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Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has just announced a solo tour this fall that will bring the singer-songwriter to locations he hasn’t played in years. Tweedy’s solo jaunt takes place mainly throughout the month of October, following two previously announced hometown shows in Chicago in September. Tweedy’s run of solo dates starts and ends with a…

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gojira lead singer Joe Duplantier laughs off the claims that the French metal band’s Olympics Opening Ceremony performance was satanic. “It’s none of that. It’s French history,” said Duplantier. “It’s French charm, you know, beheaded people, red wine, and blood all over the place — it’s romantic, it’s normal.”…

Some of the biggest names in music are set to take part in a tribute concert for Robbie Robertson that will take place on October 17 at L.A.’s Kia Forum. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will be executive produced by Robertson’s longtime friend and collaborator, Martin Scorsese. The lineup features…

Following his tragic death back on May 8, legendary music engineer Steve Albini has just been honored with a street named after him in Chicago. According to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood will now officially be known as “Steve Albini Way.” This…

Following Slash’s sad announcement last week about the tragic passing of his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist has now shared a tender, emotional tribute to her on Instagram. Alongside a candid photo of Lucy-Bleu, Slash wrote, “My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what…

In a new interview with The Daily Mirror, legendary Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason wonders if artificial intelligence could bring Pink Floyd back together again, even as grudges and fighting within the band keeps the group from ever possibly reuniting. “It would be fascinating to see what AI could do with new music. If you…

In a new interview with The Sun, rock legend Rod Stewart revealed that he has come to terms with his own mortality. “I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear,” the 79-year-old singer shared. “We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket.…

On Friday (July 26), the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood married the daughter of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris. Wood’s son Tyrone wed Harris’ daughter Faye in Marylebone, London, in front of a small gathering of 30 close friends and family, which included Steve Harris as well as Ronnie and Sally Wood. Tyrone’s…

Jack White had an extremely busy and productive weekend. On Saturday night, the rock superstar played an intimate benefit show at an American Legion in Nashville, raising funds so that the venue could acquire a new soundsystem. At that show, White announced that he had official copies available of his surprise new album that was…

Jerry Cantrell has announced that he will be releasing a new solo album titled, I Want Blood, on October 18. The Alice in Chains singer/guitarist also shared the album’s lead single, “Vilified,” which kicks off his new record. The announcement of Cantrell’s new material comes just as the grunge legend hits the road for a…