New Don McLean “American Pie” 50th anniversary “bookazine” available now

Courtesy of Don McLean With the 50th anniversary of the release of Don McLean‘s classic anthem “American Pie” approaching, a special “bookazine” has been released featuring information and stories about the famous tune and photos of the
Tesla launching “Let's Get Real!” US tour in August

Courtesy of Tesla Veteran hard-rockers Tesla will get their show on the road for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year with a new U.S. trek dubbed the “Let’s Get Real!” tour.
Sebastian Bach confirms dates for US tour marking 30th anniversary of Skid Row's 'Slave to the Grind'

Paul Natkin/Getty Images In January, ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach announced plans to tour the U.S. this fall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his old band’s 1991 album, Slave to the Grind, which he planned to
Foo Fighters reschedule LA Forum concert that was canceled due to COVID

Danny Clinch After scrapping a July 17 concert at The Forum in Los Angeles because of a case of COVID-19 in their camp, Foo Fighters have now rescheduled the show. The new date is Thursday, August 26,
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard says band is heading for an “'OK Computer'/'Kid A' moment”

Jim Bennett /Getty Images Contributor Next year, Pearl Jam will finally be able to tour behind their most recent album, 2020’s Gigaton, but guitarist Stone Gossard is already looking ahead to the band’s next record, which he
Stone Temple Pilots reflect ahead of 'Tiny Music' reissue: “It's heartbreaking that [Scott]'s not here to celebrate this”

Credit: John Eder Ahead of this Friday’s release of a 25th anniversary reissue of Stone Temple Pilots‘ 1996 album Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, STP’s Robert and Dean DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz are reminiscing
Foreigner, Journey, John Mellencamp featured on upcoming 'NOW' hits compilation focusing on the '80s

Sony Music Entertainment A new compilation from the NOW That’s What I Call Music! folks focusing specifically on classic songs from the 1980s will be released on August 6. NOW That’s What I Call a Decade 1980s
Report: Film focusing on Springsteen and the E Street Band's “No Nukes” performances due out later in 2021

Richard E. Aaron/Redferns An archival film focusing on the performances that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band gave at the historic 1979 “No Nukes” concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City will be released
'Metallica: The $24.95 Book' will examine band's cultural significance

Globe Pequot/Backbeat As Metallica gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary, a new book will examine the impact the band and its music have had on our culture. Metallica: The $24.95 Book, written by Ben Apatoff after
Farm Aid 2021, with Neil Young, John Mellencamp & more, happening in September

Courtesy of Farm Aid The 2020 edition of the Farm Aid was a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year’s installment of the festival, which supports family-run and independent farms in the U.S., will