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Helmet’s 1994 album Betty will be reissued on vinyl in celebration of its 30th anniversary. This limited edition 2LP vinyl release includes five additional tracks – “Flushings,” “Thick,” “Pariah,” “Biscuits for Smut – Mutt Mix,” and “Biscuits for Smut – Pooch Mix.” It features a gatefold jacket, alternative artwork, printed sleeves with a personal note…

The Black Keys have canceled their North American Arena Tour and promised a more “exciting, intimate experience.” The Black Keys were to kick off the tour in support of their recent album, Ohio Players, in September. The duo canceled the entire tour last weekend without giving any reason, leaving fans to speculation that it may…

During an appearance on “The Metallica Report” podcast, James Hetfield chided the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying not inducting the Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister so far is a “travesty.” During his appearance, Hetfield also discussed his new tattoo, which pays tribute to Lemmy and was made with ink mixed with the Motorhead frontman’s…

Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have earned their sixth Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. The band’s ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, made its debut at No. 3 on the chart dated May 25. The Kid Harpoon-produced record also found a place in the top 10…

Van Halen will release an expanded edition of their 1991 album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, this summer. The expanded edition includes a newly remastered version of the original, along with previously unreleased audio and video footage from Van Halen’s December 4, 1991, concert in Dallas, Texas. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) will be available…

Oasis are set to release a deluxe edition of their debut album in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The British band will release the special, expanded editions of Definitely Maybe on August 31, featuring “previously unheard versions from the original discarded album session at Monnow Valley and outtakes from the definitive recording at Sawmills Studios,…

A new Bon Jovi Forever exhibit will open at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in June. 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Bon Jovi will unveil a one-of-a-kind, full-floor exhibit spanning four decades of the band’s career along with never-before-seen artifacts from each of the band members. Fans will be immersed…

Beck has announced dates for a limited run of orchestral performances. Beck will be performing at venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall with a rotating crew of instrumentalists. The brief tour will kick off on July 3 at Chateau St. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington. Tickets are on sale…

Mercury Studios has announced the DVD+Blu-ray release of the critically acclaimed documentary film Have You Got It Yet?, a dive into the life and genius of Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett. The documentary will also be made available on digital formats as well as On Demand. Directed by Roddy Bogawa and the late Storm Thorgerson…

Kid Rock is alleged to have waved a gun in front of a reporter during an interview with Rolling Stone last month. The singer is also said to have repeatedly used the N-word, attempting to goad the reporter into a physical fight. A column recently published in Rolling Stone sees David Peisner, the reporter, describing…