Month: April 2024

Deep Purple and Yes will team up for a North American summer tour, posting on social media: “Deep Purple announce US dates for their = 1 MORE TIME TOUR CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF SMOKE ON THE WATER WITH YES. VIP Packages and Fan Pre-sale available starting at 12pm local time today. Use password SMOKE. General on sale begins Friday, April 12th at 10am local Joining Deep Purple on their US tour is YES, making each stop an unmissable event. Ticket links at: www.deeppurple.com www.deep-purple.com”

The ‘Deep Purple 2024 Tour with Yes’ will kick-off on August 14 in Hollywood, Florida at Hard Rock Live, and concludes on Sept. 8 in Scranton, Pennsylvania at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 12th via the band’s website or through Ticketmaster.

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John Fogerty announced a new leg of shows on his previously announced ‘The Celebration Tour’. The tour will mark the first time Fogerty performs his music since finally acquiring ownership of his back catalog of songs with Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Fogerty’s social media read: “NEW DATES ADDED Get ready to celebrate! We’ve added new dates to the tour, and @georgethorogoodofficial, @heartyhar, and I are bringing the party to a city near you! Tickets are on sale Friday at 10am Local at JOHNFOGERTY.COM/TOUR”

As previously announced, ‘The Celebration Tour’ begins on June 2 in South Carolina, with the newly-announced second leg of his tour concluding with a stop at Salt Lake City on Sept. 11. George Thorogood and the Destroyers will be opening for Fogerty on most dates, and shared in a statement: “Celebrating the music of John Fogerty at the same time we celebrate our 50th Anniversary is just about as good as it can get. I’m looking forward to being out there with my friend, John!”

Tickets for the second leg go on sale beginning Friday, April 12 at 10AM local time, with presale tickets available on Tuesday, April 9, at 10AM local time. Head to JohnFogerty.com for more information.

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Ozzy Osbourne will be launching a brand new show called ‘The Madhouse Chronicles’ later this month, with co-host Billy Morrison, the rhythm guitarist for Billy Idol’s solo band, and ex-bassist of hard rock/heavy metal band The Cult.

The new series was announced on the ‘The Osbournes’ podcast, co-hosted by Ozzy’s wife/manager Sharon and two of his children, Jack and Kelly. Morrison announced “The Madhouse Chronicles” on the podcast by saying (per Blabbermouth): “Our new show, ‘The Madhouse Chronicles’, is dropping this April. Join us as we sit back in the Osbourne Madhouse, reacting to the wildest internet clips, and diving into topics like aliens, drugs, conspiracies, and rock n’ roll. Visit osbournemediahouse.com for early access, limited edition merch, and more… even the re-release of The Osbournes’ iconic TV show in 4K. Don’t miss out, and see you in the madhouse.”

Morrison promised that the “Madhouse Chronicles” website will offer “the re-release of the iconic Osbournes TV show in 4K”, referencing the reality TV show that starred Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly from 2002 to 2005.

A synopsis per ‘The Osbournes’ podcast reads: “The Osbournes delve into the whirlwind of current events in this episode of their podcast. From the seismic changes at Boeing to the alarming trend of ghost hacking, Ozzy and the fam fearlessly explore the hottest topics making headlines. With discussions on diversity, millennial parenting trends, cybersecurity, and the military’s recruitment challenges, they provide candid insights and thought-provoking commentary. Don’t miss out as they unravel the complexities of today’s world and offer their unique perspectives on the pressing issues of our time.”

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Aerosmith announced rescheduled dates for their ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour, after previously being forced to postpone shows due to frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal injury. The Peace Out tour will resume on Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, running through Feb. 26, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Black Crowes will be along for the trek as the band’s special guest.

The band posted on social media: “We’re thrilled to announce new dates for our 2024 PEACE OUT Tour with special guests @theblackcrowes! All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows – you’ll receive more info via email. Tickets for the rescheduled dates & newly added shows go on sale Fri 4/12 @ 10AM local at http://aerosmith.com.”

Aerosmith originally kicked off the ‘Peace Out’ tour in September 2023, and later that month announced they would be rescheduling the remainder of its 2023 tour dates due to Tyler’s recovery, writing on social media: “To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.”

Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates, while additional tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Head to the band’s official website for information.

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Architects have released their brand new single, “Curse,” produced by Jordan Fisher. The songs the follow-up to “Seeing Red,” their first new material since their 2022 LP, The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit. “Seeing Red” gained over 23 million global streams, and boasted over 1 million streams a week globally since its December 2023 (per AntiMusic).

On Tuesday, the band also confirmed additional dates for a second leg of their North American tour. The band is currently gearing up for the first leg of their North American tour, kicking-off on May 2nd in Toronto with support Of Mice & Men and While She Sleeps. The second leg will feature support from We Came As Romans and Brutus, and is set to begin on September 28th in Indianapolis, IN at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre.

In addition to their own headlining dates, Architects will be appearing at the ‘Welcome to Rockville’ festival May 9 through May 12 in Daytona Beach, Florida alongside Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, and more. Architects will also rejoin Metallica this summer for more shows across Europe as part of their ‘M72 World Tour.’

Stream the official visualizer for “Curse” – here.
For tour information, head to the band’s official website.

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Dream Theater have announced their “40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025”, posting on social media: “We are excited to announce the Europe leg of our 40th Anniversary Tour 2024-25. This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! More info on dates, venues and how to get tickets at dreamtheater.net/tour”

The tour, dubbed “An Evening With Dream Theater”, marks the band’s first trek since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The just-announced European leg consists of stops in 23 cities and kicks off on October 20th and runs through November 24th.

Dream Theater shared in a statement: This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! Each show will surely be filled with anticipation and a variety of emotions. We can’t wait to step on stage together once again and begin this historic celebration of 40 years with everyone this Fall. This is just the beginning, and we will have plenty of more exciting Dream Theater news to share in the coming months.”

Ticket information can be found at DreamTheater.net.

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