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The Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed that they have received “over 10,000” applications to be their new guitarist. Early this month, Smashing Pumpkins launched open auditions for a new guitarist following the recent departure of Jeff Schroeder. “The Smashing Pumpkins are in search of an additional guitarist. The application process is open to anyone who might…

Alice Cooper is set to release the first-time-ever vinyl edition of the live album Theatre Of Death – Live At Hammersmith 2009. The 27-song collection includes songs like “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “School’s Out,” and “Poison.” It will be available on March 8th. The limited vinyl first edition will be pressed on two red…

Sum 41 have announced their final headlining world tour. The Tour Of The Setting Sum is in support of the upcoming release of the Canadian rock band’s final album, Heaven :x: Hell. During their extensive tour, Sum 41 will be making stops in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Italy, and more, as well as…

Talking Heads’ 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense, is set to mark its 40th anniversary by returning to theaters on January 27. The movie will be screened in several theaters in the U.S., Canada and U.K. According to Variety, Stop Making Sense will have “monthly residency screenings” in several cities during the re-run, including Atlanta,…

The Who are set to release the audio of their popular Shea Stadium show from 1982’s first farewell tour. Live at Shea Stadium 1982 arrives on March 1 via Mercury Studios. Previously released on DVD and Blu-ray in June 2015, The Who delivered both classic tracks and rarely performed songs, including “Pinball Wizard,” “Won’t Get…

Original Sublime members drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson are set to reunite with Bradley Norwell’s son Jakob as the frontman at Coachella. “This has so many layers for me. On a spiritual level, my father passed away when he was 28, and I am 28 now. It’s an honor to carry on with…

Legendary KISS bassist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons and his new solo band The Gene Simmons Band are set to headline the second edition of Summer Breeze Open Air Brazil. The second edition of Summer Breeze Open Air Brazil will be held between April 26th and 28th at Memorial da America Latina in Sao Paulo.…

Green Day have been announced as the headliners of EA Sports’ Super Bowl party The Madden Bowl. BRELAND, Big Boi, and special guest Killer Mike also are set to perform at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on February 9. “Prepare your ears because we’re gonna bring the loudest show of Super Bowl weekend!…

Motley Crue are celebrating their 43rd anniversary by launching an online virtual museum, called The Crueseum, The World’s Most Notorious Museum. The group has partnered with Definitive Authentic/Invenium, the company that helmed Metallica’s Black Box and the Def Leppard Vault, to compile, archive, and bring to life the expansive collection found in the Crueseum. “This…

Bush will celebrate their 30th anniversary with an extensive North American headlining tour in support of the multi-platinum band’s career-spanning compilation album, Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023. The album provides an expansive view of their incredible legacy with 21 tracks spanning nearly 30 years. Bush – Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour will kick off on…