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'From the Dark' album artwork. (BMG) Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced a new solo album called From the Dark.The record is due out Oct. 23 and marks Iommi's first solo effort in over 20 years. It was recorded with vocalist Jorn Lande, bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil."It's an album we've really enjoyed making," Iommi says in a statement. "We're not trying to prove anything - it's a great album, it rocks!"The […]

The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' (UMG/Apple Corps Ltd.) After teasing fans with news that was “coming soon,” The Beatles have announced a special expanded edition reissue of their 1965 album, Rubber Soul.The reissue, newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell, will include new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes of the album, along with the original mono mix and the original Capitol U.S. album version of the record.The expanded edition […]

Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London before the start of their world tour, June 17, 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) The Beatles appear to be teasing fans with news to come.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band’s website now has a countdown clock that appears to […]

Jeff Ament attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has announced a new photo book called Since Forever.The book, due out Sept. 25, consists of over 250 black-and-white photographs "accompanied by wry insights, observations, and personal reflections from Ament," a press release reads."At once a visual memoir, and a behind-the-scenes […]

Poster for 'Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers' (Green Street Entertainment/Evan Saxon Productions) A new documentary about Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band is on the way, and fans are getting their first look at the film.A new trailer has just been released for Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, which had its premiere at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival in February.The film, narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, […]

Bret Michaels performs prior to Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Poison frontman Bret Michaels has postponed dates on his Live & Amplified World Tour after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney stone.According to a post on Facebook, Michaels was diagnosed “with a complicated obstructing kidney stone requiring immediate surgery” on July 19.“Due to […]

Alex Van Halen attends the 2015 MOCA Gala presented by Louis Vuitton on May 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)/David Lee Roth performs at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on September 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) There’s going to be a mini Van Halen reunion at the upcoming TEDxFargo conference in Fargo, North Dakota.Van Halen drummer Alex Van […]

Bernie Taupin (Jill Augusto) Over his more than five decades of writing songs with Elton John, Bernie Taupin has only occasionally stepped into the spotlight. But he's about to do it again with his new solo album, The Sea Has No Mercy.Due Oct. 23, the album is the first Taupin has written entirely on his own. He describes it as a "late-life manifesto," inspired by his 2023 autobiography, Scattershot, and […]

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones perform during 'Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds' at MetLife Stadium on May 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) While The Rolling Stones may not have plans to tour anytime soon, Ronnie Wood continues to expand his solo tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just extended his 2026 Fearless tour, announcing a three-show South American tour with […]