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Iron Maiden Announces 2026 Tour Finale and 2027 Touring Hiatus

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25 GMT

Iron Maiden fans who are undecided about seeing the band this year may want to act quickly: The heavy metal group plans to take a break from touring for all of 2027. The band announced Thursday that it will wrap up its 2026 tour with two shows at K-Arena in Yokohama, Japan, on Nov. 24 and 25. These concerts will mark the end of Iron Maiden's "Run for Your Lives" 50th anniversary world tour, which began in May 2025 and features material from the band's first nine albums, spanning from 1980's "Iron Maiden" to 1992's "Fear of the Dark." "These two shows will be extra special as they are the very last shows the band will play until at least 2028, as they take a well-earned break from being on the road for the whole of 2027," the band said in a news release announcing the Japanese dates. "We are very excited to be bringing this Run for Your Lives tour to Japan later this year," bassist Steve Harris said in a statement. "And even more so as we are ending the entire two-year world tour in Yokohama. I have always loved spending time in Japan, and we enjoy coming back whenever we can to play for our fans there. So it feels extra special for us to be sharing the final two nights of this incredible tour with you all in Japan. It's going to make it a truly memorable occasion for us all." The latter half of 2026 will be especially busy for Iron Maiden. The "Run for Your Lives" tour will resume in late May and continue through November, with stops in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. The European summer leg includes EddFest, a two-day music festival with curated fan experiences scheduled for July 10 and 11 in Knebworth, England. Iron Maiden will perform on the second night, alongside Mongolian folk-metal band The Hu, British group The Darkness, Australian rockers Airbourne, and Scottish rock/metal band The Almighty. The festival will also feature a museum walkthrough and Eddie-themed fairgrounds with games and rides. A new documentary, "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition," is set for theatrical release on May 7, 2026. The band was also recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the third time.

Metallica to Launch Eight-Show Residency at Las Vegas' Sphere in October

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:09 GMT

LAS VEGAS - After months of speculation, Metallica announced Wednesday that the band will headline an eight-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas this October.The residency, titled "Life Burns Faster," will continue the group's "No Repeat Weekend" tradition launched during the 2023 start of the M72 world tour. Under this format, the band will not repeat any songs on each Thursday and Saturday throughout the run.Two-night "No Repeat Weekend" tickets and single-night tickets go on sale March 6 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Fans can register for tickets and access information about presales, enhanced experiences and travel packages through the band's official channels."About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in 2023, I thought, 'We have to do this, it's completely uncharted territory,'" drummer Lars Ulrich said in a statement. "This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months, and way psyched to go next level."Metallica's M72 world tour, which began April 27, 2023, in Amsterdam, has drawn more than 4 million fans across Europe, North America, the Pacific Rim and the Middle East. The tour is set to continue this year, beginning May 9 at Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, and running through July 5 at London Stadium in London.Metallica's Sphere residency dates are set for Oct. 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31.The Sphere, which opened in September 2023 with a residency by U2, features the world's highest-resolution LED display, wrapping around the audience for an immersive experience. The venue has since hosted artists including Phish, Dead & Company, the Eagles, Anyma, Kenny Chesney, the Backstreet Boys, Chase & Status and Zac Brown Band. Upcoming performances include a nine-show run by Illenium in March, nine shows from Phish in April and May, an 18-show run by No Doubt in May and June, and seven shows from Car n Le n in September. Metallica will be the first hard rock or metal band to perform at the venue.Additionally, Sphere announced its first live boxing match: a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, scheduled for Sept. 19. The bout will be broadcast live on Netflix. The match follows their 2015 contest, dubbed the "Fight of the Century," which Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) won by unanimous decision against Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs).

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Nominees Including Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan and More

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:09 GMT

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Wednesday a list of 17 nominees for its Class of 2026, a slightly larger group than recent years, which have typically seen 14 or 15 artists up for induction.Ten of the 17 nominees are being considered for the first time, while seven have previously been nominated.This year's nominees are: The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.Artists become eligible for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination 25 years after the release of their first commercial recording. Among this year's first-time nominees, P!NK is the most recent, with her debut album "Can't Take Me Home" released in 2000. Lauryn Hill's solo debut, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," came out in 1998. Jeff Buckley's only album, "Grace," was released in 1994. Wu-Tang Clan's debut, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," was released in 1993. Shakira, who debuted internationally in the mid-to-late 1990s, released her first album, "Magia," in 1991.Other first-time nominees include Melissa Etheridge, whose self-titled debut was released in 1988; New Edition, who debuted with "Candy Girl" in 1983; Luther Vandross, whose solo debut "Never Too Much" came out in 1981; Phil Collins, whose "Face Value" was released in 1981 following his departure from Genesis; and INXS, whose self-titled debut came out in 1980.Collins, nominated for the first time as a solo artist, was previously inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Genesis. If inducted in 2026, he would become the 29th artist to be inducted more than once.Among returning nominees, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis are each on the ballot for the third time. Carey was previously nominated in 2024 and 2025; Iron Maiden in 2021 and 2023; Joy Division/New Order in 2023 and 2025; and Oasis in 2024 and 2025. The Black Crowes and Billy Idol are each nominated for the second time, after first being considered in 2025. Sade is also up for a second time, after a 2024 nomination.Mariah Carey is the most commercially successful nominee, ranking fifth on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists list with 19 No. 1 singles, the most for any solo artist. Phil Collins ranks 27th on that list and has scored seven Hot 100 No. 1s as a solo artist, in addition to one with Genesis. P!NK is 51st on the list, with four Hot 100 No. 1 singles.The 2026 inductees will be selected by an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The Class of 2026 will be announced in April, with the induction ceremony scheduled for this fall.

Ozzy Osbourne Chose to Perform Final Concert Despite Knowing the End Was Near

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

Ozzy Osbourne was aware his days were limited when he performed his final concert."Back to the Beginning," held July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, England, served as a star-studded tribute to both Black Sabbath and Osbourne. The event featured performances from Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Tool, Slayer, Tom Morello and others. The concert was an appropriate sendoff for Osbourne, who died less than three weeks later.During a recent appearance on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Sharon Osbourne said her late husband had been told he did not have long to live prior to the performance."Two weeks before the show, they said he could probably die, and he did," she said, according to a transcript published by Blabbermouth. "But he wanted to do it so bad. He needed it. And it's like, 'Whether I die in two weeks or I die in six months, I'm still dying. And I want to go my way.' And he did. He went like a rock star."Sharon Osbourne described the experience as "bittersweet.""Ozzy had sepsis earlier on last year. Very few people walk away from that without losing a limb or their life," she said. "As soon as he got sepsis, the kids and I knew it was time. When we went to England, he went into the hospital for a week. When he came out, they said, 'Ozzy, this could kill you.' And he said, 'I'm doing my show.' He went out like a king."Sharon Osbourne said her husband ended his life the way he lived - on his own terms."He went the way he wanted to go," she said. "It was so quick. And thank God. I knew when they were trying to revive him, I knew. I'm like, 'Don't. Don't do it. Leave him.' He was done. But again, he went out like a rock star."

Rush Extends Reunion Tour Into 2027 With New International Dates

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

Rush has announced new tour dates for 2027, extending their "Fifty Something" reunion tour into next year with additional concerts across South America, the United Kingdom and Europe.The newly announced dates begin Jan. 15 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and run through April 10 in Helsinki, Finland. The 2027 shows follow the band's extensive 2026 North American tour, which starts June 7 in Los Angeles and ends Dec. 17 in Vancouver, British Columbia.The reunion marks Rush's first concerts in 11 years. Following the death of longtime drummer Neil Peart in 2020, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had previously said they would not continue as Rush. In 2023, they announced the "Fifty Something" tour with new drummer Anika Nilles. The band has now also added keyboardist Loren Gold, known for his work with The Who and Roger Daltrey."We can't wait to get back to all these cities we haven't played in so long, as well as hitting some new places we've yet to play," Lee said in a statement. "Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we're spending with Anika and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving, playing some different songs on different nights."We are thrilled that many of our longstanding crew have come back to help us design the kind of Rush show that fans have grown accustomed to expect from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate 50-plus years of Rush music, while giving Neil the long overdue tribute he so richly deserves."The 2027 concerts include stops in Paris, Berlin, Glasgow, London, Copenhagen and more. Rush's upcoming shows will feature two sets each night, with setlists drawn from more than 40 songs spanning their career.Peart's widow and daughter, Carrie Nuttall-Peart and Olivia Peart, have offered their support for the reunion, stating, "We are thrilled to support the Fifty Something tour, celebrating a band whose music has resonated and inspired fans for generations and to honor Neil's extraordinary legacy as both a drummer and lyricist."Tickets for the 2027 tour go on sale Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time. More information is available at the band's official website.Rush 2027 Fifty Something Tour DatesJan. 15 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Movistar Arena Jan. 22 - Curitiba, Brazil - Arena da Baixada Jan. 24 - S o Paulo, Brazil - Allianz Parque Jan. 30 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Est dio Ol mpico Nilton Santos (Engenh o) Feb. 1 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Est dio Mineir o Feb. 4 - Bras lia, Brazil - Arena BRB Man Garrincha Feb. 19 - Paris, France - La D fense Arena Feb. 21 - Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena Feb. 23 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome Feb. 25 - Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle Feb. 28 - Cologne, Germany - LANXESS Arena March 2 - Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena March 4 - Stuttgart, Germany - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle March 8 - Glasgow, United Kingdom - OVO Hydro March 12 - Manchester, United Kingdom - Co-op Live March 16 - London, United Kingdom - O2 Arena March 18 - London, United Kingdom - O2 Arena March 27 - Krak w, Poland - TAURON Arena Krak w March 30 - Milan, Italy - Unipol Dome April 1 - Basel, Switzerland - St. Jakobshalle April 4 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena April 6 - Oslo, Norway - Unity Arena April 8 - Stockholm, Sweden - Avicii Arena April 10 - Helsinki, Finland - Veikkaus ArenaRush 2026 Fifty Something Tour DatesJune 7 - Los Angeles, California - Kia Forum June 9 - Los Angeles, California - Kia Forum June 11 - Los Angeles, California - Kia Forum June 13 - Los Angeles, California - Kia Forum June 18 - Mexico City, Mexico - Palacio de los Deportes June 20 - Mexico City, Mexico - Palacio de los Deportes June 24 - Fort Worth, Texas - Dickies Arena June 26 - Fort Worth, Texas - Dickies Arena June 28 - Fort Worth, Texas - Dickies Arena June 30 - Fort Worth, Texas - Dickies Arena July 16 - Chicago, Illinois - United Center July 18 - Chicago, Illinois - United Center July 20 - Chicago, Illinois - United Center July 22 - Chicago, Illinois - United Center July 28 - New York, New York - Madison Square Garden July 30 - New York, New York - Madison Square Garden Aug. 1 - New York, New York - Madison Square Garden Aug. 3 - New York, New York - Madison Square Garden Aug. 7 - Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena Aug. 9 - Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena Aug. 11 - Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena Aug. 13 - Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena Aug. 21 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Xfinity Mobile Arena Aug. 23 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Xfinity Mobile Arena Aug. 26 - Detroit, Michigan - Little Caesars Arena Aug. 28 - Detroit, Michigan - Little Caesars Arena Sept. 2 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre Sept. 4 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre Sept. 12 - Boston, Massachusetts - TD Garden Sept. 14 - Boston, Massachusetts - TD Garden Sept. 17 - Cleveland, Ohio - Rocket Arena Sept. 19 - Cleveland, Ohio - Rocket Arena Sept. 23 - San Antonio, Texas - Frost Bank Center Sept. 25 - San Antonio, Texas - Frost Bank Center Oct. 5 - Denver, Colorado - Ball Arena Oct. 7 - Denver, Colorado - Ball Arena Oct. 10 - Seattle, Washington - Climate Pledge Arena Oct. 12 - Seattle, Washington - Climate Pledge Arena Oct. 15 - San Jose, California - SAP Center Oct. 17 - San Jose, California - SAP Center Oct. 25 - Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena Oct. 27 - Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena Oct. 30 - Uncasville, Connecticut - Mohegan Sun Arena Nov. 1 - Uncasville, Connecticut - Mohegan Sun Arena Nov. 5 - Hollywood, Florida - Seminole Hard Rock Live Nov. 7 - Hollywood, Florida - Seminole Hard Rock Live Nov. 9 - Tampa, Florida - Benchmark Arena Nov. 11 - Tampa, Florida - Benchmark Arena Nov. 20 - Charlotte, North Carolina - Spectrum Center Nov. 22 - Charlotte, North Carolina - Spectrum Center Nov. 25 - Atlanta, Georgia - State Farm Arena Nov. 27 - Atlanta, Georgia - State Farm Arena Dec. 1 - Glendale, Arizona - Desert Diamond Arena Dec. 3 - Glendale, Arizona - Desert Diamond Arena Dec. 10 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rogers Place Dec. 12 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rogers Place Dec. 15 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena Dec. 17 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers ArenaFor a complete list of tour dates and ticket information, visit www.rush.com.

Steve Perry Confirms He Will Not Rejoin Journey for Final Frontier Tour

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:12 GMT

Steve Perry has confirmed he will not be joining Journey onstage during their upcoming Final Frontier tour.In an interview published Tuesday by Ultimate Classic Rock, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain said guitarist Neal Schon had reached out to Perry about the possibility of making a guest appearance on the tour."Neal already asked, and he says (Perry's) thinking about it. I hope he comes out. It's never too late. We've got 100 shows, so he's welcome at any one of them," Cain said. "He didn't say no - leave it at that."However, Perry later addressed the rumors directly on his Facebook page, making it clear he will not be rejoining the band."I've been hearing these recent rumors, and I wanted to speak to you all directly," Perry wrote. "While I'm always grateful for the love people still have for Journey, the rumors about me rejoining the band are simply not true, and I want to gently put them to rest."I completely understand why people would hope for that. The music we created together means a great deal to me too. But I'm continuing to explore new creative work and really enjoy working on new music that reflects where I am today."Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. Your loyalty has never gone unnoticed, and I am forever humbly grateful."Perry first left Journey in 1987, then returned in 1995 for a reunion that ended after one album and without a tour.Journey's Final Frontier tour is scheduled to begin Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Cain, who co-wrote many of the band's hits in the early 1980s, has announced he will leave the group at the end of the tour.

Jonathan Cain Prepares for Final Tour With Journey, Releases New Faith-Based Music

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:26 GMT

As Jonathan Cain prepares to close out his career with Journey on the band's planned two-year Final Frontier Tour, the keyboardist, guitarist and co-writer of many of Journey's biggest hits is releasing new music of his own.On Feb. 27, the day before the tour begins in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Cain will release "Only a Prayer Away," a six-song Christian EP. Cain told UCR the material was drawn from a larger batch of songs he wrote during a hiatus from the band."I had that year off (from Journey) and was doing ministry, and I was not going to do another one of these faith things, Christian worship pieces," Cain said in a Zoom interview from his home in Florida. "And then God wouldn't leave me alone. The songs kept coming - 'What about this? What about this?' I have a whole, full album, about 15 songs now. I decided to put six out, then I'll have another six, then maybe an album. Nobody has time to listen to 15 songs, anyway."Cain said the inspiration for this set of songs came from a disaster relief trip to Chimney Rock, North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Cain was there with the CityServe Network and Paula White Ministries, led by his wife."We were watching the reconstruction of this town, people who lost just about everything," Cain said. "They were all working together, three feet of mud, nobody was whining or complaining or crying. It was all just, 'Let's get this done and support each other,' just an incredible attitude. I was like, 'This is a very moving moment,' and God was like, 'What are you gonna do about it? Write a song; I'll give you a title - 'Amen to the Rescue.' By the time we got home I had it finished."Cain said his faith-based music is a "labor of love" and central to his identity as a musician."I welcome it, because it's my creative juice. It's who I am as a person," he said. "If you looked at 'Faithfully,' it could be a worship song if you changed one word - 'Oh Lord, you stand by me/I stand by you, faithfully.' And God, I come to you with open arms, or 'Don't Stop Believin',' 'hold on to that holy spirit feeling.' Faith has always been a part of who I am, so it's not a stretch."Journey's Final Frontier TourJourney's Final Frontier Tour will feature a two-hour set, including the band's classic hits, deeper cuts from the early years, and songs from the "Infinity" album."It'll be an evening-with, a two-hour set," Cain said. "We'll hit all of our legacy songs and some of the later ones; instead of 90 minutes of greatest hits you'll get deep cuts from the beginnings of Journey, just kind of take 'em down memory lane, 'cause we have the time to do that."Despite past tensions within the band, especially between Cain and founding member Neal Schon, Cain said the group remains committed to delivering for fans."Over the years we go in different directions and we have different priorities," Cain said. "And when we come together as Journey it's a force. That's one thing we've always been able to do, is really deliver the music. The music of Journey belongs to the people. We're simply the caretakers. Even when I was with the Babys (opening for Journey), I watched and was like, 'Oh my goodness, they sure love these guys.' Any kind of junk between us shouldn't get in the way of that. When you get on stage it's all about their songs. They're coming and giving up their time to see you, so you want to be your best and deliver a great experience for them."Cain dismissed speculation about frontman Arnel Pineda's legal issues in the Philippines or Pineda's social media comments suggesting he might not participate in future tours."He's gonna be fine," Cain said. "He's a singing machine. He's got his kids coming out. He'll be great."Cain said the 60 dates currently announced, running through July 2, are just the beginning, with more shows to be announced through 2027.Cain's Final Tour With JourneyCain said he is serious about this being his last tour with Journey."I had a long time to contemplate what I wanted to do," he said. "It just feels like a good time to get off the train. I'm going to be 76 on Feb. 26; you've got to at some point say enough's enough. It's a grind, man. I just feel like this tour is a beautiful closing chapter. I want to focus on celebrating the music and the audience who stayed with us for generations."He added, "I'm just gonna say, 'Wow, what was a great ride.' I'm honored to be part of something with this legacy and prestige, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I helped build it, and it's time to move on."Cain said there are no plans for new Journey music during the tour. While Schon has stated that Journey will continue after Cain's departure, Cain said he does not know what the band will look like in the future. "Wait 'til that time and see," he said. "I just know that's it for me."Asked about the possibility of former frontman Steve Perry making an appearance on the tour, Cain said, "Neal already asked, and he says (Perry's) thinking about it. I hope he comes out. It's never too late. We've got 100 shows, so he's welcome at any one of them. He didn't say no - leave it at that."Plans Beyond JourneyAfter leaving Journey, Cain said he will focus on other projects, including more faith-based music and marketing his songs to churches for worship. He has also created a church-centric concert presentation and hopes to move into film scoring.Cain is also developing "The Gospel of Rock 'n' Roll," a talk show in which he interviews performers about their church roots and religious beliefs. Guests so far have included Michael Sweet of Stryper, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Brice, Larry Gatlin, Kid Rock and others."We're trying to show that all great performers and performances begin in the church and just how much that has influenced music over the years," Cain said. "They all say the same thing: 'My daddy got me up on worship, and that's where I got my chops.' So that's exciting, doing things, other side projects, like that."

Bruce Springsteen Announces 2026 U.S. Tour 'in Defense of America'

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will launch a 20-date U.S. arena tour less than a year after their European run. The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour begins March 31 at Target Center in Minneapolis and concludes May 27 with a stadium show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C."We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair - the cavalry is coming," Springsteen said in a statement. "Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C., for the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America - American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream - all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C. Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome - so come on out and join the United Free Republic of E Street Nation for an American spring of Rock n' Rebellion. I'll see you there."Springsteen has frequently criticized President Donald Trump and his administration, including the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis involving ICE officers, Springsteen released the song "Streets of Minneapolis," which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart dated Feb. 7.This tour marks the band's first North American shows since 2024. The European leg of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour drew more than 700,000 fans last spring and summer before ending in Milan.For ticket information, visit Springsteen's official website. The 2026 tour dates are as follows:- March 31 - Minneapolis, Target Center - April 3 - Portland, Ore., Moda Center - April 7 - Inglewood, Calif., Kia Forum - April 9 - Inglewood, Calif., Kia Forum - April 13 - San Francisco, Chase Center - April 16 - Phoenix, Mortgage Matchup Center - April 20 - Newark, N.J., Prudential Center - April 23 - Sunrise, Fla., Amerant Bank Arena - April 26 - Austin, Texas, Moody Center - April 29 - Chicago, United Center - May 2 - Atlanta, State Farm Arena - May 5 - Belmont Park, N.Y., UBS Arena - May 8 - Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena - May 11 - New York, Madison Square Garden - May 14 - Brooklyn, N.Y., Barclays Center - May 16 - New York, Madison Square Garden - May 19 - Pittsburgh, PPG Paints Arena - May 22 - Cleveland, Rocket Arena - May 24 - Boston, TD Garden - May 27 - Washington, D.C., Nationals Park

Foo Fighters Announce 2026-27 Australia and New Zealand Tour

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

The Foo Fighters will return to Australia and New Zealand for a major stadium tour in late 2026 and early 2027, building on their recent sold-out appearance in Tasmania.The band, led by Dave Grohl, announced Monday that they will launch the "Take Cover" tour Nov. 5, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The run will include stops in Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Adelaide, followed by shows in Christchurch and Auckland. The tour wraps Jan. 25, 2027, at HBF Park in Perth.Foo Fighters' last visit to the region was a one-off show Jan. 24 at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania, which drew a record crowd for the state. During the concert, Grohl told fans the band would return before his next birthday, Jan. 14. The announcement, made Feb. 18 by promoter Frontier Touring, fulfills that promise.Grohl also hinted at new music during the Launceston show, telling the audience, "We might have a whole new record of songs that we just finished the other day." It is the first public indication that a follow-up to 2023's "But Here We Are" is in the works.The tour will feature support from 16 rising acts, all selected by the Foo Fighters. Openers include Full Flower Moon Band, The Buoys, Last Quokka and others.The nine-date run is notable for stops in Townsville, in northern Queensland, Newcastle, and Christchurch, New Zealand, where the Foo Fighters will play the newly built One New Zealand Stadium, scheduled to open in April 2026.The band has visited Australia 15 times, most recently in late 2023 for a stadium tour supporting their eleventh studio album, "But Here We Are." According to commercial data, Foo Fighters have sold more than 1.8 million records in Australia, including nine No. 1 albums.Tickets for the Australia and New Zealand tour go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 25.Foo Fighters "Take Cover" Tour Dates:- Nov. 5, 2026 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (support: Full Flower Moon Band, Mini Skirt) - Nov. 7, 2026 - Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville (support: Full Flower Moon Band, Downgirl) - Nov. 10, 2026 - Accor Stadium, Sydney (support: The Belair Lip Bombs, Teens) - Nov. 12, 2026 - McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle (support: The Buoys, C.O.F.F.I.N) - Nov. 14, 2026 - Marvel Stadium, Melbourne (support: The Belair Lip Bombs, Frenzee) - Nov. 17, 2026 - Coopers Stadium, Adelaide (support: Kurralta Park, Spooky Eyes) - Jan. 19, 2027 - One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch (support: DARTZ, Seek Help!) - Jan. 22, 2027 - Western Springs Stadium, Auckland (support: Dick Move, Ringlets) - Jan. 25, 2027 - HBF Park, Perth (support: The Southern River Band, Last Quokka)For more information, visit frontiertouring.com.

Nancy Wilson Plans Final Heart Album and "Victory Lap" Tour to Celebrate Fifty Years

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:52 GMT

Nancy Wilson said she hopes to record one more Heart album and take a "victory lap" to celebrate the band's 50-year legacy with her sister and bandmate, Ann Wilson.The guitarist and singer discussed her desire to follow up Heart's most recent album, 2016's "Beautiful Broken," during a recent interview on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast."I go through these phases. Right now I'm in a phase of really feeling like creating some new songs. And I've got songs going on," Wilson said. "But I feel like this is the perfect time for Heart - this year, next year - to make a victory lap out of our legacy. So I figure we need to make one more Heart album."Wilson praised Heart's current lineup, which includes members of Ann Wilson's solo band, Tripsitter."Especially with these players that we have in the lineup right now in this band, we're just really excited to play together, and there's no limits on what we could pull off as musicians," she said. "So I've got a few songs, and Ann's working with those guys in her side band right now writing other songs. But I think I'm gonna want to make the last Heart album and do the victory lap and make 2027 mainly about the Heart film, the Heart documentary."A Heart biopic, reportedly in development for several years, is now close to fruition, according to Wilson. She said the project has some notable names attached."We've got a big movie, and we've got a final draft soon to read that Carrie Brownstein - who did 'Portlandia' and is known for her work with Sleater-Kinney - is working on," Wilson said. "And we've been working mainly with her. And it's so weird too, because you kind of have to go, well, OK, who would be the actor that plays you?"Wilson suggested Elle Fanning as a candidate to portray her and said Florence Pugh could play Ann Wilson.Despite her enthusiasm for making new music, Wilson said touring has become "entirely exhausting." Heart is scheduled to launch the 2026 leg of its Royal Flush tour on Sunday.When asked whether the idea of a "victory lap" felt strange, Wilson responded, "Kind of, but then as the grandchildren start arriving? Not as crazy to think about doing less of the big rock tour. I mean, it's entirely exhausting to do that travel. And when you're not quite as young and rubbery as you always were, going through almost 50 years of doing that, you really get paid for the travel on those rock tours."The show itself is the thrill - the million thrills and the glory and that magic thing," Wilson said. "I would do that for free, and I probably will end up doing music somehow for as long as I can live. But the tour part, it's really rough on you."

Winger Announces 2026 Shows After Previously Signaling Farewell

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:51 GMT

After what were believed to be their final performances last year, rock band Winger has announced a handful of tour dates for 2026.Drummer Rod Morgenstein discussed the group's decision to continue performing during a recent episode of "The Classic Metal Show." He described 2023 as a difficult year after the band initially ended its run."Last year turned out to be a very rough year emotionally for me because I didn't realize how much my life and my vision of who I am is tied up in my band," Morgenstein told host Chris Akin. "A lot of musicians understand that, but a lot don't really until it hits them in the face."Morgenstein, who previously played with the Dixie Dregs before joining Winger, said the decision to slow down was largely due to the physical demands on lead singer and bassist Kip Winger, who is known for his high vocal range."We've been talking about the end of the band for years," Morgenstein said. "When the band formed, Kip, Reb [Beach, guitarist] and Paul [Taylor, keyboardist] were in their twenties, and I was in my thirties. Back then, singing in the stratosphere was no problem. Nearly 40 years later, it becomes an issue for every singer."Despite these challenges, Morgenstein said the band never officially announced a final show."We knew it was coming," he said. "At the last concert, instead of saying, 'This is the last show. You'll never see Winger again,' we said, 'Never say never. Circumstances change.' Sure enough, we have four shows on the books this year-a festival in Brazil and a festival in Cancun."Kip Winger has previously addressed the band's uncertain future and expressed reluctance to declare a definitive end, referencing other bands' extended farewells."At some point I'm going to play a final show with the band," Winger said in March 2023. "I don't know when it is. But that's not to say I might not do a cruise or something. I'm not saying, 'Hey, this is the last show we're ever going to do,' because, well, Kiss did it for 10 years."Winger, who has focused more on classical music in recent years, also noted he will not miss the rigors of touring."The biggest thing is the traveling," Winger said. "If you do 40 gigs in a year-and sometimes we do more than that-you have twice that many days on each end traveling. You spend half the year sitting in an airport. We're not a huge band-we don't fly around in our own Learjet-so it takes a toll. All my personal goals just end up drifting away in an airport somewhere in Chicago. So my life will be different in that way."Winger released their most recent album, "Seven," in 2023. The band currently has two 2026 tour dates listed on its website: April 26 at Bangers Open Air in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Aug. 27 at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois.

The Black Keys Announce "Peaches 'n Cream World Tour"

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:15 GMT

The Black Keys will launch their Peaches 'n Cream World Tour in April, with multiple-night engagements scheduled in Atlanta, Brooklyn and Nashville, among other cities.General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, Feb. 13. A presale for Citi cardmembers opens at 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and continues through Thursday. More information and tickets are available at the Black Keys' official website.The band recently released "You Got to Lose," the lead single from their upcoming album, "Peaches!" Frontman Dan Auerbach described the record as the group's "most natural" since their 2002 debut, "The Big Come Up." Co-founder Patrick Carney said, "Everything was all cut live in one with no separation, including vocals. It was a nightmare to mix but we got it sounding raw and filthy.""Peaches!" is set for release on May 1. It is the first album mixed solely by the band since 2006's "Magic Potion." The cover art was created by Memphis-born photographer William Eggleston, who also provided the artwork for the band's 2021 album, "Delta Kream." All opening acts for the tour are signed to Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound label.The Black Keys have achieved seven consecutive top 10 albums in the United States, starting with "Brothers" in 2010. Their 2014 release, "Turn Blue," reached No. 1. The Peaches 'n Cream World Tour follows last year's "No Rain, No Flowers" album and tour.A complete list of tour dates, cities and venues is below:2024 Peaches 'n Cream World Tour DatesApril 24 - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino April 26-27 - Atlanta, Tabernacle May 1 - New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 3 - Louisville, Ky., The Louisville Palace Theater May 4-5 - Columbus, Ohio, Ohio State University Wexner Center for the Arts May 7 - Port Chester, N.Y., The Capitol Theatre May 8 - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Fallsview Casino Resort May 9 - Philadelphia, Franklin Music Hall May 11-12 - Brooklyn, N.Y., Brooklyn Paramount May 27 - Troutdale, Ore., Edgefield Amphitheater May 29-30 - Carnation, Wash., Remlinger Farms May 31 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena June 3 - Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place June 5-6 - Calgary, Alberta, Spruce Meadows ATCO Field June 8 - Jackson, Wyo., Snow King Resort June 9 - Ogden, Utah, Ogden Amphitheater June 11 - Stateline, Nev., Harveys Lake Tahoe June 12 - Las Vegas, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Theater June 13 - Santa Barbara, Calif., Santa Barbara Bowl July 16 - Chicago, The Salt Shed July 17 - St. Paul, Minn., Minnesota Yacht Club Festival July 19 - Chesterfield, Mo., The Factory July 20 - La Vista, Neb., The Astro Outdoor Amphitheater July 21 - Oklahoma City, The Zoo Amphitheatre July 23 - Dallas, Bomb Factory July 24 - Houston, Lawn at White Oak Music Hall July 25 - New Braunfels, Texas, Whitewater Amphitheatre July 28 - Clearwater, Fla., Coachman Park BayCare Sound July 29 - St. Augustine, Fla., St. Augustine Amphitheatre July 30 - North Charleston, S.C., Firefly Distillery Aug. 1 - Richmond, Va., Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront Aug. 2 - Pittsburgh, Stage AE Aug. 4 - Newport, Ky., MegaCorp Pavilion Aug. 6-7 - Nashville, The Pinnacle Aug. 28 - Paris, Rock en Seine Aug. 29 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Victorious Festival Aug. 31 - London, Eventim Apollo Sept. 1 - London, Brixton Academy Sept. 4 - Amsterdam, AFAS Sept. 6 - Cologne, Germany, Palladium Sept. 7 - Bern, Switzerland, Festhalle Sept. 9 - Munich, Germany, Zenith Sept. 10 - Milan, Italy, Alcatraz Sept. 13 - Madrid, Spain, Movistar Arena Sept. 15 - Istanbul, Turkey, KucukCiftlik Park Oct. 10 - Verona, N.Y., Turning Stone Resort & Casino Oct. 11 - Portland, Maine, Cross Insurance Arena Oct. 13 - Moncton, New Brunswick, Avenir Centre Oct. 14 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Centre Oct. 16 - Laval, Quebec, Place Bell Oct. 17 - Ottawa, Canadian Tire Centre Oct. 18 - Windsor, Ontario, Caesars WindsorFor the most current information, visit the Black Keys' official website.

Guns N' Roses to Headline 2026 Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

ADELAIDE, Australia - Guns N' Roses will perform a one-night-only show in Adelaide this November, headlining the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band is scheduled to take the stage Nov. 29, wrapping up the Supercars season at what is billed as Australia's largest domestic motorsport event. The 2025 edition featured AC/DC as the headliner and drew more than 285,700 fans.The upcoming appearance marks Guns N' Roses' first visit to South Australia since their 2022 Australasian tour, which included shows in November and December of that year.The Adelaide concert follows the band's 2025 tour, which covered Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. In December, the group released two new songs, "Nothin'" and "Atlas," their first new music since the 2023 singles "The General" and "Perhaps."In a recent interview with KOMP 92.3 in Las Vegas, guitarist Slash said, "It's good to have a couple of songs that we're promoting and then a tour that's really a long tour."Slash also indicated that more new music may be forthcoming. "We took a bunch of material that [lead singer] Axl [Rose] had and we sat down and listened to it and we sort of picked out all the different songs that we wanted to do, and what Axl wanted to do, and we just took all of the guitars and bass off and re-did it," he said.The band is expected to perform both new and classic songs on its 2026 world tour, which opens March 28 at the Tecate Pa'l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico, with additional dates planned in Europe, North America and Latin America.Artist presale for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert runs through Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. local time. For more information, visit gunsnroses.com or Ticketmaster.

John Fogerty to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) - John Fogerty will receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, at the annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.The Mercer Award is presented to a songwriter or songwriting team already inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame whose body of work upholds the high standards set by Johnny Mercer, the lyricist behind songs such as "Moon River" and "The Days of Wine and Roses." Fogerty was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005.Fogerty was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 as a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival. He is the 12th person to be inducted into the Rock Hall as a performer and to receive the Mercer Award, joining Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Dolly Parton, Phil Collins (inducted with Genesis), Elton John, Van Morrison, Lionel Richie and Neil Diamond.As the songwriter, singer, lead guitarist, arranger and producer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty's catalog includes classics such as "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou." Three of his songs - "Fortunate Son," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" - have each surpassed one billion streams. Two years after CCR's original, Ike & Tina Turner redefined "Proud Mary" with a soulful version that reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award.Fogerty topped the Billboard 200 with two Creedence Clearwater Revival albums, "Green River" (1969) and "Cosmo's Factory" (1970), and with his 1985 solo album, "Centerfield." The album's title track is the only song to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. CCR scored nine top 10 hits on the Hot 100, including five that reached No. 2, the most No. 2 hits without ever reaching No. 1 in chart history. Fogerty also landed a solo top 10 hit with "The Old Man Down the Road."Fogerty won his only Grammy Award in 1998 for best rock album for "Blue Moon Swamp." He has received eight career Grammy nominations, but never in a songwriting category. In 2021, he released his first original song in eight years, "Weeping in the Promised Land," a gospel-tinged reflection on the social and political climate.BMI has presented Fogerty with the Icon Award (2010), Board of Directors Award (2023) and Troubadour Award (2025). NAMM awarded him the Music for Life honor in 2023. Fogerty also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998.In 2023, Fogerty regained the publishing rights to his songs after more than 50 years. In 2025, he released "Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years," a 20-track collection produced by Fogerty and his son Shane, with executive production by his wife, Julie, featuring new versions of his most well-known songs.One of this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, Taylor Swift, also made headlines regaining control of her music, though in her case it was the masters, not the publishing rights. Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest SHOF inductee; Stevie Wonder was 32 when he was inducted in 1983.Other inductees this year are Walter Afanasieff; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle; Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS; Kenny Loggins; Alanis Morissette; and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart.SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement, "The first time I heard Creedence Clearwater Revival, I was a mere high schooler. It was also the first time I heard John Fogerty's voice, one of the most distinctive ever. To this day I've never heard anyone else sound like him. His unique songwriting ability is another quality. He's one of those rare talents who is unmistakably himself. His style of composition is rock and roll mastery. It's what I've always personally believed in, something I call 'the art of complex simplicity.' He's done what I believe all great songwriters do. He makes us feel. He deserves this award as much as anyone who's ever received it, or will receive it, in the future. I send my congratulations to John Fogerty."

Don Henley: 2026 Likely Final Year for Eagles

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

Don Henley says 2026 will likely be the final year for the Eagles, both as a performing band and as a group, according to an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Sunday Morning."Henley, the only remaining founding member, told CBS, "I think this will probably be it," when asked about the band's future. The Eagles have spent much of the past decade on the road."I feel like we're getting toward the end, and that will be fine, too," Henley said.The Eagles have several performances scheduled for this year. When asked directly whether 2026 would mark the end of the Eagles, Henley responded, "I think so, yeah. And I am OK with that."Henley said he would like to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests, including gardening. "Because I would like to spend more time with my family, and I would like to spend more time growing vegetables," he said.He also mentioned a desire to travel more extensively. "We see the airports and the hotel room and the venue, and we don't get out much. I'd like to go back to the places I've been and see more of those places before it all disappears," Henley said."There are lots of things to do. I don't ever want to have a one-dimensional life," he added. "This is great, this is wonderful, but there are other things." Henley, who has four children and a grandchild, said he wants to spend more time with his family.The Eagles have discussed retirement before. The group originally disbanded in 1980, then reunited in 1994 for a new album and tour. Since then, the band has remained largely active, releasing a studio album in 2007 and touring periodically, including current farewell tours.Co-founder Glenn Frey died in 2016. Vince Gill has since joined the band for touring.Upcoming ShowsThe Eagles have nine remaining dates scheduled for 2026, with all but one at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where the band has been in residency since 2024. Performances are set for Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Feb. 20 and 21, and concluding March 27 and 28. The band also has a concert scheduled for May 2 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which is currently their last scheduled performance.For more information, visit the band's official website.Eagles Sphere Concert Dates, 2026:- Friday, Feb. 20 - Saturday, Feb. 21 - Friday, Feb. 27 - Saturday, Feb. 28 - Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21 - Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28

Rock Community Mourns 3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold After Cancer Battle

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 16:09 GMT

Tributes from across the rock music community poured in following the death of Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, who died Saturday, Feb. 7, at age 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer.Arnold's death was confirmed earlier in the day by 3 Doors Down in a post on social media. The announcement prompted messages of remembrance from fellow musicians who toured with Arnold during the band's rise in the early 2000s, when post-grunge and hard rock saw mainstream success.Brent Smith, frontman of Shinedown, was among the first to pay tribute publicly, sharing a video recalling how 3 Doors Down took his band on their first major tour in 2003."You guys were the first band that ever took us out on the road," Smith said. "Brad was always kind, always encouraging, and always real."Smith wrote in a separate post, "Thank you for the music. Thank you for the songs. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your friendship, and thank you for inspiring us all. May your light shine through all of time and space forever."Other tributes came from musicians including Alter Bridge, who wrote, "Thank you Brad, your friendship was one we will hold close forever. Until we meet again." Sevendust posted, "Rest now brother. Thank you for all you have given us."Creed issued a brief message: "Sending love to the Arnold and 3DD family." Black Stone Cherry remembered Arnold as an early supporter, writing, "Brad was always such a top notch, class act to us... Even before we were anything at all - he supported us."Mark Tremonti, guitarist for Creed and Alter Bridge, called Arnold "one of the kindest people I've ever had the privilege of calling my friend," and added, "It is absolutely heartbreaking to realize that you'll never get to perform or just have a laugh with a friend that you grew up with in the music industry."David Draiman of Disturbed wrote, "Brad was always a gentleman, a stellar musician, and a good man. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him."Producer Howard Benson, who worked with Arnold, said, "I will always cherish the time we spent together making music and talking about life. RIP Brad."Additional tributes were shared by artists including Seether, Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace, Staind and others.Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in Escatawpa, Mississippi, and gained national attention as the voice behind the band's 2000 breakout single "Kryptonite," which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped propel the band's debut album, "The Better Life," to multi-platinum status. The group later notched multiple top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and released a string of rock radio hits throughout the decade.In recent years, Arnold spoke openly about his cancer diagnosis, providing updates to fans and expressing gratitude for the support he received from the music community.

Dee Snider Resigns from Twisted Sister As Band Cancels 50th Anniversary Tour

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:51 GMT

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has resigned from the band, citing health challenges, leading to the cancellation of the group's planned 50th anniversary concerts. In a statement, the band said: "Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister's lead singer Dee Snider, brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and continuing through the summer." The future of Twisted Sister "will be determined in the next several weeks," according to a message posted to social media and signed by founding guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda. Snider, 70, suffers from degenerative arthritis, which has required multiple surgeries. The singer, known for his flamboyant stage presence, recently revealed that years of touring have also affected his heart. "A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider's body and soul," the band said in a statement posted to its website. "Unbeknownst to the public (until now), Snider suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years just to keep going, able to only perform a few songs at a time in pain." The statement continued: "Snider can no longer push the boundaries of rock 'n' roll fury like he has done for decades." Twisted Sister is best known for the 1984 single "We're Not Gonna Take It," which reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has become an enduring anthem. The song appeared on the band's third studio album, "Stay Hungry," which peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200. The band also charted with "I Wanna Rock" (No. 68, 1984) and a cover of the Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack" (No. 53, 1985). In a statement regarding his departure, Snider said: "I don't know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self."

Record Store Day 2026: Classic Rock Highlights from Robert Plant, Neil Young, John Lennon

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 15:20 GMT

Robert Plant, Neil Young and John Lennon are among the major classic rock artists featured in the top releases for Record Store Day 2026, set for April 18.Plant will release a new studio EP, "Saving Grace: All That Glitters," produced specifically for Record Store Day. The EP, which continues the work from his recent "Saving Grace" album with Suzi Dian, includes four new tracks and will be limited to 3,500 copies.Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are set to release "The Live Album," available as a double LP on clear vinyl with an exclusive lyric poster. Only 6,900 copies will be available in the United States. Sean Ono Lennon has overseen "Love: Meditation Mixes," featuring nine reimagined versions of his father John Lennon's classic ballad "Love." This release is limited to 4,500 copies in the U.S.Classic Rock Record Store Day ExclusivesRecord Store Day releases fall into three categories: exclusives, RSD first, and limited or regional runs.Among the exclusives are Alice Cooper's limited-edition picture disc of "The Revenge of Alice Cooper" and a series of three-inch Rolling Stones records, including "Get Off of My Cloud," "Honky Tonk Women," and "Play With Fire."Other exclusive LPs include Black Sabbath's "Seventh Star," Foreigner's two-disc "Foreigner 4 Live Tour 1981-82," Grateful Dead's five-disc "Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, 6/11/76," Tom Petty's "July 16, 1978: Paradise Theater, Boston, MA," Pink Floyd's four-disc "Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26, 1975," Bruce Springsteen's five-disc "Live From Asbury Park 2024," and Van Halen's two-disc "Live in New Haven, CT 1986."This year's compilation releases include "Rock and Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album," appearing on vinyl for the first time. The album features Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne and others honoring the late Little Feat leader.U.K. Record Store DayRecord Store Day in the United Kingdom also takes place April 18. Notable U.K. exclusives, some supporting the charity War Child, include Fleetwood Mac's "The Original Fleetwood Mac," the Cure's "Greatest Hits" and "Acoustic Hits," and "All the Roadrunning" from Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris.One of the day's most unusual releases features Doors drummer John Densmore collaborating with Public Enemy's Chuck D as doPE. Their debut album, "No Country for Old Men," includes "Every Tick Tick Tick," named 2026's Record Store Day Song of the Year.Record Store Day 2026 Classic Rock ReleasesA comprehensive list of classic rock releases, including RSD exclusives, RSD firsts, and limited or regional runs, is available on the Record Store Day website.Selected RSD 2026 Classic Rock Exclusives: - A-ha, "Analogue 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" (2LP) - Alice Cooper, "The Revenge of Alice Cooper: Limited Picture Disc" (2LP) - Black Sabbath featuring Tony Iommi, "Seventh Star" (LP) - Bruce Springsteen, "Live From Asbury Park 2024" (5LP) - Grateful Dead, "Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/11/76" (5LP) - Pink Floyd, "Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26, 1975" (4LP or 2CD) - Rolling Stones, "Big Hits: High Tide and Green Grass" (Japanese import LP); various three-inch singles - Robert Plant, "Saving Grace: All That Glitters" (12-inch vinyl EP) - Van Halen, "Live in New Haven, CT 1986" (2LP) - John Lennon, "Love: Meditation Mixes" (3LP) - Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, "The Live Album" (2LP) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "July 16, 1978: Paradise Theater, Boston, MA" (LP)For a full list of releases, visit recordstoreday.com.About Record Store DayRecord Store Day is an annual event celebrating the culture of independently owned record stores. It features exclusive vinyl releases, in-store performances and special promotions.

Cummings, Bachman Return as the Guess Who Amid Legal Battle Over Band Name

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT

TORONTO - Main songwriters Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are back on tour as the Guess Who, following a series of court proceedings over the rights to the band's name. However, the legal dispute is ongoing.The Takin' It Back Tour began over the weekend in Canada, marking Cummings and Bachman's first performance together in decades. The concert came just days after former bandmates Jim Kale and Garry Peterson filed a lawsuit challenging the way Cummings regained the rights to the Guess Who name.Cummings, who has long been absent from the lineup, retained rights agreements to the band's most famous songs, including "These Eyes," "No Time" and "American Woman," which he co-wrote with Bachman. Cummings terminated those agreements, which prevented the existing lineup of the Guess Who from performing those songs on stage, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled shows.Following that decision, Cummings risked losing a significant source of income, as no one else was permitted to perform the songs. Royalties from concerts, television, movie placements and radio airplay stopped.This development led Peterson and Kale to negotiate. After the group's breakup in the mid-1970s, Kale had secured the rights to the name and was later joined by Peterson. However, neither regularly performed on stage. Cummings and Bachman called those performances fraudulent, asserting that no original members were involved. After a lengthy arbitration, Cummings and Bachman announced their return as the Guess Who.Peterson and Kale have now filed a complaint against BMI, the performing rights organization, claiming they lost millions of dollars when the long-standing agreement was terminated. They had spent months planning a U.S. tour as the Guess Who with booking agency BiCoastal Productions. According to the lawsuit, BMI's chief legal officer informed Peterson and Kale during a soundcheck that their rights agreement had been terminated "effective immediately."The group canceled that night's show and all remaining tour dates. Peterson and Kale argue that BMI should have given them more notice. "Contrary to BMI's misinformation, a copyright holder cannot simply provide notice of termination of rights effective immediately in such a manner that would force the cancellation of all concerts that had already been planned, organized and promoted," the lawsuit states.Randy Bachman co-founded the Guess Who in 1966, just before Cummings joined as lead singer. Bachman left in 1970 to form Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and the Guess Who disbanded in 1975. Cummings and Bachman reunited occasionally, but the group continued without them in the late 1980s.Kale, the original bassist, obtained rights to the band's name and was later joined by Peterson on drums. Kale retired in 2016, and Peterson stopped appearing at every concert. In 2023, Bachman and Cummings accused them of false advertising, alleging that some promotional materials used their images.Cummings and Bachman announced a Guess Who reunion tour in November, with support from former Eagles member Don Felder. The 12-city Canadian tour began in Niagara Falls and runs through August. The Guess Who is also scheduled to appear on the Rock Legends Cruise XIII departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in February.Peterson and Kale's lawsuit against BMI includes allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, intentional interference with contractual relations and negligent misrepresentation. They are seeking millions of dollars in compensation and punitive damages, citing what they describe as "willful, oppressive, fraudulent and malicious" conduct by BMI.Their attorney, Michael Machat, said immediate terminations undermine the process. "In some cases, the venues had no time to find substitute acts and went dark," Machat said. "What happened doesn't make sense. With most contracts, particularly commercial contracts, you have to give notice."BMI issued a statement in response: "There is no merit to this lawsuit. BMI responded accurately and in accordance with the information provided to us by SOCAN, the foreign society that represents the copyright holders. We stand by our response."

Tributes Pouring In For Chuck Negron, Founding Member of Three Dog Night

Posted by rdhouserockusa — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 15:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chuck Negron, a founding singer of the rock group Three Dog Night, died Monday at his home in Studio City, California. He was 83.According to a statement released by his family, Negron died surrounded by loved ones. A cause of death was not specified. The statement noted that Negron had lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for several decades and had recently battled heart failure.Three Dog Night, formed in Los Angeles in 1967, is best known for hit singles including "Mama Told Me Not to Come," "Joy to the World" and "Black and White." The group featured a three-singer lineup of Negron, Danny Hutton and Cory Wells.Negron was born June 8, 1942, in the Bronx, New York, and began singing in doo-wop groups as a child. He performed lead vocals on several of Three Dog Night's biggest hits, including "Joy to the World," "One," "Old Fashioned Love Song" and "The Show Must Go On."Danny Hutton, the band's only remaining touring original member, wrote on Facebook: "I received the news today that my former bandmate from Three Dog Night, Chuck Negron, passed away peacefully at his home." Wells died in 2015.Negron was dismissed from the band in 1985 after a long struggle with substance abuse, which at one point left him homeless. He overcame his addictions in the early 1990s, a journey detailed in his 1999 memoir, "Three Dog Nightmare."After leaving the group, Negron launched a solo career, releasing seven albums, most recently "Negron Generations" in 2017. He stopped touring during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he described as "impossibly unsafe" due to his lung condition.In his tribute, Hutton added, "We rarely spoke and lost touch for much of that time. Five months ago, his wife Ami called to tell me he was very sick, and I decided I should go see him. When I arrived at his house, we hugged, cried, reminisced and shared many stories. In that moment, we realized how much time had been lost by not being in each other's lives. It was a beautiful and deeply meaningful reunion. I will always be grateful for the music we made together."