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"Jump" cover single artwork. (Real Thing Records/Capitol Records) A new cover of Van Halen's "Jump," put together by Coca-Cola as the anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has just been released.The cover features blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin and singer-songwriter Amber Mark.Coca-Cola previously teased the cover in an ad that premiered in January. The full song is accompanied by a video […]

'The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel.' Pictured: Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea. (Courtesy of Netflix ©2026) The trailer for the upcoming documentary The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel is out now.The film was originally announced by Netflix in January under the title The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and was said to focus on the early years of the "Californication" outfit, specifically the […]

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Pete Townshend during Thursday’s March 5, 2026 show. (Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS) The Who’s Pete Townshend is the latest celebrity to take part in the Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s Colbert Questionert.Townshend revealed that his favorite sandwich is pastrami on rye with mustard and a pickle; his first concert ever was Bill Haley & His Comets in 1958; his favorite action movie is Ang Lee’s […]

On This March 6, 1946…Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter David Gilmour was born in Cambridge, England.The now 80-year-old joined Pink Floyd in 1967, a few months before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.Gilmour’s first album with the band was 1968’s A Saucerful of Secrets, appearing on all but two songs. He has appeared on every Pink Floyd album since and took over leadership of Pink Floyd following the 1985 departure of […]

The Who 'Live at Eden Project' (earMusic) The Who is getting ready to release a new live album.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release Live at Eden Project, a recording of their July 2023 concert at Cornwall’s Eden Project, the home of a sustainable network of biomes in the English countryside.The concert, part of The Who Hits Back tour, featured Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, backed by […]

Metallica Life Burns Faster at Sphere artwork. (Courtesy of Live Nation) Metallica has added four more shows to their upcoming Life Burns Faster residency at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas.The newly announced dates take place March 4 and 6, and 11 and 13, 2027. Presales for members of the Metallica Fifth Member fan club begin Friday at 7 a.m. PT.Metallica's Sphere schedule now includes a total of 24 […]

Cover of 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' 4K UHD + Blu-ray set/(Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) The critically acclaimed Led Zeppelin documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin is being released in a special high-definition box set.Becoming Led Zeppelin Limited Collector's Edition, dropping April 14, is a two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set that comes with a host of extras.The set, housed in a Steelbook case, comes with a special letter from the film’s director, Bernard MacMahon, plus two limited-edition guitar picks, four photo […]

2026 Rock Hall Nominees (Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) There's no guarantee that the artist who tops the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote will actually get into the Rock Hall, but at least they can take comfort in the fact that fans think they belong there.Over 2.5 million votes have been cast since the nominees for induction were announced, and so far Phil Collins is […]

Metallica Life Burns Faster at Sphere artwork. (Courtesy of Live Nation) Metallica has added even more dates to their upcoming Life Burns Faster residency at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas.The newly announced shows will take place in 2027 on Feb. 4 and 6, 18 and 20, and 25 and 27. Presales begin for members of Metallica Fifth Member fan club at 3 p.m. PT.Metallica's previously announced Sphere dates […]