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A trailer released by Rockstar Games for its highly anticipated sixth installment of “Grand Theft Auto” last week features Tom Petty’s 1989 track “Love Is A Long Road.” “Love Is A Long Road,” which is from Petty’s Full Moon Fever, peaked at No. 7 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 1989. The crisp 90-second…

Alt-rock legends Jane’s Addiction have announced U.K. and European shows for next summer. The band will kick of the tour with two dates at London’s Roundhouse on May 27 and 29 and then perform across Glasgow and Manchester. They will then conclude the trek in Luxembourg after performing across Hamburg, Cologne, Paris and Dublin. Tickets…

Aaron Lewis has announced that he is postponing the rest of his American Patriot Acoustic Tour dates to 2024 after his doctors advised him to undergo vocal rest. Explaining the decision, Lewis said, “Life has reminded me I’m creeping up on 52. After recording a new Staind album, a new solo album and playing 150-plus…

Heart’s Ann Wilson, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Buddy Guy are set to join The Jim Irsay Band for an upcoming benefit concert. The Jim Irsay Band have announced a one-night-only concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 11, 2024. The event will take place from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. and is…

Cat Power and Iggy Pop recently shared their cover of John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero.” The song is part of a new compilation album, titled The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull, which was released on Friday. The In The Q Records and the Women of Rock Oral History Project album features 19 spirited selections…

American nu metal band Limp Bizkit have announced the 2024 “Loserville Tour” of North America. The 24-city trek will kick off on July 16 in Somerset, Wisconsin. The tour makes stops in Toronto, Charlotte, West Palm Beach, Houston and more before wrapping up in San Bernardino at Glen Helen Amphitheater on August 24. The tour…

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…