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King Ultramega "The Day I Tried to Live" single artwork. (Reigning Phoenix Music) Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil plays on a new version of the band's song "The Day I Tried to Live," recorded for the King Ultramega project.Spearheaded by Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance, King Ultramega aims to pay tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, who died in 2017. Along with Thayil, the King Ultramega version of "The Day I Tried […]

Queen poses for an Electra Records publicity still to promote their album 'A Night at the Opera' in 1975. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Queen has released the second episode in their ongoing five-part video series, Queen The Greatest Special, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of their 1975 album A Night at the Opera and its single "Bohemian Rhapsody." In the latest installment, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor describe how the first […]

Rod Stewart One Last Time tour artwork (Courtesy Live Nation) Rod Stewart is extending his One Last Time tour with new dates in 2026.The newly added shows kick off March 13, in Uncasville, Connecticut, and include stops in Houston, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Hollywood and more, before concluding in Kansas City on Aug. 15.Howard Jones and Richard Marx will join Rod on the trek for select dates.An artist presale begins Monday at 10 […]

'Alice in Chains' album artwork. (Sony Music Entertainment) Alice in Chains has announced a deluxe reissue of their 1995 self-titled album in honor of its 30th anniversary.The package includes the original record across two vinyl LPs, plus three 7-inch singles, posters, art prints and a hardcover cover book, among other memorabilia. You can preorder your copy now via the Alice in Chains web store.The album Alice in Chains is certified double-Platinum by […]

'Live at the Roxy Theatre' album artwork. (Oglio Records) The late Brian Wilson's performance of the Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" from his Live at the Roxy Theatre live album now has a lyric video.Live at the Roxy Theatre was recorded over two nights at the famed West Hollywood venue in April 2000. The set is now being reissued in honor of its 25th anniversary.You can watch the new "God Only Knows" […]

On This Day, Nov. 7, 1987 ...Bruce Springsteen topped the Billboard 200 chart with Tunnel of Love, his eighth studio album.The album was inspired by changes in Springsteen’s personal life, as his marriage to actress Julianne Phillips was in trouble. Phillips would file for divorce in August 1988.Springsteen recorded most of the album by himself, although some members of the E Street Band appeared on songs. It is not considered to be […]

Elton John. (Disney/Abigail Nilsson) Elton John is among the nominees for the 2026 Grammys.The Rocket Man's collaboration with Brandi Carlile, "Never Too Late," recorded for his documentary of the same name, is up for best song written for visual media. The pair's collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels?, is nominated in the best traditional pop vocal album category.Other Grammy nominees include the Devo documentary Devo for best music film and Joni Mitchell's Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum […]

"Velas" single artwork. (Sony Music Latin) Carlos Santana has teamed up with Mexican musician Carín León for a new song called "Velas.""This song is about something that both God and humans love; it's called romance," Santana says. "Romance is a bridge between humans and God. We all pray for something, to God or the universe.""What I hope people will feel when they hear this song is that they want to give each […]

'Alive!' 50th anniversary reissue artwork. (UMe) KISS has announced a reissue of their famed 1975 Alive! live album in honor of its 50th anniversary.The super-deluxe edition boasts eight vinyl LPs featuring the original record remastered, rehearsal tracks, and bonus live recordings from 1975 shows in Davenport, Iowa; Wildwood, New Jersey; and Cleveland.The package also includes various memorabilia, such as tour poster and programs, photos and ticket stubs.Preorders are currently open exclusively […]