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Imagine Dragons releasing ’Reflections’ compilation of ’Smoke + Mirrors’ demos

Imagine Dragons releasing ’Reflections’ compilation of ’Smoke + Mirrors’ demos

KIDinaKORNER/InterscopeImagine Dragons has announced a new compilation celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band’s 2015 sophomore album, Smoke + Mirrors. The set, titled Reflections, is due out Feb. 21. It includes 14 unreleased Smoke + Mirrors-era demo recordings, one of which, “Monica,” is out now via digital outlets.Smoke + Mirrors was originally released on Feb. 17, 2015. While it…read more »

David Lee Roth, Sebastian Bach and more to headline M3 Rock Festival

David Lee Roth, Sebastian Bach and more to headline M3 Rock Festival

Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)David Lee Roth, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, and Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini performing Ratt are the rockers set to headline the annual M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.The 16th edition of the hard rock festival is happening May 2-4, with a lineup that also includes Winger, Slaughter, former KISS…read more »

Blink-182 announces LA fire relief show

Blink-182 announces LA fire relief show

ABC/Michael Desmond Blink-182 has announced a one-off show supporting Los Angeles fire relief efforts.The concert takes place Feb. 13 at LA’s Hollywood Palladium. Proceeds will benefit the Pasadena Humane Society, California Fire Department, LAFD Foundation and ARC Firefighter Fund.The bill will also include Alkaline Trio, whose frontman, Matt Skiba, played in blink during Tom DeLonge’s absence…read more »

Anthrax’s Frank Bello teases fall release date for new album

Anthrax’s Frank Bello teases fall release date for new album

Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesAnthrax’s long-awaited new album will arrive in the fall, if bassist Frank Bello is to be believed.During an interview with American Musical Supply, Bello shares, “The record’s supposed to come out September, October.””There’s some very big shows being planned right now which I can’t talk about, but I’m very psyched,” he adds.Anthrax hasn’t…read more »

Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, reunited Dance Hall Crashers among first bands announced for 2025 Warped Tour

Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, reunited Dance Hall Crashers among first bands announced for 2025 Warped Tour

Medios y Media/Getty ImagesSimple Plan, Bowling for Soup and the reunited punk band Dance Hall Crashers are among the first artists announced for the 2025 Warped Tour lineups.The initial bill also includes Pennywise, Chandler Leighton and Miss May I.Warped Tour 2025 takes place June 14-15 in Washington, D.C., July 26-27 in Long Beach, California, and Nov.…read more »

Eddie Van Halen remembered on what would have been his 70th birthday

Eddie Van Halen remembered on what would have been his 70th birthday

Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesSunday, Jan. 26, would have been guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s 70th birthday, and his family and bandmates marked the occasion on social media.The late rocker’s son, Mammoth WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen, shared a photo of his dad with his finger up his nose, captioning the shot, “70. That’s a lot of candles. Happy Birthday,…read more »

Of Mice & Men announces spring US tour

Of Mice & Men announces spring US tour

Gina Wetzler/RedfernsOf Mice & Men has announced a spring U.S. tour.The headlining outing kicks off May 6 in Dallas and concludes May 24 in Pittsburgh. It coincides with the 15th anniversary of OM&M’s 2010 self-titled debut album.”We want to thank all of our fans for the years of support and we can’t wait to celebrate…read more »

Ex-GN’R guitarist Gilby Clarke joins Alice Cooper’s live band for upcoming tour

Ex-GN’R guitarist Gilby Clarke joins Alice Cooper’s live band for upcoming tour

Harmony Gerber/Getty ImagesAlice Cooper’s touring lineup is shaking up once more.The “No More Mr. Nice Guy” rocker has announced that former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke will play in his live band during his upcoming tour, launching Friday in August, Georgia.Clarke will be filling in for guitarist Orianthi, who’d been brought in to fill in for Nita…read more »

Incubus announces 2025 leg of Morning View + The Hits tour

Incubus announces 2025 leg of Morning View + The Hits tour

Disney/Randy HolmesIncubus is bringing back their Morning View show for another go-round.The “Drive” rockers have announced a 2025 leg of the tour, which first launched in 2024 and features a full-album performance of 2001’s Morning View album plus hits from throughout Incubus’ discography.The new dates kick off June 25 in Nashville, and wrap up Oct. 4 in Los Angeles.…read more »

The Struts’ Luke Spiller announces debut solo single

The Struts’ Luke Spiller announces debut solo single

ABC/Paula LoboThe Struts frontman Luke Spiller has announced the release of his debut solo single.The track is called “Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine” and will premiere on Friday. It’s available now to presave, and you can hear a clip via Spiller’s Instagram.Spiller previously teased his foray into solo music in a…read more »