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Queen to Release Newly Discovered Song With Freddie Mercury Vocals From ‘The Miracle’ Sessions
More than three decades after Freddie Mercury passed away at 45 from AIDS-related complications the world may hear new music from the iconic Queen vocalist. During a BBC Radio 2 interview in the midst of this weekend’s platinum jubilee celebration of Queen Elizabeth, Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor revealed that they recently uncovered a previously unheard song featuring Mercury’s vocals. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We did find a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about,” Taylor, 72, told BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball in the chat. “And it’s wonderful. Actually, it was a real discovery.” While Taylor and May did not reveal the track’s title — Deadline reported that it is called “Face It Alone,” which Billboar...
Travis Barker Is ‘So Proud’ of Son Landon Graduating From High School
Travis Barker is a proud dad. Like a lot of parents at this time of year, the Blink-182 drummer took to Instagram over the weekend to celebrate a June rite of passage. “So proud of you,” Barker wrote to his 18-year-old son in celebration of his first-born’s graduation from high school. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It has been a great pleasure and honor to raise you and I can’t wait to witness all the amazing things you’re going to do and become,” Travis added alongside a pair of black and white pics in which father and son are hanging on the couch and a second one of Landon solo rocking an animal-print jacket. “Congratulations on graduating, I love you.” Landon appreciated the kind words, responding “I Love you! [heart emoji].” Travis’ wife...
Roger Taylor and Brian May Announce New Queen Song with Freddie Mercury, “Face It Alone”
Roger Taylor and Brian May have rediscovered “Face It Alone,” a previously unheard Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury. As they shared in an interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, the track will be released this September. According to Taylor, it’s “a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about.” He added that it’s a “real discovery. It’s from The Miracle sessions.” The Miracle came out in 1989, buoyed by beloved single “I Want It All.” It was the 13th and penultimate studio set before Mercury’s death in 1991. Advertisement Related Video As May explained, “It was kind of hiding in plain sight. We looked at it many times and thought, oh no, we can’t really rescue that. But in fact, we went in there again and our wonderful engineering team went, okay, we can d...
Roger Taylor and Brian May Announce New Queen Song with Freddie Mercury, “Face It Alone”
Roger Taylor and Brian May have rediscovered “Face It Alone,” a previously unheard Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury. As they shared in an interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, the track will be released this September. According to Taylor, it’s “a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about.” He added that it’s a “real discovery. It’s from The Miracle sessions.” The Miracle came out in 1989, buoyed by beloved single “I Want It All.” It was the 13th and penultimate studio set before Mercury’s death in 1991. Advertisement Related Video As May explained, “It was kind of hiding in plain sight. We looked at it many times and thought, oh no, we can’t really rescue that. But in fact, we went in there again and our wonderful engineering team went, okay, we can d...
2022 Rocklahoma Festival to Feature Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence & More
This year’s Rocklahoma festival will feature headliners Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Evanescence, Megadeth, Seether, Cypress Hill and more rocking the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Okla., over labor Day weekend (Sept. 2-4). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 15th anniversary edition of the three-day camping event that takes place just outside of Tulsa will also feature sets from Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Skillet, Underoath, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Black Veil Brides, The Hu, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Bad Omens, Palaye Royale, Dorothy, Suicidal Tendencies, Lit, Quiet Riot, Enuff Z’nuff, Wildstreet and many more. “ROCKLAHOMA 2022! It’s time!!! We are so excited to announce that we will be one o...
Alec John Such, Founding Member of Bon Jovi, Dies at 70
Alec John Such, bassist and an original member of Bon Jovi who was credited as bringing the band together, has died at 70, Bon Jovi announced on Sunday (June 5). “Alec, you will be missed,” Bon Jovi posted on social media. “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the group’s statement said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him – He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We’ll miss him dearly.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bon J...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Launch World Tour in Spain: Video + Setlist
Red Hot Chili Peppers kicked off their “Unlimited Love World Tour” at Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain on Saturday, June 4th. The veteran rock band treated the capacity crowd of 60,000+ fans to an 18-song set that included material from their latest album, Unlimited Love, as well as many past classics like “Scar Tissue,” “Here Ever After,” “Soul to Squeeze,” and “By the Way.” Of course, for many fans of Chili Peppers the highlight of the evening was merely seeing guitarist John Frusciante back on stage after 15 years away. Advertisement Related Video Watch fan-captured footage of the concert and see the full setlist below. Chili Peppers will spend the next month touring the UK and Europe before making their way back to North America for a late summer run stadium shows. You ...
Doobie Brothers Reschedule Several Concerts Due to COVID-19
The Doobie Brothers announced a series of rescheduled concert dates this weekend after members of their touring party tested positive for COVID-19. June shows in Indiana, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina were moved to July. The new dates were posted on Saturday (June 4). “We want to apologize to our fans,” the band said in a statement shared on social media. “Several members of the Doobies touring party came down with Covid and we had no choice but to reschedule the below dates. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The concerts are part of the Doobie Brothers’ North American tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. The trek features band members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee reunite...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drop Unlimited Love Bonus Track “Nerve Flip”: Stream
Red Hot Chili Peppers are still fresh off the release of their latest album Unlimited Love, and there’s still plenty of love left to go around: Today, the Consequence cover stars have unveiled the song “Nerve Flip” on digital and streaming platforms, after first being released as a bonus track on the album in Japan only. Unlimited Love marked the Chili Peppers’ first album with fan-favorite guitarist John Frusciante since their 2006 double LP Stadium Arcadium. You can hear his spirit throughout the record, and even bonus tracks like “Nerve Flip” showcase why we missed him for so long. A Chili Peppers song through-and-though, “Nerve Flip” layers those chugging, arena-sized guitars with Anthony Kiedis’ often absurdist lyrics — what is “getting high on pink flami...
Dance Gavin Dance Vocalist Tilian Pearson Steps Away From Band After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Dance Gavin Dance announced on Friday (June 3) that vocalist Tilian Pearson will be stepping away from the rock band to “seek professional help” following recent sexual misconduct allegations. “The recent allegations against Tilian are something we take very seriously, and we have been in deep discussion regarding the appropriate action,” the statement shared to Instagram read. “Effective immediately, Tilian will be stepping away from the band in order to seek professional help.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The statement added that the rest of the band members will continue to perform at their scheduled tour dates this summer, and will also release their album Jackpot Juicer on July 29 as planned. “We all worked ...
Ringo Starr Gets Honorary Degree From Berklee College of Music
Ringo Starr finally made it to Boston on Thursday (June 2) to receive his honorary degree from the Berklee College of Music. The school originally announced that the Beatles drummer would receive a doctorate in music at commencement ceremonies in May, but Starr was unable to attend then and instead addressed the graduating class in a recorded statement. In the video, Starr banged around on a kit before sending his customary “peace and love” greeting while congratulating the class of ’22 .”I’m a doctor at last! I never went to college, but I certainly have had a lot of experience making music, so I supposed I earned this in my own way,” he said. But with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band in town for a show, the school held a special ceremony Thursday to honor his lifelong contribution...
The Wild Things on Working with Pete Townshend, Concept Albums, and Face Crystals
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS The Wild Things sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Afterglow, the band’s sophomore album that was co-produced by Pete Townshend. Related Video Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick tell us about how the record slowly morphed into a type of concept album, how they landed The Who guitarist as their guide, and what it was like to have their first post-lockdown show as openers for the legendary rockers at Royal Albert Hall. The husband-and-wife team also gives us the backstory on first single “Only Attraction,” live favorite “Drunk Again,” and their love of face crystals. Advertisement Listen to The ...
