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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson recently released a new solo single, “Afterglow Of Ragnarok,” and an accompanying music video. “Afterglow Of Ragnarok” is from Dickinson’s seventh solo album, The Mandrake Project, and marks his first new solo song since 2005. Dickinson co-wrote “Afterglow Of Ragnarok” with his longtime songwriting partner and bandmate Roy Z. The Ryan…

Duran Duran have been confirmed as headliners for the 2024 Cruel World Festival. Interpol, Blondie and Simple Minds are also among the festival’s top performers. The Cruel World Festival is set to return to The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Other performers at the single-day festival include Soft Cell, Placebo,…

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced dates for several outdoor U.K. shows for next summer. The former Oasis member will be accompanied by his band to perform at Cardiff Castle on July 17, Wigan’s Robin Park on July 18, London’s Alexandra Palace Park on July 20, and Halifax’s The Piece Hall on August 1.…

Mammoth WVH have announced a 2024 U.S. headlining tour. The Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band will kick off the trek on February 21 in St. Louis. The tour will conclude on May 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. Nita Strauss will also be on the bill for select dates. The tour is in support on the band’s new…

Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera and Slipknot have been confirmed as headliners of the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in 2024. The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will take place on May 16-19 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is adding a 4th stage and 40 more…

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan’s cause of death has been revealed. MacGowan died due to complications of viral encephalitis and pneumonia, according to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Clarke revealed the news to the New York Times days after her husband’s death. MacGowan’s funeral will take place on Friday at St. Mary of the Rosary Church…

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation have announced that the final four dates have been added to U2’s acclaimed Las Vegas residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. This brings the band’s run in the desert to a total of 40 nights, running through March 2, 2024. The final dates are February 23, February 24,…

Taking Back Sunday have announced a 2024 North American tour in celebration of their new album 152. The first leg of the two-part, 37-date tour will run from May 19 to June 21. After a month’s gap, the tour will re-start in Pittsburgh on July 24 and wrap up in New York City on August…

Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced U.S. dates for their “Unlimited Love Tour” in 2024. The 2024 run kicks off on Tuesday, May 28 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington, with stops in Salt Lake City, Tampa, Virginia Beach, and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, July 30 at Hollywood…

In a recent appearance on the “Vinyl Guide” podcast, Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron said the outlook for Chris Cornell’s final songs remains murky. Although it was said earlier that Soundgarden’s dispute with Cornell’s estate was settled amicably, Cameron explained during the podcast that Soundgarden is still in the middle of a dispute with the estate.…