Month: June 2025

Collective Soul will release their first-ever documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, directed by Joseph Rubinstein and produced by Greg Richling and Jonathan Sheldon of Pfonetic. The film will be available on DVD and Blu-ray July 8th, on demand (VOD) via Amazon in North America, iTunes globally, Google in North America and The U.K., Vudu in North America; and will be available for streaming later this year.

Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story tells the band’s untold history: the family component to the band, the creativity, and the wisdom that has been hard won over their illustrious career. It was filmed at Elvis’ Palm Springs, California estate in early 2023 during the recording of the band’s latest album, Here to Eternity. The film contains footage of the recording process, and also features archival footage throughout the band’s career dating back to the band’s early days.

Singer Ed Roland shares: “What a ride, what a ride. So many things to say, so many songs to sing, and so many songs to write. To be with this band for over 30 years is such a blessing. Hopefully you see the love, the process, and the gratitude we have for our fans and where this life has placed us. Now let’s enjoy life, oh and this documentary! Peace, E”

Guitarist Dean Roland said: “We’ve never been a band that looks in the rearview mirror often, so making this documentary was a fun chance to reflect on the successes, failures, and all the moments that brought us here. From the beginning playing ‘Shine’ and those early songs in our parents’ basement to still sharing the stage 30 years later with my brother and bandmates, I’m grateful for the adventure and excited for what’s next.”

Bassist Will Turpin adds: “Filming for the documentary was a lot of good times. We had a blast in Palm Springs at Elvis’ estate. And the songs reflected the vibe we had in the King’s house! I’m really proud of the legacy Collective Soul has created. Watching Give Me A Word made me feel so fortunate to share this musical journey with lifelong friends.“

Coinciding with the documentary release, Collective Soul’s co-headlining Summer Unity Tour with +Live+ kicks off July 8th in Auburn, Washington at the White River Amphitheatre. The trek marks Collective Soul and +Live+’s first tour together in 17 years, since their extended 2008 co-headline run. Special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue will join on all upcoming dates.

For documentary info head HERE.

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Primus will embark on the Onward & Upward Tour this summer, the band’s first independent headlining tour with new drummer John Hoffman. Ty Segall and MonoNeon will serve as support on select dates.

The tour is launching following the latest leg of the band’s co-headlining Sessanta Tour with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, which featured 26 dates.

Primus kicks-off the Onward & Upward Tour with a July 5 performance at Paso Robles, Calif.’s Vina Robles Amphitheatre, and will make stops in New York, North Carolina, Louisiana, Dallas, Phoenix and more before wrapping up with two dates at Sacramento’s Channel 24 on Aug. 7 and 8.

For more information, visit primusville.com.

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A brand-new trailer has dropped for the upcoming global livestream of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, set to take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

This highly anticipated show will mark Ozzy’s final live performance, and will see him reuniting with the original members of Black Sabbath for this historic night. Joining them will be an impressive lineup of special guests, including: Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Wolfgang Van Halen, Alice In Chains, Guns N’ Roses, Rival Sons, Tool, Mastodon, Lamb of God, Halestorm, and several others.

Fans around the world will have the chance to watch the entire event live through a global stream. According to the event’s official page, the livestream kicks off on July 5 at 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EDT / 7:00 AM PDT). There will also be Video On Demand (VOD) access available shortly after the concert ends, allowing viewers to rewatch the full show anytime until July 7 at 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EDT / 7:00 AM PDT).

Watch the trailer – HERE.

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Ed Sheeran has shared the music video for “Drive,” featured on the F1: The Album film soundtrack. Sheeran originally previewed the song via social media last month, as part of the F1 movie soundtrack; the star-studded lineup also featured on the soundtrack including Doja Cat, Rosé, Chris Stapleton, Roddy Rich, Myke Towers, Tate McRae, Burna Boy and RAYE.

“Drive,” produced by John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, features Mayer on guitar alongside Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums, bassist Pino Paladino and keyboardist Rami Jaffee, with additional keyboards and drum programming by Slatkin.

F1 stars Brad Pitt as former F1 driver Sonny Hayes, who comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver, Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia and Javier Bardem also star.

“Drive” will not, however, appear on Sheeran’s forthcoming new album Play, which arrives on September 12th and features the previously released singles “Azizam,” “Sapphire,” and “Old Phone.”

See the video for ‘Drive’ – HERE.

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Tesla will return to House Of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino later this year. Tesla previously held a residency at the House of Blues in April 2024.

The band will return to Sin City this fall for TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency, consisting of five shows at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, taking place on October 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM.

Tickets for Tesla: The Las Vegas Residency at House Of Blues Las Vegas are available by visiting HouseofBlues.com/LasVegas, MandalayBay.com, or Ticketmaster.com.

In addition to the residency, Tesla has several shows scheduled this summer; the complete list of dates can be found at teslatheband.com.

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Primus have unveiled a new track, “Little Lord Fentanyl,” featuring a guest performance from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer).

Little Lord Fentanyl marks the band’s first release since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP, and introduces new drummer John Hoffman, who earned his spot after beating out over 6,100 applicants in the band’s global “Interstellar Drum Derby” audition.

The release of the new track comes in the midst of Primus’ spring run on the Sessanta Tour, alongside A Perfect Circle and Puscifer; and comes ahead of the band’s Onward & Upward summer headline tour, which kicks off July 5th in Paso Robles, CA.  That tour will hit 24 cities nationwide, including iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Greek Theatre, The Rooftop at Pier 17, and a two-night finale at Channel 24 in Sacramento, with support from Ty Segall and MonoNeon on select dates.

Listen to ‘Little Lord Fentanyl’ – HERE.

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