Mark Hoppus teases plans for new blink-182 music: ‘Guess I’m writing a new album this summer’
After releasing their comeback album ONE MORE TIME… in 2023, blink-182 is gearing up to record another album. Bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus revealed that the band will start demoing songs this summer for the new project. The band's latest album featured guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge back in the lineup after over a decade. In addition to new music, blink-182 is preparing for their Missionary Impossible tour starting in August. Hoppus also mentioned his desire to name the next album "Pretty Nuts" but has not finalized any title yet.
Evanescence's Amy Lee Names the Video Game That Inspired Her Lone Tattoo
Evanescence's Amy Lee revealed her love for the Legend of Zelda series in a promotional video for Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series. She shared that she has a tattoo of the "life hearts" from the game on her wrist. Lee also discussed her involvement in scoring for visual media and teased a new album in the works with Evanescence. The singer expressed excitement about their recent single, "Afterlife," and her collaboration with Mako on the Devil May Cry series.
LINKIN PARK TO ROCK THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW PRESENTED BY PEPSI®
Linkin Park, the iconic rock band, will make a comeback at the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Final in Munich with a kickoff show featuring new releases and a remix of their hit song 'Numb'. The final will take place on May 31 at the Munich Football Arena. Additionally, there is speculation about whether Kylian Mbappe will play in the Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter Final match.
NBA and Aerosmith Debut New 'Don’t Miss A Thing' Global Playoff Campaign
The NBA has launched its new campaign for the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, premiering during the 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on TNT. The campaign, set to AEROSMITH's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," showcases fans and celebrities worldwide tuning in to witness playoff history unfold. NBA stars like Nikola Jokić and Jayson Tatum, along with celebrities like Rob Lowe and Jerry Rice, are featured in the campaign, emphasizing the excitement of not missing a moment of gameplay. The league is also hosting the NBA Road Trip to the Trophy, an interactive bus tour celebrating the postseason across eight playoff markets. The NBA Playoffs presented by Google kick off on April 19, promising intense competition and historic moments for fans worldwide.
GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says Metal Is 'A Hugely Non-Ageist Genre': 'It's A Very Friendly Community'
In a recent interview, Tobias Forge discussed his roots in extreme metal and his love for death metal. He reflected on the evolution of the metal community and expressed his ongoing passion for the genre. Despite his success with GHOST, Forge still feels the urge to explore death metal but acknowledges the challenges of balancing his current career with his past aspirations. He also shared insights into his former band REPUGNANT and the dynamics among its members, hinting at a possible reunion.
Valerie Bertinelli doesn't want Van Halen biopic until she's dead
Valerie Bertinelli has expressed her wish for a Van Halen biopic to be made only after her death. The actress, who was married to Eddie Van Halen, wants their son Wolfgang to wait until she's gone to authorize such a project. Despite her reluctance, Valerie has already picked Selena Gomez to play her in the film. She also discussed comparisons to Yoko Ono and emphasized that Eddie Van Halen wasn't solely responsible for any issues in the band.
Iron Maiden to mark 50th Anniversary with new documentary this fall
Universal Pictures Content Group has started production on a documentary about heavy metal legends Iron Maiden's 50-year career. The film, set for international release in the fall, will include exclusive interviews with band members and the final interview with original vocalist Paul Di'Anno. Featuring rare archival footage and animated sequences with the band's mascot Eddie, the documentary will explore Iron Maiden's impact on music and culture. The film will be produced by Dominic Freeman, with Parker as executive producer, and is expected to offer a unique visual experience highlighting the band's global fanbase and enduring legacy.
Former Manager Of Guns N’ Roses Claims Axl Rose Now Takes 50 Percent Of Band’s Income
Former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven recently claimed on a podcast that Axl Rose now demands 50% of the band’s income and wants complete control. Niven expressed frustration with Rose’s dominance, stating that the band’s collective energy has been overshadowed. Niven criticized Rose for wanting control of everything, resulting in a boring solo record and a collection of punk covers. Niven made these comments while promoting his upcoming book, Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.
Nine Inch Nails Atticus Ross To Be Honored With BMI Icon Award
Nine Inch Nails' Atticus Ross is set to be honored by Broadcast Music, Inc. The producer will receive the BMI Icon Award during the 41st Annual BMI Film, TV, VIsual Media Awards next month. BMI President Tracy McKnight said Ross' "unique ability to merge innovative sounds with cinematic storytelling has left an indelible mark on the industry and BMI is thrilled to recognize his talent. Ross has won 19 BMI Awards throughout his career for his scores on several films and TV programs. The Annual BMI Film, TV, VIsual Media Awards is taking place in Beverly Hills on May 14th.
That’s Baller: Lenny Kravitz Transformed His Basement Into a Full Nightclub Inside Paris Mansion
Lenny Kravitz recently showcased his Parisian mansion, complete with a basement nightclub that he refers to as the "heart and soul" of the house. The two-story club features tables, a VIP room, and a dance floor with a disco ball. Kravitz's daughter often hosts parties in the club, which also includes a library dedicated to his mother, actress Roxie Roker. The library reflects Roker's love for literature and French culture.
The Darkness Announce 2025 North American Tour
The Darkness have announced their 2025 Dreams on Toast Tour, with North American dates starting on August 29 in Oklahoma and ending on September 21 in Cleveland. The band promises high-energy performances filled with foot-stomping and guitar-wailing joy. Tickets for all shows go on sale on April 18, with a Southwest / West Coast run scheduled for November. The tour supports their latest album, Dreams on Toast, which has been praised as their best since their debut, Permission to Land.
Coheed And Cambria Receive Key To Nyack, New York
Coheed and Cambria are being honored in their hometown, the village of Nyack, New York. On Sunday, the band was recognized during the SpringFest Street Fair, where they gave a guitar-shaped Key to the Village. April 13th was also declared "Coheed and Cambria Day" in Nyack. During an acceptance speech, frontman Claudio Sanchez reflected on his youth growing up in the village and said "Nyack has brought so many interesting and creative people together." After the commemoration, Coheed performed a short acoustic set playing songs like "A Favor House Atlantic," "Someone Who Can," and "Goodbye, Sunshine."
BUCKCHERRY Shares 'Come On' Single From Upcoming 'Roar Like Thunder' Album
California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY are set to release their eleventh album, "Roar Like Thunder", on June 13. The LP's second single, "Come On", has an official lyric video available. The album was recorded in Nashville at Sienna Studios with producer Marti Frederiksen, known for his work with AEROSMITH and DEF LEPPARD. All 10 tracks on "Roar Like Thunder" were written by BUCKCHERRY vocalist Josh Todd, guitarist Stevie Dacanay, and Frederiksen. The band has a long-standing working relationship with Frederiksen, who has been involved in previous BUCKCHERRY albums.
ALICE COOPER, JUDAS PRIEST: Hall of Famers Team Up for Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Alice Cooper and Judas Priest are teaming up for a fall co-headlining tour. The trek starts September 16th in Biloxi, Mississippi and runs through October 26th in The Woodlands, Texas. Corrosion of Conformity will open up most of the tour.
Pre-sales start today, with general on-sales starting Friday. Here’s a list of the first ten cities on the tour:
·Sept 16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
·Sept 18 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
·Sept 20 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
·Sept 21 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
·Sept 24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
·Sept 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
·Sept 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
·Sept 29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
·Oct 01 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
·Oct 02 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
JUDAS PRIEST: Ex-Drummer Dead
Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. Binks's family posted a death notice on Monday, saying that the drummer died on March 15th "peacefully at a London hospital." No cause of death was given. Binks joined Priest in 1977 and played on two studio albums, 1978's Stained Class and 1979's Killing Machine, plus the 1979 live album Unleashed in the East. Binks had a dispute with the band's management about the live album and left that year, He reunited with them during their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and played during their three-song set. Priest posted a note on their social media that says, "We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class -- demonstrating his unique techniques, flair, style and precision. Thank you, Les; your acclaim will live on."
Todd Rundgren Announces New Tour Dates
After Todd Rundgren wraps up his "Burt Bacharach Songbook" tour, he'll resume his Todd Rundgren Songbook tour. The actual name is the "Still Me, (Still We) Tour," which he said in a statement is a continuation of his 2024 "Me/We Tour." Rundgren's tribute to Bacharach wraps up next Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale. After a two-month break, he kicks off his 2025 "Still Me, (Still We) Tour" on June 21st in Cranston, Rhode Island.Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
DAVID BOWIE: Daughter Not Trying to Fill His Shoes
Lexi Jones, the daughter of David Bowie and Iman, has written a poem about the reaction to her first-ever album. Jones wrote, produced and performed all the songs on Xandri, which she quietly released earlier this month. Word spread quickly about the album, with mixed online feedback. Now Jones has posted a poem titled "David Bowie's Daughter" on her Instagram. She wrote, "I'm the daughter of a legend, but i'm more than just his name. They see the blood, they hear the sound yet fail to see me, don't feel the same. "They compare me to his heights, like I'm supposed to reach his light. But i'm not here to chase what's already been done by loving what I do, I feel I've already won. "I'll keep moving, keep doing me even when the world is hard to please I'm not trying to fill his shoes I'm just trying to find my own peace."
WEEZER: Some Kind of Movie in the Works
Apparently, the rumors circulating since last fall that a Weezer movie was in the works are true. It all got started when actor Ben Schwartz, best-known as the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog, showed up on stage at one of the last stops on their Voyage to the Blue Planet last October. He was followed by a camera crew and told told the crowd, “Now, there’s a big fight where Weezer is fighting these big villains. And what’s going to happen now is they’re going to follow me, and I’m going to be fighting in different areas. And I’m going to say, ‘Someone throws a punch at someone from Weezer,’ and you’ll react to that. And then I say, ‘And Weezer kicks their butt!,’ and you react to that.”
Then this past Saturday Rivers Cuomo told the Coachella audience, “We’ve been busy making the Weezer movie back in LA the last couple weeks, but when Coachella called us up, said, ‘Hey Weezer, could you guys make it out for a surprise appearance?’ we’re like, ‘Heck yeah!’ It feels so good to be here with you guys and let out these emotions.” And apparently there's a "filmed merchandise signing” coming up on April 21st for this project and fans can participate if they’re willing to sign an NDA and wait for a long time.
Valerie Bertinelli doesn't want Van Halen biopic until she's dead
Valerie Bertinelli has expressed her wish for a Van Halen biopic to be made only after her death. The former wife of Eddie Van Halen shared on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' that she has told their son Wolfgang not to authorize such a project until she's gone. Despite her reluctance, Valerie already has a casting choice in mind, suggesting Selena Gomez to play her in the film. She also discussed comparisons to Yoko Ono during her marriage to Eddie, emphasizing that the band's issues were not solely his fault.
Alex Lifeson Admits He's 'Talking About' Return to Touring
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is considering a return to touring with his new band, Envy of None, after expressing disinterest following Rush's farewell tour in 2015. The group recently released their second album but has yet to play any shows. Lifeson revealed that they have discussed the possibility of touring and have enough material for a good show, but nothing is set in stone. He emphasized the importance of having support and playing to a full house for it to be worth it at this stage in his career.
The Bon Jovi Conversation That 'Shook' Richie Sambora
Richie Sambora recently discussed a conversation that led to his departure from Bon Jovi in 2013 during an appearance on the Magnificent Others podcast hosted by Billy Corgan. Sambora felt that Jon Bon Jovi was shifting focus towards a solo career, which led to a change in their songwriting dynamic. When Sambora realized that Bon Jovi and session guitarist John Shanks had written most of the songs for the band's next album, he decided to leave. The guitarist admitted feeling shaken by the change and ultimately left to focus on his family life, leading to a shift in Bon Jovi's songwriting approach.
BRIAN MAY: Boone Ticked at Coachella Reaction
When Brian May joined Benson Boone on stage at Coachella over the weekend for a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," the online reaction was swift and positive. But Boone seems to be wishing that the crowd at the festival reacted the same way. Boone, whose career got launched by TikTok, posted a video on the platform where he's lip syncing the song into a banana with the caption, "Me trying to get the crowd at Coachella to understand what an absolute legend Brian May is and the cultural impact he has on music and THE WORLD." Boone has also posted official videos of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Beautiful Things"
performances on his YouTube channel.
IN OTHER NEWS
Linkin Park have shared a behind-the-scenes look at recording "The Emptiness Machine" from From Zero on YouTube.
Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo has launched a new side project called One More Satellite with singer-guitarist Pete Shoulder. They've shared a snippet of their first single, “Paper Over the Cracks” on their social media.
Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads has announced a tour where he'll show Stop Making Sense and then do a Q-and-A after each screening. The spring leg starts April 26th in Madison, Wisconsin and wraps up May 4th in Columbus, Ohio. The fall leg starts September 11th in Concord, New Hampshire and wraps up September 17th in Richmond, Virginia.
Scorpions are the latest band to get their own line of beer. The Scorpions Gilde Lager is made in Germany and is available to order worldwide.
ZZ Top have added over 20 shows to the North American leg of The Elevation Tour. The new dates start on August 6th in Salinas, Kansas and wrap up October 10th in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tickets go on sale Friday.
10cc are coming back to the U.S. in the late summer for another tour. It starts August 27th in Napa, California and wraps up September 14th in Alexandria, Virginia.
Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" is being used in spots to promote the NBA Playoffs. Check out one of the ads on YouTube.