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During a performance by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and producer Andrew Watt in the Hamptons on Tuesday night (August 20th), Paul McCartney surprised everyone by joining the band for a few special songs. McCartney hopped up on the small, intimate stage at at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, and joined in…

Following the critical and commercial success of U2’s grand opening residency at Sphere Las Vegas, the Irish rock band has just announced the premiere of V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas. The live concert film was directed by the Edge and Morgleigh Steinberg, with the U2 guitarist also producing the picture along…

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Green Day’s seminal punk rock opera, American Idiot, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have partnered with Keurig to release a custom coffee brewer. Green Day’s American Idiot-branded Keurig collection features a coffee maker with the iconic album artwork, a custom tumbler, and a selection…

The lineup of performers at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards just got even more stacked. Blackpink’s Lisa, Halsey, Benson Boone, and Lenny Kravitz have all been added to the music lineup at this year’s awards ceremony, joining the previously-announced list of performers featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Camila Cabello, and Rauw Alejandro. MTV’s…

Foreigner has shared their first new song in eight years, “Turning Back the Time,” a previously unreleased track which the rock legends unearthed from their vaults. Foreigner have shared the song in recognition of the group’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19. “Turning Back the Time” is set to…

Distinguished Los Angeles musician Don Heffington died from leukemia in 2021. The talented songwriter and session player is the subject of a star-studded tribute album due out October 18. Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington features contributions from Jackson Browne, Fiona Apple, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Dave Alvin, and Watkins…

Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets have added more dates to their current North American co-headlining tour. The alt-rock legends have added seven additional new shows to the end of the run of dates, including a second show in Jane’s hometown of Los Angeles as well as six other major music markets that wasn’t part…

The hair metal docuseries Nöthin’ But a Good Time is set to premiere on Paramount+ on September 17th. The official trailer for the documentary has also debuted, showcasing the hijinks that went down during the infamous ‘80s rock scene, along with insight from the biggest bands of that era. Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The…

Following Metallica’s two-night stand at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis over the weekend, the hard rock legends donated $40,000 to the Minnesota non-profit People Serving People who provides assistance to the homeless. Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation made the donation, with People Serving People sharing their appreciation for the band’s generosity on Instagram,…

In a recent interview with Complex alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg recalled his memorable first time meeting Sir Paul McCartney. Snoop typically won’t snub out his blunt for anyone, but was willing to do it as a sign of respect during his initial encounter with the famous former Beatle. During the Jimmy Buffet Tribute at…