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In a new interview with KCAL host Radioactive MikeZ, Glenn Danzig said that while he has no plans to retire, if he were to announce a final concert, he would uphold the commitment. “I remember when Danzig went out with Ozzy, that was supposed to be his final tour,” he recalled with a laugh. “And then he’s done a bunch of final tours since then.” Danzig added, “If it’s gonna be final, it should be final. If you say it’s gonna be final… You’ll see all these bands [promoting] the last tour, and then they’re back again two years later. And it’s kind of a scam.” But if Danzig ever does announce a “final” tour, you better believe him. “When it’s final, and if I say it’s final, it’ll be final,” he says. The 69-year-old singer’s approach to touring has also evolved as he’s aged. “I’ll do a string of shows, which I don’t consider a tour,” he said. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer celebrated the occasion by taking a shot of Wolfie’s Whisky – which Stewart founded – after he was presented with a gold record by a Caesars executive to commemorate the milestone. After throwing back the drink, he quipped, “Showbiz.” The 100-minute performance was the first night of a planned 12-date residency which Stewart is calling, The Encore Shows. The set – in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,100 fans – showcased Stewart’s timeless hits like "Forever Young," “Maggie May,” and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?," while also nodding to his influences by covering artists like Muddy Waters, Cat Stevens, and John Fogerty. “I’m enjoying myself so much. I’m so privileged,” Stewart said. (People)

In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bowie from the 1960s until the music icon’s death in 2016. The 80-year-old producer said during their final conversation, Bowie was "whispering" to him on the phone, making it hard to hear him. "He goes into another room, and he says, ‘I’m going to be a grandfather.'" Bowie's son Duncan Jones was expecting a baby, and his grandson, Stenton David Jones, was eventually born on July 10, 2016, six months after the singer died on January 10. Visconti produced Bowie's last album, Blackstar, released just two days before he passed away from liver cancer. Visconti said Bowie mentioned he was working on a new album during their last talk, which he was excited to hear. "He goes, ‘Yeah, well, right after we get over the holidays, we’ll get together, and I’ll let you hear the music,’’ Visconti recalled. (People)

Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, "We Are the World," was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopian famine relief. One of the lasting images of the legendary recording session – especially in the meme-driven world of social media – features a miserable looking Bob Dylan appearing to be having the worst night of his life. While promoting Netflix’s documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop, back in 2022, Richie recalls that, “Poor Bob was having a nervous breakdown.” The studio footage of a visibly uncomfortable Dylan has since gone viral, and in a past 20/20 interview, the legendary musician shares his insight into the tune’s lasting impact. "People buying a song and the money going to starving people in Africa is, you know, a worthwhile idea,” he said. “But I wasn’t so convinced about the message of the song, to tell you the truth. I don’t think people can save themselves, y’know." (People)

Oasis have confirmed that a new film will capture the festivities surrounding their upcoming reunion tour. The movie will be created and produced by Peaky Blinders' writer Steven Knight, with Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace directing. The directors were also responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits, as well as the 2022 NY music documentary, Meet Me in the Bathroom. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher previously denied a possible reunion documentary, writing on X, “We’re not doing 1. I’m not gonna be in it anyway I’m doing the gigs there’s been enough said about this band it’s time to get Rocking and Rolling not yapping and scrapping.” The film will be produced by Magna Studios and distributed by Sony Music Vision, though it has no confirmed title, release date, or format at this time. Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour launches on July 4 in Cardiff, with a North American leg kicking off on August 24 in Toronto. (Rolling Stone)

Metallica will debut an immersive virtual reality experience of their 2024 show in Mexico City on Apple Vision Pro on March 14. The high-resolution video and immersive spatial audio capture the concert in 180-degrees, with Apple constructing a custom stage layout for the shoot that  featured 14 immersive video cameras. The VR footage captures Metallica’s sold-out September 29 finale of their two-year M72 World Tour, which features the heavy metal legends performing hits like "Enter Sandman" and "One." “With Metallica on Apple Vision Pro, you feel like you’re right there: front row, backstage, and even on stage with one of the biggest bands of all time,” said Apple VP of Marketing Communications, Tor Myhren. Those without the $3,500 Pro headset can preview the experience at Apple stores, and an accompanying EP titled, M72 World Tour: Mexico City, will be released on Apple Music in Spatial Audio alongside the VR debut. (Billboard)

Insider sources have revealed the anticipated lineup for the upcoming Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour to NME. In addition to Liam and Noel Gallagher, the rest of the band will include: original member Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on guitar;  Ride’s Andy Bell on bass, who was previously in Oasis from 1999-2009, while also playing with Liam in Beady Eye; guitarist Gem Archer, who also played with Oasis from 1999-2009 and played in both Beady Eye and Noel’s High Flying Birds; and Joey Waronker on drums, who has played with Beck, R.E.M., Elliott Smith and Roger Waters over the years. While Oasis’ rumored reunion lineup has been met with excitement by fans, Liam wasn’t thrilled by the revelation. The outspoken singer took to X to demand NME reveal their source, before adding, “It’s not the lineup reveal I’m bothered about I’m more bothered about the line where it says a source close to the band and tour that really causes me a great deal of concern.” (NME)

Deftones have announced an additional leg of their ongoing 2025 North American tour. The new 14-date tour will begin on August 22nd in Vancouver, and conclude on September 17th in Kansas City, with stops in cities including Minneapolis, Montreal, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The shows will feature Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California as opening acts on select dates. Pre-sale for the newly announced shows starts on March 14th, with a general on-sale beginning on March 17th. This tour follows the band's current North American leg with The Mars Volta and Fleshwater, which wraps up April 9th in Newark, New Jersey. In addition to these headlining shows, Deftones are also playing a few U.S. festivals including Shaky Knees, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, along with shows in Toronto with System of a Down and a series of UK and European dates. (Consequence of Sound)

In a new interview with Chicago radio station WBEZ, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello expressed that he is honored at being named the musical director for Black Sabbath's final show on July 5. This historic event will feature the classic Sabbath lineup performing together for the first time in two decades, accompanied by a lineup Morello helped assemble, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and more. “Heavy metal is the music that made me love music, and Black Sabbath is the band that invented heavy metal,” Morello said. “So, when Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne asked me to be the musical director of what’s going to be the last Black Sabbath show, I was honored to do that.” Morello also confirmed he will participate in the show, including a special set with his former Chicago-area high school bandmate, Tool’s Adam Jones, and Billy Corgan, who grew up nearby them. “The three of us are going to play together for the first time ever at the show,” Morello revealed. (NME)

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins' iconic album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, frontman Billy Corgan is collaborating with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a series of opera performances reimagining the record. Corgan has dubbed the opera shows, A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, which are scheduled to take place over seven evenings starting on November 21. Corgan is working with Lyric head John Mangum and his musical partner James Lowe to present “a new commission inspired by one of the greatest alternative albums of all time.” The performances will feature Corgan and special guests alongside the Lyric Opera's Orchestra and Chorus, all taking part in a unique sonic and visual experience. “Opera and rock both tell stories of heightened emotions, and I am excited for both fans of my music and traditional opera fans to hear some truly inspired work,” Corgan said. The shows will take place at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on November 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, and 30. Tickets go on sale April 11. (Billboard)

In an interview on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday (March 11), Lady Gaga shared her admiration for Trent Reznor and cited Nine Inch Nails as major inspiration for her seventh album, Mayhem. Gaga revealed that meeting Reznor always has a powerful effect on her, and while she couldn’t recall the first time she met the NIN mastermind, she revealed, “I think I black out every time I’m in his presence. He’s an amazing musician.” When Stern asked if she ever felt intimidated by Reznor, Gaga explained, “Not intimidated—just really excited, stoked, quiet.” Gaga has previously expressed that Mayhem is a fusion of “90s grunge influence, 2000s pop influence, funk influence, ‘80s influence,” while disclosing that NIN’s "Closer" had a significant influence on the album’s lead single, “Disease.” Nine Inch Nails, meanwhile, have just announced their upcoming Peel It Back world tour, which will mark their first live performances since 2022. NIN has shows scheduled across the U.K., Europe, and North America this summer, with support coming from Boys Noize. (Billboard)

Radiohead and The Smile frontman Thom Yorke has announced a collaborative album with distinguished electronic music producer Mark Pritchard titled, Tall Tales, which is set to be released on May 9th via Warp Records. The duo just unveiled the second new track from the record, "This Conversation is Missing Your Voice," which follows last month’s release of the project’s lead single, “Back in the Game.” The duo also paired with visual artist Jonathan Zawada, who created a short film for the new track. “I feel lucky to have been involved,” Yorke says of the project. “I am looking forward to this finally coming out, Tall Tales is very important to me.” Yorke continues to explore new musical directions beyond Radiohead, and this experimental album with Pritchard represents his first official release for the groundbreaking electronic label, Warp Records. (Consequence of Sound)

On Tuesday (March 11), Everclear announced the dates and details of their fall 2025 US tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their 1995 breakthrough album, Sparkle and Fade. Support for the sprawling 40-date tour will come from fellow 90s indie rock luminaries Local H and Sponge. The tour begins on September 4 in Los Angeles and concludes on November 2 in Chicago, stopping in major music markets like San Francisco, Portland, Denver, Austin, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis along the way. “In addition to all the hits and fan favorites, we’re going to pretty much play the whole album through the course of the show to commemorate this 30th anniversary,” Everclear frontman Art Alexakis said in a press release. “If you are a fan of this record, you do not want to miss this tour!” The platinum-certified Sparkle and Fade featured the hit single, “Santa Monica,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock chart. Pre-sale starts on Thursday (March 13), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (March 14). (Consequence of Sound)

The National frontman Matt Berninger took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 11) to announce the upcoming release of his second solo album, Get Sunk, which is out on May 30 via Book/Concord Records. Berninger also shared the lead single from the album, “Bonnet of Pins,” to promote the record’s release as well as his upcoming solo world tour. Get Sunk was produced by engineer Sean O’Brien, who also co-wrote many of the songs. Berninger says that the new album was inspired by “a long period of writer’s block and self-disgust.” He will embark on a North American tour starting on May 19 in Seattle and concluding on May 30 in New York City, followed by a European and U.K. run in August and September. Tickets for the North American tour go on sale March 14, with a presale for the National's Cherry Tree fan club beginning on March 12. (Rolling Stone)

Sting has announced new US tour dates for his Sting 3.0 Tour that are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2025. Sting’s current tour features a power trio led by the legendary bassist playing alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The new tour dates kick off with a three-night stand at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado on May 19, 20, and 22, and will include stops in Oregon, California, Arizona, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, before finishing the run on November 23 in Gary, Indiana. The 73-year-old Sting also has an upcoming appearance scheduled with Shaggy at the 2025 Reggae Rise Up Festival in St. Petersburg on March 13 , with the duo just releasing their new collaborative single, “Til A Mawnin,” on February 27. Sting is also set to tour Europe and the UK this summer for a series of headlining shows and festival appearances. (Consequence of Sound) 

Billy Joel announced on Tuesday (March 11) that he is postponing his upcoming concerts for the next four months due to recent surgery for an undisclosed “medical condition.” The procedure will require plenty of recovery time for the 75-year-old music legend, followed by him undergoing “physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.” According to the social media statement, “Joel is expected to make a full recovery.” The Piano Man released his own personal statement, writing: “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” The postponed shows were scheduled in Toronto, Detroit, Syracuse, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Charlotte, with rescheduled dates already announced for later this year or in 2026. If all goes well, Joel will resume performing on July 5 in Pittsburgh. (Rolling Stone)

Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The honor comes amidst the success of Wicked as the highest-grossing film ever based on a Broadway musical, with a sequel slated for release in 2025. The 76-year-old Schwartz also wrote the music for the Broadway hits Godspell and Pippin, and has won three Oscars, four Grammys, and a Golden Globe, while receiving six Tony nominations. “With every lyric and melody, Stephen invites us on an unforgettable journey,” SHOF chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement. “He is the only person who can turn a simple story into a Broadway musical masterpiece, one catchy chorus at a time!” Gracie Abrams was previously announced as the recipient of the SHOF’s other major honorary prize, the Hal David Starlight Award, with the class of 2025 inductees including George Clinton, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Mike Love, Tony Macaulay, and three members of The Doobie Brothers. (Billboard)

Counting Crows have just announced the dates and details of a major worldwide tour in support of their first new album in over a decade, Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!. The North American leg of The Complete Sweets! Tour launches on June 10 in Nashville, and concludes on August 23 in Englewood, and will feature a combination of headlining shows and festival appearances. The Gaslight Anthem will provide support on the US dates of the tour. Tickets for the North American leg will be available starting on March 14, with U.K. and European legs following in the fall. Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets! will be released on May 9, marking the group’s first proper full-length since 2014’s Somewhere Under Wonderland, though they did tease their return in 2021 with the EP, Butter Miracle, Suite One. (Rolling Stone)

James Taylor has added 17 new shows for his summer tour across the United States. The tour will feature Taylor's "All-Star Band," with the new dates starting on August 21st in Vienna, VA, and finishing on September 17th in Fort Worth, TX. General ticket sales start on March 14th. Taylor's most recent album, 2020’s American Standard, won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. (Consequence of Sound)

Mastodon tapped YouTuber and session guitarist Ben Eller to fill in for longtime guitarist Brent Hinds at Tool's music festival in the Dominican Republic, just days after the founding member left the metal band. Eller took on Hinds’ guitar and vocal parts for a 17-song setlist, and may continue as Mastodon's touring guitarist during the band’s upcoming co-headlining tour with Coheed and Cambria. (Consequence of Sound)

Minnesota musician John Munson, bassist for beloved Twin Cities bands Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare, and The New Standards, suffered a stroke on February 23. A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family, which reveals that “although his prognosis is positive, he will be in acute rehabilitation for a length undetermined.” The fundraiser is currently 86% of the way towards reaching its $100,000 goal in support. (Racket)

In a recent interview with People, 75-year-old Rick Springfield revealed that a fall he suffered 25 years ago has left him with brain damage. The singer discovered his brain injury following a recent full-body MRI scan, which stems from an incident that occurred during a performance in Las Vegas in 2000. “I fell 25 feet, hit my head,” Springfield recalled. “I thought I had just broken my wrist, but on the scan I found out I have some brain damage from the fall, so I’m working on trying to repair that.” Springfield also discussed his experience with ketamine therapy in hopes of managing his depression. “I wanted to see if it’d open a few things in my brain,” he said.The "Jessie's Girl" hitmaker ultimately found that managing his alcohol intake had the best results, as Springfield admits, “That has actually helped more than anything.” (Rolling Stone)