Concerts
Concerts, tours and festivals across Europe: who is playing, where, and the venues that matter.
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“I could walk out of here, go get a drink and within a week I could be dead. But I’m not interested in doing that”: how Trent Reznor pulled back from the abyss to make Nine Inch Nails’ Year Zero
In 2007, Nine Inch Nails released their fifth album, Year Zero, after Trent Reznor threw off his demons
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"I’ve been whipped, stabbed and had to have surgery. Most recently, I got licked on the tongue by Alice Cooper's snake." Nita Strauss shares the battle scars that shaped her into a modern guitar hero
From Alice Cooper to Demi Lovato and her own solo work, Nita Strauss has become a modern metal icon
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“It isn’t my fault. The band was going nowhere. I haven’t spoken to him for years – there’s nothing new to say”: How Styx finally got happy and achieved closure with their past
They’d been utilising prog rock for decades. But with 17th studio album Crash Of The Crown, they fully embraced the genre and thei…
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"I don't think there is any musician that I've worked with that has ever come close to that." How Jimi Hendrix recorded Purple Haze – on a guitar he'd never played before
The story behind the song that established Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic credentials
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"They're not gonna get anybody heavier than me, are they?" In 1971 Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant was asked how he dealt with bootleggers
The BBC footage also shows Pink Floyd hearing one of their own bootlegs for the first time – and they're not happy
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"I loved the idea of playing noisy, heavy rock, but calling ourselves after something diametrically opposed to that."Nine Budgie albums you should listen to and one to avoid
Heroes to the NWOBHM – and covered by Metallica, Soundgarden, Megadeth and Iron Maiden – Welsh legends Budgie are the ultimate exa…
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"He used to do stupid things that smashed the reputation of the band. That's all over now." The frosty relationship between Saxon's Biff Byford and former guitarist Graham Oliver has thawed after more than 30 years
After all the bad chemistry and court battles, Biff Byford and Graham Oliver are no longer at loggerheads
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"It was just magical. You're part of a magical event where this incredible band is getting back together." Aimee Mann reacts to performing with Rush in Los Angeles
Initially reluctant to perform, Aimee Mann didn't respond to Geddy Lee's invitation to Rush's reunion shows for a month
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James Murphy, Questlove Join Phish: Riviera Maya for Late-Night DJ Sets
Murphy and Questlove will headline late-night DJ sets at the 10th anniversary of Phish: Riviera Maya, alongside the return of Fred…
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"We're definitely going to be in Europe. We're definitely going to be in South America, and Australia, and the US." Faith No More bassist Bill Gould confirms that the band will return in 2027
Expect the first Faith No More live shows in 10 years to be announced imminently
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Two Shell Announces New Album Infinite Now
The LP lands October 16
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Early Spider-Man Brand New Day Screenings Available to Prime Members
The early screening takes place on July 29th in select theaters nationwide. Early Spider-Man Brand New Day Screenings Available to…
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Olivia Rodrigo at T-Mobile Arena: How to Get Tickets for “The Unraveled Tour” in Las Vegas
Olivia Rodrigo brings "The Unraveled Tour" to Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena for two nights in December 2026. Learn how to get tickets…
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Elliott Smith Immortalized with Asteroid Named After Him
More than two decades after his death, Smith has been further immortalized in the cosmos with asteroid (861969) Elliottsmith Ellio…
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Blasts Singers Who Keep Performing When Their “Voices Are Shot”
The metal frontman would rather retire than not perform at his best. Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Blasts Singers Who Keep P…
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Saul Williams Announces New Album Leaf Life Feat. Robert Del Naja, Kamasi Washington, Moor Mother, & More: Hear “Conspiracy”
Last year was huge for Saul Williams. The multi-hyphenate played the role of a preacher in the blockbuster film Sinners . A few mo…
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Ariana Grande at United Center: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” in Chicago
Ariana Grande closes out the North American leg of "The Eternal Sunshine Tour" with three nights at Chicago's United Center this A…
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"NME said we were the best thing since the Sex Pistols. Sounds said we were the worst group they'd ever seen." Why William and Jim Reid feared that The Jesus And Mary Chain's classic debut album Psychocandy might never get released
"It's such a shame that you've made a record full of pop songs and wasted them with all this noise"
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RIBS Announce New Album COLD RIBS: Hear “Not A Boogie”
As heard on their new track out today, the Raleigh post-punk band RIBS are like a harder, meaner, spacier Hold Steady, mixing clas…
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Spider-Man Faces a Very Hulk-y Hulk in Brand New Day Trailer: Watch
On July 31st, the next Sony/MCU adventure swings into theaters. Spider-Man Faces a Very Hulk-y Hulk in Brand New Day Trailer: Watc…
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Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Motion Picture House Is a Bridge Between Generations
The band's immersive exhibit is great for older Radiohead fans and even more thoughtful for newer ones. Radiohead’s Kid A Mn…
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Mesh Announce Debut Album No Fun At All: Hear “Violent Peasant”
If you enjoy the playful, gritty greatness of acts like Smirk or Snõõper, you may already be familiar with Mesh, whose 2001 eponym…
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Poppy Unveils Scorching “Dying to Forget” Video with Members of Knocked Loose and House of Protection
The singer launches a headlining summer tour in early July. Poppy Unveils Scorching “Dying to Forget” Video with Membe…
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Maxo Kream Announces New JPEGMAFIA-Produced Album O.Y.N Feat. Denzel Curry, Isaiah Falls, & More
During the rollout to his recent album Experimental Rap , JPEGMAFIA definitely got on some of his rap peers' nerves , but he didn'…