Month: May 2025

ZZ Top is hitting the road again in 2025 with their 51-date Elevation Tour, kicking off June 1 in Victoria, British Columbia, and wrapping up October 10 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The band just wrapped a three-week, 12-date tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Longtime drummer Frank Beard announced in March he would temporarily step back from touring due to undisclosed health issues, with John Douglas — a veteran member of the band’s crew — set to serve as his replacement on tour. Douglas joins guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis, who has been with the band since the passing of Dusty Hill in 2021.

Head to ZZ Top’s official website for more information.

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Joe Perry has announced a series of August tour date with his band, The Joe Perry Project, featuring special guests including his Aerosmith band mates guitarist Brad Whitford and touring keyboardist Buck Johnson, as well as Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson and Stone Temple Pilots members Robert DeLeo (bass) and Eric Kretz (drums).

The eight-stop tour begins on Aug. 13 in Tampa, Florida, and concludes on Aug. 23 in Port Chester, New York. The band will make additional stops in Florida, Ontario, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut along the way.

Perry shared: “Well … it’s time to let the music do the talkin again. I’m really excited about the JPP line up this year!!!! Most of these guys played with me at The Roxy in L.A. at the debut event for my latest solo album [Sweetzerland Manifesto] in January 2018. They’re all busy as hell but thankfully they’re able to carve out some time for this run … I’m not only lucky enough to have Brad Whitford onstage with me but Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes! [who sang ‘Fortunate One’ on Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII], Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz from STP!!! and Buck Johnson who plays keys and sings with Aerosmith, the Hollywood Vampires, and is also a solo artist in his own right. The set list is gonna include my fav JPP cuts, STP, Black Crowes, and with Brad we’ll be hitting the Aero hits and some deep cuts and then ya never know!!!! Gonna be a BLAST, and if you’ve ever been to one of my shows you know the words GARAGE BAND on STEROIDS come to mind! See you there!!!!”

The Joe Perry Project has toured and released music with various lineups since 1979. Under that band name, Perry issued three albums in the early ’80s, but he has also released five additional albums as a solo artist.

Tickets are on sale now via Perry’s website.

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Billy Joel has revealed that he is canceling all upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with the brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).  The condition has reportedly worsened due to the strain of recent performances, causing difficulties with Joel’s balance, hearing, and vision.

Following medical advice, Joel, 76, will undergo a course of specialized physical therapy and has been told to pause all live performances while he recovers. He shared his gratitude and understanding from his fans, saying he’s eager for the day he can return to the stage. A statement posted to Joel’s Instagram read: “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period .. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.” The statement also confirmed that all ticketholders would receive an automatic refund.

In the official statement, Joel himself added: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”

Canceled dates include solo shows, which including a trio of stadium shows in the New York City area, as well as co-headlining performances with Sting, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks through July 2026. In March, Joel postponed eight stadium concerts he was scheduled to do through July, citing an undisclosed “medical condition”

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Lamb of God has added several headlining dates to their 2025 itinerary, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Massachusetts; Monterrey, Mexico; and more. Special guests include Gwar, Hatebreed, Body Count, Power Trip, Cavalera, Shadows Fall, Frozen Soul, and Harms Way on select dates.

The band will also join Black Sabbath for their historic Back to the Beginning final show on July 5th in Birmingham, UK, and will headline several festivals including Inkcarceration, Unhinged, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.

In addition, the band returns to the high seas this fall with the return of their Headbangers Boat cruise from October 31st through November 4th, departing from Miami with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. The cruise features performances from Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Power Trip, Obituary, Devil Driver, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Exploited, Crowbar, Nekrogoblikon, Eighteen Visions, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, Category 7, Brat, comics Josh Potter and Saul Trujillo, with appearances from Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman.

Tickets are on-sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Pepsi® and UC3 have announced that Linkin Park will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show. The band will take to the stage at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025.

Linkin Park said of the news: “With our new album and ongoing tour, we’ve been overwhelmed by the fans’ energy and excitement. We can’t wait to share that same energy and excitement at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. This marks a totally new experience for us as a band, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite songs from the past and present, with the thousands in the crowd and millions watching around the world.”

Eric Melis, VP of Global Brand Marketing – Pepsi at PepsiCo added: “We are proud to announce that one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century will be headlining this year’s UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. This marks our ninth year bringing together millions of viewers from around the world, with LINKINPARK sure to put on a show like no other, live from the Munich Football Arena in Germany. We’re delighted to be working with a group of artists who live by our ‘Thirsty For More’ philosophy, reflecting the same spirit of innovation and boldness that Pepsi embodies – and we can’t wait to see how fans react to this unmissable show.”

As part of the announcement, the band has composed and recorded a new remix mashing up their 2004 Billboard Hot 100 No. 11 hit “Numb”. The track is featured in a short promo, which you can view: HERE.

Fans can watch the Kick Off Show via the official UEFA YouTube channel.

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