Pink Floyd’s Pompeii Concert Restored for a Return to Theaters

Pink Floyd‘s legendary 1972 concert film from Pompeii returns to theaters this spring, with first-ever album and 5.1/Dolby Atmos releases to follow.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, originally directed by Adrian Maben, has been digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original footage, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson. Screenings at cinemas and IMAX theaters will be on April 24, with tickets on sale March 5 at pinkfloyd.film.

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a rare and unique document of the band performing live in the period prior to The Dark Side of the Moon,” founding member Nick Mason said in an official statement.

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See a preview clip of Pink Floyd performing “Echoes” below. The live album, available on vinyl, compact disc and digital audio, follows on May 2. Pre-ordering is already underway. The concert poster and a complete track listing is also below.

“Ever since my dad brainwashed me as a kid by playing The Dark Side of the Moon on repeat, Pink Floyd has been my favorite band. They are my ‘Beatles,’ deeply ingrained in my musical DNA,” Wilson said. “I first saw Pompeii from a grainy print at a local cinema. It made an incredible impression on me with its untethered and exploratory rock music made by four musicians that seemed to epitomize the notion of intellectual cool.”

Watch an Excerpt From ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’

How ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii’ Was Re-Discovered

Set in the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater in Italy, the intimate Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII finds Pink Floyd performing without an audience just before the release of 1971’s multi-platinum Meddle. Other setlist highlights included the title track from A Saucerful of Secrets, “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” and “One of These Days.”

The film was hand restored, frame-by-frame, after the original negative was found in five mislabelled cans from Pink Floyd’s archives.

“Since 1994, I have searched for the elusive film rushes of Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, so the recent discovery of the 1972 original 35mm cut negative was a very special moment,” said Lana Topham, who serves as the band’s director of restoration. “The newly restored version presents the first full 90-minute cut, combining the 60-minute source edit of the performance with the additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments filmed shortly after.”

Tickets for Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII go on sale at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT on March 5. Visit the event website for more information and ticketing details at IMAX® and standard format cinemas.

Pink Floyd’s ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ Track Listing

Side A
1. “Pompeii Intro”
2. “Echoes – Part 1”
3. “Careful With That Axe, Eugene”

Side B
1. “A Saucerful of Secrets”
2. “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun”

Side C
1. “One of These Days”
2. “Mademoiselle Nobs”
2. “Echoes – Part 2”

Side D
1. “Careful With that Axe, Eugene – Alternate take”
2. “A Saucerful of Secrets – Unedited”

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Hear the First Single From Billy Idol’s New ‘Dream Into It’ Album

Billy Idol is using his first full-length album in over a decade to tell his life story.

Dream Into It, which arrives on April 25, features duets with Joan Jett, Avril Lavigne and Alison Mosshart of the Kills.

You can hear the lead single “Still Dancing” and see the Dream Into It track list below.

Idol says the autobiographical nature of the album came about as he was working on a yet-to-be released documentary with filmmaker Jonas Akerlund. “You couldn’t help but think about your life and all of the different elements. You know, the punk rock days, coming to America, going solo, becoming a bit of a drug addict…and then getting [sober, I] stopped being a drug addict,” he tells UCR.

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Dream Into It finds Idol collaborating once again with his longtime guitarist and songwriting partner Steve Stevens, along with bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, currently touring with AC/DC) and drummer Josh Freese (most recently of the Foo Fighters.)

In order to tell the story the way he wanted to, Idol deviated from his normal song sequencing methods. “We started to write the songs, kind of thinking about [those things]. Writing a song about 1977, writing a song about coming to America — that sort of thing — and what it was like in those days,” he explains. “So the album is a little bit about the story of my life, almost in chronological order. That’s how we’ve even done the track listing. We didn’t do it like that in the old days. You always did it [with] a hit single first and the second single second. But this [album] is telling a story, that’s the story of my life.”

Idol ‘Knocked Out’ by Rock Hall Nomination

Idol was one of 14 artists recently nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025, the first time he’s been eligible for induction. “If I do get to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you really get a chance to thank your fans. That’s what I like about it,” he told UCR. “You know, you get a chance to really thank everybody who supported you through thick and thin. So that’s an incredible honor. I mean, I’m knocked out. I’ve only just started to take it in.”

Idol’s most recent full-length studio album was 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground. He released two EPs since that time: The Roadside in 2021 and The Cage in 2022.

Idol and Jett will hit the road together for the It’s a Nice Day to…Tour Again tour, which begins on April 30 in Phoenix and is currently set to wrap up on Sept. 25 in Los Angeles.

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Billy Idol ‘Dream Into It’ Track List

1. “Dream Into It”
2. “77” (with Avril Lavigne)
3. “Too Much Fun”
4. “John Wayne” (with Alison Mosshart)
5. “Wildside” (with Joan Jett)
6. “People I Love”
7. “Gimme the Weight”
8. “I’m Your Hero”
9. “Still Dancing”

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Complete List Of Fall Out Boy Songs From A to Z

Complete List Of Fall Out Boy Songs From A to Z

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Fall Out Boy didn’t just step onto the scene—they crashed into it, reshaping the sound of 2000s rock with their explosive blend of pop-punk energy, razor-sharp lyrics, and anthemic hooks that turned underground misfits into arena-filling rockstars. Formed in Wilmette, Illinois, in 2001, the band came together through Chicago’s thriving punk and hardcore circles, with bassist Pete Wentz and guitarist Joe Trohman spearheading the project before finding the missing pieces in vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump and drummer Andy Hurley. With a natural knack for crafting infectious melodies laced with introspective and often self-deprecating lyrics, Fall Out Boy quickly carved out a space for themselves, building a devoted fanbase through relentless touring and word-of-mouth buzz.

Their full-length debut, Take This to Your Grave (2003), laid the groundwork for what would become an unparalleled career. While it didn’t initially storm the charts, the album became a cult favorite, solidifying their reputation as one of the most promising new acts in alternative rock. The breakthrough came two years later with From Under the Cork Tree (2005), a record that catapulted them into mainstream consciousness with massive singles like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “Dance, Dance.” These tracks, driven by Stump’s soaring vocals and Wentz’s lyrical wit, became anthems of the mid-2000s, turning the band into one of the defining acts of their era.

Rather than settling into a formula, Fall Out Boy doubled down on reinvention with Infinity on High (2007), which infused their pop-punk roots with grandiose production and R&B influences. Tracks like “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” and “Thnks fr th Mmrs” showcased a band unafraid to evolve, leading to even greater commercial success. However, as fame intensified, so did internal pressures. Following Folie à Deux (2008), a more experimental album that polarized fans and critics, Fall Out Boy went on hiatus in 2009, leaving their future uncertain.

Their return in 2013 with Save Rock and Roll marked one of the most triumphant comebacks in modern rock history. Fueled by the fiery lead single “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up),” the album reintroduced them to a new generation of fans. They continued their momentum with American Beauty/American Psycho (2015), featuring hits like “Centuries” and “Uma Thurman,” and Mania (2018), which pushed their sound into electronic-tinged territory. Their most recent album, So Much (for) Stardust (2023), saw them return to their roots while embracing their love of theatrical, cinematic rock.

Over the years, Fall Out Boy has amassed a staggering collection of accolades, from Grammy nominations to American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. They’ve headlined festivals, toured the globe, and maintained a level of relevance few bands from their scene have managed to sustain. Beyond the music, Pete Wentz’s Decaydance Records played a crucial role in launching acts like Panic! at the Disco, further cementing their influence on the alternative rock landscape.

Outside of their chart dominance, the band has been deeply involved in philanthropy. They have supported organizations like UNICEF and the Make-A-Wish Foundation and even donated tour proceeds to various charities. Whether through their music or activism, Fall Out Boy has consistently found ways to leave an impact beyond the stage.

Complete List Of Morgan Wallen Songs From A to Z

Complete List Of Morgan Wallen Songs From A to Z

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Growing up in Sneedville, Tennessee, Morgan Wallen was introduced to music early on, taking piano and violin lessons as a child. His early years revolved around sports, particularly baseball, where he showed promise as a pitcher. However, a career-ending elbow injury in high school shifted his focus toward music. This change in direction led him to pursue songwriting and performing, setting the stage for what would become one of the most dominant careers in modern country music.

Wallen’s first significant break came in 2014 when he appeared as a contestant on The Voice. Though he was eliminated before the live shows, the experience provided him with industry exposure and valuable connections. Shortly after, he moved to Nashville and signed with Panacea Records, releasing his debut EP, Stand Alone, in 2015. The project laid the groundwork for his signature blend of country, rock, and modern pop influences. His big break came in 2016 when he signed with Big Loud Records, a move that would launch his solo career in earnest.

In 2018, Wallen released his debut album, If I Know Me, which established him as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. The album featured multiple hit singles, including “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line), “Whiskey Glasses,” and “Chasin’ You.” The success of these songs helped the album climb the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, eventually reaching number one. “Whiskey Glasses,” in particular, became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart and earning multi-platinum certification.

His career reached new heights with the release of Dangerous: The Double Album in 2021. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and remained there for ten consecutive weeks, an unprecedented achievement for a country artist. Featuring hit singles like “More Than My Hometown,” “7 Summers,” and “Wasted on You,” the album showcased Wallen’s growth as both a songwriter and performer. Despite facing personal controversies during this period, his commercial success remained largely unaffected, and his music continued to resonate with millions of fans.

Wallen’s third studio album, One Thing at a Time, released in 2023, solidified his dominance in the genre. The album broke records, topping the Billboard 200 for 19 non-consecutive weeks and placing all 36 of its tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. Its lead single, “Last Night,” became his first Hot 100 chart-topper and spent sixteen weeks at number one, setting a record for the longest-running number-one song by a solo artist. The album’s success demonstrated Wallen’s ability to evolve while maintaining the authenticity that had endeared him to fans.

Over the course of his career, Wallen has won multiple awards, including an Academy of Country Music Award and fourteen Billboard Music Awards. In 2023, he was honored with the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards. His impact on country music has been undeniable, with a fanbase that continues to grow, drawn to his raw lyrics, Southern charm, and distinct vocal delivery.

(#-B)

180 (Lifestyle)One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
2 of Us AloneStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
7 SummersDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
865Dangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Ain’t That SomeOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
American NightsThe Way I Talk EP – 2016
AfterglowStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Bandaid on a Bullet HoleDangerous: The Double Album (Bonus Track) – January 8, 2021
Beer Don’tDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Blame It on MeDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Bonfire JamStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Born with a Beer in My HandOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Broadway Girls (Lil Durk featuring Morgan Wallen) – 7220 – March 11, 2022

(C-E)

Chasin’ YouIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Chain SmokinThe Way I Talk EP – 2016
Country A$$ ShitDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Cowgirls (featuring Ernest) – One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Cover Me UpDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
DangerousDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Days That End in WhyOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Devil Don’t KnowOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Don’t Think JesusOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Dying ManOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Everything I LoveOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023

(F-H)

F150-50One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Flower Shops (Ernest featuring Morgan Wallen) – Flower Shops (The Album) – March 11, 2022
Going DownStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Gone GirlIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Good Girl Gone Missin’One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Got It MadeStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Had ItOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Had Me by HalftimeIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Happy HourIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Heartless (Diplo featuring Morgan Wallen) – Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil – May 29, 2020
Heaven Can Take a BackseatStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Hope That’s TrueOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023

(I-L)

I Deserve a DrinkOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
I Had Some Help (Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen) – F-1 Trillion – May 10, 2024
I Wrote the BookOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
If I Ever Get You BackIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
If I Know MeIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
In the Bible (featuring Hardy) – One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Keith WhitleyOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Last Drive Down MainOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Last NightOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Lil RainIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Livin’ the DreamDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021

(M-N)

Mamaw’s House (Thomas Rhett featuring Morgan Wallen) – 20 Number Ones – September 29, 2023
Man Made a Bar (featuring Eric Church) – One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Man of the SouthStand Alone – August 24, 2015
Me + All Your ReasonsOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Me on WhiskeyDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Me to MeOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Money on MeOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
More Surprised than MeDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
More Than My HometownDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Need a BoatDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Neon EyesDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Neon Star (Country Boy Lullaby)One Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Not Good at NotIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018

(O-S)

One Thing at a TimeOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Only Thing That’s Gone (featuring Chris Stapleton) – Dangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Outlaw (featuring Ben Burgess) – Dangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
OutlookOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Quittin’ TimeDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Redneck Love SongIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Rednecks, Red Letters, Red DirtDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Sand in My BootsDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Scared to Live Without YouStand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) – January 2024
Silverado for SaleDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Single Than She WasOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Spin You AroundStand Alone – August 24, 2015
Spin You Around (1/24)Non-album single – January 2024
Stand AloneStand Alone – August 24, 2015
Stand by Me (Lil Durk featuring Morgan Wallen) – Almost Healed – May 26, 2023
Stand OutThe Way I Talk EP – 2016
Still Goin’ DownDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
SunriseOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023

(T-Z)

Talkin’ TennesseeIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Tennessee FanOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Tennessee NumbersOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
The Way I TalkIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Thinkin’ Bout MeOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
This BarDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
This Side of a Dust CloudDangerous: The Double Album (Bonus Track) – January 8, 2021
Thought You Should KnowOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Up Down (featuring Florida Georgia Line) – If I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Wasted on YouDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
WarningDangerous: The Double Album – January 8, 2021
Whiskey FriendsOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Whiskey GlassesIf I Know Me – April 27, 2018
Whiskey Whiskey (Moneybagg Yo featuring Morgan Wallen) – Speak Now – May 24, 2024
Wine into WaterOne Thing at a Time – March 3, 2023
Yin Yang Girl – Stand Alone (10th Anniversary Edition) January 2024

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“It wasn’t even worth asking John about the reunion tour”: Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones hasn’t spoken with John Lydon since 2008

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones says he hasn’t spoken with the punk icons’ original singer John Lydon since 2008.

Talking to Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Jones wishes Lydon, previously known as Johnny Rotten, all the best, but says it wouldn’t have been worth asking the singer to return to the band for their recent reunion, citing a legal battle they had in 2021 about the use of their music in TV show Pistol.

“We don’t talk,” Jones says of Lydon. “The last time I spoke to him was 2008. But I wish him all the best. I really do. We had a great time when we were young, and it was life-changing for all of us. But after the court case with Pistol it wasn’t even worth asking John [about the reunion tour]. I don’t think he was interested.”

Jones’ comments come one week after Lydon slammed Sex Pistols’ comeback with punk singer Frank Carter handling vocals. “When I first heard that the Sex Pistols were touring this year without me it pissed me off. It annoyed me,” Lydon told The I. “I just thought, ‘They’re absolutely going to kill all that was good with the Pistols by eliminating the point and the purpose of it all.’ I didn’t write those words lightly.”

He added: “They’re trying to trivialise the whole show to get away with karaoke but in the long term I think you’ll see who has the value and who doesn’t. I’ve never sold my soul to make a dollar. It’s the Catholic in me – that guilt I don’t want to trip.”

The Sex Pistols reunited with Carter up front in 2024, initially for a handful of shows at Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush to raise funds for the venue. However, demand to see the reactivated band was so intense that they became a touring entity. They’re booked to play London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 24 and will appear at several festivals in the summer, including Download festival in Leicestershire.

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“Vibrant, electric, mystical and powerful”: Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes release cover of Led Zeppelin’s The Lemon Song

Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes have released a live version of the Led Zeppelin classic The Lemon Song. The recording comes from the expanded edition of their 2000 album Live At The Greek, which will be released via The Orchard on March 14.

The live version of The Lemon Song – originally released on Led Zeppelin II in 1969 – is one of five songs on the new edition that was recorded during an as-yet-unidentified soundcheck. The others include Zeppelin’s Custard Pie, You Shook Me and Ten Years Gone, as well as a track simply entitled Jam written by Rich Robinson and Jimmy Page.

Among the additions to the tracklist – now expanded from 20 songs to 35 – are Black Crowes’ Remedy, Wiser Time and No Speak, No Slave, as well as their cover of Otis Redding‘s Hard To Handle. A video for No Speak, No Slave was released earlier this month. Full tracklist below.

“I’m really looking forward to the soon-to-be-available release of Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes material from concerts in 1999,” says Page. “The new mixes capture the collaboration of those historic encounters and provide the full explosive passion and exciting energy of those alchemical moments.”

“The new Live at the Greek box set brings the whole experience of our work with Jimmy into a vibrant, electric, mystical and powerful perspective,” says Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. “Hail, hail rock ‘n roll!”

“Going through the shows and putting together the new box set has been such an incredible dive back to that time in our history,” adds Rich Robinson. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill to play these amazing iconic songs with the man who composed them. The sound of the new mixes and extra songs blew me away when I first heard them.”

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Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes: Live at the Greek tracklist

Celebration Day
Custard Pie
Sick Again
No Speak No Slave
Hard to Handle
The Wanton Song
Misty Mountain Hop
Hots On For Nowhere
What Is and What Should Never Be
Wiser Time
Mellow Down Easy
Woke Up This Morning (My Baby She Was Gone)
Ten Years Gone
In My Time of Dying
Your Time Is Gonna Come
Remedy
The Lemon Song
In The Light
Shake Your Moneymaker
Sloppy Drunk Blues
Shape of Things
Nobody’s Fault But Mine
Heartbreaker
Bring It On Home
She Talks To Angels
Oh Well
Hey, Hey, What Can I Do
You Shook Me
Out on the Tiles
Whole Lotta Love
Custard Pie (soundcheck)
You Shook Me (soundcheck)
The Lemon Song (soundcheck)
Ten Years Gone (soundcheck)
Jam (soundcheck)

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“We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love”: The Darkness ponder their place in the world on pumping new rock tune Walkin’ Through Fire

“We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love”: The Darkness ponder their place in the world on pumping new rock tune Walkin’ Through Fire

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The Darkness have released Walking Through The Fire, the latest single from their upcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast. A frisky tune with a strident beat, the song finds singer Justin Hawkins pondering the band’s place in the world, with lyrics like “We’re only doing this‚ cos it’s fun / Don’t even think my mum bought the last one” and “We never stopped making hit albums / It’s just that no-one buys them any more.”

“The life of an artist is gruelling endeavour, leavened with rare moments of shining success,” elaborates Hawkins. “We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love. For we chosen few, this is akin to climbing a mountain for the glorious view, whilst studiously avoiding looking at the discarded condom that has attached itself to our stylish yet practical hiking footwear.

“To rephrase in less oblique tones, nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and that is why we, The Darkness, are walking through fire… thinking of you.”

Walking Through Fire is the follow-up to Rock And Roll Party Cowboy, which was the follow-up to I Hate Myself, which was the follow-up to The Longest Kiss.

The Darkness will celebrate the album’s release with an 18-date UK tour which kicks off with a pair of hometown shows at Ipswich’s Regent’s Theatre on March 6 and 7. The schedule comes to a giddy climax at London’s Wembley Arena on March 29. Support from Northern Irish rock trio Ash. More UK and European shows follow throughout the summer. Full dates below.

Dreams On Toast will be released on March 28.

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The Darkness: 2025 Tour

06 Mar: Ipswich Regent’s Theatre
07 Mar: Ipswich Regent’s Theatre
08 Mar: Oxford New Theatre
09 Mar: Swansea Arena
11 Mar: Guildford G Live
12 Mar: Hull Connexin Arena
14 Mar: Liverpool Guild Of Students
15 Mar: Wolverhampton Civic Hall
17 Mar: York Barbican
18 Mar: Edinburgh Usher Hall
20 Mar: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
21 Mar: Newcastle O2 City Hall
22 Mar: Manchester O2 Apollo
24 Mar: Bristol Beacon Theatre
25 Mar: Portsmouth Guildhall
27 Mar: Leicester De Montford Hall
28 Mar: Cambridge Corn Exchange
29 Mar: London OVO Arena Wembley

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May 16: Coventry Empire, UK
May 17: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, UK
Jun 14: Derby Download Festival, UK
Jun 20: Limerick King John’s Castle, Ireland
Jun 21: Killarney Gleneagle INEC Arena, Ireland
Jul 18: Kristiansand Ravnedalen Naturpark, Norway
Aug 02: Majano Festival di Majano, Italy
Aug 09: Belfast Custom House Square, UK
Sep 30: Bruxelles Ancienne Belgique, Belgium
Oct 02: Tilburg Escape Room 013, Netherlands
Oct 03: Hamburg Steinway & Sons Fabrik, Germany
Oct 04: København Poolen, Denmark
Oct 06: Oslo Rockefeller Music Hall, Norway
Oct 07: Johanneshov Fållan, Sweden
Oct 10: Berlin Metropol, Germany
Oct 11: Bratislava Majestic Music Club, Slovakia
Oct 13: Zurich Komplex, Switzerland
Oct 14: München Backstage, Germany
Oct 16: Milan Alcatraz, Italy
Oct 17: Ciampino Orion Live Club, Italy
Oct 18: Nonantola Vox Club, Italy
Oct 21: Barcelona Sala Apolo, Spain
Oct 22: Madrid Sala Riviera, Spain
Oct 24: Lisboa Cineteatro Capitólio, Portugal
Oct 26: Bilbao Santana 27, Spain
Oct 28: Luxembourg City den Atelier, Luxembourg
Oct 29: Paris Élysée Montmartre, France
Oct 30: Köln Live Music Hall, Germany

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Trio of rock, funk and punk guitarists team up with Til for new range of online lessons

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Online guitar lesson platform Til has revealed they’ve added a trio of artists from the worlds of rock, funk and punk to their roster.

Til, who provide tutors from around the world for group video lessons or one-on-one sessions, have joined forces with Grammy winner Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy, punk pioneer Sara Landeau of Bikini Kill, and rock veteran Ben Mauro, who’s performed with artists including Cher.

The trio join Til’s growing roster of guitarist that includes touring musicians, award winners and university professors who teach you new techniques through interactive masterclasses.

Til founder Matthew Rudin explains: “We’re removing the barriers between top-tier musicians and aspiring guitarists.

“Whether you want to master funk fusion with a Grammy winner or learn punk rock from someone who’s toured with Bikini Kill, that connection is now just a click away.”

Rudin adds: “These aren’t your typical one-sized-fits-all tutorials – this is direct access to musicians who’ve played for millions – and they’re here to help you reach your goals.”

Til’s group lessons start at $30 an hour, while one-to-one sessions are from $40. There are lessons aimed at beginners, intermediate players and advanced musicians, covering everything from acoustic and classical styles, to rock, jazz and blues.

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Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower shares gorgeous cover of Sleep Token’s Euclid

Jamie Campbell Bower has shared a gorgeous cover of the Sleep Token track Euclid.

The rendition of the song, which features on the anonymous masked metallers’ third album Take Me Back To Eden, arrived onto Jamie’s YouTube channel on February 23.

In a social media post the day before, the actor and musician teased the cover by writing the Sleep Token mantra ‘Worship’ on X.

Fans in the comments are unsurprisingly loving Jamie’s take of the track, with one listener writing, “What a combination of universes. No one asked, everyone needed”. While another says, “As a very Avid Sleep Token fan I gotta say, Jamie you killed it. This was absolutely incredible.”

Jamie is set to reprise his role as Vecna in the fifth and final series of the immensely popular sci-fi/horror series Stranger Things, which is due out some time later this year.

Last April, he unveiled his new project, BloodMagic, with the heavy-hitting single Death / Rebirth.

Speaking about his new band in an interview with Metal Hammer, he said: “BloodMagic is a vessel. A vessel for me to express myself and my beliefs in a way that feels both somewhat familiar and terrifying at the same time.”

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“It’s about leaving one world to get to the next,” he continued. “We’re not a religious band, but I really like the idea of certain imagery in religion, and it’s a good way of condensing these wild questions we have about life. So thematically I think Death / Rebirth is the beginning of the journey.”

Hear his Sleep Token cover below:

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The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

With precisely 50% of our new Tracks Of The Week contenders named after animals, it’s perhaps fitting that last week’s winner also fits the bill, with Samantha Fish collecting 34% of the overall vote with her Sweet Southern Sounds.

Trailing in Fish’s wake were Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and glam rock legends Sweet, but they all deserve our congratulations.

Samantha Fish – Sweet Southern Sounds (Official Audio) – YouTube Samantha Fish - Sweet Southern Sounds (Official Audio) - YouTube

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Below are this week’s contenders. Vote for your favourite, or don’t. It’s up to you. We’d prefer the former, obviously.

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Battlesnake – The Fathers Of Iron Flesh

Back with a gloriously hooky bang – and proof of what can be done with total commitment to a ridiculous storyline and no budget whatsoever – Aussie rifflords Battlesnake come bearing the sort of industrial-grade-weirdo concept that, in lesser hands, would get old very quickly. But with such a thick, juicy groove, glittering twin-lead lines and the sort of chorus you can’t *not* roar along to, it just made us all smile a lot at Classic Rock HQ. Altogether now… “IRON JAW FIRE BREATH!”

The Fathers of Iron Flesh – Battlesnake (Official Video) – YouTube The Fathers of Iron Flesh - Battlesnake (Official Video) - YouTube

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Those Damn Crows – Dreaming

On 2023’s Inhale/Exhale the Welsh rockers raised their song game, equipping themselves for the bigger stages they’d soon be playing (on tour with Hollywood Vampires, Goo Goo Dolls, and as headliners). Now they’ve raised it again with Dreaming. Our latest taste of their next album, God-Shaped Hole, it’s a warm, classic-sounding rush of moody 90s textures (think Pearl Jam or Stone Temple Pilots, with a beefy touch of Creed) imbued with a brightness that’s very much theirs. We can’t stop playing it – always a good sign.

Those Damn Crows – Dreaming (Official Video) – YouTube Those Damn Crows - Dreaming (Official Video) - YouTube

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Brass Camel – Borrowed Time

Ultra-funky classic rock with a kind of proggy twist now, courtesy of Vancouver’s Brass Camel. Hinged on a big, squelchy rib-eye of a riff, Borrowed Time struts, swaggers and dips into concise, freaky little tangents with a smoothness that’s cool and cocky but ever so slightly weird – like a jacked-up high school jock with a secret fantasy cosplay club. Like the sound of that? Keep your ears peeled for their next album, which is due out in March.


Blues Pills – What Has This Life Done To You

Rather hidden away at the back end of Blues Pills’ 2024 album Birthday, What Has This Life Done To You finds the band in soulful, reflective form, but the chorus lifts affairs well above the ordinary. It’s the kind of song you can imagine Adele covering, with Zack Anderson’s standout guitar solo matching the ambition of Elle Larsson’s vocal, and while some fans might prefer the hard rock and psychedelia of the band’s earlier work, this is strong game indeed.

Blues Pills – What Has This Life Done To You (Official Video) – YouTube Blues Pills - What Has This Life Done To You (Official Video) - YouTube

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Black Eyed Sons – Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits

A heartfelt, unexpectedly tender tribute to the glitter-booted forefathers of yore, Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits finds the Black Eyed Sons in harmonious cahoots with Joe Elliott – glam rock’s proudest advocate if ever there was one. “This video features the cover star of our album (I call him the Ziggy Kid ),” Guy Griffin says. “He could be any of us, the ones who grew up dreaming of rock’n’roll in a golden era for music. The video’s a surreal glam rock dystopian space-age adventure condensed into four and a half minutes. We hope you enjoy it’’

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Brian D’Addario – Till The Morning

The oldest Lemon Twigs brother, and probably their most natural balladeer, Brian D’Addario creates a beautifully Beatles-y, bittersweet mood on the title track of his upcoming solo record. “It’s a love song having to do with those fleeting moments when you grasp something real, amidst all the noise and propaganda,” Brian says. “‘The night is pitch black until the morning.’ Maybe things need to completely collapse before they get better.”

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Gorilla Riot – Wait On

Wait On is an honest love song about longing for something that you know is bad for you,” says frontman Arjun Bhishma, these Manchester rockers’ dulcet, rootsy new release (taken from their latest album Salvation) with Alice In Chains in its veins and a slow, hypnotic, dirty-blues sway. In one sense you’re kind of waiting for it to explode, but actually that restraint might also be its superpower, keeping you engrossed until the last chord.

Gorilla Riot Wait On (Official Music Video) – YouTube Gorilla Riot Wait On (Official Music Video) - YouTube

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Jimmy Barnes – New Day 

With successful heart surgery and a hip replacement in his recent past, it’s little wonder Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes is in a battling mood, and New Day finds him looking back but ready to move on, with a spirited song that shares musical DNA with Tom Petty’s Learning To Fly. “Now that the album is finished, I can see there’s a recurring theme about the satisfaction you can get from fighting back,” says the former Cold Chisel man. “That’s why it’s called DEFIANT!” The album is out on June 6.

Jimmy Barnes – New Day (Official Video) – YouTube Jimmy Barnes - New Day (Official Video) - YouTube

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