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Paul McCartney has compiled 80 singles for a new box set of 7″ vinyl, set for release on December 2 and limited to 3,000 copies.

The 7″ Singles comes in a wooden crate and comprises 163 songs released between 1971 and 2019; 65 of the singles come with restored original artwork and the same B-sides, and the remaining 15 were previously unreleased on 7″. In a press release, McCartney said, “I hope the songs in this box set bring back fun memories for you too. They do for me, and there will be more to come….” All the tracks were remastered and cut at Abbey Road.

The 7″ Singles set is priced at $611.98. For the full tracklist, head to McCartney’s website.

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Guitarist Keith Levene, co-founder of The Clash and Public Image Ltd, has died at the age of 65. According to an article in The Guardian, Levene had been battling liver cancer.

Author Adam Hammond confirmed the news. Hammond tweeted: “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday, 11th November. Our thoughts and love go out to his partner Kate, sister Jill, and all of Keith’s family and friends. The world is a darker place without his genius. Mine will be darker without my mate.”

Former Public Image Ltd drummer Martin Atkins posted to Twitter: “A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene. We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will.”  Levene’s partner Kate Ransford also tweeted :“RIP keith levene My beloved partner who passed away at our home on 11/11/22 peacefully, painfree ,cosy n well loved .he was an iconic guitarist and composer my best friend, my love, my everything, I love you to the moon ”

Born Julian Keith Levene on July 18, 1957 in London, England, Levene started as a roadie for Yes before forming The Clash alongside vocalist/guitarist Mick Jones, vocalist Joe Strummer, drummer Terry Chimes and bassist Paul Simonon.  He was let go only a few months after he joined (and didn’t appear on 1977’s self-titled debut LP), but co-wrote one of its tracks: “What’s My Name.”  In 1978, Levene and Sex Pistols frontman John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon started post-punk/new wave troupe Public Image Ltd., playing multiple instruments on the band’s first three LPs before departing in 1983.

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Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell is hitting the road early next year for the final leg of his Brighten tour, in support of his 2021 album of the same name –his first solo album in nearly two decades. The 2023 trek kicks off February 21st at Majestic Ventura Theatre in Ventura, California, and wraps April 1st at Pantages Theater in Tacoma, Washington.

Seattle’s Thunderpussy will serve as support for Cantrell his bandmates, which includes former Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato.  General public on-sale begins this Friday, November 11, at 10am local time. Get your tickets at jerrycantrell.com.

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Greta Van Fleet has been forced to postpone four more concerts on their Dreams In Gold 2022 tour as frontman Josh Kiszka continues to recover from a ruptured eardrum. Kiszka ruptured his eardrum during a concert in Bangor on October 17th, which forced them to previously postpone tour dates in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The four newly-postponed shows this week are in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento. Kiszka shared the news via social media video, saying:  “The last time I spoke with you, I had asked for your understanding; I was dealing with a ruptured eardrum. Unfortunately, while the eardrum continues to heal, it also has continued to cause me great deal of physical pain, which has made it very difficult to perform. I’ve been fighting through this for the last week now and I’ve been trying to push through each show. And I’m at the point where I think I need a period of time for more healing. Unfortunately, that means rescheduling the shows for the rest of this month, which kills me to do this, especially on such a short notice.

Kiszka continued: “I’m truly sorry to everyone in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento. This year has been an extremely humbling experience. I can’t begin to thank all of you enough for your seemingly endless support and understanding. Again, I can’t express how difficult this decision is to make, truly. I’m so, so grateful and appreciative of all the love and positivity that you all seem to have in boundless supply. This is a really disheartening setback. And I think when we’re all finally together and we’re celebrating in that spirit, I think all will be well and right.”

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System of a Down, Korn, Deftones are scheduled to perform at the inaugural Sick New World nu-metal festival in May:  A post on social media read: “༻𖤐 SICK NEW WORLD 𖤐༺ Register now for Presale that starts Friday, November 11th, 10 AM PT. All tickets start at $19.99 down”

In addition to System of a Down, Korn and Deftones, Incubus, Evanescence, Chevelle, Papa Roach, Mr. Bungle, Flyleaf, Spiritbox, Turnstile and more will perform at the event, which is set to take place May 13 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the same venue that hosts the When We Were Young festival.

Presale tickets go on sale this Friday, Nov. 11 at 7AM ET, with general sales beginning at 11AM ET. General admission tickets start at $250, with other VIP packages priced at $420 and $520. Hotel and ticket packages are also available as well. Head to www.sicknewworldfest.com for more information.

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