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Journey has announced their 50th-anniversary tour for 2023, featuring the band Toto. The Freedom Tour will kick off on Feb. 4 in Allentown, Pa., and continue through  April 25 in Palm Springs, Calif.  Journey embarked on an extensive trek last year, also titled the Freedom Tour, that included guest appearances from Toto and Billy Idol. The Journey lineup now consists of keyboardist Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon, plus singer Arnel Pineda, keyboardist and singer Jason Derlatka, drummer Deen Castronovo and bassist Todd Jenson.

Journey’s Jonathan Cain said in a press release: “Excited to perform for our fans as we tour next year with Toto. The combined hits of both bands represent a couple of decades of excellence that have become a soundtrack for people’s lives. The music of Journey along with the music of Toto is an example of ‘certain music’ during ‘uncertain times.’”  Guitarist Neal Schon added: “We are looking forward to hitting the road again with our very good friends Toto!  Come join us for a special evening full of fun and rockin’ good memories. See you soon, friends.”

Toto’s Steve Lukather said:  “On behalf of myself and the band, we are very honored and excited to do this tour with our old and dear friends Journey. Gonna be a great night of music, and as all the guys are lifelong friends … a blast offstage as well.”

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, October 21st at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster and Journey’s website.

Journey announces 50th anniversary Freedom Tour 2023

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Greta Van Fleet announced the postponment of their shows in Raleigh, Greenville and Jacksonville due to vocalist Josh Kiszka rupturing an eardrum.

Kiszka issued a statement on the matter, saying in part: “To our fans in Raleigh, Greenville and Jacksonville, it’s with a heavy heart that we must reschedule our shows this upcoming week. During our last show in Bangor, I ruptured an eardrum and upon further evaluation I have just been advised it needs more time to fully heal than initially anticipated. I’m working closely with my team to ensure I get proper rest in order to finish out the year strong. We are working on rescheduling these shows and will announce the new dates as soon as possible. If you would still like to attend the show on the new date, simply hold on to your ticket and it will be valid. If you would like a refund, they will be available at the point of purchase as soon as the new dates are announced. .. I’m gutted to have to do this and I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate the love and support you give us every night. It’s devastating me to make this announcement, but know it’s imperative in order to keep performing.”

Greta Van Fleet are currently on the road in support of their sophomore album, “The Battle At Garden’s Gate”, which debuted at No. 1 Billboard Rock Album, No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, No. 1 Billboard Vinyl Album, No. 2 Billboard Top Album Sales and in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

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In the new documentary Let There Be Drums, some of the world’s greatest drummers reflect on the art of drumming and how it has shaped their lives.  Let There Be Drums hits Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and select theaters on October 28th via Greenwich Entertainment.

Let There Be Drums features one of Taylor Hawkins’ final interviews along with interviews with Ringo Starr from The Beatles, Stewart Copeland from The Police, Tre Cool of Green Day, Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann from Grateful Dead, Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adrian Young of No Doubt, Matt Sorum of Guns N’ Roses, John Densmore of the Doors, Michael Anthony of Van Halen and many more.

Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead co-founder/drummer Bill Kreutzmann, serves as director of Let There Be Drums. See a trailer for the documentary – here.

Let There Be Drums! Documentary Features Ringo Starr and Last-Filmed Interview with Taylor Hawkins: Watch Trailer

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Ringo Starr has been forced to cancel the remainder of his 2022 tour dates due to testing positive for COVID a second time. Nearly a dozen dates were canceled; the tour was set to wrap on October 20th in Mexico City.  Ringo shared on social media: “I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I was I tested positive again for COVID. The rest of the tour is off. I send you peace and love.”

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band — featuring Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, Hamish Stuart and Edgar Winter — had previously postponed the tour in June after two members tested positive. The tour was again postponed on October 2nd with six dates canceled after Starr tested positive. It was officially canceled on Thursday (Oct 13th) when Starr tested positive for a second time.

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Green Day is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their fifth album Nimrod with ‘The Nimrod 25 – 25th Anniversary Edition’ box set, due to be released January 27, 2023.

The box set includes the original album, one disc of previously unreleased demos, and a live set from Philadelphia’s Electric Factory recorded on November 14, 1997 one month after album’s release. The 20-song live set includes several songs from Nimrod, plus fan favorites from their previous albums and singles. The 14 track demos disc includes two unreleased Green Day songs (“You Irritate Me” and “Tre Polka”), plus a previously unreleased cover of the classic Elvis Costello song “Alison.”

There are two versions of the limited edition, numbered, 5 LP vinyl box — a black vinyl version, plus a limited edition D2C and indie store exclusively pressed on silver vinyl. The vinyl box comes with a 20 page, 12×12-inch book, poster, cloth patch, exclusive slip-mat and commemorative back-stage pass. The 3 CD box set includes booklet, cloth patch and commemorative back-stage pass. The band is also bringing back a much sought after fan favorite vintage t-shirt along with other Nimrod-era merch available for a limited time in the band’s web store.

Green Day Announce Nimrod 25th Anniversary Box Set, Share Unreleased Demo “You Irritate Me”: Stream

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Hatebreed announced that former guitarist Sean Martin will be joining the band on its upcoming 20 Years of Perseverance Tour, set to kick off on October 25th in Elmira, NY.  The band will perform in over two dozen cities, including a newly announced Chicago date on November 3rd at the Bottom Lounge, running through November 20th.  Serving as support on select dates will be Bodysnatcher, Dying Wish, Gatekeeper and Bleed Through.  For tickets, head here.

Martin was a member of Hatebreed during the release of their 2002 album Perseverance, which the tour is celebrating. Singer Jamey Jasta said: “We had such a blast having Sean come out to perform songs with us on our 25th anniversary tour that we thought it could be even more fun to have him come out again to celebrate the anniversary of the album that changed our lives for the better.” 

Martin added, “I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with my good friends, smashing some riffs, and raising some hell in celebration of twenty years of Perseverance. TWENTY YEARS!!! SO SICK!!! Can’t wait to see you all out there! EEEEEEEEEYEEEEEEAAAAAAAH!!!!!!”

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Legendary British rock band Queen released a lyric video Thursday for a previously unheard song featuring late lead singer Freddie Mercury, titled “Face it Alone”.  The song is the band’s first new track with the late frontman’s vocals to be released in more than eight years.

Band members Brian May and Roger Taylor first revealed the song’s existence during a BBC interview over the summer, with Taylor calling it “a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about,” while May said: “it’s beautiful. it’s touching.”

“Face it Alone” was recorded in 1988 during sessions for the band’s chart-topping album “The Miracle” but it did not make it to release. “The Miracle,” Queen’s 13th studio album, came out two years before Mercury died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991 at the age of 45.

“Face It Alone” will be included on Queen’s The Miracle Collector’s Edition album, which goes on sale Nov. 18. The upcoming reissue, released as an eight-disc collector’s edition box set, will feature six unpublished songs as well as dialog between the band – Mercury, May, Taylor and bassist John Deacon – while in the studio.

You can listen to “Face It Alone” – here.

Queen releases rediscovered Freddie Mercury single

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Following the popularity of the inaugural When We Were Young Festival 2022 taking place later this month, organizers have announced the lineup for When We Were Young 2023, set to return to the Las Vegas Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Due to popular demand, the 2022 edition was expanded to three days and includes My Chemical Romance, Paramore, AFI, The Used, Bring Me The Horizon, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional, and more.

The lineup for the 2023 festival includes headliners Green Day and Blink-182, featuring reunited original members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker. The lineup also features fan favorites 30 Seconds To Mars, The Offspring, Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds of Summer and All Time Low, Yellowcard, Rise Against, Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, Gym Class Heroes, Michelle Branch, Thrice, Rise Against, Simple Plan, New Found Glory and many more.

Fans can sign up now for the presale that begins Friday, October 14th at 10 am PT. Following the presale, any remaining tickets still available will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 14th at 2 pm PT via Ticketmaster. Layaway payment plans start $19.99 down. GA tickets start at $249.99, GA+ tickets start at $419.99 and VIP tickets start at $519.99. VIP cabanas will also be available to purchase for guests 21 years of age and older.

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Foreigner will return to Las Vegas in 2023 with their exclusive headlining residency show at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held on March 24, 25, 29 and 31 and April 1, 5, 7 and 8, 2023. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 pm.

Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 14th at 10 am PT. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available. Tickets will be available for purchase via Ticketmaster, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.

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MÅNESKIN have released the rock power ballad with “The Loneliest,” which you can listen to here.

Said MÅNESKIN vocalist Damiano David: “This song means a lot to me. It’s a personal song but I hope you can all relate to it in your own way. We’re having a whirlwind year touring the globe, meeting fans at gigs and festivals all over the world, from Japan to America to Europe and beyond, and we can’t wait to continue touring and releasing more music into 2023!”

The Italian rockers are about to launch a major North American tour on Oct. 31 in Seattle, and wrapping up on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas. MÅNESKIN will then take a break from touring before heading back on the road in Europe starting Feb. 23 in Pesaro, Italy.

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