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Rage Against The Machine’s Killing In The Name has been streamed one billion times on Spotify.

Guitarist Tom Morello announced that the rap metal band’s 1992 single crossed the billion-stream threshold in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, January 11.

“Killing In The Name just hit 1 billion streams on Spotify!” he wrote. “Thanks to all those who listened to it: those who love it, those who hate it, and those that have enjoyed it without understanding it. Righteous proof that rebel music and irony are alive and well.”

Killing In The Name was released in November 1992 as the lead single from Rage Against The Machine’s self-titled debut album. It instantly drew acclaim and controversy for the Los Angeles four-piece, whose mixture of rap and metal had only been attempted by a handful of bands before them.

The lyrics, which feature numerous profanities, attack racist police officers and the military-industrial complex. They also contain arguably Rage Against The Machine’s most famous line: “Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me.”

Reflecting on Killing In The Name’s lyrics in a 2020 Rolling Stone interview, Morello said: “‘Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me’ is a universal sentiment. While it’s a simple lyric, I think it’s one of [Zack De La Rocha’s, vocalist] most brilliant.

“And to me, it relates to Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass said, the moment he became free was not the moment that he was physically loosed from his bonds. It was the moment when master said, ‘Yes.’ And he said, ‘No.’ And that’s the essence of ‘Fuck you, I will not do what you tell me.’”

The song was a chart hit in 1992, reaching the top 20 in four countries, but found its greatest commercial success almost two decades later. In 2009, a social media campaign to get Killing In The Name to the UK’s coveted Christmas number one position over Joe McElderry, winner of prime-time TV talent show The X Factor, was successful.

Rage Against The Machine released two more studio albums after their debut (1996’s Evil Empire and 1999’s The Battle Of Angeles) before splitting in 2000. They’ve reunited multiple times since, most recently in 2020, but as of January 2024 are once again inactive.

According to Spotify’s official ‘Billions Club’ playlist, only 850 songs have reached the 10-digit mark. Other heavy metal tracks to have joined those hallowed ranks include Metallica’s Enter Sandman, Black Sabbath’s Paranoid and System Of A Down’s Chop Suey.

Let’s face it, 2024 was a massive year for metal breaking through to the mainstream. Even without new releases from the likes of Metallica, Slipknot or Iron Maiden, there was a stunningly impressive and diverse selection of albums for fans to get their ears around.

And more importantly, the barrage of new singles was seemingly endless. Each week we hunted high and low to bring you the very best metal songs around from across the heavy music spectrum, and each week we asked you to vote for your favourites, crowning a top three. Then, as the year drew to a close, we asked you to vote one last time – and crown the very best metal song of 2024.

It was no easy task. In a year that brought back Kerry King, Kittie and Linkin Park, that saw new songs from the likes of Ghost, Judas Priest and Opeth and gave us massive team-ups and mainstream moments (including Gojira at the Olympics and Knocked Loose breaking through to late night TV on Jimmy Kimmel Live), there was a hell of a lot to pick from. But below, you’ll find the results of the fan vote, with over 60,000 votes taken into account for the final tally. These are the results.

50. Gaerea – Hope Shatters

Masked Portuguese black metallers Gaerea had already built up a buzz in the underground with their first three records. But Coma, their fourth release, pushed the boat out as the band begin folding more death metal influence into their sound, lead single Hope Shatters combining some of the high-toned ferocity of BM with an earthy, explosive heft that showed the band weren’t going to stay strictly in one lane.

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49. Raging Speedhorn – Night Wolf

Back in the early 2000s, there was a point where it looked like Raging Speedhorn were seriously going to blow up. Single The Gush spent two weeks in the UK single charts – an astounding feat for a band so uncompromisingly heavy – and slipped into the top 50. While they never achieved the success they so clearly deserved, new single Night Wolf was a reminder that they were a band with the world in their sights, a veritable force of riffs and headbanging grooves that called back to the very best elements of Crowbar and Pantera.

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48. Alcest – Flamme Jumelle

Almost 20 years since they set out the stall for blackgaze, Alcest remain masters of the form. But while they’re still given to flights of extremity, Flamme Jumelle showed they weren’t lax when it came to the more melodic side of the shoegaze/black metal balance, crafting a gorgeous and gentle tune with a few spikes of extremity to keep things spicy.

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47. Dominum – One Of Us

Zombie Jesus. That’s the two-word pitch for the gloriously daft video for Dominum’s One Of Us, another slab of oh-so-catchy and irresistible power metal-adjacent fun to emerge from Germany, joining the likes of Powerwolf and Feuershwanz. Although a (relatively) new face on the scene, they’ve quickly established themselves as a rising force, the sheer catchiness of their tunes proving impossibly infectious, which given their undead fixation feels entirely appropriate.

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46. Red Method – All For One, None For All (ft. Jayant Bhadula)

Red Method were ahead of the curve when it came to the nu metal revival, their chunky, thudding slabs of metal harkening back to the days when metal bands would regularly inhabit the charts and hobnob with celebrities. Rather than hobnobbing with James Corden or whoever else passes as a celeb these days though, they instead opted to team up with Bloodywood’s Jayant Bhadula, producing a brilliant track that balances brutality with melody, drawing on the weightless melodies of Deftones whilst also delivering a serious death metal-inspired smackdown.

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45. Kerry King – Idle Hands

Oh, how we waited for this. We’d known for years that Kerry King was locked away with Paul Bostaph working on a new project, but when it finally emerged with lead single Idle Hands King lived up to his name with a seriously premium slab of thrash metal. With perhaps a little more hardcore punk in its DNA and snarls’n’howls provided by Death Angel’s Mark Osegueda, Idle Hands was the perfect primer for King’s comeback. Hail to the King, baby.

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44. Lamb Of God ft. Malevolence & Kublai Khan – Another Nail For Your Coffin

Bit of a cheat this one, but we can’t argue too hard when the results are this good. First released as a bonus on the 15th anniversary reissue of the seminal Ashes Of The Wake, Lamb Of God’s Another Nail For Your Coffin is closer to the metalcore stylings of Killswitch Engage than their usual groove oriented style. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, LOG invited tourmatres Malevolence and Kubhlai Khan to add extra vocals on the track, resulting in an all-star team-up that highlights just how brilliant the contemporary metal scene is.

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43. Apocalyptica – The Four Horsemen

Returning to the format that introduced them to the world almost 30 years ago, Apocalyptica were back to their Metallica-covering antics on …Plays Metallica Vol. 2. The highlight? An absolutely rampaging cover of The Four Horsemen, given a cello makeover and with guest contributions from Rob Trujillo to really lock in the grooves.

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42. Bridear – Still Burning

Over a decade since their formation, Japan’s Bridear remain an enthralling prospect. Still Burning found the band offering up a meatier, heavier vision for power metal, proving that while the likes of Babymetal and Hanabie might have the market cornered when it comes to cutesy metal, other corners of Japan’s metal scene remain rooted in tradition and sheer fucking heft.

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41. Machine Head x In Flames x Lacuna Coil x Unearth – These Scars Won’t Define Us

Was 2024 the year of the team-up? From Poppy appearing with Knocked Loose to Babymetal and Bloodywood joining forces, there were plenty of huge collabs throughout the year (more than a few you’ll find in this list, in fact). But there’s no way it comes any bigger than the almighty package Machine Head pulled together for These Scars Won’t Define Us, inviting tourmates In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth to collaborate on a metal anthem that offers a glimpse at where Robb Flynn and co. are headed in 2025.

Chicago has added more than 35 new stops to a previously announced run of 2025 concerts in North America. The complete list of shows is below; newly announced dates are followed by an asterisk.

The tour was already set to begin on Jan. 26, in Melbourne, Florida, and now runs through Sept. 10 in San Diego. Chicago will preview the shows with a Jan. 24 appearance on NBC’s Kelly Clarkson Show.

Key stops include New York City, Boston, St. Louis, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, Milwaukee and Atlantic City, among others. Chicago will also perform in an extended residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas, beginning on Feb. 28. More dates are expected to be announced.

READ MORE: Chicago Could Continue Without Any Original Members

Chicago played sold-out shows in 2024 across America and into Japan, both alone and in co-headlining appearances with Earth Wind and Fire. They also celebrated the anniversary of their double-platinum debut with Live at 55, a guest-packed movie and album featuring Steve Vai and others that arrived in November.

Tickets for most of the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, Jan 17. Visit ChicagoTheBand.com/tour for more information and tickets.

Listen to ‘Beginnings’ From Chicago’s ‘Live at 55’

Chicago 2025 Tour Dates
1/26 – Melbourne, FL @ King Center For The Performing Arts
1/30 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
1/31 – Key West, FL @ Key West Amphitheater
2/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/1 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/4 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
3/5 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/7-9 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/12 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/14-15 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
3/27 – Tulsa, OK @ Paradise Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort*
3/28 – Norman, OK @ Riverwind Casino
3/29 – Thackerville, OK @ Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort
3/31 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
4/2 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
4/4-5 – Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre
4/8 – Huntsville, AL @ VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
4/9 – Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium
4/11 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park
4/12 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
4/13 – St Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
4/16 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
4/18 – Cherokee, NC @ Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center
4/19 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
6/13 – Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater*
6/17 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Theater*
6/18 – Dubuque, IA @ Five Flags Center*
6/20 – Appleton, WI @ Fox Cities Performing Arts Center*
6/21 – Ft Wayne, IA @ Embassy Theatre*
6/24 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Miller Auditorium*
6/25 – Mt Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort*
6/27 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre*
6/28 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre*
7/1 – Peoria, IL – Prairie Home Alliance Theater*
7/2 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace Theatre*
7/4 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Pavillion
7/22 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Virginia Beach – The Dome*
7/23 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap*
7/25 – Newark, NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center*
7/26-27 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
7/29 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*
7/31 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater*
8/1 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavillion*
8/2 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavillion*
8/5 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza*
8/6 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre*
8/8 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark*
8/9 – Verona, NY @ The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino*
8/10 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center*
8/21 – Sandy, UT @ Sandy Amphitheater*
8/23 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Ford Amphitheater*
8/24 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater*
8/27 – Boise, ID @ Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden*
8/31 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
9/3 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts*
9/5 – Lincoln, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
9/6-7 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery*
9/9 – Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre*
9/10 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park*

Billboard has released a list of the Top 100 Songs of the 21st Century. If you’re having a busy day don’t worry, it will not take you very long to read about the rock artists featured on their list.

That’s because Nickelback and Santana are the only two rock acts to earn a spot on the list. Nickelback reached No. 24 with “How You Remind Me,” from their 2001 album Silver Side Up. Santana (featuring The Product G&B) follows at No. 56 with “Maria Maria” from his 1999 album Supernatural.

If you want to push the boundaries a bit, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is the subject of the song that reached No. 39, Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger.”

The Weeknd earned the top spot on Billboard’s song list with “Blinding Lights,” followed by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk.” The Black Eyed Peas, Ed Sheeran, Morgan Wallen, Dua Lipa and Mariah Carey all also earned spots in the Top 10.

Rock acts did a bit better on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century list, with artists such as Nickelback, Santana, the Beatles and Guns N’ Roses earning 19 spots.

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Nickelback was also the highest-charting rock artist on the magazine’s list of the Top Artists of the Century, coming in at No. 26. Linkin Park hit No. 37, Coldplay No. 53, Creed No. 66, 3 Doors Down No. 76, Kid Rock No. 83, Daughtry No. 89 and Santana No. 98. Taylor Swift, Drake and Rihanna came in first, second and third.

Rock Songs on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century List:

24. Nickelback, “How You Remind Me”
56. Santana, “Maria Maria”

Top 40 Debut Rock Albums

You get only one shot at a first impression.

Gallery Credit: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

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The Beatles, a band that would forever change the landscape of popular music, hailed from Liverpool, England. Comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the group came together in 1960, blending their distinct talents and influences into a sound that resonated globally. What began as a local phenomenon in their hometown quickly transformed into an international sensation, fueled by relentless determination and an unmatched musical chemistry.

Their journey to stardom began with their early performances in Liverpool’s Cavern Club and Hamburg’s gritty music venues. These formative years were pivotal, honing their skills and building their reputation as an electrifying live act. In 1962, they secured a record deal with EMI’s Parlophone label under producer George Martin, a collaboration that would prove vital to their creative success. With the release of their first single, “Love Me Do,” in October 1962, The Beatles began their meteoric rise.

The group’s debut album, Please Please Me (1963), recorded in just over 12 hours, showcased their raw energy and songwriting prowess. It included tracks like “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Twist and Shout,” which quickly became fan favorites. Their second album, With The Beatles (1963), solidified their status as Britain’s hottest act, featuring hits such as “All My Loving.” By this time, Beatlemania had taken hold in the UK, with screaming fans and packed concert halls marking every appearance.

Their international breakthrough came in 1964 with their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, introducing them to millions of Americans. That same year, they released A Hard Day’s Night, an album entirely composed of original material, alongside a film of the same name. The title track, along with songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” showcased their knack for catchy melodies and innovative studio techniques. The success continued with Beatles for Sale (1964) and Help! (1965), with tracks such as “Yesterday” demonstrating a maturing lyrical and musical depth.

1965’s Rubber Soul marked a turning point, blending folk influences with introspective lyrics in songs like “Norwegian Wood” and “In My Life.” The following year’s Revolver pushed boundaries further, incorporating psychedelic elements and groundbreaking studio experimentation. Tracks like “Eleanor Rigby” and “Tomorrow Never Knows” highlighted their willingness to innovate and challenge musical norms.

The release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) was a cultural milestone, often heralded as one of the greatest albums of all time. It included classics like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “A Day in the Life,” showcasing their unparalleled creativity. This period also saw the release of “All You Need Is Love,” a global anthem performed during the first live international satellite broadcast.

Their later works, including The White Album (1968) and Abbey Road (1969), continued to push musical boundaries. Songs like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Come Together,” and “Here Comes the Sun” remain timeless classics. Despite internal tensions, the band demonstrated their cohesive brilliance one last time with Let It Be (1970), featuring tracks such as “The Long and Winding Road.”

The Beatles’ influence extended far beyond music. Their role in the counterculture movement of the 1960s, as well as their ventures into film and business with Apple Corps, cemented their status as cultural icons. Their commitment to artistic evolution and their ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level are among the reasons they remain beloved to this day.

Outside of music, individual members pursued philanthropic endeavors, with George Harrison organizing the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, a pioneering benefit concert. Paul McCartney’s advocacy for animal rights and John Lennon’s peace activism further demonstrated their impact beyond the stage and studio.

With over 600 million album sales worldwide, The Beatles remain the best-selling music act in history. They garnered countless accolades, including 7 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score (Let It Be), and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a group in 1988 (with each member inducted individually later). Their legacy is preserved through countless tributes, scholarly studies, and the enduring love of fans across generations.

BEATLES SONGS FROM A- Z

Original Albums and Singles List

(A-C)

“Across the Universe” – Let It Be, Past Masters (1969)
“Act Naturally” – Help! (1965)
“All I’ve Got to Do” – With the Beatles (1963)
“All My Loving” – With the Beatles (1963)
“All Together Now” – Yellow Submarine (1969)
“All You Need Is Love” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“And I Love Her” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“And Your Bird Can Sing” – Revolver (1966)
“Anna (Go to Him)” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Another Girl” – Help! (1965)
“Any Time at All” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“Ask Me Why” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Baby It’s You” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Baby, You’re a Rich Man” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Baby’s in Black” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Back in the U.S.S.R.” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Bad Boy” – Past Masters (1965)
“The Ballad of John and Yoko” – Past Masters (1969)
“Because” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Birthday” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Blackbird” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Blue Jay Way” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Boys” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Can’t Buy Me Love” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“Carry That Weight” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Chains” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Come Together” – Abbey Road (1969)
“The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Cry Baby Cry” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)

(D-G)

“A Day in the Life” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Day Tripper” – Past Masters (1965)
“Dear Prudence” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Devil in Her Heart” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Dig a Pony” – Let It Be (1970)
“Dig It” – Let It Be (1970)
“Dizzy Miss Lizzy” – Help! (1965)
“Do You Want to Know a Secret” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Doctor Robert” – Revolver (1966)
“Don’t Bother Me” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Don’t Let Me Down” – Past Masters (1969)
“Don’t Pass Me By” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Drive My Car” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Eight Days a Week” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Eleanor Rigby” – Revolver (1966)
“The End” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Every Little Thing” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Fixing a Hole” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Flying” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“The Fool on the Hill” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“For No One” – Revolver (1966)
“For You Blue” – Let It Be (1970)
“From Me to You” – Past Masters (1963)
“Get Back” – Let It Be, Past Masters (1969)
“Getting Better” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Girl” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Glass Onion” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Golden Slumbers” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Good Day Sunshine” – Revolver (1966)
“Good Morning Good Morning” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Good Night” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Got to Get You into My Life” – Revolver (1966)

(H-K)

“A Hard Day’s Night” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“Happiness Is a Warm Gun” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Hello, Goodbye” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Help!” – Help! (1965)
“Helter Skelter” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Her Majesty” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Here Comes the Sun” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Here, There and Everywhere” – Revolver (1966)
“Hey Bulldog” – Yellow Submarine (1969)
“Hey Jude” – Past Masters (1968)
“Hold Me Tight” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Honey Don’t” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Honey Pie” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“I Am the Walrus” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“I Call Your Name” – Past Masters (1964)
“I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“I Feel Fine” – Past Masters (1964)
“I Me Mine” – Let It Be (1970)
“I Need You” – Help! (1965)
“I Saw Her Standing There” – Please Please Me (1963)
“I Should Have Known Better” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“I Wanna Be Your Man” – With the Beatles (1963)
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” – Past Masters (1963)
“I Want to Tell You” – Revolver (1966)
“I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” – Abbey Road (1969)
“I Will” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“If I Fell” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“If I Needed Someone” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“I’ll Be Back” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“I’ll Cry Instead” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“I’ll Follow the Sun” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“I’ll Get You” – Past Masters (1963)
“I’m a Loser” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“I’m Down” – Past Masters (1965)
“I’m Happy Just to Dance with You” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“I’m Looking Through You” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“I’m Only Sleeping” – Revolver (1966)
“I’m So Tired” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“I’ve Got a Feeling” – Let It Be (1970)
“I’ve Just Seen a Face” – Help! (1965)
“In My Life” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“The Inner Light” – Past Masters (1968)
“It Won’t Be Long” – With the Beatles (1963)
“It’s All Too Much” – Yellow Submarine (1969)
“It’s Only Love” – Help! (1965)
“Julia” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Komm, gib mir deine Hand” – Past Masters (1964)

(L-O)

“Lady Madonna” – Past Masters (1968)
“Let It Be” – Let It Be / Past Masters (1970)
“Little Child” – With the Beatles (1963)
“The Long and Winding Road” – Let It Be (1970)
“Long Tall Sally” – Past Masters (1964)
“Long, Long, Long” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Love Me Do” – Please Please Me / Past Masters (1962)
“Love You To” – Revolver (1966)
“Lovely Rita” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Maggie Mae” – Let It Be (1970)
“Magical Mystery Tour” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Martha My Dear” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Matchbox” – Past Masters (1964)
“Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Mean Mr. Mustard” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Michelle” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Misery” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Money (That’s What I Want)” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Mother Nature’s Son” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Mr. Moonlight” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“The Night Before” – Help! (1965)
“No Reply” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Not a Second Time” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Nowhere Man” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Octopus’s Garden” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Oh! Darling” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Old Brown Shoe” – Past Masters (1969)
“One After 909” – Let It Be (1970)
“Only a Northern Song” – Yellow Submarine (1969)

(P-S)

“Paperback Writer” – Past Masters (1966)
“Penny Lane” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Piggies” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Please Mr. Postman” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Please Please Me” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Polythene Pam” – Abbey Road (1969)
“P.S. I Love You” – Please Please Me (1962)
“Rain” – Past Masters (1966)
“Revolution” – Past Masters (1968)
“Revolution 1” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Revolution 9” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Rock and Roll Music” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Rocky Raccoon” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Roll Over Beethoven” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Run for Your Life” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Savoy Truffle” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Sexy Sadie” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” – Abbey Road (1969)
“She Loves You” – Past Masters (1963)
“She Said She Said” – Revolver (1966)
“She’s a Woman” – Past Masters (1964)
“She’s Leaving Home” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Sie liebt dich” – Past Masters (1964)
“Slow Down” – Past Masters (1964)
“Something” – Abbey Road (1969)
“Strawberry Fields Forever” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Sun King” – Abbey Road (1969)

(T-Z)

“A Taste of Honey” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Taxman” – Revolver (1966)
“Tell Me What You See” – Help! (1965)
“Tell Me Why” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“Thank You Girl” – Past Masters (1963)
“There’s a Place” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Things We Said Today” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“Think for Yourself” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“This Boy” – Past Masters (1963)
“Ticket to Ride” – Help! (1965)
“Till There Was You” – With the Beatles (1963)
“Tomorrow Never Knows” – Revolver (1966)
“Twist and Shout” – Please Please Me (1963)
“Two of Us” – Let It Be (1970)
“Wait” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“We Can Work It Out” – Past Masters (1965)
“What Goes On” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“What You’re Doing” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“When I Get Home” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“When I’m Sixty-Four” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Wild Honey Pie” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“With a Little Help from My Friends” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“Within You Without You” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
“The Word” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Words of Love” – Beatles for Sale (1964)
“Yellow Submarine” – Revolver (1966)
“Yer Blues” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (1968)
“Yes It Is” – Past Masters (1965)
“Yesterday” – Help! (1965)
“You Can’t Do That” – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
“You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” – Past Masters (1970)
“You Like Me Too Much” – Help! (1965)
“You Never Give Me Your Money” – Abbey Road (1969)
“You Really Got a Hold on Me” – With the Beatles (1963)
“You Won’t See Me” – Rubber Soul (1965)
“Your Mother Should Know” – Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“You’re Going to Lose That Girl” – Help! (1965)
“You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” – Help! (1965)

Other Beatles songs not released as part of the original albums or singles

The following songs were released as part of “The Anthology Series,” “Live at the BBC series,” and any Deluxe editions or films that were released.

(A-H)

“12-Bar Original” – Anthology 2 (1996)
“Ain’t She Sweet” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“All Things Must Pass” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Bad to Me” – The Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963 (2013)
“Beautiful Dreamer” – On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 (2013)
“Bésame Mucho” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Blue Moon” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition)
“Can You Take Me Back?” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition)
“Carol” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Cayenne” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Child of Nature” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition)
“Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” – Non-album single (B-side of “Free as a Bird”) (1995)
“Circles” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition)
“Clarabella” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Come and Get It” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Cry for a Shadow” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Crying, Waiting, Hoping” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Don’t Ever Change” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Free as a Bird” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Glad All Over” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Goodbye” – Abbey Road (2019 Super Deluxe Edition)
“Hallelujah, I Love Her So” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Hello Little Girl” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“The Hippy Hippy Shake” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“The Honeymoon Song” – Live at the BBC (1994)

(I-Z)

“I Forgot to Remember to Forget” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I Got a Woman” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I Got to Find My Baby” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I Just Don’t Understand” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I’ll Be on My Way” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I’m in Love” – The Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963 (2013)
“I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“I’m Talking About You” – On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 (2013)
“If You’ve Got Trouble” – Anthology 2 (1996)
“In Spite of All the Danger” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Jazz Piano Song” – Let It Be (film) (1970)
“Jessie’s Dream” – Magical Mystery Tour (film) (1967)
“Johnny B. Goode” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Junk” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Keep Your Hands off My Baby” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Lawdy Miss Clawdy” – Let It Be (film) (1970)
“Leave My Kitten Alone” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Lend Me Your Comb” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Like Dreamers Do” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Lonesome Tears in My Eyes” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Lucille” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Memphis, Tennessee” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Moonlight Bay” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“My Bonnie” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Not Guilty” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Nothin’ Shakin’” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Now and Then” – 1967–1970 (2023 expanded edition) (2023)
“Ooh! My Soul” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Real Love” – Anthology 2 (1996)
“Rip It Up/Shake, Rattle and Roll/Blue Suede Shoes” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“Searchin’” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“The Sheik of Araby” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“A Shot of Rhythm and Blues” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Shout” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“So How Come (No One Loves Me)” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Soldier of Love” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Some Other Guy” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Sour Milk Sea” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition) (2018)
“Step Inside Love/Los Paranoias” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“St. Louis Blues” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition) (2018)
“Sure to Fall (in Love with You)” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Suzy Parker” – Let It Be (film) (1970)
“Sweet Little Sixteen” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Teddy Boy” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“That Means a Lot” – Anthology 2 (1996)
“That’ll Be the Day” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“That’s All Right (Mama)” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Three Cool Cats” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“To Know Her Is to Love Her” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“Too Much Monkey Business” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“What’s the New Mary Jane” – Anthology 3 (1996)
“You Know What to Do” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“Young Blood” – Live at the BBC (1994)
“You’ll Be Mine” – Anthology 1 (1995)
“(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care” – The Beatles (“White Album”) (2018 Deluxe Edition) (2018)

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King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, Toyah Willcox, have served up a performance of the Foo Fighters hit, “Everlong” for Sunday Lunch.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) recently announced the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster® Deluxe, the new American-made signature model from Chris Shiflett – lead guitarist for the Foo Fighters, solo artist, and host of the podcast, Shred With Shifty.

Night after night, Shiflett carves his way through a full brigade of guitar tones on the biggest, loudest stages in the world, and this tour-tested guitar is named “The Cleaver” for a reason – it positively slashes through the mix with a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean. Previously available only as a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Artist offering, the new Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster® Deluxe is a stripped-down rock machine built for high-octane live performance.

With more than 25 years in the music industry, Chris Shiflett is a true punk rock veteran and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. As a pivotal member of the Foo Fighters, Shiflett has played a crucial role in shaping modern rock, contributing to highly praised albums like One by One, Wasting Light, and Concrete and Gold, while earning multiple Grammy Awards along the way. His musical journey also includes stints with prominent California punk bands like No Use For a Name and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, alongside his Country Rock solo work. Known for his love of Fender Telecaster® guitars, particularly his cherished 1972 Tele® Deluxe, Shiflett is a versatile artist, whether making records and touring the world with Foo Fighters or exploring a range of musical directions with his solo band.

“We put a lot of love and research into creating the American made version of my signature model, The Cleaver,” said Shiflett on his new Signature guitar. “It’s been road-tested, dropped on its head, kicked around, x-rayed, strummed, chicken-picked, and arpeggio swept! I’m excited to announce we’ve made a great guitar that’s adaptable to all situations. Can’t wait to get this into the hands of players everywhere!”

Available in Dakota Red or Charcoal Frost Metallic finishes, the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster® Deluxe’s resonant alder body lays the perfect foundation for bone-rattling, stadium-ready tones. Dressed up in a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this alder body also has a “belly cut” for superior comfort during the longest sets. Built for speed, the 25.5” scale maple neck features a 12” radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets for fiery leads and silky bends. Pearloid block inlays add a touch of unexpected class, whilst two Custom Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless™ CS-90 pickups pair powerful output with the throaty midrange punch and singing highs of a vintage single coil, all without hum. The “F”-stamped tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer keep things in tune through marathon sets, while the string-through body hardtail bridge enhances resonance and sustain.

“Collaborating with Chris Shiflett on his signature Telecaster® Deluxe has been an incredible journey,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product, FMIC. “Chris has a lot of guitars, plays a lot of styles and demands versatility, and our goal was to capture that spirit in the design. This guitar is not just an instrument; it’s an extension of his musical identity and tone that both he and his fans demand. Fun Fact- we didn’t nickname it the ‘The Cleaver’- his Front-of-house person did the first night he played it live- because ‘it cut through the mix like a cleaver!!’, which speaks for itself!”

In true tradition, the Fender Artist Signature Series honours iconic musicians through product progression and storytelling, creating instruments and gear inspired by the unique specifications of the world’s greatest guitarists and bassists. Watch Chris Shiflett demo his Signature Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe below.

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Only one of the Top 14 money-making movies of 2024 wasn’t a sequel. And that lone holdout was Wicked, the long-awaited big-screen adaptation of a hugely successful Broadway musical, which, guess what, is getting its own movie sequel in 2025.

So yeah, sequels are where the money is at in Hollywood. Over 40 sequels, prequels, reboots or franchise films are scheduled to be released in 2025. Here’s the ones you should line up for:

Star Trek: Section 31 (Jan. 24th on Paramount+)

Michelle Yeoh stars in the first made-for-TV Star Trek movie, a spin-off from the Star Trek: Discovery series that exists in a timeline between the original William Shatner / Leonard Nimoy Star Trek movies and the Patrick Stewart Star Trek: The Next Generation series. Looks like a blast, and we’re also still hoping they get a fourth “Chris Pine as Kirk” movie together one of these days.

Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14)

Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, previously known as the Falcon, has taken over for Steve Rogers as Captain America in the 35th (!!) Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Judging by the trailer, he’s about to become embroiled in a high-stakes political mystery involving Harrison Ford as the President of the United States of America, who’s also an extremely pissed off Red Hulk?

Paddington in Peru (Feb. 14)

“Paddington 2 is incredible.” “I cried through the entire thing, it made me want to be a better man.” “I f—ing told you.” Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal know what’s up. If the third movie in this series is half as good as the second it’ll be well worth your time.

The Accountant 2 (April 25)

Nine years after the first installment, Ben Affleck is back as autistic accountant / killing machine Christian Wolff, with support from Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons.

Thunderbolts* (May 2)

The misfit toys of the Marvel Universe – including Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and David Harbour’s Red Guardian, the scene-stealing stars of 2021’s Black Widow – are forced to work together to battle… Julia Louis-Dreyfus?

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23)

“I need you to trust me – one last time.” We’re not sure if that’s Tom Cruise or Ethan Hunt talking at the end of this trailer, but 2023’s Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One was an unexpected misfire, so here’s hoping the eighth film in the Mission Impossible series marks a return to form.

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Karate Kids: Legends (May 30)

The Karate Kid worlds will converge in 2025, with Ralph Macchio from the original series teaming up with Jackie Chan from the kung fu-themed 2010 reboot in a brand new adventure set three years after the conclusion of Macchio’s popular Cobra Kai series.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (June 6)

After delivering the most exciting 10 minutes of 2021’s James Bond movie No Time to Die, Ana de Armas takes the lead role in the first big screen spin-off of the John Wick franchise, which will feature an appearance from the Baba Yaga himself, Keanu Reeves.

28 Years Later (June 20)

18 years after the last installment, director Danny Boyle returns to the post-apocalyptic 28 Days Later franchise, along with writer Alex Garland, for 28 Years Later, the first of a newly promised trilogy from the innovative zombie franchise.

M3GAN 2.0 (June 27)

You can’t keep a good AI-powered doll down, and you can’t resist a sequel to a horror movie that grossed $181 million in 2022. So M3GAN is back to torment the human beings who (rightfully) rejected her in the first movie. A spin-off, SOULM8TE, is already lined up for 2026.

Jurassic World: Rebirth (July 2)

This is such an abusive relationship. Can we be honest and admit that even the first Jurassic Park movie was only great until the last five minutes, and that every successive sequel has been more preposterous and less exciting? And yet, the idea of a fresh start remains undeniably appealing, and the recruitment of Gareth “Monsters / Rogue One” Edwards offers real hope.

Superman (July 11)

Realizing they were being badly outclassed by Marvel, DC hired Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn to re-boot their movie franchise. He’s starting right at the top, writing and directing a new Superman movie. If the whole thing’s as good as the trailer we’re in good hands, but we’ll still die on the “Superman Returns was great and they should have kept that story going” hill.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25)

Will the fourth time be the charm? After the first three failed attempts to bring the popular comic book series to the big screen, Marvel has their first shot at the Fantastic Four. The ’60s’-set movie is also expected to mark the debut of Robert “Iron Man” Downey Jr. in a new role as Doctor Doom.

The Naked Gun (Aug. 1)

Three decades after Leslie Nielsen last appeared as clueless detective Frank Deblin, Liam Neeson is set to take over the role in a reboot of the Naked Gun series. Pamela Anderson, fresh off her acclaimed comeback performance in The Last Showgirl, and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes are also in the cast.

Freakier Friday (Aug. 8)

22 years after their beloved 2003 reboot of the Freaky Friday franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan will again swap bodies and stressful lives in Freakier Friday. “We couldn’t have made this movie until now,” Curtis told People, “because Lindsey had to be old enough to have a 15 year old.”

Nobody 2 (Aug. 15)

Bob Odenkirk was flat-out amazing in 2021’s Nobody, starring as a retired but only partially domesticated assassin forced back into action against a coked-up Russian mobster. Christopher Lloyd, RZA, Connie Nielsen and Michael Ironside are all back from the original, along with new co-stars Sharon Stone and Chris Pine.

Tron: Ares (Oct. 10)

The third film in the comet-like Tron series flips the tables on its predecessors. Instead of. humans entering the computer world, a humanoid AI-powered computer program (played by Jared Leo) who is sent into the real world on a dangerous mission.

Predator: Badlands (Nov. 7) and Untitled Sequel (TBA)

The Predator franchise has produced two rather underappreciated gems in the past 20 years. 2010’s Predators is well worth your time, as is 2022’s 1719-set Prey. (Oddly enough, the only bum note in that streak came from the usually reliable Shane Black, with his 2018 The Predator.) Prey director Dan Trachtenberg returns with Predator: Badlands AND another secretly shot Predator movie, which is expected to be released before Badlands.

The Running Man (Nov. 7)

Glenn Powell takes over for Arnold Schwarzenegger in director Edgar “Hot Fuzz / Baby Driver” Wright’s remake of The Running Man. Seeing as how the life or death game show at the center of the story is at most a year away from happening in real life, his timing is good.

Wicked: For Good (Nov. 21)

Can’t say we fully understand how the already bloated three-hour musical version of Wicked had to be divided into two movies, the first half of which ran 160 minutes, but our kids would have sat still for another five hours during the first one so the filmmakers must know something we don’t.

Zootopia 2 (Nov. 26)

It’s been nine years since the clever and funny Zootopia first hit movie theaters. Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin return as the fox and rabbit buddy cops, this time trying to track down a snake played by Ke Huy “Short Round” Quan. Safe assumption: the sloth steals every scene he’s in.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (Dec. 19)

Three years after James Cameron rather boringly reheated the first Avatar movie and Titanic with Avatar: The Way of Water, the world’s most successful director returns to Pandora with Avatar: Fire and Ash. Much like Jurassic World: Rebirth, we’ll be seeing this one in spite of our better judgment.

Anaconda (Dec. 25)

17 years after Ice Cube and Jennifer Lopez tangled with a giant snake in the original Anaconda, Jack Black and Paul Rudd take the reigns of the franchise just in time for Christmas 2025. We’re gonna go out on a limb and guess that this chapter will play up the humor a bit more deliberately.

Happy Gilmore 2 (TBA)

Adam Sandler makes his long-awaited return to the role of Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player turned golf champion who seems destined to conflict with Christopher McDonald’s Shooter McGavin yet again. The film is going to be filled with golf pro and celebrity cameos, and we’re betting that AEW’s Maxwell Jacob Friedman leaves them all in his dust. Because he’s better than you, and you know it.

The Old Guard 2 (TBA)

Casting Charlize Theron in any kind of role that involves ass-kicking is a foolproof plan to happily separate us from our money and time. She’s back as the (formerly?) immortal leader of a group of mercenaries in The Old Guard 2, which will also star Uma Thurman.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (TBA)

Daniel Craig is set to return as the highly idiosyncratic private investigator Benoit Blanc in the third Knives Out movie, which features yet another star-studded cast. This time around, he’ll match wits with Mila Kunis, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner and Glenn Close. (Bold prediction: Glenn did it.)

Other Sequels and Franchise Films Arriving in 2025:
Den of Thieves 2 (Jan. 10)
Wolf Man (Jan. 17)
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (Feb. 11)
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Feb. 13)
Snow White (March 21)
Final Destination: Blood Lines (May 16)
Lilo & Stitch (May 23)
How to Train Your Dragon (June 13)
The Smurfs Movie (July 18)
Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel (July 18)
The Conjuring: Last Rites (Sept. 5)
Untitled Downton Abbey: A New Era sequel (Sept. 12)
Saw XI (Sept. 26)
The Black Phone 2 (Oct. 17)
Mortal Kombat 2 (Oct. 24)
Now You See Me 3 (Nov. 14)
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Dec. 5)
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (Dec. 19)

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