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Blue Oyster Cult singer Eric Bloom will miss several upcoming shows after undergoing surgery, the band announced.Bloom, 81, shared the news in a message to fans. "During B C's time off I scheduled a non-life threatening surgical procedure," Bloom wrote. "I am on the mend, but the recovery is taking a little longer than expected. Kasim Sulton will be standing in for me for a few shows."Bloom did not say how many shows he will miss. Blue Oyster Cult last performed Feb. 26 on the Rock Legends Cruise. The band is scheduled to resume touring May 16 in Oroville, California, with dates planned through the summer and fall.Sulton, who will fill in for Bloom, played bass and sang backing vocals with Blue Oyster Cult from 2012 to 2017. He is also known for his work with Utopia, where he sang and played on the 1979 hit "Set Me Free." Sulton has also performed with Joan Jett, Meat Loaf and the New Cars. He released his solo album "Kasim 2021" in 2021.Sulton is also set to tour with Todd Rundgren on the Damned If I Do tour, which begins June 11 in St. Charles, Illinois. There has been no word on whether his Blue Oyster Cult performances will affect his commitment to Rundgren's tour

U2 previewed their latest song, "Street of Dreams," with a clip from a new music video filmed in Mexico City.In an official statement, the band said "Street of Dreams" will appear on their next studio album, which has not been formally announced and is expected for release later this year.This will mark U2's first full-length album since "Songs of Surrender" in 2023, which reworked older tracks. Their last album of all-new material was "Songs of Experience," released in 2017. The band has also released two surprise EPs in the meantime.Bono, the Edge and Adam Clayton performed "Street of Dreams" with Larry Mullen Jr. on top of a school bus decorated by Mexican artist Chavis M rmol. This was only Mullen's second major appearance since undergoing neck surgery, which forced him to miss the band's 2023-2024 Las Vegas residency, "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere."U2 shared a lyric from the new song on social media: "Justice an obsession, love is a procession down the street of dreams."During Mullen's absence, Bram van den Berg filled in on drums for the Las Vegas shows. Van den Berg was also on stage when U2 was honored at the Ivor Novello Awards in London last summer. The band's two EPs were released around religious holidays: "Days of Ash" arrived on Ash Wednesday in February, and "Easter Lily" came out on Easter in April."It was difficult being away because of injury," Mullen told the BBC. "So I'm thrilled to be back in a creative environment, even if I'm not 100% there ... When I was away from the band, I missed it, but I didn't realize how much I missed it."U2's run at Sphere in Las Vegas was originally set for five nights but expanded to 40 shows, with estimated revenue of $256 million. The band later released a concert film, "V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas." U2 is not scheduled to tour this summer

Journey has added 40 new North American dates to its Final Frontier farewell tour, extending the run into late 2026. The new leg starts Sept. 12 in Los Angeles and ends Nov. 28 in San Francisco."The energy has been incredible every night," Journey founder and guitarist Neal Schon said in a statement. "Seeing these crowds sing these songs with us after all these years has been powerful. We're excited to bring The Final Frontier Tour to even more cities this fall."This tour features only Journey, without any opening acts. The band is playing longer sets that include both major hits, such as "Lights," "Faithfully," "Any Way You Want It," and "Don't Stop Believin'," along with lesser-known tracks like "Dead or Alive," "Chain Reaction," "Suzanne," and "Of a Lifetime" from their 1975 debut album."The fans have been incredible," frontman Arnel Pineda said in a statement. "Every night feels like a celebration, and we're excited to share that experience with even more cities."Before the tour began in February, Pineda told Rolling Stone that personal issues nearly led him to quit the band. "Back in 2024, I said to them, 'If you're planning to do a farewell tour, you better tell me, because my issues and my personal problems are getting more intense, and I don't know if I want to go with you,'" Pineda said. He told the band he wanted to retire because of his personal problems, but received no reply.Schon said the situation was complicated. "He sent a lot of messages that he was overwhelmed with his personal life and didn't know if he could do it. But we all signed contracts," Schon said. "Honestly, I'm signed up for the next two years. I'm ready for it. Whatever goes down, I'm ready to plow through it, survive, and float to the top. I hope that he feels better about things."Despite internal challenges, the band has continued to perform together. More dates are scheduled through 2027, and the location of the final show remains undecided.Pineda has publicly wished for former Journey singer Steve Perry to make an appearance during the farewell run. "I wish Steve Perry would make an appearance. He doesn't even have to sing. He can just take a bow with the guys," Pineda told Rolling Stone in February. "If he doesn't want to do it, I would respect that. But if he would do that, that would be such an amazing sight."A Perry appearance remains unlikely, but the songs he created with Journey continue to drive the live show.Here are Journey's upcoming 2026 tour dates:May 15 - Tampa, Fla., Benchmark International Arena
May 16 - Jacksonville, Fla., VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
May 18 - Columbia, S.C., Colonial Life Arena
May 20 - Charlotte, N.C., Spectrum Center
May 21 - Greensboro, N.C., First Horizon Coliseum
May 23 - Atlantic City, N.J., Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
May 27 - State College, Pa., Bryce Jordan Center
May 28 - Charlottesville, Va., John Paul Jones Arena
May 30 - Knoxville, Tenn., Food City Center
May 31 - Savannah, Ga., Enmarket Arena
June 3 - Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
June 4 - Roanoke, Va., Berglund Center Coliseum
June 6 - Worcester, Mass., DCU Center
June 7 - Manchester, N.H., SNHU Arena
June 10 - Buffalo, N.Y., KeyBank Center
June 11 - Allentown, Pa., PPL Center
June 13 - Cincinnati, Ohio, Heritage Bank Center
June 14 - Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
June 17 - Evansville, Ind., Ford Center
June 18 - Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
June 20 - Champaign, Ill., State Farm Center
June 21 - Green Bay, Wis., Resch Center
June 24 - Moline, Ill., Vibrant Arena at the MARK
June 25 - Springfield, Mo., Great Southern Bank Arena
June 27 - Tupelo, Miss., Cadence Bank Arena
June 28 - Lafayette, La., CAJUNDOME
July 1 - Corpus Christi, Texas, Hilliard Center Arena
July 2 - Laredo, Texas, Sames Auto Arena
July 6 - Lincoln, Neb., Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 7 - Des Moines, Iowa, Casey's Center
Sept. 12 - Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena
Sept. 14 - San Diego, Pechanga Arena San Diego
Sept. 15 - Phoenix, Mortgage Matchup Center
Sept. 17 - Stockton, Calif., Adventist Health Arena
Sept. 19 - Portland, Ore., Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sept. 21 - Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena
Sept. 24 - Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place
Sept. 26 - Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome
Sept. 27 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, SaskTel Centre
Sept. 29 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Life Centre
Oct. 2 - Grand Forks, N.D., Alerus Center
Oct. 4 - St. Paul, Minn., Grand Casino Arena
Oct. 5 - Chicago, United Center
Oct. 8 - Tulsa, Okla., BOK Center
Oct. 10 - San Antonio, Frost Bank Center
Oct. 12 - Biloxi, Miss., Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Oct. 13 - Birmingham, Ala., Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Oct. 16 - Sunrise, Fla., Amerant Bank Arena
Oct. 17 - Orlando, Kia Center
Oct. 19 - Atlanta, State Farm Arena
Oct. 21 - Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 22 - Louisville, Ky., KFC Yum! Center
Oct. 24 - Baltimore, CFG Bank Arena
Oct. 25 - Newark, N.J., Prudential Center
Oct. 28 - Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena
Oct. 29 - Providence, R.I., Amica Mutual Pavilion
Nov. 2 - Detroit, Little Caesars Arena
Nov. 4 - Toronto, Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 6 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
Nov. 7 - Uniondale, N.Y., Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nov. 10 - Boston, TD Garden
Nov. 12 - Cleveland, Rocket Arena
Nov. 14 - Greenville, S.C., Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Nov. 16 - St. Louis, Enterprise Center
Nov. 18 - Houston, Toyota Center
Nov. 20 - Dallas, American Airlines Center
Nov. 22 - Denver, Ball Arena
Nov. 24 - Anaheim, Honda Center
Nov. 27 - Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena
Nov. 28 - San Francisco, Chase Cente

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Metallica set a new attendance record at Athens' Olympic Stadium during their first concert of 2026, drawing more than 90,000 fans, the band announced Monday.The group performed at the stadium Saturday, May 9, as part of their M72 World Tour. In a social media post, Metallica thanked fans, writing, "Over 90,000 of you packed in and trust us... we could feel it! We couldn't think of a better way to kick off this leg of the M72 World Tour."The band played 16 songs, opening with "Creeping Death" and closing with "Enter Sandman."Athens' Olympic Stadium typically seats about 75,000, but Metallica used a circular, in-the-round stage that allowed for more attendees by removing stage restrictions.Metallica's current tour has set attendance records at other venues. In August 2023, the band drew about 78,000 fans to each of two shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, surpassing Taylor Swift's attendance figures at that venue.The European leg of the M72 World Tour continues Wednesday, May 13, in Bucharest, Romania. Metallica will also launch their first concert residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas later this year, with performances scheduled from October through March 2027

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold the rights to their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal valued at more than $300 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Warner Music Group acquired the catalog through a joint venture with Bain Capital. This partnership, announced in July 2023, has a total budget of $1.2 billion for catalog acquisitions. The $300 million spent on the Red Hot Chili Peppers is part of the $650 million Warner Music Group has already used to purchase various music catalogs, per its May 7 earnings report. The company has not disclosed details about the other catalogs it has acquired.Industry rumors about the Red Hot Chili Peppers seeking buyers for their recorded rights started in February. There is also speculation that Sony Music Group may acquire Hipgnosis, now known as Recognition Music Group, in a multibillion-dollar deal. If this occurs, the band's publishing rights could change ownership.The Red Hot Chili Peppers previously sold their songwriting catalog to Hipgnosis in 2021 for approximately $140 million.According to Billboard, the band owns its 13 studio albums and other releases issued by Warner Music Group in the United States, beginning with 1991's "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" through 2022's "Unlimited Love" and "Return of the Dream Canteen." Billboard could not confirm if the band owned its first four studio albums, released by EMI in the U.S., which are also included in the sale. It is also unclear whether the deal includes name, image and likeness rights for the band members.Billboard estimates the Red Hot Chili Peppers' master recording catalog generates about $26 million in annual revenue, with most of that coming from Warner Music Group's portion of the catalog. Major albums in that group include "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and "Californication."Warner Music Group and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have not commented publicly on further details of the agreement

Bryan Adams has joined YouTube Music's Billion Views Club for the second time, this time with "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You."The Canadian singer-songwriter reached one billion views with the performance video for the 1991 ballad, which was featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," starring Kevin Costner.After its release, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" became a major hit. It is one of four Adams songs to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining at the top for seven weeks - the longest run at No. 1 in his career.The song broke records in the United Kingdom, topping the Official U.K. Singles Chart for 16 consecutive weeks. No other song in chart history has stayed at No. 1 longer."(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" is the lead single from Adams' album "Waking Up the Neighbours," which also reached No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart and the ARIA Chart, and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S."Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" was the second-highest-grossing film of 1991, earning $390 million at the box office. It trailed only "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," which took in $520 million that year.Adams first entered the YouTube Billion Views Club with his 1993 ballad "Please Forgive Me."Adams co-wrote "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" with Robert "Mutt" Lange and Michael Kamen. The official black-and-white video was filmed in Miami in 1992 and directed by Andy Morahan

Deep Purple will release a new studio album, "SPLAT!," on July 3.The band revealed the cover art and track list but has not released any songs from the album. "SPLAT!" will be Deep Purple's 24th studio album and their first since 2024's "=1." Bob Ezrin produced the new album, marking his sixth consecutive collaboration with the group since 2013's "Now What?!"According to a press release, singer Ian Gillan developed the album's concept. "Rather than treating the end [of the world] as destruction, the album imagines it as transformation," Gillan said. "SPLAT! explores the end of humanity not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence."Gillan said the album's music revisits Deep Purple's early 1970s sound. "I have to say, now we are very much back in with material that is compatible with 'Highway Star,' 'Smoke on the Water,' 'Lazy'-the dynamics, the balance, and the fun of the music we made from '69 to '73," he said."SPLAT!" will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette and as a limited-edition box set, which features exclusive live tracks from the band's 2024 tour and a bonus track called "Guinnesis." Fans can find details on the band's official website.Deep Purple will support the album with a world tour. The group plans at least 86 shows in 28 countries across three continents.Track list for "SPLAT!":
1. Arrogant Boy
2. Diablo
3. The Rider
4. The Lunatic
5. The Only Horse in Town
6. Sacred Land
7. The Beating of Wings
8. Guilt Trippin'
9. Scriblin' Gib'rish
10. Jessica's Bra
11. Third Call
12. My New Movie
13. Splat!Tour dates:Mad in Europe Tour 2026:
June 11 - Espoo, Finland, Espoo Metro Arena
June 12 - Tampere, Finland, Nokia Arena
June 14 - Kristiansand, Norway, Dirty Old Town Live - Odderoya Amfi
June 18 - Clisson, France, Hellfest (sold out)
June 20 - Meppen, Germany, Emsland Open Air
June 24 - M nchengladbach, Germany, SparkassenPark
June 27 - Coburg, Germany, HUK Coburg Open Air, Schlossplatz
June 28 - Ulm, Germany, Klosterhof Wiblingen
July 2 - Vigo, Spain, Conciertos de Castrelos, Auditorio Castrelos
July 4 - Gredos, vila, Spain, M sicos en la Naturaleza
July 5 - Pamplona, Spain, Navarra Arena
July 7 - Valencia, Spain, Jardines de Viveros
July 9 - Marbella, Spain, Starlite
July 10 - C diz, Spain, T o Pepe
July 13 - Montreux, Switzerland, Montreux Jazz Festival
July 16 - Pisa, Italy, Pisa Summer Knights - Piazza Dei Cavalieri
July 17 - Este, Italy, Este Music Festival - Castello Carrarese
July 19 - Munich, Germany, Tollwood FestivalSPLAT! World Tour 2026:
Aug. 4 - Raleigh, N.C., Red Hat Amphitheater
Aug. 6 - Memphis, Tenn., Memphis Botanic Garden
Aug. 8 - Clearwater, Fla., The BayCare Sound
Aug. 9 - Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Casino
Aug. 12 - Wantagh, N.Y., Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 13 - Mansfield, Mass., Xfinity Center
Aug. 15 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Centre
Aug. 17 - Laval, Quebec, Place Bell
Aug. 18 - Toronto, Ontario, RBC Amphitheatre
Aug. 19 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Tire Centre
Aug. 21 - Detroit, Mich., Pine Knob
Aug. 22 - Salamanca, N.Y., Seneca Allegany Casino
Aug. 24 - Indianapolis, Ind., Everwise Amphitheatre
Aug. 25 - Highland Park, Ill., Ravinia
Aug. 27 - Prior Lake, Minn., Mystic Lake Casino
Aug. 29 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Life Centre
Aug. 31 - Calgary, Alberta, Scotiabank Saddledome
Sept. 2 - Abbotsford, British Columbia, Abbotsford Centre
Sept. 4 - Lincoln, Calif., Thunder Valley
Sept. 5 - Mountain View, Calif., Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sept. 6 - Highland, Calif., Yaamava Theatre
Sept. 8 - Chula Vista, Calif., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 10 - Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood
Sept. 11 - Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Amphitheater
Sept. 12 - Sparks, Nev., Nugget Event Center
Sept. 29 - Sofia, Bulgaria, 8888 Arena
Oct. 1 - Cluj, Romania, BT Arena
Oct. 2 - Budapest, Hungary, Laszlo Papp Arena
Oct. 4 - Bratislava, Slovakia, Tipos Arena
Oct. 5 - Vienna, Austria, Stadthalle
Oct. 7 - Prague, Czechia, O2 Arena
Oct. 8 - Lodz, Poland, Atlas Arena
Oct. 10 - Belgrade, Serbia, Stark Arena
Oct. 11 - Skopje, North Macedonia, Boris Trajkovski Arena
Oct. 13 - Athens, Greece, Telekom Centre Arena
Oct. 16 - Zurich, Switzerland, Hallenstadion
Oct. 17 - Milan, Italy, Unipol Forum
Oct. 19 - Barcelona, Spain, Sant Jordi Club
Oct. 20 - Madrid, Spain, Movistar Arena
Oct. 22 - Paris, France, Adidas Arena
Oct. 23 - Antwerp, Belgium, Lotto Arena
Oct. 25 - Copenhagen, Denmark, Royal Arena
Oct. 26 - Stockholm, Sweden, Avicii Arena
Oct. 28 - Oslo, Norway, Spektrum Arena
Oct. 29 - Gothenburg, Sweden, Scandinavium
Oct. 31 - Leipzig, Germany, QI Arena
Nov. 1 - Hamburg, Germany, Sporthalle
Nov. 3 - Dortmund, Germany, Westfalenhalle
Nov. 4 - Berlin, Germany, Uber Arena
Nov. 6 - Frankfurt, Germany, Festhalle
Nov. 7 - Nuremberg, Germany, Arena
Nov. 9 - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
Nov. 10 - Strasbourg, France, Z nith
Nov. 12 - Bordeaux, France, Ark a Arena
Nov. 13 - Nantes, France, Z nith
Nov. 15 - Lyon, France, LDLC Arena
Nov. 18 - Newcastle, UK, Utilita Arena
Nov. 19 - Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro
Nov. 21 - Birmingham, UK, BP Pulse Arena
Nov. 22 - Manchester, UK, AO Arena
Nov. 24 - London, Eventim Apollo
Nov. 25 - London, Royal Albert Hall
Dec. 5 - S o Paulo, Brazil, Suhai Hall
Dec. 8 - Santiago, Chile, Movistar Arena
Dec. 10 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Movistar Arena
Dec. 13 - Monterrey, Mexico, Arena Monterrey
Dec. 16 - Guadalajara, Mexico, Arena Guadalajara
Dec. 19 - Mexico City, Estadio Fray NanoFor the full list of shows and ticket information, visit Deep Purple's official website

Alex Ligertwood, who sang for Santana over several decades, has died. He was 79.Ligertwood's wife and agent, Shawn Brogan, announced his death Tuesday on social media."Alex passed peacefully in his sleep with his dog Bobo by his side," Brogan wrote. "Alex was loved by so many. If you knew him, you loved him. He touched many with his extraordinary voice. He was all heart and soul. His favorite thing in life was to make music, sing and share his gift. He performed his last show just two weeks ago. I'm grateful for that. He did it his way, on his terms, till the end. I will always love you, my sweet Alex."Ligertwood was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Early in his career, he played guitar and sang in local skiffle groups before joining the Jeff Beck Group and Brian Auger's Oblivion Express.Ligertwood joined Santana in 1979. He sang with the band during five different stints through 1994, including performances at the US Festival in 1982 and Live Aid in 1985. He sang lead on songs such as "All I Ever Wanted," "You Know That I Love You" and "Hold On." He also co-wrote tracks including "Brightest Star," "Make Somebody Happy" and "Somewhere in Heaven.""My idea of a vocalist is that he's a musician; his voice is his instrument," Ligertwood told spinterview.com in 2024. "Every song should have its own thing. Just like you can change the tones on a guitar, I can change the tone on my voice and sing the song the way it should be. I'm really into that, and using my voice as much as possible."Brian Auger, leader of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, wrote on Facebook, "In all my years of music, I never heard anyone who possessed that kind of range or that effortless, carefree ability to soar through a melody. He didn't just sing songs; he lived them. The world feels much quieter today without his voice, and I will miss my friend more than words can say."Funeral arrangements were not immediately available

The Eagles will extend their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, adding six more shows to their schedule. The band announced two concerts in September and four in November. These additions will bring their total Sphere performances to 64 since the run began in September 2024, making it the longest-running residency in the venue's history.Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale to the public May 15.Over the weekend, the Eagles performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, marking their first concert outside the Sphere since 2024. The band ended their set early when their piano player suffered a medical issue, according to NOLA.com. As a result, they skipped the song "Desperado," a regular feature in their concerts for more than 50 years.The Eagles also released a deluxe edition of their 1975 album "One of These Nights" on Friday. The reissue features a remastered version of the original album and a 16-song performance recorded at the Sunshine Festival in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 28, 1975.Upcoming Eagles Sphere residency dates:Friday, Sept. 18
Saturday, Sept. 19
Friday, Nov. 13
Saturday, Nov. 14
Friday, Nov. 27
Saturday, Nov. 2

The Rolling Stones appear to have confirmed the title and cover art for their upcoming studio album.Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood each posted what looks like one-third of an album cover Saturday on their Instagram accounts. When combined, the images appear to merge the trio's faces, similar to the cover of Metallica's 2016 album "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct."Each piece features the band's name and the words "Foreign Tongues," aligning with previous reports about the album's title. The same words appeared on outdoor advertisements around the world on April 25, each featuring the band's lips and tongue logo in different languages.On Friday, the band shared a short clip of a new song on social media. The snippet opens with vocals similar to the 1969 Stones track "Gimme Shelter," then shifts to a guitar riff reminiscent of "Rock and a Hard Place" from the 1989 album "Steel Wheels.""Foreign Tongues" would be the first Rolling Stones album since 2023's "Hackney Diamonds" and their second since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.Andrew Watt produced the new album, as he did with "Hackney Diamonds." Watt has also worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.While promoting "Hackney Diamonds" in 2023, Jagger told The New York Times the band had nearly finished work on another album. Keith Richards said the group wanted to make a new mark with drummer Steve Jordan after Watts' death.Reports in 2026 suggest the band has at least 10 songs ready for another project after "Foreign Tongues."The group began teasing the new album in early April with posters for a band named the Cockroaches, a name the Stones have used for secret shows. On April 11, select stores sold limited copies of a single called "Rough and Twisted" by the Cockroaches. Three days later, the Stones confirmed on social media that the song was theirs.In December 2026, a source close to the band said the Rolling Stones had canceled unannounced plans for a 2026 tour. Their most recent show was July 21, 2024, at the end of the Hackney Diamonds North American tour