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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

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)

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 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 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 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

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 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 Par

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 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.