - Leeds, England, First Direct Arena
May 25 - London, England, O2 Arena
May 28 - Birmingham, England, Utilita Arena
May 30 - Dublin, Ireland, 3Arena
June 1 - Glasgow, Scotland, OVO Hydro
June 2 - Manchester, England, Co-op Live
June 5 - Brussels, Belgium, Forest National
June 7 - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
June 9 - Cologne, Germany, Lanxess Arena
June 11 - Hannover, Germany, ZAG Arena
June 14 - Stuttgart, Germany, Schleyerhalle
June 19 - Munich, Germany, Olympiahalle
June 20 - Zurich, Switzerland, Hallenstadion
June 23 - Milan, Italy, Unipol Forum
June 25 - Vienna, Austria, Stadthalle
June 26 - Prague, Czech Republic, O2 Arena
June 29 - Budapest, Hungary, Budapest Arena
July 1 - Lodz, Poland, Atlas Arena
July 3 - Kaunas, Lithuania, Zalgiris Arena
July 4 - Riga, Latvia, Xiaomi Arena
July 7 - Helsinki, Finland, Veikkaus Arena
July 9 - Oslo, Norway, Unity Arena
July 11 - Gothenburg, Sweden, Scandinavium
July 13 - Copenhagen, Denmark, Royal ArenaAustralia
Oct. 2 - Perth, RAC Arena
Oct. 5 - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre Arena
Oct. 7 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Oct. 9 - Geelong, Mount Duneed Estate
Oct. 12 - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre
Oct. 14 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
Oct. 16 - Pokolbin, Roche EstateFor more details, visit nickelback.com

Eric Clapton will perform in Birmingham, England, on May 17, followed by four shows at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 20, 21, 23 and 24.Clapton was scheduled to appear Oct. 1 at Radio City Music Hall in New York for Buddy Guy's 90th birthday concert but did not perform because of illness. No other concerts are scheduled before May 2027.Clapton's "The Road to Escondido: Enhanced Edition" will be released Nov. 20, marking the 20th anniversary of the original album with J.J. Cale. The new edition includes three previously unreleased songs from the original sessions, three live tracks from "Live in San Diego," and new liner notes."People are unaware of how important he is in the tree of the musical history of the U.S. and the world, and the effect he's had on people, in a very subtle way, in the way they sing, play guitar and make records," Clapton said in a statement

Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner, criticized today's rock music and said the genre needs a miracle to recover its former strength.In a recent interview with Classic Album Reviews, Gramm said, "The rock that's in the charts right now is not of my liking. I don't even know if I would call it rock. It's more commercial, middle of the road, and very poppy."Gramm said classic Foreigner hits would struggle to get radio play today. "It'll take almost a miracle to get real rock back on the radio, like it was years ago. I mean, 'Hot Blooded' and songs like that would never be played now, ever," he said.He hopes the genre can return to what he calls "real rock," adding, "I'm hoping that it can be steered back to something that will at least accommodate the good rock musicians and songwriters."Gramm also spoke about Foreigner's experience during the punk and new wave movement of the late 1970s. "It was kind of fun to let it all hang out and get into that frame of mind and that frame of playing, too. I don't think we tried to be a punk band, but we reveled in that influence."He said he enjoyed some punk music, despite the genre's reputation among some rock fans. "There were some great songs out there, even though the genre was not considered to be up to the rest of rock 'n' roll styles. Even though it was a little simplistic, I thought it had everything that good rock 'n' roll songs contained."Gramm said he was not a big fan of the Sex Pistols, but showed his appreciation for the Clash by singing the chorus of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" during the interview

Foghat will return to the stage Saturday, Oct. 10, following a brief break, with shows scheduled between Arizona and Virginia through the end of the year. The band also plans to release a new live album, "Live and Loud Across the U.S.A.," on Oct. 30.Drummer Roger Earl, who co-founded Foghat in 1971, leads the group. The current lineup includes Scott Holt on vocals, Bryan Bassett on guitar and Rodney O'Quinn on bass. The band is headlining dates on the Twang and Bang Tour and performing select shows with Nazareth. Foghat will end its 2026 tour in St. Louis, Missouri, and has two concerts confirmed for 2027.The upcoming live album is a three-disc vinyl set featuring performances recorded in 2024 and 2025. It also marks the physical release of 2018's "Shaken and Stirred," previously available only online, recorded under the name Earl and the Agitators. The album includes "My Babe," recorded in Ferndale, Washington.Foghat's catalog includes five gold records and the platinum-certified 1975 album "Fool for the City." Original singer Dave Peverett and guitarist Rod Price died in the 2000s. Bassist Craig MacGregor died in 2018 after rejoining the band in 2005.For ticket information and the full tour schedule, visit foghat.com.Upcoming Twang and Bang Tour dates:
Oct. 10 - Dodge City, Kansas, United Wireless Arena and Boot Hill Casino
Oct. 15 - Huntington, New York, The Paramount
Oct. 16 - New Haven, Connecticut, Toad's Place
Oct. 22 - Mesa, Arizona, Mesa Amphitheatre
Oct. 30 - Hopewell, Virginia, Beacon Theatre
Nov. 14 - St. Charles, Illinois, Arcada Theatre
Nov. 20 - St. Louis, Missouri, The Pageant
Jan. 23, 2027 - Bloomington, Illinois, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 19, 2027 - Toppenish, Washington, Legends Casino Hote

Slash and Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have announced a new album, "Flying Blind," along with a 2027 world tour. The band has also released the album's title track."Flying Blind," the group's fifth album, is set for release Feb. 26, 2027, on Gibson Records. The album follows their 2022 release, "4." Slash's most recent project, "Orgy of the Damned"-a blues covers album featuring multiple collaborators-came out in 2024."It's a really fun, kind of spontaneous rock 'n' roll record," Slash said in a statement. "It's very straightforward and down-to-earth and raw."Myles Kennedy praised Slash's songwriting. "He's an incredible riff writer," Kennedy said. "He also comes up with simple chord progressions that are very compelling for melodies. It works and it's timeless."The tour begins in Latin America in early April 2027 and continues with a North American leg starting April 23 in Reno, Nevada. The group will play shows and festivals across Europe through June and July.Tickets go on sale Oct. 9. Fans can purchase them via Slash's official website.The "Flying Blind" tracklist includes:1. Avarice and Greed
2. Good Time Girl
3. Thrill Seeker
4. One of Your Kind
5. Flying Blind
6. Looking for a Miracle
7. Sweet Kill
8. Here in Babylon
9. Living the Dream
10. (Don't) Thread the Needle
11. Rev My Heart
12. Stem the FlowThe 2027 world tour dates for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators are:April 2 - Santiago, Chile, Teatro Caupolican
April 4 - Mendoza, Argentina, Arena Maip
April 6 - Cordoba, Argentina, Plaza de la M sica
April 7 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Movistar Arena
April 10 - Florian polis, Brazil, Arena Opus
April 11 - Curitiba, Brazil, Live Curitiba
April 13 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fundi o Progresso
April 14 - S o Paulo, Brazil, Espa o Unimed
April 23 - Reno, Nev., Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
April 24 - Rohnert Park, Calif., Graton Resort & Casino
April 26 - Los Angeles, Calif., The Wiltern
April 27 - Los Angeles, Calif., The Wiltern
April 29 - Del Mar, Calif., The Sound
May 1 - Albuquerque, N.M., Route 66 Casino
May 2 - Denver, Colo., Fillmore Auditorium
May 4 - Kansas City, Mo., The Midland Theatre
May 5 - Des Moines, Iowa, Val Air Ballroom
May 7 - Windsor, Ontario, Caesars Windsor
May 8 - Niagara Falls, Ontario, OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
May 10 - Boston, Mass., Citizens House of Blues
May 12 - New York, N.Y., Beacon Theatre
May 17 - Nashville, Tenn., Ryman Auditorium
May 19 - St. Louis, Mo., The Factory
May 21 - Norman, Okla., Riverwind Casino
May 22 - Tulsa, Okla., Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
June 7 - Munich, Germany, Zenith
June 9 - Warsaw, Poland, Letnia Scena Progresji
June 10 - Nickelsdorf, Austria, Nova Rock Festival
June 12 - Milan, Italy, Carroponte
June 13 - Rome, Italy, Rock In Roma
June 17 - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Azkena Rock Festival
June 23 - Stockholm, Sweden, Grona Lund
June 28 - Dusseldorf, Germany, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
June 30 - Cardiff, United Kingdom, Cardiff Castle
July 1 - Scarborough, United Kingdom, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
July 3 - Dublin, Ireland, Trinity College
July 4 - Belfast, United Kingdom, Custom House Square
July 6 - Halifax, United Kingdom, Piece Hall
July 7 - London, United Kingdom, Eventim Apollo
July 9 - Weert, Netherlands, Bospop
July 11 - Vizovice, Czech Republic, Masters of Rock
July 12 - Zagreb, Croatia, SRC Salata
July 14 - Budapest, Hungary, Budapest Park
July 16 - Belgrade, Serbia, Luka Beograd
July 18 - Athens, Greece, Lycabettus Theatre
July 22 - Istanbul, Turkey, Bonus Parkorman
July 25 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Hills Of Rock
July 26 - Ghimbav, Romania, Rockstadt Extreme FestivalWhat makes a new album or tour announcement get you excited about your favorite artists? Will you try to get tickets for this one

Brian May said he decided 18 months ago he did not want to tour again with Queen."I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour again. A close family friend died when we were in the States, so I said to my tour manager, 'I'll just nip home for a few days and come back.' She looked me in the eyes and said, 'You know you can't do that,'" May told The Times."I love to play, I love to travel, but the trade-off is sacrificing your freedom. I have a wife, grandchildren and a lot of astrophysics I want to do, so I'm thinking maybe 50 years is enough," he said.May said Queen's music will continue, but the group is considering nontraditional ways to perform."We do want to do something fairly revolutionary," May said. "Not as ABBA did [with digital avatars], but along those lines. Last year I went to the Sphere, my juices started flowing and I sketched out a whole Queen show. I think an immersive experience is still on the cards and it could conquer time and space, but currently you can't make it without AI and I have serious misgivings about that. Data centers are a massive evil and have to be fought."Drummer Roger Taylor said he is unsure about Queen's future with live performances."Well, it is a big machine to gear up, if you know what I mean," Taylor said on BBC Radio 2 in July. "But, yeah, really, I think it's more down to Brian than me. I love playing live. I enjoy it, always have. So if we both wanna do it, I'd be happy to. But we'll see. Never say never.

UPDATE: It appears fans will need to wait longer for the announcement.

Aerosmith is teasing a new announcement on social media, sharing a video featuring frontman Steven Tyler and longtime photographer Ross Halfin outside the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.In the clip, Tyler and Halfin stand by the venue's marquee as they place letters spelling out "Aerosmith & Friends," along with the dates Oct. 29 and Nov. 1."Don't you miss performing?" Halfin asks. Tyler responds, "Of all the things I ever missed, I missed my mind the most."The video ends with a message that "all will be revealed" Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST.Aerosmith last performed in concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Sept. 9, 2023. The band had planned a full "Peace Out" farewell tour, but canceled after three shows due to Tyler's vocal cord injury. The tour was postponed to 2024, but did not resume. In August 2024, Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring.Since then, Tyler has made a few live appearances, including a Grammy watch party in February 2025, a San Francisco benefit with guitarist Joe Perry in May 2025, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the VMAs in September 2025. The band also released an EP with British singer Yungblud.Guitarist Joe Perry said in a June 2025 SiriusXM interview that the band was discussing performing again. "We're talking about it," Perry said. "Except for anything on the calendar, we're all alive and well, so we'll just have to see. I know there's gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig, and I'm not looking forward to putting the set list together for that one."The band's new video suggests that a reunion may finally be happening. What do you hope to see from Aerosmith if they return to the stage

Peter Gabriel will release two albums as a joint project, totaling 25 tracks. He described the works as "i/o: the inside has a new way out" and "o\i: the outside has a new way in." The second LP, "o\i," is set for release Nov. 27."This record has been more of a marathon than a sprint. It's the longest album I have ever put out," Gabriel said in a statement. "The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I have been thinking about the future and how we might respond to it."The album's themes will be presented in both "Bright-Side" and "Dark-Side" mixes, following the approach used on "i/o." Mark "Spike" Stent mixed the "Bright-Side" versions. Tchad Blake handled the "Dark-Side" mixes."We are sliding into a period of transition like no other, most likely triggered in three waves: AI, quantum computing and the brain-computer interface," Gabriel said. "Artists have a role to look into the mists and, when they catch sight of something, to hold up a mirror."Pre-orders for "o\i" are open. The "Bright-Side" and "Dark-Side" mixes will be available as separate two-LP releases. A four-CD set will include two different stereo mixes of both albums. A digital-only Dolby Atmos "In-Side" mix will also be available.Recording sessions for "o\i" included guitarist David Rhodes, bassist Tony Levin and drummer Manu Katche. Brian Eno and others also contributed. The track listing contains both older and newer songs."Sometimes things take time," Gabriel said. "Most people do stuff a lot faster, but I have no problem with understanding my own process. Some things will mature and evolve spontaneously and some will just stay hidden away in a box until their moment in the light appears."The "o\i" track listing includes:1. Been Undone
2. Put the Bucket Down
3. What Lies Ahead
4. Till Your Mind Is Shining
5. Won't Stand Down
6. Who Are We Talking To?
7. Yes, It Will Go
8. One by One
9. A Hard Lesson
10. Face the Wall
11. I Belong to the Sky
12. Looking for the Happy
13. Sacramen

Metallica frontman James Hetfield donated blood at the band's immersive blood drive in Las Vegas ahead of their Sphere residency. The event, organized with the American Red Cross and presented by Delta Air Lines, invites fans to give blood at a pop-up site at Fashion Show Las Vegas on the Strip. The blood drive opened Sept. 28 and runs through March 19, 2027.Hetfield was photographed giving blood before the start of Metallica's "Life Burns Faster" Sphere residency, which begins Oct. 1."Attention Sphere ticketholders and fans in the Las Vegas area, have you booked your BleedingMe appointment yet? James did!" Metallica wrote on social media. "Join us along with the American Red Cross and our All Within My Hands Foundation to make a life-saving gift by donating blood."Only those who sign up to donate can visit the pop-up, which features Metallica-themed artwork, music, videos, and other interactive displays.The band encourages fans in Las Vegas to donate blood and participate in the experience during their extended residency. Would you consider giving blood at an event like this

Roger Waters has announced "Legacy," a new tour for 2027 that will celebrate the music and visual world of Pink Floyd's most famous years.Waters created the show, but he will not perform. Instead, his son Harry Waters, a veteran touring musician, pianist, and composer, will lead the band."These songs have meant so much to so many people for so many years, and I'm excited for audiences to come together and experience them live again," Roger Waters said in a statement. "Harry has assembled a terrific band, and I can't wait for fans around the world to see the special show we've created together."Harry Waters said that "Legacy" will be a new chapter in his lifelong connection with Pink Floyd's music."I fell in love with the music immediately," Harry Waters said. "It really had an impact on me, even without any bias because it was my dad's music. I still love it deeply to this day. Collaborating with Dad on this new production is such an honor, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to bring this music to fans old and new around the world."Harry Waters will be joined by a 10-piece band for the tour, performing selections from Pink Floyd albums including "The Dark Side of the Moon," "Wish You Were Here," "Animals," and "The Wall." After a long search, Clifton David Broadbridge was chosen as lead vocalist to perform Roger Waters' original parts.The Legacy tour is set to begin Feb. 15 in Columbus, Georgia, and will travel across North America, with stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Baltimore, Los Angeles and more. The tour is scheduled to end Sept. 25 in St. Louis.A full list of dates and venues follows:Feb. 15 - Columbus, Ga., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Feb. 17 - Clearwater, Fla., The BayCare Sound
Feb. 19 - Fort Myers, Fla., Caloosa Sound Amphitheater
Feb. 20 - St. Augustine, Fla., The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Feb. 21 - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 23 - Orlando, Fla., Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 25 - Atlanta, Fox Theatre
Feb. 26 - Montgomery, Ala., Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
Feb. 27 - Nashville, Tenn., The Truth
Feb. 28 - Huntsville, Ala., Von Braun Center
March 2 - Green Bay, Wis., The Weidner
March 3 - Minneapolis, Orpheum Theatre
March 4 - Peoria, Ill., Prairie Home Alliance Theater
March 6 - Chicago, The Chicago Theatre
March 7 - Indianapolis, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
March 9 - Louisville, Ky., The Louisville Palace Theatre
March 10 - Knoxville, Tenn., Knoxville Civic Auditorium
March 12 - Midland, Mich., Midland Center for the Arts
March 13 - Windsor, Ontario, The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
March 14 - Columbus, Ohio, Mershon Auditorium
March 18 - Grand Prairie, Texas, Texas Trust CU Theatre
March 19 - Midland, Texas, Wagner No l Performing Arts Center
March 20 - San Antonio, The Tobin Center
March 21 - Houston, The Hobby Center for Performing Arts
April 6 - Pittsburgh, Benedum Center
April 7 - Scranton, Pa., Scranton Cultural Center
April 9 - Portland, Maine, Merrill Auditorium
April 10 - Mashantucket, Conn., Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
April 11 - Medford, Mass., Chevalier Theatre
April 13 - Buffalo, N.Y., UB Center for the Arts
April 14 - Albany, N.Y., Palace Theatre
April 16 - Newark, N.J., New Jersey Performing Arts Center
April 17 - Atlantic City, N.J., Ocean Casino Resort
April 18 - Lancaster, Pa., American Music Theatre
April 20 - Charlotte, N.C., Ovens Auditorium
April 21 - Tysons, Va., Capital One Hall
April 23 - Orillia, Ontario, Casino Rama Resort
April 24 - Ottawa, Ontario, Hard Rock Live Ottawa
April 26 - Baltimore, The Paramount Baltimore
April 27 - Rochester, N.Y., Kodak Center
April 29 - Utica, N.Y., The Stanley Theatre
April 30 - Richmond, Va., Altria Theater
May 1 - Virginia Beach, Va., The Dome by Rutter Mills
May 2 - Wilmington, N.C., CFCC's Wilson Center
Aug. 31 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sept. 2 - Wenatchee, Wash., Town Toyota Center
Sept. 4 - Troutdale, Ore., McMenamins Edgefield
Sept. 7 - San Francisco, Golden Gate Theatre
Sept. 11 - Los Angeles, Greek Theatre
Sept. 12 - San Diego, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Sept. 15 - Salt Lake City, Eccles Theater
Sept. 16 - Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Sept. 19 - Denver, Buell Theatre
Sept. 21 - Cleveland, Jacobs Pavilion
Sept. 24 - Sylvania, Ohio, Centennial Terrace
Sept. 25 - St. Louis, The Fabulous Fo