On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…… MORE
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder announced a partnership with Major League Baseball on Friday that will have the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres competing annually for the Vedder Cup, while supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa research. The winning team of the six-game series – featuring clubs from Vedder’s former hometown of San Diego and his current home…… MORE
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band’s current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top’s management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they…… MORE
In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced “Platinum” tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure’s Robert Smith, who openly criticized Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model while fighting to keep ticket prices low on his band’s recent tours.…… MORE
In a new interview with KCAL host Radioactive MikeZ, Glenn Danzig said that while he has no plans to retire, if he were to announce a final concert, he would uphold the commitment. “I remember when Danzig went out with Ozzy, that was supposed to be his final tour,” he recalled with a laugh. “And…… MORE
On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer celebrated the occasion by taking a shot of Wolfie’s Whisky – which Stewart founded – after he was…… MORE
In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bowie from the 1960s until the music icon’s death in 2016. The 80-year-old producer said during their final conversation, Bowie was “whispering” to him on…… MORE
Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, “We Are the World,” was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopian famine relief. One of the lasting images of the legendary recording session – especially in the meme-driven world of social media…… MORE
Oasis have confirmed that a new film will capture the festivities surrounding their upcoming reunion tour. The movie will be created and produced by Peaky Blinders’ writer Steven Knight, with Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace directing. The directors were also responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits, as well…… MORE
Metallica will debut an immersive virtual reality experience of their 2024 show in Mexico City on Apple Vision Pro on March 14. The high-resolution video and immersive spatial audio capture the concert in 180-degrees, with Apple constructing a custom stage layout for the shoot that featured 14 immersive video cameras. The VR footage captures Metallica’s…… MORE
