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Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts Announces Tour – And He’s Got a Heavy-Hitting Bassist On Board
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Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts Announces Tour – And He’s Got a Heavy-Hitting Bassist On Board

Neil Young's new band, The Chrome Hearts, is hitting the road with bassist Corey McCormick, known for playing with Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell, and more.

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue
New Albums

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue

Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii" has been remastered in 4K and returns to theaters this April, with an expanded album reissue arriving on May 2.

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”
New Albums

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”

Don Messina and Rich Peare bring a fresh take to jazz tradition on Blues for Peter, blending gut-string bass and nylon guitar for a timeless sound.

Chris Beattie Speaks Out on Hatebreed Split: “The Decision Was Not Mine”
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Chris Beattie Speaks Out on Hatebreed Split: “The Decision Was Not Mine”

Chris Beattie addresses his sudden Hatebreed exit, revealing it wasn’t his decision. The longtime bassist hints at controversy behind the split.

David Ellefson Turns the Mic Around: Launching a New Podcast with Rock Icons
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David Ellefson Turns the Mic Around: Launching a New Podcast with Rock Icons

David Ellefson steps into the host’s seat with “The David Ellefson Show,” a bi-weekly podcast featuring candid talks with rock stars and music insiders.

Christian Olde Wolbers Leaves Vio-lence: “My Journey with the Band Has Come to an End”
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Christian Olde Wolbers Leaves Vio-lence: “My Journey with the Band Has Come to an End”

Bassist Christian Olde Wolbers is leaving Vio-lence to pursue his own solo band and production career. The thrash metal act has yet to announce a new bassist.

How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band
New Albums

How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band

Yellowjackets has been a mainstay of the jazz scene since their inception in 1977. They’ve just released Fasten Up, which incredibly marks their 27th album. Part of the quartet’s success has been due to their expansive and exploratory sound, says saxophonist Bob Mintzer. “We appreciate chamber music, R&B, gospel, straight-ahead jazz, in such a way that it’s hard to pinpoint...

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Pantera’s 2025 Reunion Rolls On: Summer Tour Includes Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Ozzy & Slayer
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Pantera’s 2025 Reunion Rolls On: Summer Tour Includes Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Ozzy & Slayer

Pantera’s reunion continues into 2025 with a summer tour featuring Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Slayer, Black Sabbath & more.

Alabama Shakes Return After 8 Years – But With a Big Change
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Alabama Shakes Return After 8 Years – But With a Big Change

Alabama Shakes are back after 8 years—with a key lineup change. Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, and Heath Fogg reunite for a 2025 tour. See the full dates.

How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”
New Albums

How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”

Petros Klampanis explores the beauty of overlooked sounds on "Latent Info," recorded in a single room to capture the raw essence of musical conversation.

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences
New Albums

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences

John Patitucci explores his jazz roots on "Spirit Fall," a dynamic trio album with Chris Potter and Brian Blade, blending tradition with his personal style.

Mark Hoppus’ New Memoir & Book Tour Tackle Cancer, Anxiety & Music
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Mark Hoppus’ New Memoir & Book Tour Tackle Cancer, Anxiety & Music

Mark Hoppus shares his battle with cancer, anxiety, and his rise with Blink-182 in "Fahrenheit-182." The memoir arrives April 2, followed by a book tour.