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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.…

Iconic rock band KISS are set to continue performing as digital avatars following the recent conclusion of their farewell tour. KISS played their final ever show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, December 1. At the end of the concert, after the actual band played its last song, fans were able to…

Charli XCX took to Instagram last week to announce that she is engaged to George Daniel of The 1975. The “Speed Drive” singer shared a photo showing a diamond engagement ring in a box, presented on a tray. The post also features a snap of a white sundress-clad Charli and Daniel exchanging a kiss. “charli…

British heavy metal band Judas Priest recently released a video for “Trial By Fire,” the second single from their forthcoming studio album, Invincible Shield. “Trial by Fire” features some classic metal riffage from guitarists Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton, along with singer Rob Halford’s vocals. The band released the album’s debut single, “Panic Attack,” last…

After a gap of 11 years, Limp Bizkit will join the lineup of the 2024 Download festival. “Known for their high-energy performances and ground-breaking fusion of rock, hip-hop, and metal, Limp Bizkit are set to bring their infectious sound and electrifying stage presence to the hallowed grounds of Download Festival,” the festival organizers said in…