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PRPhotos.comThe official Nickelback documentary, Hate To Love Nickelback, will get its world premiere in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film explores how one of the most successful acts in music history is known as one of the most hated bands. Lead singer and guitarist, Chad Kroeger says the band pokes fun at…

Getty ImagesU2 has issued a statement regarding the death of Sinead O’Connor. The band posted the lyrics from her 1986 song, “Heroine,” a song she recorded with the Edge for the soundtrack of Captive. In part, it read… “Touch these eyes with a broken smile, Touch my mouth with your furrowed brow, Lift my heart,…

Aldo Nova kicked off his first run of shows in over 30 years. He posted a clip of the Edmonton concert and wrote: “My first show is under my belt, and it went incredibly well. I was really nervous during the first two songs because I hadn’t been on a stage in 32 years, but…

PRPhotos.comBad Company’s Paul Rodgers has released a new single called “Take Love” from his upcoming album Midnight Rose. The iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band, wrote the album title for his wife Cynthia’s 50th birthday. Rodgers says the new collections of music “grew from sparks of ideas.” He said,…

Getty ImagesThe legendary multi-Platinum band, Chicago will perform with some very special guests for an upcoming special. Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph, a cappella quintet Voice Play, and blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, are scheduled to join them. Among other hits, Chicago will play songs from their double-Platinum debut album, Chicago…

Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s European tour has now sold over 1.6 million tickets. As he continues to hit career highs, the final show there touted over 70,000 in Monza, Italy. The tour returns to North America next month with 31 more shows. That leg kicks off with two nights at Chicago’s…

PRPhotos.comThe Pretenders have dropped a new single from their upcoming studio album, Relentless. Chrissie Hynde says “A Love,” is the most traditional Pretenders-sounding song on the album. She commented through a press release and said, “I often see love/relationships almost in the same vein as drug addiction. Although, having said that, I know I am…

PRPhotos.comScorpions members Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs have been awarded by the Prime Minister of their hometown of Hanover, Germany with the Great Lower Saxony, Cross Of Merit. The award is given to recognize ones service to the state. The band shared a photo from the event and wrote, “It was a fantastic…

Getty ImagesIn celebration of 50 years as a solo artist, John Fogerty will reissue his first two solo albums on vinyl for the first time. Blue Ridge Rangers and self-titled, John Fogerty Fogerty’s Blue Ridge Rangers was released in 1973 and was his debut solo effort. The played every instrument on the record. The self-titled…

Getty ImagesIn stores today (Friday, July 28) is At Newport, the chronicle of Joni Mitchell’s surprise performance at last year’s Newport Folk Festival. Held July 24, 2022, the Joni Jam was produced by Mitchell with Brandi Carlile and featured performances of 11 songs — including “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Both Side Now” and “The Circle Game”…