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Bryan Adams will return to Australia and New Zealand for his "Roll With The Punches" world tour in February and March 2027, marking his second major tour of the region in two years.Adams, a Canadian singer-songwriter, will perform arena shows in seven cities. Australian pop artist Natalie Imbruglia will join as special guest.The tour starts Feb. 23, 2027, at RAC Arena in Perth. Adams will then play in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Auckland, and wrap up March 12 at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch.Frontier Touring is promoting the dates. Adams last toured Australia in early 2025, drawing some of his largest crowds in the region.The "Roll With The Punches" tour supports Adams' 16th studio album of the same name, released in August on his Bad Records label. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.Adams performed 140 shows worldwide last year and will play dates in the United States, Canada, and Europe before heading to Australia and New Zealand.Tickets go on sale at 12 p.m. local time Monday, July 20, at frontiertouring.com/bryanadams.Bryan Adams' 2027 "Roll With The Punches" Australia and New Zealand tour dates:Feb. 23 - RAC Arena, Perth
Feb. 26 - Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
March 1 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 4 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
March 5 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
March 10 - Spark Arena, Auckland
March 12 - Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurc

Huey Lewis says music is no longer part of his life, eight years after losing his hearing to Meniere's disease.Lewis, 73, lost the hearing in his right ear in the 1990s. In 2018, his left ear also failed, forcing him to end his music career.In a recent episode of the "Inside of You" podcast, Lewis spoke about how his life has changed and said he still hopes for medical or technological advances that could help him.He described his first hearing loss by recalling advice from a doctor. "My dad was a doctor and he sent me to this famous ENT guy," Lewis said. "He looked at it and said, 'Well, get used to it!' I said, 'What do you mean, get used to it? I'm a musician; I'm a singer. I need my hearing!' He says, 'You only need one ear. Jimi Hendrix had one ear, Brian Wilson had one ear. I have one ear and I'm in a barbershop quartet!'"Lewis said he worried about performing with hearing in only one ear, but his brain adjusted. "I was very apprehensive, and it was fine, because your brain moves everything to the middle," he said. "So I existed on one ear for 25 years. And then my left ear bailed, and now I'm deaf, basically, without the technology."Lewis now uses a cochlear implant in his left ear and a hearing aid in his right. Both connect to his phone and computer. He said these devices have changed his life, but not for the better when it comes to music. "Music is not part of my life anymore. It's a hard pill to swallow," Lewis said.He explained that speech and music sound distorted through the devices. "People sound like they took a hit of helium," he said. "Sometimes I play [an album] because I know it so well. I can hear the beat and I know what's going on, but I can't enjoy it. Music used to be fun. Now I try so hard to get it, and it just ends up frustrating for me. I can't feel the warmth."Lewis said he experienced depression after his diagnosis, especially during the first six months. He misses performing and seeing his bandmates, especially when he hears about their current work. "My bass player, John Pierce, is playing with Toto now, and they're just killing it out there. I wish I could do that," he said.Lewis has found some comfort in fishing, which he discovered after losing his hearing. He said spending time in nature has been a positive change. "If I had hearing, I'd still be on the road, probably, and I don't miss that. I miss doing a show once in a while, I miss the camaraderie, but I've fished so many great places and met all kinds of different people. So I've got to look at the positive," he said.Asked about future treatments, Lewis said there is little known about Meniere's disease, but he hopes for improvements. He mentioned a possible new cochlear implant that would be fully internal, allowing users to swim and sleep without removing anything. "Right now, I have to take all my stuff out to sleep at night. So I'm deaf at night. If there's a fire, I'm in trouble," he said

Alice Cooper has added a new leg to his "Alice's Attic" tour, announcing a series of fall 2026 North American shows.The tour begins Sept. 17 at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Cooper will also play the Big E Fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts, on Sept. 19 and CityFolk Festival in Ottawa, Ontario, on Sept. 20. He will then start his headlining run Sept. 22 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tour wraps up Nov. 21 in Reno, Nevada.Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday.Cooper debuted the "Alice's Attic" show during last year's co-headlining tour with Judas Priest, with more solo dates this spring. The show features theatrical elements such as a giant Frankenstein and a mock beheading. Cooper also included a cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on the most recent tour.Before the North American dates, Cooper will tour Europe this summer with the Hollywood Vampires, which includes Joe Perry and Johnny Depp. In October, Cooper will promote his autobiography, "Devil on My Shoulder," during a short U.K. book tour.Cooper's fall 2026 North American tour dates:Sept. 17 - Louisville, Ky., Louder Than Life
Sept. 19 - West Springfield, Mass., The Big E Fair
Sept. 20 - Ottawa, Ontario, CityFolk Festival
Sept. 22 - Niagara Falls, Ontario, OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Oct. 27 - Clearwater, Fla., Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct. 30 - Richmond, Va., Altria Theater
Oct. 31 - Atlantic City, N.J., Tropicana Casino & Resort
Nov. 1 - Bethlehem, Pa., Wind Creek Bethlehem
Nov. 4 - Hershey, Pa., Hershey Theatre
Nov. 6 - Windsor, Ontario, Caesars Windsor - The Colosseum
Nov. 7 - Kalamazoo, Mich., Wings Event Center
Nov. 8 - Waukegan, Ill., Genesee Theatre
Nov. 10 - St. Louis, Mo., Stifel Theatre
Nov. 11 - Park City, Kan., Hartman Arena
Nov. 14 - Indio, Calif., Fantasy Springs Casino
Nov. 15 - Prescott Valley, Ariz., Findlay Toyota Center
Nov. 17 - San Diego, Calif., Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Nov. 18 - San Jose, Calif., San Jose Civic
Nov. 20 - Wheatland, Calif., Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Nov. 21 - Reno, Nev., Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort & Casin

Nickelback have announced their new single, "Rattle the Cage," and revealed plans to release their eleventh studio album, "Everything Under the Sun," on Oct. 30.The upcoming album marks the band's first new music since their 2022 release, "Get Rollin'.""This album has every side of the band on it," lead singer Chad Kroeger said in a statement. "There are songs that hit as hard as anything we've ever done, songs that take chances and songs that remind us why we've been doing this together for so long."The band has opened pre-orders for "Everything Under the Sun." The album features 12 tracks, including the lead single "Rattle the Cage," which features guitarist John 5.The full tracklist includes:
1. "Rattle the Cage" (with John 5)
2. "Bones for the Crows"
3. "I Already Know"
4. "Leave Me Behind"
5. "If I Don't Go"
6. "Make Me Love You"
7. "Chasin' Famous"
8. "Simple Song"
9. "Technicolor Steamboat"
10. "Lift Somebody Up"
11. "Bottled Dreams"
12. "Last Night Was Fun""Rattle the Cage" showcases drummer Daniel Adair's powerful rhythms, gritty guitar lines, and Kroeger's distinctive vocals. John 5 contributes a guest guitar solo."'Rattle The Cage' felt like the perfect way to kick the door open," Kroeger said. "It has the energy we've been feeding off every night onstage, and we can't wait for people to hear it."The music video for "Rattle the Cage" is now available

A little more than a year after his dismissal from Guns N' Roses, drummer Frank Ferrer spoke about his time with the band and his relationship with frontman Axl Rose.Ferrer joined Guns N' Roses in 2006 as a temporary replacement for Brian "Brain" Mantia, who was on leave to care for his newborn child. When Mantia decided not to return, Ferrer accepted the full-time position. He remained with the band for nearly 20 years, including during the notable returns of Duff McKagan and Slash.Ferrer's tenure ended in 2025. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, he said he always knew his time with the band would not last forever."Everything comes to an end," Ferrer said. "I knew this thing wasn't gonna be forever. I was just so happy I got to do it when I got to do it."Ferrer said his departure was amicable and there was "nothing dramatic" about his exit. "We didn't get into a fight or anything like that," he said.During the interview, Ferrer addressed public perceptions of Axl Rose, calling him "super nice and friendly." Ferrer said many people see Rose as intimidating, but he described Rose as caring and generous."He doesn't suffer fools, so that might upset people," Ferrer said. "But he's generous, super funny, and always worried about us. He's a good man."Ferrer also spoke about Rose's work ethic and stage presence."He's out there trying to make everything sound great every night. He's under a lot of pressure, and he delivers," Ferrer said. "He leads the way. Even if you're not feeling your best, when he comes out and starts singing, you have to match his energy. Everybody would push. He loves being up there and giving a good show."Asked if he had a final conversation with Rose before leaving the band, Ferrer said it was not needed."I'm sure we'll get together again. Things change. Nothing stays the same, that's all," he said.Ferrer thanked Guns N' Roses fans for their support over the years."I'm grateful for the love the fan base has given me, how they accepted me and made me feel like I was part of the legacy," Ferrer said. "A big thank you to the people that supported the band and viewed me as a band member. I think that's kinda cool.

NEW YORK - Mick Jagger says his role as a performer is not to lecture audiences about politics, even as some artists, such as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello, have made political discussion a regular part of their concerts.During a recent appearance on The New York Times podcast "The Interview," Jagger discussed his approach to live shows, his relationship with the audience, and his thoughts on mixing politics with music. The episode was posted July 11 on YouTube.When asked by host David Marchese what his relationship with his audience means to him, Jagger said the answer depends on the type of event and the crowd's expectations."For example, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival-we played that for the first time in 2024," Jagger said. "That's a festival, so people didn't necessarily come to see you; they bought tickets before they knew you were coming. At events like British Summer Time Hyde Park in London or Glastonbury, fans buy tickets for the festival, not just for you. They're not always your biggest fans, so you have to treat each audience differently."Jagger said this variety in audience makeup shapes his approach to performing. He avoids getting political during concerts, focusing instead on giving fans an escape from their daily lives."My job in the live music world is to make sure attendees have the best time they possibly can and to help them forget all their problems and the problems of the world," he said. "It's similar to going to a sports event. Everything else is shut out. You're just watching to see who's going to win. You don't want to lecture them."Jagger noted he is not against mentioning politics in songwriting. He said his process has changed over the years, and he sometimes weaves political lines into songs about personal relationships."I wouldn't have written any of the songs on 'Foreign Tongues' when I was 30," Jagger said. "I've gotten into the habit of doing songs about personal relationships and then throwing in a verse about politics. I learned that from other songwriters, because nobody wants to hear a whole song about politics or social commentary. A blues song like 'Rough and Twisted' is mostly stream-of-consciousness. You talk about women and life, then you throw in something political, like 'The only club was called Conspiracy / All they wanted was tyranny.' You find yourself using these tricks."The Rolling Stones released "Foreign Tongues," their latest studio album and the follow-up to 2023's "Hackney Diamonds," this past Friday on Polydor/Capitol. The album has received positive reviews from outlets including Ultimate Classic Rock and Rolling Stone.Jagger, 80, also spoke candidly about aging during the podcast."There's nothing good about it," he said. "I forgot all my wisdom. I might have had a couple of pearls drop, but I've already forgotten what they are. You can't do things as quickly as you want to. Physically, you've got to be more careful."On July 8, Jagger and Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood played the previously unreleased track "Ringing Hollow" during the band's "Foreign Tongues" listening party at the St. Clement Hotel in London. In an interview with MOJO magazine, Jagger described "Ringing Hollow" as a reflection on the idea of America and the concept of the American Dream."The American Dream is intact for some people, and I'm sure we can find wonderful immigrant stories, but we also read about the decline of the American Empire," Jagger said. "There are a lot of questions about imperial overreach and the lobbying system. The money spent on an election is absurd-it's not corruption per se, but unnecessary. Is it indicative of this administration or something that has been happening a long time? In any case, it's not the same place as it was."Jagger also told NME he has already started writing songs for possible future projects, and there could be as many as three records to follow "Foreign Tongues." He said some of the new songs could end up being recorded by other artists.- Compiled from The New York Times, Ultimate Classic Rock, MOJO, Louder, and NM

Ian Gillan has shared new details about his first departure from Deep Purple in 1973.Speaking on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gillan said that the reasons behind his exit were more complex than the often-cited heavy workload and personality clashes. He described how the band dynamic changed as Deep Purple's success grew."You start off with five guys in a van with your gear in the back," Gillan said. "Then you expand a bit, you get a truck, a couple of roadies, and things keep growing. But you're still a unit. I was Ritchie [Blackmore's] roommate for a long time. We'd go on holiday together. We were very much five guys."He said the group started to drift apart as outside relationships and influences increased."At a certain stage, your party's expanded by personal relationships," Gillan said. "The outside influences don't mesh as well as the band does. One of the guys isn't staying in the same hotel, some people don't want to speak. That's the beginning of problems."Gillan admitted he played a major role in the split, saying, "I was as much to blame as anyone, probably more." He also pointed to musical differences between himself and Blackmore."One of the key factors was a shift in the band's mentality," Gillan said. "Ritchie was moving toward what became Rainbow in terms of song construction. I felt the excitement and craziness were fading a bit."Gillan rejoined Deep Purple in 1984 for the Mark II lineup reunion after more than a decade away. He said the band members had changed after time apart and starting families. When they met in Vermont to rehearse, their musical chemistry quickly returned."We did it secretly, because if it wasn't going to work, we didn't want to make a big deal out of it," Gillan said. "We sat in a basement, started a little jam, and I could see the smiles on faces. It was just like being back in Hanwell in 1969.

LONDON (AP) - Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Ron Wood performed a previously unreleased song this week at a private fan event in London.The track, "Ringing Hollow," appears on the band's 25th album, "Foreign Tongues," set for release Friday.While organizers did not confirm the location, fans widely believe the performance took place Monday at the St. Clement Hotel in London.The event included a drone show above the city, featuring an updated version of the band's tongue and lips logo.The Stones have already released two singles from "Foreign Tongues": "Jealous Lover" and "In the Stars." The new album follows 2023's "Hackney Diamonds."Jagger and Keith Richards said "Ringing Hollow" reflects on their changing relationship with America. Lyrics from the song include, "I was madly in love with you before we ever met," and "I saw all your movies, I smoked your cigarettes," as well as, "Lady Liberty don't look so good... there's a tear in her gown."Speaking to Mojo magazine, Jagger said, "The American dream is intact for some people, and I'm sure we can find some wonderful immigrant stories that happened in the last 12 months, but we read about the decline of the American empire." He said the song is not only about Donald Trump, but also about "imperial overreach and the lobbying system."Richards told the Sunday Times he finds America "a bit of a disappointment at the moment," saying, "All you hear is the moaning about the price of gas. This is where it hurts people.

Elton John will return to the stage for two "final farewell performances" in Mexico City, three years after ending his global farewell tour.The concerts are set for Oct. 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte, also known as Estadio Azteca, the city's well-known soccer stadium. These shows will mark John's first performances in Mexico in 14 years."Mexico City has always held a special place in my heart," John said in a statement. "I was truly disappointed that the pandemic kept me from touring Latin America during my Farewell tour, which makes this return especially meaningful. I'm thrilled to finally share this very special moment with my fans after all these years."Promoters describe the shows as a "once-in-a-lifetime engagement exclusively in Mexico City." They say the event is planned as a celebration of both the singer and a city that has embraced his music for decades.Presales start July 13, with general ticket sales opening July 16. Ticket prices start at 990 Mexican pesos, about $57.John's previous Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour ended in July 2023 after 330 shows, earning nearly $940 million and becoming one of the top-grossing tours in history.Since that tour, the 79-year-old singer has performed 23 times, according to setlist.fm. Some appearances were concerts, while others were private events or fundraisers.The Mexico City announcement follows reports of a multimillion-dollar agreement for an immersive hologram residency at the new Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, scheduled to open in 2027

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott says fans can expect surprises from the band's upcoming 13th studio album, set for release in early 2027.The new album will follow 2022's "Diamond Star Halos." The band released the lead single, "Rejoice," in February, months ahead of the full album. Elliott spoke about the gap between the single and the album in an interview with French radio station Oui FM."We released it in time for the Vegas residency," Elliott said. "We did a Vegas residency in February, and we wanted to play a new song, so it made sense to actually put it out."Elliott said the album is still in progress. "The album won't be out until early '27, 'cause we're still recording it," he said. "We were actually recording parts of it in Vegas on days off. We would go down into the basement of the casino and set it up as a studio. So we're still actively recording now and mixing."Elliott said the band has about 18 songs, but not all will make the final cut. "We've kind of got nearly two albums," he said. "We're gonna pick and choose which 10 or 11 we think are the right ones. We've got some great songs-very varied."He described the new material as diverse. "We've written the fastest song we've ever done," Elliott said. "And we've also written the most over-the-top, massive, kind of bombastic song that we've ever written, too, and lots of stuff in between."He added, "A lot of people will be shocked, I think, because of the direction we're going in. It's not one direction; it's 10 different directions. And we love being able to do that."Elliott said the band plans to finish the album on schedule, despite touring commitments this summer. "We'll be working on the album up to going on tour and then when we come off. We need to get it finished by the end of the summer for an early release next year," he said