Month: February 2025

Sir Paul McCartney held a last-minute, pop-up show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom last night (Tues, Feb 11th), which immediately sold-out after it was announced on Instagram.

Tickets for ‘Paul McCartney Rocks The Brewery’ were available exclusively at the Bowery Ballroom box office, with none sold online, and none available at the door.

The Bowery Ballroom, with a capacity of 575, is located at 6 Delancey Street in Manhattan. It was McCartney’s first New York City performance in nearly three year (he last played New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium during his Got Back Tour in 2022.). That performance featured appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and also included a virtual appearance by John Lennon.

The 82-year-old McCartney wrapped the latest leg of his Got Back tour in December with two consecutive performances at London’s O2 Arena. Launched in 2022, the Got Back trek took McCartney to arenas and stadiums across North America, South America, Europe and Australia.

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Linkin Park have released the a cappella version of their latest album ‘From Zero,” which originally dropped back in November featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong.

The new set includes alternate recordings of every song off the original record, including the singles “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is the Crown,” featuring only Mike Shinoda and Armstrong‘s vocals without the band’s instrumentation.

The original From Zero marked Linkin Park’s first album with Armstrong, as well as their first album since the 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington. The album shot to the top of the charts in 10 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand.

The band are also set to embark on a massive world tour for 2025, which includes a stop at London’s Wembley Stadium. Special guests for the shows will be Queens of the Stone Age, Spiritbox, AFI, Architects, Grandson, Jean Dawson, JPEGMAFIA, and PVRIS.

You can stream ‘From Zero: A Cappellas’ – HERE.

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Papa Roach has released its new single and lyric video, “Even if it Kills Me,” which they debuted live at the band’s sold-out underplay in Berlin as they launched their Rise of the Roach Tour, spanning Europe, The UK, and two North American legs.

The Rise of the Roach Tour includes the 25th anniversary of the band’s iconic breakthrough album Infest, with special guests joining Papa Roach for the global tour to include Wage War in the EU and UK and Rise Against and Underoath in the US.

Check out the lyric video for Even if it Kills Me – HERE.

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The 2025 inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, which honors some of the most influential figures in music history. This year’s class includes legendary acts such as The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton, and The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, as well as hitmakers like Ashley Gorley and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

Hall of Fame Chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement: “The foundation of the music industry exists because songwriters compose great songs. Without them, there is no recorded music, no concert business, no fans, or merchandising; it all starts with the song and the songwriter. We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important writers of all time and that this year’s slate represents not just iconic songs, but also diversity and unity across genres and ethnicities. These songwriters have enriched the lives of billions of listeners the world over. It’s our honor to honor them.”

Clinton has penned such songs as “Atomic Dog” and “I’d Rather Be With You,” while The Doobie Brothers are known for such songs as “Takin’ It to the Streets” and “Long Train Runnin’.” Ashley Gorley wrote Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help” and Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night,” while Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins wrote “Say My Name” for Destiny’s Child and “The Boy is Mine” for Monica and Brandy. Mike Love wrote the Beach Boys hits “California Girls” and “Good Vibrations,” and Tony Macaulay wrote “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Baby Now That I’ve Found You” for The Foundations.

Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) serves as a vital bridge between music’s past and future. In the Hall, musical pioneers are enshrined and celebrated, while the organization’s outreach to the music community grooms the next generation of troubadours. To qualify for induction, a songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

The induction ceremony is slated for Thursday, June 12, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be announced soon.

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Paul McCartney and Kim Kardashian were just added to the star-studded lineup for the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, celebrating 50 years of the late-night sketch comedy series.

Per a press release, SNL50: The Anniversary Special will also star Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson.

The three-hour show will air live from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. EDT, following the Feb. 14 SNL50: Homecoming Concert, which will feature performances from the Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Chris Martin, David Byrne, Jack White, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Robyn and more. SNL alumnus Jimmy Fallon will be on hosting duties, while Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson are the show’s executive producers. The concert will take place at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

The lineup will also include Arcade Fire, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, The B-52s, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn and The Roots.

Both anniversary specials will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

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The lineup for the 2025 edition of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival has just been revealed, featuring headlining appearances from Slipknot, Falling in Reverse and Five Finger Death Punch.

Clown of Slipknot said: “Slipknot is playing very few shows in the U.S. this year, so this will be special. It will be good to be back with our friends, family, and culture at the InkCarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. Stay safe! Stay (sic)!”   Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse added: “I am honored to play side by side with legends like Slipknot, a band that I grew up listening to. See you soon, Ohio!!!”

The annual music and tattooing festival returns to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio between July 18th to 20th, featuring 66+ top rock and metal bands across three stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions.

The Friday night lineup will be headlined by Falling in Reverse, with performances from Knocked Loose, Beartooth, Killswitch Engage, Drain, the Amity Affliction, Sleep Theory, the Devil Wears Prada, Drowning Pool, Bodysnatcher, Suffocation, Bodybox and more.

The Saturday lineup featured headliner Slipknot with acts including Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail, Dillinger Escape Plan, Kublai Khan TX, August Burns Red, and newly-reunited groups like Acid Bath and Snot.

The Sunday lineup will be headlined by Five Finger Death Punch with performances from Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Architects, Bilmuri, Crossfade, Kittie and more.

For details and ticket info, head HERE.

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