Month: March 2026

Weezer has revealed plans for a major North American tour titled “Weezer: The Gathering,” set to run this fall. The 32-date arena trek, produced by Live Nation, begins September 8 in Sacramento and wraps October 24 in their hometown of Los Angeles. Along the way, the band will hit major cities including Chicago, Toronto, and New York, joined by special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

The upcoming run follows a string of high-profile outings, including their anniversary-focused “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour celebrating three decades of their debut album, as well as the global Hella Mega stadium tour alongside Green Day and Fall Out Boy.

Ahead of the tour, the band is hosting a weeklong series of fan-focused happenings in Los Angeles called “Weezer: The Gathering – Initiation Week.” The lineup includes a trivia night at Barney’s Beanery, a pickleball tournament where fans can face off against the band, and other surprise pop-up events across the city.

Weezer is also set to release a new single, “Shine Again,” on April 1—confirmed not to be a prank. The track will mark their first release under Reprise Records/Warner Records and serves as an early preview of an upcoming, as-yet-untitled album.

In addition to touring and new music, the band has stayed busy with special releases, including a multi-LP vinyl collection of their “color” albums and a Record Store Day 2026 compilation of early demos and rarities.

Tickets for “Weezer: The Gathering” will roll out in phases. Fan club members can access an artist pre-sale starting March 31 at 10 a.m. local time, with additional pre-sales available to Verizon and Citi customers the same day. General ticket sales begin April 3 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

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Rush has announced an extension of their “Fifty Something” tour into 2027, bringing their 50th-anniversary celebration to South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe – including two nights at London’s O2 Arena. The dates will be the first time Rush has played in Europe since 2013, and 17 years since visiting South America.

Rush initially announced dates in seven major North American cities, with all the dates in the US and Canada immediately selling out.  The tour then expanded to 58+ shows in North America due to popular demand. The tour is set to kick-off June 7 with a pair of shows in Los Angeles, and includes stops in Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York and Toronto. Each performance will feature two sets. New dates were added, featuring stops in cities including Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Edmonton, Seattle, Vancouver, and more.

Co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) will be joined by former Jeff Beck drummer, composer, and producer Anika Nilles to take on the role formerly held by the band’s late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band also announced that they will be joined by keyboard player Loren Gold. The new run of shows mark the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years, since the finale of Rush’s “R40” Tour on August 1, 2015.

Lee shared in a statement: “We can’t wait to get back to all these cities we haven’t played in so long, as well as hitting some new places we’ve yet to play. Both Alex and I are loving the hours of rehearsal time we’re spending with Anika and now Loren, learning around 40 songs which will enable us to keep the shows evolving, playing some different songs on different nights. We are thrilled that many of our longstanding crew have come back to help us design the kind of Rush show that fans have grown accustomed to expecting from us. We dearly hope you will come along and help us celebrate 50 years of Rush music, while giving Neil the long overdue tribute he so richly deserves.”

For ticket info, head HERE.

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The RiverBeat Music Festival is heading back to Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River from May 1–3, 2026, marking its third year in Memphis. The three-day celebration continues to spotlight a blend of legendary names and current hitmakers, led this year by Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Red Clay Strays.

More than 50 performers will take the stage across three days, spanning hip-hop, rock, pop, EDM, and soul. The stacked bill features crowd favorites like Ice Cube, T-Pain, Marshmello, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, St. Vincent, Wale, and De La Soul. Also appearing are Phantogram, John Butler with Band, The 502s, Dogs In A Pile, and Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, among others.

Festival producer Mempho Presents is expanding the experience with a dedicated DJ pavilion highlighting dance and electronic artists, enhanced lighting installations, large-scale digital visuals, and curated lounge spaces. Returning attractions include the towering Ferris wheel, a wide range of food vendors, and nightly fireworks that light up the riverfront.

RiverBeat once again puts a spotlight on hometown talent; programming led by Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell of Royal Studios will feature the Hi Rhythm Section, alongside a showcase from Memphis Rap OGz hosted by Al Kapone and DJ Zirk, with appearances by Tela, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, Kia Shine, and Tom Skeemask. Additional local acts such as Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Dead Soldiers, Optic Sink, and Turnstyles further underscore the festival’s commitment to celebrating Memphis’ past and present sound.

For tickets and other information, head to Riverbeat.com.

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Trafalgar Releasing has confirmed that the long-anticipated Iron Maiden documentary, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, will arrive in North American theaters for a limited engagement starting May 7.

The feature-length film, directed by Malcolm Venville and produced by Dominic Freeman traces the band’s extraordinary five-decade rise from East London upstarts to global metal icons. An official synopsis for the film reads: “With unprecedented access to official band archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Featuring interviews with the band and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans.”

Beyond the band members themselves, the documentary includes insights from high-profile admirers such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, each reflecting on Iron Maiden’s lasting cultural and musical impact. The first official poster artwork, created by Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, has also been unveiled.

The film’s debut coincides with the band’s ongoing “Run For Your Lives” World Tour, which returns to North America in late summer with support from Megadeth and Anthrax. The tour has already included a major homecoming concert at London Stadium, close to where the group first formed. The band has also announced EddFest, a special celebration set for July 11 at Knebworth Park, part of more than 50 scheduled performances worldwide in 2026.

Fans can find screening updates and ticket information through the film’s official website.

See the official trailer for Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition  – HERE.

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After 15 years between releases, Social Distortion is back with a new studio album, Born to Kill, arriving May 8. The album features 11 tracks and marks the band’s eighth full-length and their first since 2011’s Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes. It also stands as their first project since frontman Mike Ness was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in 2023.

A press statement describes the release as “11 songs of pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll fury, joy and catharsis, all imbued with the signature blend of defiance and world-weariness that has made founder Mike Ness a poet and sage to the dispossessed for more than 40 years.” It also notes, “The first Social Distortion album since Ness’ recovery from a bout with cancer, Born To Kill brims with aggressive optimism. The album wastes no time letting the listener know where its heart is, with its title track and mission statement dropping nods to Lou Reed (‘Rock ’n’ Roll Animal gonna come your way!’) and Iggy and the Stooges (‘The agenda is yeah to Search and Destroy’) and an homage to David Bowie (“It’s a Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide”) following a few songs later on ‘Partners in Crime.’”

Social Distortion is previewing the album with the released of the title track, “Born To Kill,” along with an official music video.  In support of the album, the band will headline a North American tour beginning August 25 in Phoenix and wrapping October 3 in San Diego. Descendents and The Chats will serve as support on tour.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Album pre-orders, including vinyl and CD editions, are available through the band’s official website.

Preorder the digital version of ‘Born to Kill’ – HERE.

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Sarah McLachlan has added new dates to her Better Broken Tour, in support of her album of the same name.

The new summer dates kick-off  in Franklin, TN, at FirstBank Amphitheater, with stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, San Diego, Bend, and more, before concluding with two nights on August 8-9 in Woodinville, WA, at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery. The tour will also feature performances at several iconic venues, including Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, and two nights at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Special guest Allison Russell will join on all upcoming dates.

McLachlan’s tenth studio album Better Broken takes its title from its opening track, described as “a soul-searching reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms, furthering her legacy with a selection of songs that speak an uncompromising but radically illuminating truth about the state of the human condition.”  Stream Better Broken – HERE.

Ticket information for the Better Broken Tour can be found HERE.

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