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Queen released a new 100-second trailer in 4K for the 40th anniversary edition of its final concert film, "Queen: Budapest."The film was recorded during the band's visit to Budapest in 1986. The event marked the first time a Western rock band staged a stadium concert behind the Iron Curtain."This is going to be the most real experience of us, Queen, in our glory days," guitarist Brian May said when the anniversary edition was announced. "I think people will get lost in it and even forget they're watching a film."The trailer shows scenes on and off stage, captured on and around July 27, 1986. Peter Jackson's Park Road Post Production remastered the footage, originally shot with 17 cameras. The audio was also remastered from the original multitrack tapes."For years, fans behind the Iron Curtain could only listen to Queen on illegal cassettes," May said. "It was forbidden to listen to rock bands like us, so seeing us live was unthinkable.""This concert, when they could finally see us live and interact, was a huge emotional moment for them and for us," May said. "You could feel the energy. There will never be an event quite like that again.""Queen: Budapest" opens in theaters and select IMAX locations Oct. 7. A general release follows Oct. 30 on Blu-ray, DVD, triple-vinyl, double-CD and digital formats. For more details and ticket information, visit the "Queen: Budapest" website

SEATTLE (AP) - Soundgarden will perform at the Seattle Seahawks' NFC West season home opener at Lumen Field on Sept. 9, with Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen as guest vocalist during halftime. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX.Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready will play the national anthem before the game on behalf of the Washington Innocence Project. Momsen, who has joined Soundgarden on several occasions since the death of Chris Cornell in 2017, last performed with the band at their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in November, singing "Rusty Cage" and "Black Hole Sun." She also appeared with the group during the "I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell" concert in Los Angeles in 2019.A promotional photo released for the halftime show features guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, bassist Ben Shepherd, Momsen, and McCready.The Seahawks also announced a pregame Salute 250 Kickoff Concert featuring Luke Bryan, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PT, three hours before kickoff.Soundgarden recently shared that they are mixing an album with the final songs recorded with Cornell. Cameron said the band is working with producer Terry Date on an eight-track LP, building on demos from 2013 to 2016 before the band's last tour with Cornell in 2017

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will return to the road in 2027, announcing more than two dozen U.S. dates for the No Speed Limit Tour.These concerts will mark the group's first shows since fall 2025."I was a rock 'n' roll child at 14 after quitting classical violin and seeing Elvis on TV," Randy Bachman said in a statement. "I feel fortunate and amazed to tour the first half of 2026 with Burton Cummings as the Guess Who. It's exciting to see so many fans everywhere enjoying those hits again. And now, I also get to tour across the U.S. with BTO as we announce our No Speed Limit Tour for next year. I'm thankful to all the rockers who keep on rockin' and inspire me."The 2027 tour opens Jan. 7 in Orlando and will include stops in San Antonio, Tucson, Nashville and Des Moines. The tour will wrap up March 20 in Carlton, Minnesota.The current lineup features Randy Bachman, his son Tal Bachman on guitar, daughter-in-law KoKo Bachman on drums, Lance Lapointe on bass and Brent Knudsen on guitar.Bachman and Cummings recently finished a tour as the Guess Who, their first as the band in 23 years. That run included 35 shows across North America, ending this past weekend in Vancouver.Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2027 No Speed Limit Tour Dates:Jan. 7 - Orlando, Fla., Hard Rock Live
Jan. 8 - Clearwater, Fla., Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jan. 10 - Naples, Fla., Hayes Hall
Jan. 11 - Jacksonville, Fla., The Florida Theatre
Jan. 13 - Montgomery, Ala., Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
Jan. 15 - Biloxi, Miss., IP Casino Resort Spa
Jan. 17 - San Antonio, Texas, Tobin Center
Jan. 19 - Tucson, Ariz., Fox Tucson Theatre
Jan. 21 - Thousand Oaks, Calif., Bank of America Performing Arts Center
Jan. 23 - Indio, Calif., Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Jan. 24 - Cerritos, Calif., Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Jan. 26 - Modesto, Calif., Gallo Center for the Arts
Feb. 27 - Bensalem, Pa., Parx Casino Xcite Center
Feb. 28 - Lancaster, Pa., American Music Theatre
March 2 - Montclair, N.J., Wellmont Theater
March 3 - Wheeling, W.Va., Capitol Theatre
March 5 - Shipshewana, Ind., Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
March 6 - Davenport, Iowa, Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center
March 9 - Effingham, Ill., Effingham Performance Center
March 10 - Nashville, Tenn., Ryman Auditorium
March 12 - Tulsa, Okla., Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
March 13 - Quapaw, Okla., Downstream Casino Resort The Pavilion
March 15 - Des Moines, Iowa, Hoyt Sherman Place
March 16 - La Vista, Neb., The Astro Theater
March 18 - Mayetta, Kan., Prairie Band Casino & Resort Great Lakes Ballroom
March 20 - Carlton, Minn., Black Bear Casino Resor

Dolly Parton announced plans to record her first rock album after her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022. Parton, who built her career as a country artist, said she wanted to justify her recognition by venturing into the rock genre."This has inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock and roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do," Parton said.Soon after, Parton began revealing potential collaborators, including former Journey frontman Steve Perry. Perry confirmed his participation on social media, writing, "If Dolly says it's true, then it must be true. Her voice is amazing."Parton's 30-track album features covers of songs she admires and includes collaborations with artists such as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Sting, Elton John, Melissa Etheridge, Lizzo, Richie Sambora, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Michael McDonald, John Fogerty, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Debbie Harry, and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus.For her duet with Perry, Parton chose Journey's 1981 hit "Open Arms." "Steve Perry is singing with me on it, and he's the one that had the original on that years ago," Parton said. "It was a big hit."Perry co-wrote "Open Arms" with keyboardist Jonathan Cain for Journey's seventh album, "Escape." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and appeared on the soundtrack for the 1981 film "Heavy Metal." Mariah Carey also found success with her cover of "Open Arms" on her 1995 album "Daydream."Parton's version adds her signature vocal style, with Perry providing backing vocals. Perry last performed the song live with Journey in 1991 at a tribute concert for promoter Bill Graham in San Francisco."I have been a Dolly Parton fan for years and years, and to sing one of my songs with her was truly a thrill," Perry said. "When I first got the track I could not believe how strong and amazing her voice was. I did my very best to keep up with that girl, but boy she's got fire. And to quote her on my telephone, she said, 'I think we harmonize well together, don't you?' And I said, 'Absolutely, my dear. Absolutely.'"Parton shared that "Open Arms" holds personal meaning. Her late husband, Carl Dean, once suggested she record it as a duet with longtime collaborator Kenny Rogers. Parton and Rogers recorded several duets over the years, including "Islands in the Stream," "Real Love," and "You Can't Make Old Friends.""My husband always loved it and always thought I should have recorded it with Kenny Rogers, but I never got a chance to do that," Parton said. "So, when I started doing the rock album, I thought, 'Well, I'm going to record 'Open Arms,' and then I'm going to ask Steve Perry to sing it with me.' I wish I had written it.

SUGAR HILL, Ga. - Bret Michaels will take several months off from touring as he continues to recover from complicated kidney stone surgery, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts.Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, performed Friday night at The Bowl in Sugar Hill, Georgia. After the show, doctors and paramedics determined he needed more rest and recovery time.Michaels was hospitalized last month after performing multiple shows in what he described as "intense" pain. Doctors diagnosed him with a complicated obstructing kidney stone that required immediate surgery. He also received a ureteral stent.At the time, Michaels was also dealing with a lower back compression fracture and managing his lifelong Type 1 diabetes. Doctors initially told him to take three to four weeks off to recover.Michaels returned to the stage Friday, but doctors ordered a longer break due to ongoing health concerns. As a result, he will miss his scheduled performance Saturday at the Mountain Music Festival in Tennessee.Dr. Abby Borhan and Dr. Patel, Michaels' physicians, said in a statement, "We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being. He wanted to attempt this show, but we feel there is a much-needed period of rest and slow recovery ahead, especially considering the heat and humidity during the summer months and the effect it can have on his blood sugar levels."Michaels Entertainment Group apologized for the cancellations and said they look forward to his return once he has fully recovered

ZZ Top returned to the stage Saturday night at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, for the band's first concert since longtime drummer Frank Beard died Monday.The band did not directly address Beard's death during the show. Singer and guitarist Billy Gibbons, the only remaining member from ZZ Top's classic lineup, introduced new drummer Michael Monahan after the opening song, "Got Me Under Pressure.""I guess some of you probably know there's a new man in town," Gibbons told the audience. "Elwood (Francis, bassist) and I got an unexpected call from our dear Frank Beard, our dear drummer for 50 years. I've never heard him admit, he said, 'My bass drum foot's a little weak. Can you get my man to take over?' I said, 'Oh yeah, yeah, he's been doing pretty good.' Frank said, 'Yeah, that's what worries me.'"Gibbons told the crowd, "We're all here for a celebration," and encouraged fans to enjoy the night. Earlier in the week, he paid tribute to Beard in a statement, calling him a "great friend and collaborator."Throughout the night, ZZ Top played a mix of blues-rock staples and hits, including "Waitin' for the Bus," "Jesus Just Left Chicago," "Gimme All Your Lovin'," "Cheap Sunglasses," "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs."Francis, who replaced bassist Dusty Hill after his death in 2021, brought energy and humor to the performance. He played a bright yellow, 17-string bass and matched Gibbons with a series of eye-catching instruments, including fur-covered guitars. Gibbons introduced Francis by saying, "This is a special night. He just got out of prison," before launching into "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide."Gibbons also played his solo song "Brown Paper Bag" and briefly mentioned a new album, but quickly returned to ZZ Top classics.The band ended the show with "La Grange." Gibbons, Francis and Monahan took a bow and left the stage. ZZ Top is scheduled to play again at the Moody Theater on Sunday. Their current tour runs through late November.Gibbons and his bandmates have continued touring after the losses of both Hill and Beard, suggesting they plan to perform as long as they are able

Vivian Campbell, guitarist for Def Leppard, said his cancer has returned after a donor transplant did not succeed.Campbell was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. He underwent bone marrow surgery last year and was declared in remission afterward.In a recent interview with YSKL FM, Campbell said he now needs more treatment."There's only been one time that I felt [cancer] was going to kill me," Campbell said. "In the winter of 2023, I got really scared about what was happening and the pace at which it was happening. I realized at that point I had to do a donor transplant. It was my only hope to survive."I did that in January of '25 - I did a donor transplant. Unfortunately, it didn't stick. So the cancer has returned. And I'm continuing treatments to manage it."Campbell said he may need another transplant in a few years with a different donor. "But in the meantime, I'm not slowing down," he said. "I'm doing as much with my life as possible - not just with Def Leppard and with Last In Line. I'm also rally driving - I always wanted to do that. I love cars and I love driving. As a child I thought, 'If I don't play guitar for a living, I'm going to be a race car driver.' I feel very fortunate that I get to do both."Campbell offered advice to those who receive a cancer diagnosis. He said life changes after hearing the news but believes it is possible to stay positive."I've met people in my life who think, 'Oh, I can't do anything. I need to stay in bed. I can't eat this. I can't do that. I can't go there.' I've never felt that way," he said."I've always felt like I'm going to continue to live my life as much as possible - in fact, even more so. I also consider myself fortunate because I caught my cancer early; it's always been more about managing my cancer."He added, "Life is for the living. I encourage everyone, if you're unfortunate enough to get a cancer diagnosis, to overcome the fear. Fear is inevitable when you're first told those words. But once you get over that, you've got to realize just how to manage it and how to deal with it as best as possible. And just don't give in.

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett held off publishing his memoir while his parents were alive to spare them from embarrassment, he said in a recent interview.Rockett's book, "Ghost Notes," co-written with Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will be published Sept. 15 by Rare Bird Books. Speaking with This Day In Metal, Rockett discussed why he waited to release his story."I didn't want to embarrass my parents when they were alive by telling some of these stories," Rockett said. "And then I thought, 'Now I've got kids.' But I'm always going to have kids, and in a normal life, they're going to outlive me. So at some point, I got to do this. And they're old enough now that I can say, 'Let me explain this.' So I feel like that's OK now."Rockett said readers would expect details about "the bad things," mentioning Poison's drama at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards and his own battle with cancer."They're part of the ride," he said. "So I think I went pretty deeply into most of those-enough to give a lot of understanding."He admitted he chose not to include some stories after reconsidering. "There were a lot of things that I later said, 'You know what? I don't feel good about that. Let's reel that back in.'"Rockett said he tried not to throw anyone "under the bus.""If somebody feels that way, it'll be interesting to find out why they feel that way," he said.He wants readers to see him as a person, not just a rock musician."I want people to see me as a person, not just a fixture, and realize that-anybody, any musician or actor, entertainer-there's real feelings back there," Rockett said.Rockett expressed appreciation for his career and the band's fans."I am eternally grateful to be where I am and in the band I'm in and for what the fans have given us," he said.He shared a quote from Poison bandmate Bret Michaels that sums up his outlook: "Fame is what other people give you, and success is what you give yourself.

RICHMOND, Texas - Frank Beard, longtime drummer for ZZ Top, died Aug. 17 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, according to a statement from the band. He was in hospice care and surrounded by family.Guitarist and singer Billy Gibbons said in a statement, "Today, Elwood [Francis, bassist] and I lost a great friend and collaborator. And the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top."In March 2025, ZZ Top announced Beard would step away from the band's North American tour to address unspecified health issues.Beard joined Gibbons in ZZ Top about a year after Gibbons formed the group following his work with the Moving Sidewalks. In the 2020 documentary "That Little Ol' Band From Texas," Beard recalled, "I drove down to Houston, I hunted all over the place, found Billy Gibbons, made him go - I mean, just threatened him - made him go to the rehearsal studio. I made him jam for about eight hours till his tongue just fell out."Gibbons said in the same documentary, "It didn't take 30 minutes, didn't take 30 seconds. I knew that Frank Beard had the kind of chops that I was looking for. He played fiercely, he played with determination."Soon after, Beard recruited bassist Dusty Hill from his former band, American Blues. The trio's lineup - Beard, Gibbons and Hill - stayed together for more than 50 years, becoming one of rock's most enduring acts.Beard played on all 15 of ZZ Top's studio albums, from their 1971 debut "ZZ Top's First Album" to 2012's "La Futura." The group's blues-rock sound reflected influences from Texas and Mexico, where "border blasting" radio stations introduced them to the "country Jesus and hillbilly blues" mentioned in their 1975 single "Heard It on the X."As the band's profile grew with hits like "Tush" and "La Grange," ZZ Top took a break in 1977, partly so Beard could address substance abuse. "Frank goes all out on what he does, and that includes the bad things," Hill said in the documentary. Beard added, "The pills thing came about just from the workload." The break lasted nearly two years.Gibbons told CBS Sunday Morning in 2020, "There is no other drummer. There's one guy."Despite his last name, Beard was the only member of the trio without the now-famous chin-length beard sported by Gibbons and Hill.ZZ Top returned with the 1979 album "Deguello," showcasing a more experimental sound. Their 1983 album "Eliminator," with heavy use of synthesizers and drum machines, brought them unexpected mainstream success.The group continued to tour for decades, although their studio output slowed after the release of "XXX" in 1999

OzzFest will return in 2027, according to an announcement on the festival's official Instagram page. The rock and metal festival will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. Event dates and a lineup have not been released.Villa Park, a 42,000-seat stadium, hosted Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert, "Back to the Beginning," in July 2025.OzzFest was created in 1996 by Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife and manager, after Lollapalooza declined to book Ozzy for a show. The festival became an annual event, touring the United States and Europe until 2008, and has occurred sporadically since then. The most recent OzzFest took place in 2018 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.OzzFest has featured artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Tool, Deftones and Slipknot. In 2024, Yungblud launched BludFest in Milton Keynes, England, citing OzzFest and his late mentor's influence.Since Ozzy Osbourne's death in 2025, Sharon Osbourne has spoken about reviving the festival. She told Billboard earlier this year that she was in talks with Live Nation to bring OzzFest back in 2027."It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people," Sharon Osbourne said. "We really started metal festivals in this country. It was never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids."The "Back to the Beginning" charity concert at Villa Park marked Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final performance. The event included tributes from Metallica, Yungblud, Slayer and others. Villa Park, home to Aston Villa F.C., is in Birmingham's Aston area, where Ozzy grew up and co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 with Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler