Live Nation Suspending Tours Until End of March Due to Coronavirus
With sports leagues, festivals and events suspending across the globe, Live Nation announced Thursday plans to suspend all tours around the world until the end of March due to COVID-19 concerns. First reported by Billboard, the entertainment company told employees it recognized the restrictions on large gatherings taking places around the world, and only select…… Read more…
The Killers Announce New Album & Tour, Unleash New Single ‘Caution’
In an explosion of announcements Thursday, The Killers have revealed the release of a new album, Imploding the Mirage, alongside a massive May through December tour and a new single, “Caution.” In a statement on Twitter, the band said regarding the tour they’ve paid close attention to the COVID-19 spread throughout the world, and trust…… Read more…
Pearl Jam Postpone 2020 Tour Amid Coronavirus-Related Concerns
Pearl Jam Monday announced the postponement of their 2020 North American tour (St. Louis included) due to coronavirus-related concerns. The band released a statement on their website: “As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate. […] We have and will always keep the safety…… Read more…
The Black Keys ‘Let’s Rock Tour’ Coming Back for Round Two
The Black Keys took to social media Monday morning to announce a second round of their “Let’s Rock Tour” beginning July 7 in Seattle, WA and wrapping up September 6 in Jacksonville, FL. Once again in support of their July 2019 release, Let’s Rock, the veteran rockers will be supported during the summer tour by Gary…… Read more…
Megadeth + Lamb of God announce tour
Megadeth and Lamb of God have just announced a massive co-headlining tour that will take up a large chunk of 2020. The North American shows will also feature Trivium and In Flames as support for the entire run. This will be Megadeth’s first headlining tour in North America since Dave Mustaine was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Now 100-percent free of the…… Read more…
Green Day Releases ‘Father of All…’ Album, First LP in Four Years
Green Day’s Father of All… album arrived Friday, the band’s first LP release in four years. Featuring previously released singles “Father of All…” and “Oh Yeah!”, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said the band wanted to find a “new direction” with the release. “There’s so much toxic s*** in the ether right now,” Armstrong told Spin. “I…… Read more…
Incubus and 311 Announce Joint 36-Date Summer Tour Across U.S.
Incubus. 311. This Summer. The two bands announced Tuesday via social media a joint 36-date summer tour to span across the U.S. from July though September. Badflower will serve as a featured act throughout the entirety of the run. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7 via Ticketmaster. First touring together around 20 years ago, the…… Read more…
Green Day, AWOLNATION, O.A.R. Set for NHL All-Star Weekend in STL
The festivities for the 2020 National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Weekend are underway in St. Louis, and Green Day, AWOLNATION and O.A.R. are set to perform as the rock-heavy lineup. Green Day, who’ve worked with the NHL since the fall, will perform a free show at 14th and Market St. at 5 p.m. prior to…… Read more…