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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Sell their recording catalog for $350 Million

A Major Deal in Music History This transaction adds to the $140 million that Hipgnosis paid for the band's composition and publishing rights in 2021. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly selling their catalog of recordings for $350 million, according to Billboard. The sale includes their original recorded works, with the annual return of the catalog estimated at $26 million. Currently, the band retains the rights and master recordings of 13 studio albums and other releases through Warner Music. It is unclear whether they also hold the royalties from their first four albums, which were released through EMI. A Landmark Sale Billboard also reports that the Red Hot Chili Peppers may......

Ozzy Osbourne conquers the charts before his new single even drops

The official release of Gods of Rock N Roll is set for this Friday, February 14. The legendary Prince of Darkness has done the impossible! His new single, Gods of Rock N Roll, has already entered Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart—even before its official release! How did this happen? The answer lies in the song’s history. This track is a reworked version of Gods, originally released in 2015 on Billy Morrison’s album God Shaped Hole. Ozzy co-wrote and performed the song back then, but now it returns in an orchestral edition, featuring enhanced instrumentation and additional guitar work from Steve Stevens (Billy Idol). The new Gods of Rock N Roll......

Black Sabbath: The legendary band’s final concert

The original lineup of Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—is set to take the stage one last time in a farewell concert on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The event, which has a charitable purpose, will feature a solo performance by Ozzy as well as appearances from iconic heavy metal and rock bands, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and many more. The announcement of this historic concert has sparked excitement among music fans, as it marks the long-awaited reunion of Black Sabbath’s original lineup after years apart. Proceeds from the event will be donated to three charities: Cure Parkinson’s,......

Rolling Stones set to announce European tour

The Rolling Stones are preparing to announce four UK shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of their highly anticipated European tour this summer. Fresh off the success of their sold-out Hackney Diamonds tour in the US earlier this year, the legendary rock band thrilled fans with performances across cities like Houston and Missouri from April to July. Now, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood are bringing the show back home for their first UK concerts since their two iconic Hyde Park performances in 2022. The European leg of the tour will feature stops in London, as well as major cities including Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris. According to the Daily Mail, "Mick,......

Sting postpones performances due to temporary throat infection

Sting has confirmed a “temporary throat infection” as the reason behind the recent postponement of several performances. The legendary ‘Every Breath You Take’ singer shared on Instagram that while the condition temporarily left him unable to sing, he is “steadily improving.” This update followed announcements of rescheduled concerts and a canceled appearance at an awards show due to illness. The former Police frontman was set to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, on Thursday (January 23). Additionally, three shows with his new trio, STING 3.0—featuring guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris......

U2 tease new music and look ahead to global touring

U2’s guitarist, The Edge, has hinted that the legendary rock band is poised to release new music, revealing that they are currently in a creative sweet spot. Speaking on the Sodajerker on Songwriting podcast, The Edge shared exciting news about an upcoming track:"There might be a new song happening very soon, which you’ll hear about. Can’t say any more than that. We’re in a great place creatively." The band’s most recent single was 2023’s standalone release, Atomic City. A Focused Approach to Songwriting The 63-year-old musician also delved into his evolving creative process, explaining how he’s embraced the discipline of presenting more complete......

U2 and Brian Eno creating 'Sci-Fi Irish folk music

The Edge has revealed that U2 is collaborating with Brian Eno on what he describes as "sci-fi Irish folk music." Speaking on BBC Radio 2 during a special marking the 20th anniversary of U2’s 2004 album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, the guitarist, whose real name is David Evans, shared insights into the band’s creative process and future plans. When host Jo Whiley asked about U2’s upcoming projects, The Edge disclosed that he and frontman Bono have been experimenting in the studio with the ambient music pioneer. "Bono and I are working on some crazy kind of sci-fi Irish folk music, which could end up becoming part of the new U2 album. We're not sure......

Bruce Springsteen claims he is not a billionaire

Bruce Springsteen has refuted claims that he has officially joined the billionaire club. In July, *Forbes* estimated the legendary rock star's net worth to be around $1.1 billion (£850 million) after a remarkable six-decade career. However, in a recent interview with *The Telegraph*, Springsteen dismissed the report, saying, "I'm not a billionaire. I wish I was, but they got that real wrong." Springsteen's wealth saw a substantial increase in 2021 when he sold his masters and publishing rights to Sony Music in a deal worth approximately $500 million (£387 million). This sale handed over the ownership of his entire back catalogue to the company. Despite this lucrative......

Bruce Springsteen hasn’t written new music in the past two years

The legendary musician, known as *The Boss*, revealed that he can go for extended periods without feeling the urge to write. In fact, he hasn't written any new material since 2022. At the Los Angeles premiere of his documentary *Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band*, he told *Entertainment Weekly*, “Songs don’t come that often. I’ve gone two years without writing anything.” In contrast, his 2020 album *Letter to You* was written in just two weeks and recorded in a matter of days. The album was deeply influenced by the death of his lifelong friend and bandmate George Theiss, who passed away in 2018 from cancer at 68. Springsteen explained, “I......

Oasis to be accompanied by Richard Ashcroft and Cast on reunion tour

Oasis are reportedly planning to have Richard Ashcroft and the band Cast as support acts on their highly anticipated reunion tour. Liam Gallagher, 52, and his brother Noel, 57, are reuniting for a massive 2025 tour that will cover the UK, Ireland, the US, and Australia. Since the tour announcement, there has been widespread speculation about whether the group would feature notable 1990s acts as opening performers. According to *The Independent*, indie band Cast is set to kick off the shows, followed by former The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, 53, before Oasis takes the stage. While representatives for Oasis have not confirmed the rumors, it’s believed that official news about the......