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After finishing up a co-headlining tour together, Mastodon and Lamb Of God have just shared a new studio collaboration, “Floods of Triton.” Mastodon and Lamb Of God’s recent run of shows were joint celebrations of the 20th anniversaries of their respective breakthrough albums, Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake. And to mark the success of their tour together, the metal giants recorded this fiery joint track that melds the potent musical styles of each band, with Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe handling a majority of the vocals. The track was recorded at Mastodon’s own West End Sound studio in Atlanta and was produced by Mastodon and Tyler Bates. Both Mastodon and Lamb of God are set to play Riot Fest in Chicago on September 22nd, so perhaps the two bands can join forces for a live rendition of their new song. “Floods of Triton” is available digitally and on a 12-inch picture disc vinyl through Loma Vista Recordings. (Consequence of Sound)

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles historic arrival in the United States in 1964, the band will rekindle Beatlemania by releasing a vinyl box set called, The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono, on November 22. Seven Beatles’ albums that were originally released in the U.S. between January 1964 and March 1965 will be included in the box set. Each record is cut from the original mono master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl, and includes faithfully replicated artwork along with new four-panel inserts containing liner notes written by U.S. Beatles historian Bruce Spizer. “Sixty years on, Beatlemania is timeless,” reads a press release on the collection. “The Beatles’ beacon is alight evermore, renewed with the wonder of each generation’s joyful discovery and in creative exploration of the band’s music and cultural eminence by musicians, filmmakers, writers, and other fans of all stripes.” (Louder Sound)

Wilco have announced a brief winter tour featuring a series of multiple-night stands in a trio of cities. The Chicago rock group is reviving their Winterlude residency concept for the first time in five years, but instead of playing multiple gigs in their hometown, Wilco are hitting the road for a series of “FKA Winterlude" shows. The Winterlude tradition continues with no repeat songs between shows and no opening acts, just an evening with Wilco. The run starts with a three-night stand in Austin, Texas on December 5-7, followed by two shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 10-11, before finishing up with three nights in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 13-15. Wilco announced the tour with an Instagram post they captioned, “The shows FKA "Winterlude" are getting out of Chicago. ❄️ Wind down the year with Wilco in Austin, Tulsa and St. Paul. For a special evening (or two, or three) with the band featuring no opener and no repeats.” (Consequence of Sound)

Tears For Fears revealed that they are releasing their first live album, Songs For A Nervous Planet, via Concord Music on October 25. The live recordings are drawn from the UK synth-pop legends’ recent tour supporting their 2022 Billboard Top 10 record, The Tipping Point. "We’ve never released an official live album, so you could say this is an album forty years in the making," says the band’s guitarist and singer Roland Orzabal. Songs For A Nervous Planet includes live renditions of celebrated hits like, "Shout," "Head Over Heels" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," along with four brand new studio recordings, “Say Goodbye To Mum And Dad,” “Emily Said,” “Astronaut,” and new single, “The Girl That I Call Home.” The band will also be releasing, Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film), a concert movie shot during their 2023 performance at Graystone Quarry in Franklin, Tennessee, which will premiere in theaters worldwide on October 24 and October 26. (Louder Sound)

In a recent interview with Sylvia of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, Jerry Cantrell shared details about his forthcoming solo album, I Want Blood, which is set to be released on October 18. Cantrell revealed that the title of his new record was partially inspired by Australian hard rock legends AC/DC. "One of my favorite records is If You Want Blood You've Got It by AC/DC,” Cantrell shared. “So if you want some blood, I got it.” Cantrell also disclosed that his approach to songwriting hasn’t changed much since his early days with the legendary alt-rock group Alice In Chains. “There are habits that I instilled in myself and also by being a member of Alice,” Cantrell revealed. “We never pulled any punches. We didn't varnish anything. We didn't sand any rough edges off — 'warts and all' was our approach. And so I kind of carry that wherever I go.” (Blabbermouth)

Sevendust are hitting the road on Friday (September 13) to launch a US tour to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their Billboard Top 15 album, Seasons. But the band announced on Instagram on Tuesday (September 10) that they will be performing these shows without their guitarist Clint Lowery, who is recovering after suffering a neck injury. “We are excited to get on the road and celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Seasons with you all,” wrote Sevendust. “Unfortunately due to a recent neck injury and under doctor’s advisement, our brother Clint Lowery is going to have to miss these dates. He has been instructed to rest to allow the injury to heal and rocking with you all would work against his recovery from this injury.” Sevendust have tapped Jon Jourdan from Mammoth WVH to fill in for Lowery on most of their upcoming dates, with the band’s manager Tim Tournier taking over on guitar for the shows when Jon isn't available. (Loudwire)

Queen's 1973 self-titled debut album is getting expanded into a 6-CD/1-LP Collector's Edition that will be released on October 25. The reissue, which has been renamed as Queen I, will feature remastered versions of the songs from the original album, along with demos, unreleased session recordings, and live performances, along with a 108-page book featuring photos, handwritten lyrics, and memorabilia.

"This is not just a remaster," guitarist Brian May writes in the notes. "This is a brand new 2024 rebuild of the entire Queen debut album, which, with the benefit of hindsight, we have retitled Queen I. All the performances are exactly as they originally appeared in 1973, but every instrument has been revisited to produce the 'live' ambient sounds we would have liked to use originally. The result is Queen as it would have sounded with today’s knowledge and technology – a first. Queen I is the debut album we always dreamed of bringing to you." (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Bride and groom Céline and Paul Delcloy had a special first dance at their wedding on Saturday (September 7). Coldplay presented the couple with an incredible wedding gift, letting them premiere the Grammy-winning group’s brand new song, "All My Love," during their memorable first dance. At Coldplay’s Dublin show on September 2, frontman Chris Martin played a piano version of “All My Love,” from the band's upcoming album, Moon Music. The clip was shared on X, causing Paul to reach out to Coldplay's manager, Phil Harvey, to ask if they could have their first dance to "All My Love" at their wedding. Coldplay eventually sent them the previously unheard studio version of the song, which gave the pair the perfect soundtrack for their first dance as a married couple. “We had a world premiere of All My Love. ❤️,” Paul shared on X along with a video of the tender moment. “We cried a lot, this music is meaningful for us. Thank you @coldplay.” (People)

According to Billboard Boxscore figures, Billy Joel at The Garden earned $266.7 million and sold 1.9 million tickets over the course of 104 shows. Joel began his historic residency at Madison Square Garden back in 2014, and other than a break during the pandemic, Joel performed at least one show at MSG every month over the last ten years except for June 2017 and December 2022. Joel’s $266 million total makes his MSG residency the third-highest-grossing concert residency in Billboard Boxscore history.

Celine Dion has the top two residencies of all time, as her 2003-2007 run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas made $385.1 million, while Dion’s 2011-2019 residency pulled in $296.2 million. Billy Joel’s final show in his MSG residency took place on July 25, marking the Piano Man’s 150th total time playing the legendary arena. His historic accomplishment is recognized with a banner hanging from the rafters of MSG that reads, “Billy Joel 150: Most Lifetime Performances By Any Artist.” (Billboard)

Mötley Crüe have just announced a series of three intimate club shows at legendary venues on Los Angeles’ iconic Sunset Strip in October. The gigs are promoting the upcoming release of the Crüe’s new EP, Cancelled, which drops on October 4th. The three intimate club gigs are referred to as the “Höllywood Takeöver,”  and will find the Crüe returning to their old ‘80s stomping grounds for shows at The Troubadour on October 7th, The Roxy on October 9th, and the Whisky a Go Go on October 11th. Tickets go on sale on Saturday (September 14th) at 10 a.m. PT, available exclusively at each of three clubs’ box offices. And in a real throwback to Crüe’s legendary L.A. shows in the 80s, they will be sold as “hard tickets” only. Mötley Crüe are also celebrating their new EP with a pop-up shop featuring exclusive band merchandise, which opens on October 6th at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip and runs through October 12th, open daily from 3 p.m. PT to midnight. (Consequence of Sound)

The 1983 directorial debut of eventual Oscar-winning filmmaker Cameron Crowe, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, only aired once at 2:00 a.m. on MTV. Now, Crowe’s long lost music movie is set to premiere in theaters in honor of what would have been Petty’s 74th birthday. A fully-restored edition of Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party with an additional 20 minutes of bonus footage will hit theaters for the first time over the course of two nights, October 17th and October 20th. Petty’s 74th birthday would have been on October 20th.

“Heartbreakers Beach Party occupies a special place in my heart,” Crowe said in a statement. “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers leaned into the making of the film with a kind of hilarious music-filled honesty that still feels fresh forty years later. It was also my first experience as a director. I’m so happy we’re bringing it back in all its reckless glory. The fact that it was yanked from MTV after only one airing at 2:00 AM just shows that it was indeed an outlandish feast for fans in all the best ways. Let that sucker blast!” Tickets are available at the film’s official website. (Consequence of Sound)

Chester Bennington‘s son Jaime has shared that some Linkin Park fans are angry with him after he voiced criticism of Emily Armstrong becoming the band’s new lead vocalist. Jaime expressed his concern in a series of Instagram stories where he details the “aggressive” and “cruel” treatment he was receiving from some Linkin Park fans after he slammed Armstrong’s ties to Scientology and her previous support of Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

“There are a lot of people who do not like me. There are a lot of people saying some really awful sh*t right now to me,” Jamie shared. He plans on attending the Linkin Park reunion show in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 11), but is worried how he will be treated by the fans if they recognize him. “The audience themselves could be unsafe for me. … I do feel it’s necessary to acknowledge the severity of my situation, the ways in which people choose to interact with me,” Jamie said. “So many of these Linkin Park fans who will be attending have been cruel, unusual and aggressive.” (Variety)

While attending the US Open men’s tennis final on Sunday (September 8), Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce were shown enthusiastically singing along to the Darkness’ 2003 hit, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love.” The video of the couple rocking out to the song – which was even shared on X by the official US Open account – has since gone viral, and it has subsequently propelled the song to No. 1 on the US iTunes Rock Chart. Swift is indeed a fan, according to a TikTok shared by the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins.

“A few weeks ago my daughter and I went to see Taylor Swift at the stadium in Zurich and the hospitality they showed us was extraordinary,” said Hawkins. “They put us in a lovely VIP area. Taylor Swift sent me a lovely letter talking about how much she loves the song, ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love.’ I was dad of the year.” The US Open clip made Hawkins day. “It was a really heartwarming moment for me, and my little girl can’t wait to tell her friends at school. So thanks Taylor, thanks Travis, thanks everybody who enjoys tennis, that’s a really lovely start to the day. Nice one guys.” (Consequence of Sound)

Dave Grohl revealed that he has fathered a newborn baby girl outside of his 23-year marriage. Grohl made the shocking announcement with an Instagram post on Tuesday afternoon (September 10). "I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her,” Grohl wrote. “I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We're grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together."

Grohl has been married to his second wife, Jordyn Blum, since 2003, and the couple share three daughters together who were born in 2006, 2009 and 2014. Grohl’s first marriage was to photographer Jennifer Leigh Youngblood back in 1994. The couple separated in December of 1996 and were divorced in 1997, with Grohl admitting to infidelity as the cause of their divorce. A representative for Grohl had no additional comment on his revelation. (Consequence of Sound)

Following the public excitement and interest generated by their just announced reunion, Oasis’ celebrated debut album, Definitely Maybe, has made a triumphant return back to the top of the U.K. Official Albums Chart 30 years after its original release back in 1994. Definitely Maybe debuted at No. 1 three decades ago, and returned to top of the chart thanks to the release of its 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, which features previously unreleased studio sessions and demo versions. This is the first time in 14 years that Oasis, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, have topped the U.K. Official Albums Chart.

Back in 2010, their greatest hits compilation, Time Flies... 1994–2009, debuted at No. 1 on the charts, and due to the hype surrounding the Oasis reunion announcement and their immediately sold-out tour dates, the 6x-platinum best-of compilation has rocketed back up the charts to No. 3. In fact, three Oasis albums have entered the Top 5 of the U.K. Official Albums Chart this week, as their beloved 1995 album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? also reached No. 4. (Billboard)

During a recent interview with Iowa’s Rock 108 to promote Judas Priest’s forthcoming North American tour this fall, the band's frontman Rob Halford said he has no plans to stop rocking now or anytime in the future. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers released their 19th studio album, Invincible Shield, in March of 2024, and have been on the road touring relentlessly in support of the record.

“I think if your desire is still there, if your passion is still there, if you can still deliver the [goods],” says Halford. “As long as it looks good and sounds good and all the other pieces are in place, why would you want to retire?  I wouldn’t know what to do with my life if I suddenly couldn’t do this beautiful work. I need to do it. It’s part of me that I need to do to live as a person because I love it so much. And I think I’m speaking for everybody in Priest. And that’s the leading light that pushes through. That’s what keeps you carrying on.” Judas Priest kicks off their upcoming tour on Friday, September 13th in Montreal. (Consequence of Sound)

Following Heart's postponement of their 2024 tour due to Ann Wilson undergoing cancer treatment, the band has just announced rescheduled dates for their North American tour that will take place in early 2025. The singer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group has spent the last few months undergoing treatment for cancer, including preventive chemotherapy. And hopefully, the just announced tour dates are a good sign that Wilson is healthy and recovering quickly. Heart’s rescheduled Royal Flush Tour now officially gets underway on February 28th in Las Vegas and runs through April 5th in Quebec.

“We are so so excited to resume this tour,” said guitarist Nancy Wilson in a press release. “We were just starting to fire on all cylinders and the vibe was entirely MAJOR. To be continued…” Heart made their new tour announcement with a post on Instagram on Monday (September 9) that was soundtracked by their 1975 debut single in the United States, “Crazy On You.” The band captioned their post, “We can’t wait to resume the Royal Flush Tour in 2025! We hope to see all of you good people there! Tickets on sale now at heart-music.com.” (Consequence of Sound)

During a Q&A session at the Hay Festival Querétaro on Sunday (September 8), bassist Colin Greenwood disclosed that the members of Radiohead had recently gathered together to play music. It has been six long years since Radiohead last played a concert together, and the band’s members are currently busy with a variety of different side projects, but news of the guys getting together to play music again is encouraging for their dedicated, patient fans. “We did some rehearsals about two months ago in London, just to play the old songs,” Greenwood revealed. “And it was really fun, had a really good time. We’re still talking all the time, we just need to make a plan and get some time together sorted out in advance.”

Greenwood is going to spend the next few months touring as a member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, filling in for bassist Martyn Casey. While Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and guitarist Jonny Greenwood are releasing their latest album as The Smile, Cutouts, on October 4th, with Yorke also heading out on a rare solo tour later this year. Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien is also apparently working on a new solo album as well. (Consequence of Sound)

The premiere of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took place at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday (September 8), and during the documentary E Street bandmember Patti Scialfa opens up about her recent cancer struggle. The 71-year-old Scialfa shares in the film about being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, back in 2018. The cancer diagnosis and the treatment that followed resulted in Scialfa significantly scaling back her public appearances with her husband, Bruce Springsteen, and her live performances with the band over the past few years.

“This affects my immune system, so I have to be careful what I choose to do and where I choose to go,” Scialfa says in the documentary. “Every once in a while, I come to a show or two and I can sing a few songs on stage, and that’s been a treat. That’s the new normal for me right now, and I’m OK with that.” Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is set to premiere on the streaming services Hulu and Disney+ on October 25. (Billboard)

British bassist Herbie Flowers died on Saturday (September 7) at the age of 86, according to a social media post from his family. No cause of death was disclosed. Flowers was a celebrated session musician who was also a member of the final lineup of T. Rex as well as a founding member of the group Blue Mink, whose 1969 debut single, "Melting Pot," was a No. 3 hit on the UK Singles Chart. Flowers is perhaps best known for playing the instantly recognizable bassline on Lou Reed’s 1973 Top 20 hit, “Walk on the Wild Side,” as well as playing bass on David Bowie’s 1969 Top 15 hit, “Space Oddity.”

He also played on Bowie’s classic 1974 album, Diamond Dogs, and joined his live band for the North American tour in support of the record. Flowers played on recordings by three Beatles — Paul McCartney’s “Give My Regards to Broad Street,” Ringo Starr’s “Stop and Smell the Roses” and three of George Harrison’s albums — as well as working with Nilsson, Bryan Ferry, Cat Stevens, and many more. According to the BBC, Flowers was estimated to have played on more than 500 hit albums by the end of the 1970s. (Variety)