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Danny Elfman has announced Bigger. Messier., a brand new genre-defying album of remixed and reimagined versions of songs from his acclaimed 2021 record Big Mess and shared the first track, “Kick Me” featuring the legendary Iggy Pop. The re-envisioned version of “Kick Me” brings out Iggy’s signature conversational essence along with instrumental contributions from Leron…

Gene Simmons has revealed that KISS plan to add “another 100 cities” before wrapping up their “End of the Road Tour.” In an interview with YouTube channel Chaoszine, Simmons said he was unsure when the band would actually end their farewell tour. “We don’t know. We’ve never retired before. This is our first time,” Simmons…

Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Finneas and Sheryl Crow have joined NBC’s upcoming “Ukraine: Answering the Call,” a special program that aims to raise awareness and funds for Ukraine. They join previously announced stars including José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne…

During the course of a recent episode of BBC’s Desert Island Discs podcast, Bono recalled how he learnt he had a secret half-brother. Bono said he was stunned to learn in the year 2000 that his father Bob had had a child with a woman who he now sees as “part of the family.” “I…

A special event has been announced to celebrate Ronnie James Dio’s 80th birthday. Dio would have turned 80 years old on July 10. To celebrate the special day, the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood will host “At The Rainbow In The Dark,” a special event for Dio family, friends,…

Neil Young and Promise Of The Real have announced a new live album, Noise & Flowers, which will drop on August 5. The project documents European shows in 2019 performed in tribute to Young’s late manager Elliot Roberts. The project will feature hits like “Helpless” and “Rockin’ in the Free World” and also fan favorites…

Styx, Tesla and Loverboy have been announced as headliners for RokIsland Fest 2023, which is set to return to the island of Key West, Florida, January 17-21. The second annual music festival, which is hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, has added an extra day of festival to its schedule. The festival will…

Rock and Roll Beauty has announced the release of their Def Leppard limited-edition beauty collection in celebration of 45 years of the rock band’s legacy. With its shimmery pinks and metallic shades such as Rocket Blue, this 19-piece collection is available exclusively in Ulta Beauty stores nationwide, www.ulta.com and www.rockandrollbeauty.com. “Through a unique collaboration with…

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their debut EP, R.E.M. have announced the release of the five-song EP Chronic Town as a standalone CD for the first time in the U.S. on August 19 via I.R.S./UMe. The album will also be available on picture disc vinyl and cassette. Chronic Town was recorded in October…

ZZ Top have shared a new version of “Heard it on the X” that will feature on the band’s upcoming live album, Raw, which is due out on July 22. “Heard It On The X” featured on ZZ Top’s fourth album Fandango!. Billy Gibbons noted, “Even though Dusty, Frank, and I grew up in different…