Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Join The Go-Go's Onstage At Coachella
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong joined The Go-Go’s on stage at Coachella, performing 'Head Over Heels' with the reunited LA new wave legends. The collaboration marked the first time the five original members of The Go-Go’s had reunited in over seven years. Billie Joe expressed his excitement by exclaiming, “Holy **** I’m playing with The GoGo’s!” The performance took place before Green Day headlined the festival's Saturday night. Green Day will headline the Friday night of Download Festival in the UK in June.
'Extremely rare' record sleeve signed by Nirvana could sell for £10k
A rare record sleeve signed by all Nirvana band members, including Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, is set to be auctioned in Wiltshire and could fetch up to £10,000. The sleeve, from the band's hit album Nevermind, was autographed after a gig at The Bierkeller in Bristol in November 1991 and has been stored in a loft for over 30 years. The auctioneer expects global interest in the item, as full sets of Nirvana signatures from this period are extremely rare. The auction is scheduled for April 16, and the record sleeve is considered a collector's dream due to its historical significance in music.
Travis Barker Is Selling Off His Blink-182 Gear, Including the ‘One More Time’ Drum Kit
Travis Barker is selling off more priceless pieces, including the drum kit used on Blink-182's One More Time tour, through the online marketplace Reverb. The collection includes a DW kit used during Blink's 2023–2024 run with Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, as well as other iconic items like an Orange County kit from the Neighborhoods era and a Roland V-Drum kit. The shop also features skate decks, surfboards, bomber jackets, framed tour posters, and other Blink history memorabilia. The shop reopens on April 16, offering fans a chance to own a piece of Blink lore or tour memorabilia.
LINKIN PARK Share Making Of "The Emptiness Machine" Behind-The-Scenes Video
Linkin Park released their comeback album, From Zero, on November 15, 2024, with a Deluxe Edition set to be released on May 16th. The Deluxe Edition includes three new songs, five live tracks, and expanded packaging. The band has shared behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the album's first single, "The Emptiness Machine". Fans can pre-order the limited pressing 2CD set of From Zero (Deluxe Edition) which features a 4-panel softpak packaging with a 16-page booklet.
Linkin Park Fans Will Never Be Done With The Band’s Debut Album
Linkin Park's iconic album "Hybrid Theory" continues to make waves more than two decades after its release, reappearing on five different Billboard charts this week. The album returns to the Top Alternative Albums list at No. 18 and makes significant jumps on the Top Rock Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts. "Hybrid Theory" also reenters the Billboard 200 at No. 130 and climbs to No. 5 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The album, which has spent hundreds of weeks on various Billboard charts, remains a staple in the rock music scene and has been certified Diamond by the RIAA.
My Chemical Romance Announce Deluxe Edition Of 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge'
My Chemical Romance's 2004 single 'Helena' has been certified 4x Platinum in the US, along with other achievements for their album 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge'. The band's songs 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)' and 'The Ghost Of You' have also received Platinum certifications, while 'Thank You For The Venom' and 'You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison' have achieved Gold status. My Chemical Romance recently announced a re-release of 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge' with newly mixed tracks and bonus live recordings.
Jack White still has more to say as he makes latest return to his favorite Detroit venue
Jack White returned to his hometown of Detroit for a two-night stand at the Masonic Temple Theatre, delivering a nearly two-hour show that showcased his career work and explored some lesser-known corners of his library. The performance featured a mix of hits and deep cuts, including a powerful rendition of "Seven Nation Army" that closed the night. White was joined by longtime musician friends and offered a mix of social commentary and lighthearted moments throughout the show. Despite some technical hiccups, the energetic performance left the sellout crowd satisfied and eager for more as White continues his No Name Tour.
Sleep Token Announce Japanese Edition Of 'Even In Arcadia' Featuring Two Bonus Tracks
Sleep Token will be releasing a Japanese edition of their album Even In Arcadia on June 25, featuring two bonus tracks along with commentary, lyrics, and translations. The standard 10-track version of the album was released in May, with lead single Emergence at #2 and Caramel at #5. The band will be headlining Download Festival in June and embarking on their sold-out Even In Arcadia Tour in America later this year.
Shirley Manson Rejects Ageist Commentary: ‘I Will Continue to Wrinkle and Flub’
Shirley Manson of Garbage is speaking out against ageist commentary in the media, particularly in response to a Daily Mail headline that criticized the band's appearance in new promotional photos. Manson, who is nearly sixty years old, emphasized that aging is natural and should not be viewed negatively. She rejected the idea that women should be diminished as they age and affirmed her commitment to rocking hard regardless of appearance. Garbage will embark on a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, continuing their legacy of politically charged alternative rock.
ERIC CLAPTON: Back To the Rim
Next to his multiple sold-out residencies at London's Royal Albert Hall, Eric Clapton has no trouble filling the seats in Japan as he started an eight-night run at the Budokan in Tokyo last night (Sunday). EC said "I could probably play there once a month and they would still show up. They never seem to get tired of it. Their audiences are varied. Sometimes they're almost over respectful, and other times they're just like a bunch of hysterical kids. I mean it's difficult to know." Clapton will be at the Budokan through April 27th followed by four UK dates, including three at the Albert Hall, in May before going to Milan, Paris and Nice through June 2nd. After that it's six U.S. dates in September from the 8th in Nashville through the 20th in Uncasville, Connecticut with Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston and New York City in between.
Metallica Share Trailer For New Fan Documentary "Metallica Saved My Life"
Metallica are sharing a trailer for a new fan documentary. In an official synopsis of "Metallica Saved My Life," the band says it's not quite finished yet but they can't wait for fans to see it and share their thoughts. Fans will have a chance to see the film first with a sneak peek at theaters in most of the tour stops of their "M72" tour. Tickets are available now in all cities, except Columbus.
New Foreigner Song Featuring Lou Gramm Coming In September
Lou Gramm is guesting with Foreigner during their South American tour, but there's more news on his involvement with his old band. In an interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, bassist Jeff Pilson revealed, "We found an unfinished song in all the files...and Lou had sung one verse and he sang the chorus. And it was great, but it was only one verse. So, we called Lou. We said, 'What do you think about finishing and singing the song?' So, he said, 'Absolutely.' He wrote and finished two verses and sang them. He added cowbell. And we have now a new, old Foreigner song that will be on the Foreigner '4' release coming out in September. The song is called 'Fool If You Love Him', and it came out great."
PINK FLOYD: "Days" of Pompeii
Pink Floyd have shared a full performance from their remastered film Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII. It's a performance of "One of These Days" from Meddle, which you can watch on YouTube now. You can see behind-the-scenes footage of Floyd beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios in Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII, which heads back to theaters and IMAX screens beginning April 24th. The film will be accompanied on May 2nd by the soundtrack album on CD, vinyl, digital and, for the first time, in Dolby Atmos.
MICK JAGGER: In Case You Missed This Two Years Ago
Mick Jagger is still not not engaged. In June 2023, Jagger's girlfriend, former ballerina Melanie Hamrick, was seen sporting a diamond ring, but she acknowledged that they're not exactly engaged. She told People, “I have to giggle because did Mick give me the ring? Yes. Is it for that finger? Yes... In my mind, it’s a promise ring. We’ll be immature and call it a promise ring.”
Asked if they're getting married, she says, "I don’t know. I’m kind of like, a live-in-the-moment type of person, so who knows...“If we didn’t have social media, then no one would know anything about your life. So I guess it’s, why don’t we keep it as it would be if there wasn’t social media and share the things that you want to share. I like that approach. I think what goes on in someone’s home is private.”
Well, now there's a new report going around that they're engaged, but Melanie told Paris Match the same thing she said two years ago. "Maybe one day we’ll marry, maybe not. We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything." Mick, 81, and Melanie, 37, have been together since 2014 and have a eight-year-old son, Deveraux. Should they get married, it would be Mick's third, following Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías from 1971 to 1980, and Jerry Hall from 1990 to '99.
ROCK HALL: Fan Vote Recap - Week Nine
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Fan Vote heads into its final full week to cast your ballot, and, for the third straight week, the order remains the same with Phish still leading the way. With close to 2.5 million votes cast over nine weeks, the complete order and number of votes, rounded up, is as follows:
1.Phish - 303,000
2.Bad Company - 247,000
3.Billy Idol - 231,000
4.Cyndi Lauper - 209,000
5.Soundgarden - 206,500
6.Joe Cocker - 205,000
7.Chubby Checker - 179,000
8.Black Crowes - 147,500
9.Mariah Carey - 127,000
10.Joy Division + New Order - 107,000
11.The White Stripes - 100,000
12.Outkast - 97,000
13.Oasis - 90,000
14.Mana - 32,000
You can vote once a day through April 21st at RockHall.com. The top five artists selected by the public will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to determine the 2025 Inductees. The Class of 2025 will be announced in late April with the ceremony set for the fall in Los Angeles.
BRIAN MAY: Coachella Rhapsody
We know why Brian May posted last week that he was in Los Angeles for "a very special little job." That "job" was a guest appearance on Friday at the Coachella festival in Indio, California outside Palm Springs, joining singer Benson Boone for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." May and Boone even caught a private jet to Palm Springs for the show, with May posting photos and video on Instagram, and captioning one photo with, "Gonna treasure this moment on the plane with Benson Boone — a truly golden 22 year old prodigy. I'm proud and happy to say we are now officially pals." And the day after the show, May wrote, I'm still reeling from [Friday] night at Coachella. Thanks to all of you folks who made it feel so special — you know who you are!!!! And this particular way of concluding 'Bohemian Rhapsody' will be hard to beat in the years to come!!! Thanks. And for Benson and his entire team, I have no words. I'm awestruck."
No word on if May will reprise his role for Coachella's second weekend later this week.
On Saturday, May headed to Las Vegas for a performance by the Eagles at the Sphere. Joe Walsh posted a photo of them with Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, who, along with Dead & Company, will resume their residency at the Sphere on Thursday. Perhaps May is scoping out the venue for Queen+Adam Lambert?
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: For the Phantom
This month's Bruce Springsteen archival concert release takes us back to April 23rd, 2008 in Orlando, Florida for the second show following the death six days earlier -- April 17th -- of E Street Band keyboardist Danny Federici from melanoma at the age of 58. Like at the first show in Tampa the night before, Orlando opened with a five-minute video tribute to Federici with "Blood Brothers" providing the soundtrack. In Orlando, in addition to the video tribute and recorded version of "Blood Brothers," Springsteen and the E Street Band opened the show with the 1995 song. Springsteen, with a slight quiver in his voice, sang the first verse a capella before the band joined in. This version is now available on YouTube. Springsteen also did three songs off his first album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., in Federici's honor -- “Spirit in the Night,” “Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?” and “Lost in the Flood.” This show also featured an appearance by The Byrds' Roger McGuinn for “Turn! Turn! Turn!," and Bob Dylan's “Mr. Tambourine Man,” which The Byrds covered. For details on this release go to Nugs.net.
ELTON JOHN: Musically Drained
Following his latest Broadway disaster, last year's Tammy Faye, which closed after 29 performances, Elton John tells The Evening Standard, "I don't think I have another musical in me." But that's okay, as he still has two in production -- The Devil Wears Prada on London's West End since last September, and The Lion King in New York since 1997.
As for what's next for Elton, he says, "I really want to do another dance track … I’ve got two songs already written that are pretty damn good.” And his husband and manager David Furnish adds, “I think we would like to find more opportunities for Elton to work with young artists, in terms of future collaborations. “I know there’s lots of people he would love to work with, people that he admires, and also to find a way to do that in a more official capacity. … For that to become, not just a hobby, but something that is a little bit more official.” Elton's last two collaborative dance tracks were "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" with Dua Lipa in 2021, and "Hold Me Closer" with Britney Spears in 2022.
IN OTHER NEWS
AC/DC started their first North American tour in nine years Thursday night in Minneapolis by playing the exact same 21-song setlilst that they did on their European tour last summer. The stadium trek continues Monday in Arlington, Texas.
The new John Lennon documentary, One to One: John & Yoko, is now being shown in IMAX theaters, while another one, Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade, will premiere on May 9th at the Cinema International Film Festival in London.
Rod Stewart's 1975 album Atlantic Crossing and ZZ Top's 1973 album Tres Hombres are among the latest titles to be reissued in quadraphonic sound by Rhino. They're available to order now through Rhino's website.
John Mellencamp’s latest spoken interpretation of one of his songs is the title track to his last album, 2023’s Orpheus Descending. You can hear it on his Instagram page.
Close Enemies, the new band featuring Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, released “Sweet Baby Jesus”," their third single, last Friday.
Billie Joe Armstrong, ahead of Green Day’s performance at Coachella on Saturday, joined The Go-Go’s Friday at the Indio, California festival on “Head Over Heels.”