Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson recently released a new solo single, “Afterglow Of Ragnarok,” and an accompanying music video. “Afterglow Of Ragnarok” is from Dickinson’s seventh solo album, The Mandrake Project, and marks his first new solo song since 2005. Dickinson co-wrote “Afterglow Of Ragnarok” with his longtime songwriting partner and bandmate Roy Z. The Ryan…… MORE
Duran Duran have been confirmed as headliners for the 2024 Cruel World Festival. Interpol, Blondie and Simple Minds are also among the festival’s top performers. The Cruel World Festival is set to return to The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Other performers at the single-day festival include Soft Cell, Placebo,…… MORE
The Beatles have earned their first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over half a century thanks to “Now and Then.” “Now and Then” rose from No. 2 to the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated December 9. The song is The Beatles’ first No. 1 on the chart, which…… MORE
Mammoth WVH have announced a 2024 U.S. headlining tour. The Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band will kick off the trek on February 21 in St. Louis. The tour will conclude on May 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. Nita Strauss will also be on the bill for select dates. The tour is in support on the band’s new…… MORE
Music legend Peter Frampton has added new spring 2024 dates on his “Never EVER Say Never” Tour. “I am delighted to let you know I’m planning more shows in March and April for the new ‘Never EVER Say Never’ Tour! I don’t want to give up my passion and will play as long as I…… MORE
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan’s cause of death has been revealed. MacGowan died due to complications of viral encephalitis and pneumonia, according to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Clarke revealed the news to the New York Times days after her husband’s death. MacGowan’s funeral will take place on Friday at St. Mary of the Rosary Church…… MORE
Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation have announced that the final four dates have been added to U2’s acclaimed Las Vegas residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. This brings the band’s run in the desert to a total of 40 nights, running through March 2, 2024. The final dates are February 23, February 24,…… MORE
Brenda Lee’s 1958 classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time, 65 years after its debut. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has become the third holiday song ever to top the Hot 100 after “The Chipmunk Song,” by The Chipmunks with David Seville,…… MORE
Cher’s “DJ Play A Christmas Song” has topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart dated December 9. The single surged by 31% in plays in the November 24-30 tracking week, according to Luminate. “DJ Play a Christmas Song” is Cher’s first Adult Contemporary No. 1 since “If I Could Turn Back Time,” which led for…… MORE
Duran Duran recently shared the official music video for their new single “Black Moonlight.” The song is from the band’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, which earned the British group their 10th U.K. Top 5 LP. Grammy-winning director Jonas Åkerlund created the visuals for “Black Moonlight.” “Black Moonlight” features Duran Duran’s long-time friend and collaborator…… MORE
