Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E guitar, which the Nirvana frontman used during the band’s iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, will be displayed for the first time in Europe at Royal College of Music, London’s “Kurt Cobain Unplugged” exhibit from June 3 to November 18. The exhibition will reunite the guitar from the Unplugged performance along with…… read more »
On Saturday (March 29), Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, 57, married actress and fashion designer Vanessa DuBasso, 31, at Dunskey Estate in Stranraer, Scotland. The ceremony fulfilled the couple’s dream of a castle wedding at an enchanting venue surrounded by picturesque views. “We wanted our wedding to feel like a dream,” Navarro says. “It was…… read more »
On Friday (March 28), Bachman-Turner Overdrive unveiled their first new track in more than 25 years, “60 Years Ago,” featuring a guest guitar solo from fellow Canadian rock icon Neil Young. The release coincides with the upcoming “Back In Overdrive Tour,” which begins with a Canadian leg in April followed by a US tour in…… read more »
Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter have just announced that they will embark on a Fall 2025 North American tour. The month-long tour will feature three original members of the legendary London punk band – guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock – joined by ex-Gallows vocalist Frank Carter replacing original frontman Johnny…… read more »
Linkin Park has shared a new song and music video, “Up From the Bottom,” part of the deluxe edition of their 2024 comeback album, From Zero, set for release on May 16th. The track is one of three new songs on the upcoming expanded edition, alongside “Let You Fade” and “Unshatter.” “‘Up From the Bottom’…… read more »
Mumford & Sons have just announced their 2025 North American tour in support of Rushmere, the British folk band’s first new album in seven years which dropped on Friday (March 28). The jaunt will feature 32 shows taking place in arenas and amphitheaters throughout the US and Canada, with a series of high-profile opening acts…… read more »
Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has announced that he will not be part of the band’s upcoming Latin America tour due to unnamed issues that are limiting his appearances outside of the U.S. To make up for Hansen’s absence, Luis Maldonado and the band’s original singer, Lou Gramm, will handle vocal duties. It was also confirmed…… read more »
WhyHunger will honor Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at the 50th anniversary of the Chapin Awards Gala in New York City on June 4. The award recognizes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ philanthropic efforts throughout their distinguished career, while honoring them for using their global influence…… read more »
Multiple generations of musicians paid tribute to Patti Smith during a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night (March 26). The show commemorated the 50th anniversary of Smith’s legendary album, Horses, while also serving as a charity benefit to support music education for underserved youth. A series of musicians honored Smith by covering her…… read more »
Renowned rock producer and engineer Terry Manning passed away at the age of 77 in El Paso, Texas, as confirmed by his son Lucas Manning. Manning is best known for his engineering work on Led Zeppelin’s chart-topping, 6x-platinum 1970 album, Led Zeppelin III, as well as his work on a run of classic ZZ Top…… read more »