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Paramount+ will livestream Metallica’s Helping Hands Concert and Auction on Friday, December 16th. For the first time, the event will take place in Los Angeles, with Jimmy Kimmel serving as host.

Metallica said in a statement on Instagram: “We’re looking forward to celebrating the achievements of All Within My Hands in our final show of the year, the Helping Hands Concert & Auction at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, December 16. This will be the third time we hit the stage to benefit the Foundation, but the very first time that it will be streamed live with a full audience, thanks to our friends at Paramount+ … In another first, we’re also honored to announce that Jimmy Kimmel will be joining us to host the show! Make sure to tune in early as it all kicks off at 5:30 pm PST streaming live on Paramount+ and simulcast on Pluto and MTV’s YouTube channel. Don’t miss the special guests and presentations, Greta Van Fleet’s set, and a few surprises before we hit the stage … We’ll also have some amazing items and experiences that will be auctioned off starting December 5 to benefit the Foundation, with one hundred percent of ticket and auction proceeds going directly to those in need.”

Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation was established in 2017 as a way for the band to give back to communities that have supported them. All Within My Hands’ expenses are covered entirely by the band, the board, and friends who have worked with the band over many years, with 100% of proceeds go directly to help those in need. To date, All Within My Hands has donated over $5.8 million.

Metallica’s previous Helping Hands Concert & Auction raised more than $1.8 million. Those funds are used towards working with partners at Feeding America and the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as various COVID and disaster relief efforts.

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Duran Duran’s feature-length docu-concert film, A Hollywood High, will air globally on the streaming platform ‘Veeps’ from December 18 through January 2. According to a press statement, “On Sunday, December 18 fans around the world will be able to experience the band’s exclusive rooftop show, taped in Los Angeles, alongside previously unseen archival footage and bonus interviews from the comfort of their home via a simple yet premium, high definition viewing experience through Veeps.com or the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android until January 2, 2023. Tickets for the stream are $17.99, and available at HERE.“

With each stream ticket sold via Veeps, special bundle packages are available, including ‘A Hollywood High’ Cap, T-shirt, a limited edition poster, and a special limited-edition movie program magazine, complete with 2 x 7-inch Flexi discs which feature “Ordinary World” and “Tonight United” live audio from the movie.  You can check out a trailer for the new docu-concert – here.

Duran Duran’s fifteenth studio album, Future Past (complete edition), is out on November 25. Fans can pre-order that album HERE.   The band’s forthcoming new record release is a 2LP set that includes all 15 tracks from Future Past plus their cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years.” The first LP is red, while the second is green. The gatefold package features a new silver/grey version of the cover art and also includes two 12″ x 12″ art booklets.

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Journey’s Neal Schon is suing bandmate Jonathan Cain, claiming he “improperly restricted” access to financial documents relating to Journey’s American Express card. Schon’s lawyers argued in court documents filed in Northern California’s Contra Costa County that “This action is brought to turn the lights on, so to speak, and obtain critical financial information Schon has been trying to obtain but has been denied”

Both Schon and Cain are joint owners, members and managers of Nomota, LLC, which was established around 1998 as the operating entity to handle Journey’s business dealings, with shared 50/50 ownership. In the lawsuit, Schon states he “has the right to access and control Nomota’s books and records” and have “unfetted access to Nomota’s records so that he can oversee and manage Nomota/Journey.” Cain later set up Nomota’s American Express account “without Schon’s consent or knowledge, with only Cain as the account holder.” The filing also says that “Schon has tried to avoid legal action, repeatedly requesting that Cain grant him access to the AMEX account. For many months, Cain and his representatives have represented that Schon would be granted access. But every time Schon contacted AMEX, AMEX informed him that he was still not authorized to access AMEX account records.”

Schon’s lawyers also make additional allegations about Cain that they say are detrimental to Journey’s continuing business. “Cain is interfering with Journey, refusing to respond to booking opportunities, blocking payment to band members, crew and vendors, refusing to execute necessary operating documents, and in other ways as well,” the filing claims. “Cain has obstructed Schon from viewing expenses incurred by Cain and his touring party on band tours .. Cain has further refused to deal with critical, time-sensitive touring contracts for Journey’s 2023 tour and ensure payment for band members and crew, who Cain contends are ‘non-essential … Schon believes those band and crew who are crucial to the band’s success should be paid. Cain’s conduct is inexplicable.”

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 3.

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Roger Waters has released “Comfortably Numb 2022,” a new version of Pink Floyd’s iconic track from 1979’s ‘The Wall.’  Waters in a statement: “During Lockdown I made a demo of a new version of ‘Comfortably Numb’ as an opener for our new show ‘This Is Not A Drill.’ I pitched it a whole step down, in A Minor, to make it darker and arranged it with no solos, except over the outro chord sequence, where there is a heartrendingly beautiful female vocal solo from Shanay Johnson, one of our new singers.”

“Comfortably Numb 2022” was recorded during the U.S. leg of Waters’ This Is Not A Drill Tour, and was produced by Waters and Gus Seyffert, who also contributes bass, synth, and percussion on the track. Additional featured musicians include vocalists Dave Kilminster, Shanay Johnson and Amanda Belair, drummer Joey Warner, Jonathan Wilson on harmonium, synth, guitar, and vocals, Jon Carin on synth and vocals, Robert Walter on organ and piano, and Nigel Godrich on strings and backing vocals.

“Comfortably Numb 2022” runs exactly two and a half minutes longer than the original, which was six minutes and 22 seconds in length. Waters’ nearly nine-minute version is accompanied by a video, which you can take a look at – here.

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Iron Maiden and Marvel have just launched a new apparel line that is now available to order via Amazon.   The heavy metal legends posted on Instagram: “Eds up! The brand new Iron Maiden X Marvel collection has just launched… and it looks awesome! Order here – https://gtly.to/WHmK-6zIE #IronMaiden #Marvel #Merch”

The line available includes four different shirts: An off-white (natural) t-shirt called “Marvel Zombies Eddie”, as well as a black “Marvel Aces High War Machine”.  There is also a black “Iron Maiden Marvel Guardians Of The Galaxy” shirt, and the black “Can I Play With Madness Deadpool” shirt.

All four are can be purchased via Amazon – here.

IRON MAIDEN & Marvel Team Up For New Merch Line

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Bob Dylan has announced volume 17 of his Bootleg Series. Bob Dylan’s Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17 is due out on Friday, January 27th, 2023, and compiles unreleased recordings including studio outtakes and alternate versions, as well as live versions recorded between 1997 and 2001. It also includes a new remix of Time Out of Mind.

The complete collection will be available as a deluxe 5 CD and 10 LP 12-inch vinyl editions. Also available, will be a 2 CD and 4 LP standard edition which includes the Time Out of Mind 2022 remix disc and a disc of 12 select outtakes and alternates highlights. Digital versions of the complete five disc and highlights editions will also be available on all DSPs the same day.  To pre-order, head here.

Find the new box set’s full tracklist on Dylan’s website.

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The first trailer for upcoming Neil Young documentary Harvest Time has been released.  Neil Young: Harvest Time features never-before-seen footage that was filmed in northern California, London and Nashville and documents the writing and recording of Young’s classic 1972 album ‘Harvest’.  A synopsis for Harvest Time reads: “Created between January and September 1971, this docu-film takes viewers on an intimate journey to Young’s Broken Arrow Ranch in Northern California for the ‘Harvest Barn’ sessions, to London for an iconic performance with the London Symphony Orchestra, and to Nashville where the then 20-something Neil Young worked on various tracks of this signature album.” 

The documentary is being released to celebrate the record’s 50th anniversary this year, and will be screened in cinemas on December 1. It will also be preceded by a personal introduction from Young about the film and album. In addition, the premiere of the film will coincide with the arrival of a special 50th anniversary edition box set of ‘Harvest’, which is set for release on December 2. You can pre-order/pre-save the box set: here.

Young said in a statement: “This is a big album for me. 50 years ago, I was 24, maybe 23, and this album made a big difference in my life. I played with some great friends and it’s really cool that this album has lasted so long. I had a great time and now, when I listen to it, I think I was really just lucky to be there. I hope you enjoy this story, which is ‘Harvest Time’, and which talks about everything that happened. And now people all around the world can see it at the movies.”

Take a look at the first trailer for Neil Young: Harvest Time – here.
For tickets to the screenings of Neil Young: Harvest Time head – here.

Neil Young announces ‘Harvest Time’ film

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters have announced a new run of 2023 tour dates, kicking-off on February 9 in a New York City residency, which now extends through March 10 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The new shows come after Costello and the band went on tour earlier this year to support their latest LP, The Boy Named If.   The Imposters is comprised of Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher. On the tour, they will be with guitarist Charlie Sexton, the new ‘unofficial’ fourth bandmate.

Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday (November 18) at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster, with a pre-sale earlier on Thursday (using access code HEADLINE).

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Legendary rockers Faster Pussycat have announced the upcoming release of their double A-side singles “Like a Ghost” and “Pirate Love”, available digitally November 28th via Golden Robot Records. This release is the first for the band since signing with the label.

Frontman Taime Downes said upon signing with Golden Robot Records: “The band and I are over the moon to join the Golden Robot Records rock-n-roll family!  We are super excited to release some of our badass new tunes globally – we know the label see our vision and supports the band and we feel completely at home here.”

“Like a Ghost” is a track about growing up in the 70’s, listening to the radio and the memories it brings back. “Pirate Love” is a cover of Johnny Thunders’ original track.   Pre-order / pre-save “Like A Ghost” and  “Pirate Love” here.

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Spiritbox have announced their first headlining North American tour, dubbed the Eternal Blue Tour 2023.  The band have been on the road for a good portion of 2022, having just wrapped up their summer and fall treks with Ghost and Lamb of God, respectively.

Spiritbox will hit 22 cities across North America, kicking off in Vancouver on April 10th and wrapping in Minneapolis on May 10th. After the Burial and Intervals will join the band on the road as support.

VIP packages are available now from soundrink.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning November 15th at 11 a.m. ET until November 17th 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. Tickets will go on general sale on Friday, November 18th, at 10 a.m. local at Spiritbox.com.

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