Phil Collins of Genesis performs on the opening night of their North American "The Last Domino?" tour at the United Center on November 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)
Phil Collins is set to make a new podcast appearance.
The team behind the Sodajerker On Songwriting podcast announced on Instagram that the Genesis frontman will appear on their show next week.
“Coming to Sodajerker On Songwriting next week: the one and only @officialphilcollins!” read the post. “We had the true honour of spending a fascinating hour with Phil in London recently; he was in terrific form & we can’t wait to share our conversation.”
The podcast is hosted by musicians Simon Barber and Brian O’Connor, who didn’t reveal the exact date Collins’ appearance will go live. They did encourage fans to “go out and spread the word to the Phil fans in your life.”
This is a big year for the 75-year-old Collins. He is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. This will be his second induction; he was previously inducted as a member of Genesis in 2010.
Steve Winwood speaks on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Winwood is a special guest on The Rolling Stones' just-released album Foreign Tongues, and he’s revealing how he got involved in the project in a new Instagram post.
“I think Ronnie Wood called me first, when they were cutting ‘Hackney Diamonds’. He said, ‘Hi, man. Come and play a track.’ I said, ‘Yeah, sure, just let me know where and when,’” Winwood writes. “I think I was asked just to play on one song, then they said, ‘There’s another couple you can do.’ I did a couple more and then they said, ‘Come next week and do some more.’’
Winwood then explains why he thinks they wanted him on the record.
“Nicky Hopkins and I were on a similar journey, in a way,” he writes, referring to the legendary pianist who contributed to some of the Stones' biggest hits and briefly toured with the band. “I think the Stones knew that, and I suspect that they wanted that sort of feel.”
“Everything they do has this wonderful vintage Stones thing going on,” Winwood continues. “Much of the album was done with everyone playing together, which is a rarity these days and adds some magic and temperament.”
Foreign Tongues, the Stones’ 25th studio album, is out now.
Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen perform during the Rhapsody tour, at The O2 Arena on June 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Queen is getting into the World Cup spirit with the release of a new limited-edition football aka soccer shirt.
“Whether you’re caught up in World Cup fever or counting down to the new football season, there’s no escaping the launch of this year’s new kits—and now Queen are ready to unveil theirs!” reads a message on the band's Instagram account.
The shirt is white with black and gold accents, and features the Queen crest on the front and the number one on the back.
In addition to the shirt, the new line of football merch includes a pennant, scarf and soccer ball.
All are available for preorder now at Queenonline.com, with shipping starting July 31.
The reveal comes as England is set to take on Norway in the World Cup on Saturday in Miami.
Sex Pistols' live album Filthy Lucre Live is getting a special vinyl reissue.
Originally released in July 1996, the album captures the June 23, 1996, reunion of the band's original lineup — Johnny Rotten aka John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock — at Finsbury Park in London. It was the Sex Pistols' first show since breaking up during their 1978 tour of the U.S.
The album features performances of classic Sex Pistol tunes like “Anarchy in the U.K.” and “God Save the Queen."
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s reunion, the album is now being reissued as a two-LP red vinyl set on Nov. 20. In addition to the original album, the set will feature a cover of The Stooges' “No Fun” and “Buddies,” described as "a crowd sing-along version of their song 'Bodies.'" The songs previously only appeared as Japanese bonus tracks.
“It was 20 years on from when we initially broke up in ‘78 and it was always a debate that the Pistols couldn’t play,” says guitarist Steve Jones of the performance. “I think Filthy Lucre shows not only that we can play but we are a powerhouse. Long live rock ’n’ roll.”
Drummer Paul Cook adds that the show "was about getting the original lineup behind Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols back together and showing what we could really do. I loved it.”
The Rolling Stones landed their first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”
The song, which appeared on the band’s third studio album, Out of Our Heads, spent four weeks on top of the chart.
The band has gone on to have eight #1 singles in the U.S. over the course of their career thus far.
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” features an iconic guitar riff from Keith Richards, which is often considered one of the best riffs in rock history.
In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2006 it was chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.
The Rolling Stones' 'Foreign Tongues' (Capitol Records)
The wait is over. The Rolling Stones are back with the new album Foreign Tongues, which is out now.
The record is the band’s 25th studio album and was produced by Andrew Watt, who also produced their 2023 Grammy-winning album, Hackney Diamonds. Just likethat album, it features an appearance by the band’s late drummer, Charlie Watts, taken from one of his final recording sessions before his death in 2021.
There are also several A-list guests on the record, including Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, as well a surprise cameo by Bruno Mars on cowbell.
Rumors of a new Stones record began in February, after the band released the track “Rough and Twisted” as a white label vinyl under the name The Cockroaches.
They officially announced the album at a launch event in May, releasing the first single, “In the Stars.” They later released “Jealous Lover,” featuring Winwood on organ, and the track “Divine Intervention,” with Winwood on piano and organ, and Robert Smith on guitar.
After more than 60 years of making music, Mick Jagger says there’s something really special about releasing new albums.
“I like the thing of when you've got a song that it's in your head and you hear it in a certain way and then when it's done, it's like how you imagined only much better,” he told ABC Audio at the May event.
Woods added that making records is something that's always been important to the band.
“We want to keep that spirit going of instantaneous reactions, and the way we interpret a song and keep it fresh,” he explained. He noted when they put songs on an album "it's like the seed has grown a little bit, but the tree comes in full bloom over the years when they're played live.”
Here is the track list for Foreign Tongues: “Rough and Twisted” “In The Stars” “Jealous Lover” “Mr. Charm” “Divine Intervention” “Ringing Hollow” “Never Wanna Lose You” “Hit Me In The Head” “You Know I’m No Good” “Some of Us” “Covered In You” “Side Effects” “Back in Your Life” “Beautiful Delilah”
Bryan Adams’ 2010 acoustic album is getting its first vinyl release.
Bare Bones features acoustically arranged versions of songs Adams performed during his spring 2010 Bare Bones Tour, where he was backed by pianist Gary Breit.
The album includes acoustic takes of such Adams classics as “Heaven,” “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69,” “Straight From the Heart” and “All for Love."
The new two-LP vinyl edition will be released Aug. 28. It will feature new cover art, as well as a newly added performance of “Here I Am,” the tune written for the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. This version was recorded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2025.
Adams will kick off a new set of North American tour dates on July 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The tour wraps Aug. 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A complete list of dates can be found at BryanAdams.com.
Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden poses in a photocall before attending MABS 2019, Management & Business Summit, at Ifema on June 06, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
While Iron Maiden has an excuse as to why they won't be attending the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, they still wouldn't go even if they didn't have it.
The ceremony date, Nov. 14 in Los Angeles, falls right in the middle of Iron Maiden's tour of Australia. When asked by Metal Hammer if they would attend if they didn't happen to be on the other side of the globe at the same time, frontman Bruce Dickinson simply replies, "No."
"I don't do those sort of things," adds bassist Steve Harris. "I didn't even go to the recent red carpet thing for [Maiden's Burning Ambition] documentary. It's not me."
Maiden was chosen for induction as part of the Rock Hall's 2026 class after two previous nominations. In past interviews, Maiden members have not been overly enthusiastic about the Rock Hall, especially Dickinson.
"Bruce has his own strong feelings about it, which is his opinion," Harris says. "It's never really bothered me one way or the other, because awards aren't what we do this for. But in a weird way I'm glad it's happened so the Americans will stop banging on about it."
"To me, if you get offered something, you say, 'Thank you very much,'" he continues. "But did I lose sleep over getting it or not getting it? No."
Dickinson adds, "I can't even summon the energy to be vitriolic about it."
"I appreciate that a significant number of people are happy for us," Dickinson says. "That's nice. It's not something we're bothered about."
Lead singer Bon Scott (1946-1980) from Australian rock band AC/DC posed in a studio in London in August 1979. (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns)
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready are among the rockers helping to mark what would have been original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday.
Scott, who passed away in 1980 at age 33, would have turned 80 on Thursday. His official YouTube page has uploaded several birthday messages to mark the occasion.
“We toured with AC/DC on the Highway to Hell Tour in the U.K. [in] 1979. Learned a lot from Bon Scott,” Elliott said in his video. “Used to go out front and watch him every night. This guy knew how to command a crowd. Phenomenal frontman, great singer, underrated singer."
“As we remember what would have been Bon Scott's 80th birthday, we celebrate far more than a rock singer,” Halford noted. “We celebrate a free spirit that could never be contained.”
“Bon had a rare gift. He made people feel alive. His voice carried mischief, grit, humor and honesty,” he added. “He sang with the conviction of someone who had lived every word. And that authenticity continues to resonate across generations.”
McCready played some AC/DC riffs, including "Highway to Hell," and revealed how much Bon meant to him growing up.
“In 1979, I cut out the cover of my Let There Be Rock record and made it into a stencil and spray-painted on the back of my jacket,” he said. “I love that band so much. And Bon for sure.”
Other artists paying tribute include The Darkness' Justin Hawkins and Judas Priest's Ian Hill.
The Bon Scott estate kicked off a celebration of his 80th birthday back in February. It includes the third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash, taking place Thursday in New York.
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan , and Keith Richards and of The Rolling Stones perform during 'Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds' at MetLife Stadium on May 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The Rolling Stones are headed back to the metaverse to promote their new album, Foreign Tongues.
Starting Friday, the day of the album's release, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline of a new immersive game on Roblox in which their 60-year catalog is turned into an interactive journey for players.
“THE ROLLING STONES have arrived at The Block to celebrate their new album Foreign Tongues. But they need your help,” reads a description of the game. “A powerful force known only as The Man has gone back in time to destroy rock and roll.”
“Music fans of Roblox – can you band together to save rock history?” it continues. “Stop The Man and bring back The Rolling Stones for the biggest music event ever!”
The game will culminate with a finale show from July 17 to July 19, hosted by The Stones. It will feature iconic hits from the band, with each song accompanied by an interactive art piece.
As part of the collaboration, Roblox and The Stones have teamed for limited-edition, co-branded merch that reimagines their iconic logo. The merch will be available through an in-game Shopify integration, which will connect fans directly to the band's online store.
The Stones previously teamed with Roblox to promote their last album, 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, with their music becoming part of Roblox’s immersive music hub Beat Galaxy.
Geddy Lee of Rush performs onstage during the 2026 JUNO Awards at TD Coliseum on March 29, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Rush’s Geddy Lee is giving fans a health update.
The band was recently forced to postpone two shows on their Fifty Something tour after doctors diagnosed Lee with laryngitis and bronchitis. Now he’s letting fans know that he’s ready to return to the stage.
“Thanks so much to everyone for all of your well wishes!” Lee wrote next to a photo of him and his dog posted on Instagram. “I’m feeling so much better and hard at work with Dottie in the studio hitting all the high notes and getting ready to return to Texas this Saturday July 11th and Monday July 13th! #MmmmTexasBBQtoo.”
Rush’s next show is Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. After wrapping their stint at the venue on Monday, the tour moves to Chicago for four nights starting July 16.
Rush launched the Fifty Something tour on June 7 in Los Angeles. It is their first tour in over 10 years and their first tour since the 2020 death of their drummer, Neil Peart.
A complete list of dates can be found at Rush.com.
The Grateful Dead headlined a show at Soldier Field in Chicago, the band’s last concert with founding member Jerry Garcia.
He died one month later on Aug. 9 from a heart attack.
The surviving members of the Grateful Dead decided to disband, although in 1998, members Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart formed a new band with other musicians. Dubbed The Other Ones, they performed mostly Grateful Dead tunes, went on tour and released a live album in 1999.
In 2000, Dead member Bill Kreutzmann joined The Other Ones for a tour excluding Lesh, who returned in 2002. That tour marked the first time all four surviving members of The Dead toured together since Garcia’s death.
John Mellencamp performs onstage during the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala at The Beverly Hilton on May 16, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
John Mellencamp gave fans a sneak peek at what to expect from his upcoming Dancing Words Tour.
The rocker invited fans to an open rehearsal at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, on Wednesday. As promised when he announced the tour, he broke out some songs he hasn’t played in a very long time.
According to setlist.fm, some of those songs included “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock),” which he hadn’t played since 2015; “Love and Happiness,” his first performance of the song since 2012; the Van Morrison cover “Wild Night,” for the first time since 2005; and his 1978 debut single, “I Need A Lover,” which he hadn't performed since 2009.
The tour is billed as a greatest hits tour, hence he performed several of those as well. Some of those hits included "Ain't Even Done With The Night," “Small Town,” “Lonely Ol’ Night,” an acoustic “Jack & Diane,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Authority Song,” “Crumblin’ Down,” “Pink Houses,” “Check It Out,” “Cherry Bomb” and “Hurt So Good.”
Fans were asked to bring nonperishable items to donate to the Evansville Rescue Mission to gain entry to the free rehearsal.
John Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits kicks off Friday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wrapping Aug. 12 in Mountain View, California. A complete list of dates can be found at Mellencamp.com.
Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath appear at a press conference at the Whisky a Go Go on November 11, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Black Sabbath's Bill Ward has shared an update on his health.
In a Facebook post published Thursday, the 78-year-old drummer writes, "I'm announcing today somewhat sadly but nonetheless truthfully, that I've reached a place where publicly more and more I need to use a wheelchair, mostly in airports, or public events."
"I can still walk, let there be no doubt," Ward continues. "But I can't walk very far without needing to rest, meaning I need to sit down."
Ward adds that he's "still a drummer" and feels he "can still play pretty good for 78 years old."
"My talents and ambitions, and my unyielding need to be artful, and to play drums, is still as strong as it was so many years ago now," Ward writes. "I'm just saying if you see me in a wheelchair, I'm just catching a ride, I'm not in retirement or ill or giving up, or any of those thoughts that ignite when we see people in wheelchairs. I'm making myself public and transparent about my new transport, and letting you know I'm OK."
He concludes, "Much love to you all and I'll keep rocking until I'm dead."
Ward reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in 2025 for the massive Back to the Beginning concert, which marked the final live performance by the legendary metal outfit's original lineup. Ozzy died just over two weeks later at age 76.
Sir Mick Jagger (L) and Ronnie Wood attend the launch of The Rolling Stones' new album "Foreign Tongues" at the St Clement Hotel on July 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
The Rolling Stones celebrated the upcoming release of their new album, Foreign Tongues, Wednesday at a star-studded party in London.
The event, held at the St. Clement hotel, included a light show over the River Thames. The show was soundtracked to the Foreign Tongues single “In The Stars" and featured drones lighting up the sky with images of the band’s tongue logo, album artwork and more.
The Stones’ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood attended the festivities and even performed the Foreign Tongues track “Ringing Hollow” for their A-list audience.
Attendees included Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Sam Fender, Sacha Baron Cohen, Simone Ashley, Christian Louboutin, John McEnroe and Glen Matlock.
"We put this album together in under a month at Metropolis Studios in our hometown of London - it was a lot of fun," said The Stones. "The critics seem to like it, we hope everyone loves it!”
Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, comes out Friday.
Musician Dave Davies of the Kinks attends the "Entertainment" premiere during the Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on August 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Sundance)
A recent book about the Kinks is getting some backlash from one of the legendary band’s members.
All Day and All of the Night The Day-By-Day Story Pt 1: 1940-1971, written by Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval, came out in February. Now the Kinks’ Dave Davies is letting fans know he has some issues with it.
“I cannot endorse the new Kinks book by Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval because there’s misinformation in it about our early recording sessions,” Davies wrote on X. “I signed some copies for charity before I had read the errors.”
While he didn't go into specifics about what information in the book is incorrect, it seems Davies hasn’t given up on the book completely.
“I’m optimistic that a correction or two will be issued in due course,” he later tweeted.
Asked whether he was given the opportunity to proofread the book before it came out, Davies replied, “No.”
Davies has often used X to set the record straight with fans. Back in 2024, he took to the social media site to shoot down the long-held rumor that Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page played guitar on the band’s hit “You Really Got Me.”
He reiterated that fact in a July 6 post, where he corrected a Wikipedia entry. He noted, "No @JimmyPage did not provide distortion on any Kinks songs period." He also added, "I’m sick and tired of this misinformation. Jimmy Page did not play on any Kinks hits."
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards attend launch event for new album, 'Foreign Tongues', at The Weylin on May 05, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Rolling Stones are opening up about the secret to their longevity in a new Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe.
Ronnie Wood says one reason they get along so well is they have their own lives outside the band.
“When we do get back together, it’s like no time has gone by,” he says. "We love to interact."
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been making music together for over 60 years, and Richards acknowledges that their relationship is “a marriage of a kind.”
“Who’s wifey and who’s husband is another thing,” he says. “But maybe that's what keeps it going.”
“But when you meet the guy that has the same taste in music and the same feel for it as you do it's more than double the pleasure,” he continues. “You can't put your finger on it but at the same time it is a mystery and I think maybe long may it be a mystery.” He noted that trying to figure it out is “pointless.”
The Stones will release their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, on Friday, and it sounds like the band isn’t ready to stop recording.
“I think you always think that this could be the last record,” Jagger says. “I'm not saying it is, but I mean I thought Hackney Diamonds was probably our last record and then we weren't scheduled to make this record."
Richards is also up for making more records.
“Anytime the whistle blows, I'm there, I'm up for it,” he says.
As for whether they'll tour again, Jagger says he’d love to get back out on the road, while Wood jokes, “I'll be out there as soon as I get my call-up papers.”
Richards adds, “Next year's wide open, so I mean it is, it's up for grabs really.”
Warren Haynes' 'Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey' cover art (Evil Teen Records)
After teasing fans by releasing songs from his upcoming symphonic album, Warren Haynes is finally sharing details about the record.
The Gov’t Mule frontman has announced that the album, Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, will be released Sept. 18.
The 16-track record was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes’ hometown. It has him backed by the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as well as musicians Oteil Burbridge, John Medeski, Jeff Sipe and Greg Osby. Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad join on background vocals.
Haynes has already released two tracks from the record, the Gov’t Mule song “Banks of the Deep End” and a performance of the Grateful Dead classic “Shakedown Street.” Now he’s sharing a third, a full orchestration of Gov’t Mule’s “Raven Black Night,” which originally appeared on their 1998 album Dose.
"I love the arrangement for the piece and really enjoyed singing ‘Raven Black Night’ in that light, because the original recording had no drums and was very stripped-down. It had a little percussion thing in the middle and no bass,” Haynes says. “Whereas this arrangement is just full-bodied, full orchestration – the opposite of the original – and it really takes it to a place that completes it and turns it into another thing.”
Since the initial 2019 orchestra concerts, Haynes has put on several other symphonic shows and has two more planned for 2027. The Warren Haynes Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience will come to Nashville for two nights, March 11 and 12. Tickets are on sale now.
Accept 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026' album artwork. (Napalm Records)
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is featured on new version of the song "Balls to the Wall," originally by the German heavy metal band Accept.
The updated track is included on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, an upcoming compilation of rerecorded Accept songs featuring guest artists in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary.
"Rob is the Metal God. I don't need to say any more about him," says Accept guitarist and co-founder Wolf Hoffmann in a statement. "Once we knew that he would do it, it was an obvious choice to give him 'Balls to the Wall' because it's the best fit imaginable!"
Alongside Halford, the rerecorded "Balls to the Wall" features Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs, Pantera bassist Rex Brown and Bullet for My Valentine drummer Jason Bowld.
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 will be released Sept. 4. It also features contributions from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Ghost's Tobias Forge.
Artwork for U2's new single 'Street of Dreams' (Island Records)
U2’s just-released single, “Street of Dreams,” soundtracks a new short film of the same name featuring soccer star David Beckham.
The film was released by Bank of America in conjunction with the World Cup. According to a press release, it "tells the story of a young girl whose life has been upended through homelessness but refuses to give up on her dream of playing soccer."
It’s described as an "uplifting story about resilience, hope and the transformative power of sport."
The film centers around a young girl named Calle, played by Nevaeh Derricks, with Beckham appearing as the "personification of her inner voice." According to the press release, he represents "a powerful symbol of belief and opportunity, standing with her and showing up when it matters."
"We're honoured that 'Street of Dreams' could play a small part in telling a much bigger story," U2 said in a statement.
The film showcases Bank of America’s “Soccer With Us” platform, which supports young people aged 6-18 by combining sport with life skills.
A 30-second TV commercial version of the film will be part of World Cup coverage on Monday.
"Street of Dreams" is the first single off U2’s yet-to-be announced studio album. The album will be the band’s first since 2017’s Songs of Experience.
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