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Just as he wraps up a headlining tour, Wolfgang Van Halen has announced a slew of dates for 2024 with his project Mammoth WVH. The former Van Halen bassist and crew will continue to support their sophomore album, “Mammoth II.”

Avenged Sevenfold will be taking North America by storm in 2024 with a new round of tour dates in support of their eighth studio album, “Life Is But A Dream...” The record may be their last, bassist Johnny Christ said.

In another major merger in the music industry, sheet music, and education publisher Hal Leo was acquired by Muse Group.

Khruangbin wrapped up their 2023 live series of albums with an epic double LP called “Live at Sydney Opera House.” The band, fronted by bassist/vocalist Laura Lee Ochoa, sold out the iconic Australian venue in November 2022 and delivered a monstrous performance.

Zakk Wylde’s Black Sabbath tribute trio, Zakk Sabbath, is about to hit the road for two months and has just revealed their next album, “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed.”

At long last, Peter Gabriel’s “i/o” is available. A decade in the making, Gabriel has been drip-feeding fans new singles during full moons.

The inimitable Bobby Vega has unleashed a new solo album called “What Cha Got,” which is something of a musical self-portrait. Teeming with masterful grooves, the album combines elements of many genres for a mix that Vega admits eschews simple categorization.

It’s been 40 years since This Is Spinal Tap spoofed and celebrated the madness of rock and roll, and now director Rob Reiner has revealed a proper sequel is in the works.

After taking a break from the band earlier this year, Jimbo Hart has announced that he has officially left Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The bassist, who co-founded the group with the songwriter, made the announcement on X.

After appearing on stages and albums for the world’s most famous artists, acclaimed bassist and producer Adam Blackstone released his debut solo album, “Legacy,” in 2022. Now he’s released his first Christmas album with “A Legacy Christmas.”

Earlier this year, toy manufacturer Super7 launched a Cliff Burton figure. Now they’re bringing the funk with a new version of the Bootsy Collins ReAction figure.

Oscar Peterson’s widow Kelly Peterson has been committed to keeping the jazz pianist’s legacy alive ever since his passing in 2007. Now the latest album has been released as “Con Alma: The Oscar Peterson Trio – Live in Lugano, 1964,” with Ray Brown on bass.