The Dead Daisies are back in the spotlight with a return to the world stage and the release of new music.

The Australian-American hard rock band announced that a new album, titled Light 'Em Up, will be released on September 6.

Light 'Em Up was produced by Marti Frederiksen in Nashville.

The lead single from the upcoming album, which is the title track, will hit the airwaves on May 10.

The super group, consisting of frontman John Corabi, Doug Aldrich, David Lowy, Michael Devin and Tommy Clufetos, also announced a World Tour. The tour will kick off on September 6 in line with the album release.

The first leg of Light 'Em Up Tour takes in venues in the U.K. from Glasgow to Torquay and finishes off at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on September 21. Joining them as special guests will be U.K. band The Treatment and U.S. rockers The Bites.

The Dead Daisies will then return to Europe in November, playing concerts throughout Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Belgium, France and Hungary with special guests Beasto Blanco and Mike Tramp playing songs of White Lion.

The band had already announced a U.S. tour that is set to begin in June.

The tickets for the tour are available at https://thedeaddaisies.com/light-em-up-world-tour-2024/

The Dead Daisies Light 'Em Up Tour Dates:

UK-September:

6 - Chalk Brighton ENG

7 - The Foundry Torquay ENG

8 - The 1865 Southampton ENG

10 - Picturedrome Holmfirth ENG

11 - SWG3 Glasgow SCO

13 - Rock City Nottingham ENG

14 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton ENG

15 - Boiler Shop Newcastle ENG

17 - O2 Ritz Manchester ENG

18 - Patti Pavilion Swansea WAL

20 - O2 Academy Bristol ENG

21 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London ENG

Europe-November:

1 - Metropool Enschede NL

2 - De Casino Sint Niklaas BE

3 - Gruenspan Hamburg DE

5 - Essigfabrik Cologne DE

6 - Technikum Munich DE

8 - Bibelot Poppodium Dordrecht NL

9 - RuhrCongress Bochum DE

10 - Z7 Pratteln CH

11 - Élysée Montmartre Paris FR

13 - Palac Akropolis Prague CZ

15 - Barba Negra Budapest HU

16 - Simm City Vienna AT

17 - Gibson Frankfurt DE

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Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach recently released a video for "(Hold On) To The Dream," the latest song from his upcoming solo album, Child Within Man.

Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera directed the visual for the track.

"If someone asked me to play the heaviest song I have ever recorded, in my 35-year career, I would play them '(Hold On) To The Dream,'" Bach said.

"This song is an homage to two of my favorite things: classic metal of the '70s and also yacht rock as well! Hence the new term yacht metal! I have never heard a song quite like '(Hold On) To The Dream' where the crushing verse is combined with the luxurious chest-hair harmonies of the chorus," he added. "I have tried to incorporate every tone of my voice into this song. For those of you keeping score, I can tell you that my voice hits some of the highest notes of my career in '(Hold On) To The Dream!' Hold on to your seats! Caution: this is a monster jam!"

Child Within Man is due out on May 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music.

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The Experience Hendrix Tour is returning after a gap of five years in celebration of the life and legacy of Jimi Hendrix.

While there was a one-off event date in Austin, Texas, in 2022, the last full-fledged (pre-pandemic) Experience Hendrix tour took place in 2019.

This year's tour brings the music of Jimi Hendrix to audiences in the Pacific Northwest, California, Nevada, Arizona New Mexico, and eastward through Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee concluding in Georgia and Florida. The tour kicks off in Hendrix's hometown of Seattle on September 19.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the legendary blues icon Taj Mahal, Zakk Wylde, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, guitar greats Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa, Mato Nanji from Indigenous, Calvin Cooke and Chuck Campbell of the Slide Brothers, and vocalist Henri Brown will perform for the three-hour concert.

This year's tour will also present a host of rising stars.

Special guests, including country music sensation Hunter Hayes, legendary Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and many others will drop in over the course of the tour.

"I'm excited to rejoin the Experience Hendrix tour this year," Shepherd said. "It's always been a great tour with exceptional artists honoring Jimi Hendrix, the greatest guitar player of all time, and his amazing and expansive catalog of songs. Being able to do a tour with friends always makes for a great time and this show is not to be missed."

2024 Experience Hendrix Tour Dates:

Sept 19 - Seattle WA @ Paramount TheatreSept 20 - Spokane WA @ First Interstate Center for the ArtsSept 21 - Forest Grove OR @ Grand LodgeSept 22 - Reno NV @ Grand Theatre/Grand Sierra ResortSept 25 - Santa Rosa CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the ArtsSept 26 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain WinerySept 27 - Las Vegas NV @ Smith CenterSept 28 - Highland CA @ Yaamaya TheaterSept 29 - Tucson AZ @ Fox TheatreOct 1 - Anaheim CA @ City National GroveOct 3 - San Diego CA @ Rady ShellOct 4 - Mesa AZ @ Mesa Arts Center/Ikeda TheaterOct 5 - Albuquerque NM @ Mesa Arts Center/Ikva AuditoriumOct 6 - Colorado Springs CO @ Pikes Peak CenterOct 9 - San Antonio TX @ Majestic TheatreOct 10 - Houston TX @ Bayou Music CenterOct 11 - Ft. Worth TX @ Will Rogers AuditoriumOct 12 - Tulsa OK @ River Spirit CasinoOct 13 - Shreveport LA @ Shreveport Municipal AuditoriumOct 15 - Nashville TN @ Ryman AuditoriumOct 16 - Evans GA @ Columbia Country Performing Arts CenterOct 17 - Clearwater FL @ Ruth Eckerd HallOct 18 - Pompano Beach FL @ Pompano Beach AmphitheaterOct 19 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheater

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Smashing Pumpkins have named Kiki Wong as their new guitarist after an extensive search.

After longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder bid good bye in October 2023, the rock band started the recruitment process, with frontman Billy Corgan calling for applications for replacement.

From more than 10,000 applications received, Corgan filtered down to a shortlist. On the basis of audition of candidates in Los Angeles, he finally picked Wong.

The veteran guitarist has shared stages with acts like Bebe Rexha, Taylor Swift, Usher, Bret Michaels, as well as with rock bands Nylon Pink, Hellfire Heart, and currently Vigil of War.

"I was a fan of Kiki's before she submitted her name to be considered - and it's great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family. I can't wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus. It's definitely an exciting moment for The Smashing Pumpkins to be this busy with touring in 2024. We'll see you all this summer," Corgan said in a statement.

Wong said she is "beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock's greatest and most influential musicians of all time."

The new Smashing Pumpkins lineup, featuring Wong, Corgan, guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, touring members Jack Bates (bass) and Katie Cole (guitar, keys, vocals), is scheduled to make its debut with a U.K. and European Tour beginning at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on June 7.

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Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head's 1983 hit "Girlfriend Is Better."

The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music's upcoming compilation album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads's Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th.

"Girlfriend Is Better" is the third single to arrive from Everyone's Getting Involved following Paramore's take on "Burning Down the House" and Lorde's rendition of "Take Me to the River."

Girl in red Marie Ulven Ringheim said, "Talking Heads is an iconic band that helped define my identity when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire young people all around the world. Being a part of this tribute is so sick and I'm super grateful I was given the opportunity. Talking Heads forever!!!!"

Along with the new track, the producer also revealed the track list for the tribute project.

Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense track listing:

1. "Psycho Killer" - Miley Cyrus2. "Heaven" - The National3. "Thank You For Sending Me An Angel" - Blondshell4. "Found A Job" - The Linda Lindas5. "Slippery People" - Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado6. "Burning Down The House" - Paramore7. "Life During Wartime" - Dj Tunez8. "Making Flippy Floppy" - Teezo Touchdown9. "Swamp" - Jean Dawson10. "What A Day That Was" - The Cavemen11. "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" - BADBADNOTGOOD (Feat. Norah Jones) 12. "Once In A Lifetime" - Kevin Abstract13. "Genius Of Love" - Toro y Moi (feat Brijean)14. "Girlfriend Is Better" - girl in red15. "Take Me To The River" - Lorde16. "Crosseyed And Painless" - Chicano Batman (Feat. Money Mark)

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The Outside Lands Music Festival has revealed a star-studded 2024 lineup, which will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson.

The festival will also feature a special country music set performed by Post Malone and a rare live appearance from Grace Jones.

The 16th edition of Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, on August 9 - 11. Tickets to the festival, including three-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes, are on sale now.

Other acts on this year's lineup include The Postal Service, Kaytranada, Jungle, Snoh Aalegra, Gryffin, Young the Giant, Schoolboy Q, Chappell Roan, Renee Rapp, Victoria Monet, The Last Dinner Party and others.

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ABC News Studios have announced a one-hour special featuring "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan's exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi.

"Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There" premieres on April 28, at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

The interview can be watched on the ABC app from smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV).

In the candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and the challenges he and the band faced along the way.

Bon Jovi gives Strahan an honest assessment of his health after a near career-ending vocal cord injury and talks about the band's separation from long-time guitarist Richie Sambora.

Delving into his and the band's early years, he shares intimate anecdotes about his upbringing in New Jersey, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for many of his iconic songs, and reflects on the unwavering support he received from his parents, his wife of 35 years, his family and fans.

Additionally, the special features a behind-the-scenes look at the SXSW premiere of the band's new four-part Hulu documentary, "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story."

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Halestorm and Evanescence have announced a co-headlining Canadian tour.

The trek kicks off on October 15 in Vancouver and wraps up on October 29 in London, Ontario. The Warning will provide support on the tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Halestorm and Evanescence previously toured the U.S. together in 2021.

Halestorm have reportedly been working on new music to follow their 2022 album, Back From the Dead.

Evanescence and Halestorm 2024 Canadian Tour Dates:

10/15 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *10/16 - Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place *10/18 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome *10/20 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place *10/22 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre *10/25 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell *10/26 - Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre *10/28 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre *10/29 - London, ON @ Budweiser Gardens *

* = w/ The Warning

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Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29.

Pearl Jam will celebrate their new Dark Matter LP, by headlining the festival on Friday (September 27) and Sunday (September 29), according to the announcement. Neil Young & Crazy Horse are named the headliners for Saturday (September 28).

The festival, to be hosted by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, will feature performances by more than 35 artists, including Alanis Morissette, Kim Gordon, Dogstar, Idles, Maren Morris, Ryan Beatty, Black Pumas, Ibibio Sound Machine, and Jenny Lewis.

Garbage, Turnpike Troubadours, Crowded House, Flipturn, Gabriels, Jenny Lewis, Glen Hansard, the Breeders, La Lom, and La Santa Cecilia are among the other acts that are due to perform at the festival.

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Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29.

The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages, including Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

"It's an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September," said Matt Mandrella, the city's music officer.

In addition to live music, the event will feature a sports bar on site that will provide a way for festival goers to catch the biggest football games without leaving the park.

The region "takes football season seriously and so does South Star Festival," an announcement from the festival organizers states.

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Motley Crue have announced they have signed a deal with Big Machine Records. The rock band also announced their debut Big Machine single, "Dogs of War."

The song is available for preorder at https://motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarPR before it hits all platforms on Friday, April 26. The track is the iconic group's first new release since 2019.

"We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of our new music through Big Machine Records," said Motley Crue. "Scott's been a friend and supporter of the band for a long time, and we loved collaborating on the Nashville Outlaws album in 2014. We're very happy to know our new music will be in the best of hands with Scott and his exceptional team at Big Machine."

"Motley Crue on Big Machine! Growing up in Southern California, I was in Hollywood when these new sheriffs showed up and took over the city. It was loud. It was powerful. It was game changing," says Big Machine Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. "Vince, Nikki, and Tommy, along with new guitarist John 5, have reignited the flame with ferocious new Crüe music. Fans will unite. SHOUT!"

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has teamed up with Anthrax members Charlie Benante and Scott Ian for a cover of the Bad Brains song "The Regulator."

The single was released on Record Store Day, April 20th, as a vinyl release. The seven-inch single, limited to 6,000 copies, comes complete with cover art by Benante.

Upon the initial announcement of the single, Ian revealed the story behind the collaboration, saying, "Anthrax were recording our new album at [Grohl's] 606 [studio] and the Foo's were there rehearsing at the same time. Dave had popped into the studio to hang and listen to what we were doing and we'd gone over to hear the Foo's rehearse. I texted Dave the next morning and said: 'Hey! Good to see ya the other day. Are you rehearsing today? I'll be there doing guitars. Wanna record a Minor Threat song? Bad Brains?' He replied immediately with the Spotify link for 'The Regulator.' I said I'd be there at 12:30pm and he said, 'See you at 1.' It was that simple."

He continued, "We recorded at 606. Charlie and I asked Dave if he'd play drums and sing as well, he was in. Charlie plays bass and I'm on guitar. Charlie did the badass art for the cover. GBI!"

Proceeds from the single benefit legendary Bad Brains singer H.R., who is suffering from SUNCT Syndrome, which causes cycles of intense headaches that make it impossible for him to perform.

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Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom.

The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th.

Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on April 23. The general on-sale begins on April 26 at 10 am local time.

Tour Dates:

Jul 30: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJAug 02: Wantagh Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, NYAug 04: Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center, NJAug 06: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MAAug 08: Toronto Budweiser Stage, CanadaAug 12: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MIAug 14: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PAAug 16: St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MOAug18: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, ILAug 20: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, INAug 22: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VAAug 23: Columbia Merriweather Post Pavilion, MDAug 26: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VAAug 28: Charlotte mPNC Music Pavilion, NCAug 30: West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, FLSep 01: Tampa MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, FLSep 04: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TXSep 06: Houston The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, TXSep 08: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, MOSep 28: Seattle The Gorge Amphitheatre, WASep 29: Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, WAOct 02: Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre, CAOct 05: Chula Vista North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, CAOct 06: Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, AZOct 09: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater, NMOct 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UTOct 17: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, COOct 20: Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre, CAOct 22: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA

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Green Day's "Dilemma" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart dated April 27, marking the rock band's ninth chart topper.

"Dilemma," a song from Green Day's fourteenth studio album Saviors, was released in December. The single has been described musically as punk rock and pop-punk.

Green Day co-founder and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said "Dilemma" was "one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."

The song also remains at No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart for a fourth week and retained its second rank on the Alternative Airplay chart.

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David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times."

While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version.

"Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that A24 is doing in connection with the re-release of the film," Byrne wrote with the announcement of the cover. "The band told me that their song 'Hard Times' was inspired by Talking Heads, so I learned it and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section. This was fun!" Byrne's "Hard Times" version was combined with Paramore's rendition of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" for a joint 12-inch Record Store Day exclusive vinyl release on April 20.

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Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy.

The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the band Dorothy, performs the new version of the song with Staind lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis.

Speaking about the collaboration with Dorothy, Lewis said it was a departure for him.

"It's really the first time Staind explored a feature with a female guest vocalist. Once we started tracking I could tell the synergy was there," he said. "We didn't have to pick harmonies, we didn't have to analyze parts, they just happened. I'm stoked to have Dorothy on this single with me. Her talent and voice are incredible."

According to Dorothy, she had "a great time tracking 'Better Days.'"

"It's a beautiful song and I hope fans connect with it," she added. "I'm so grateful to Aaron for the opportunity."

"Lowest In Me," another track from the album, topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

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