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Getty ImagesSet for release on July 1st is Elvis Costello’s reunion set with pre-fame bandmate, Allan Mayes, titled, The Resurrection Of Rust. Back in the early-’70s the pair was part of a fledgling pub rock ensemble named Rusty that split before ever earning the big bucks or heading into the studio. The two old friends…

PRPhotos.comRobert Plant took time out on his recent Digging Deep podcast to look back on his and Jimmy Page’s only full studio album apart from Led Zeppelin — 1998’s Walking Into Clarksdale. The album, which came on the heels of 1994’s massively successful No Quarter: Jimmy Page And Robert Plant – Unledded album and MTV…

Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones have been digging deep in tour rehearsals ahead of opening night tomorrow (June 1st) in Madrid, Spain. The band’s European run will play 14 dates across 10 countries. According to the unofficial RocksOff.org message board, the Stones have been running through tunes from across their entire 60-year-career — including such notable…

PRPhotos.comJourney, the Beach Boys, Extreme, the Cramps, Kiss, Talking Heads and others are all featured on the just-issued Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4. Coming on July 1st will be Season 4, Volume II, which features all of Volume I — plus additional music from the season’s closing episodes. The new compilation…

PRPhotos.comA sexual assault lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson by his former assistant has been dismissed by a judge. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael L. Stern threw out Ashley Walters’ case “with prejudice,” which means that she will not be able to file the same claims in Los Angeles Superior Court again. According to reports…

Getty ImagesABBA made a rare public appearance together on Thursday (May 26th) to walk the red carpet for the premiere of their virtual concert series celebrating Voyage. According to Billboard, the foursome last made a public appearance in 2016 for a performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson’s friendship. Voyage…

Getty ImagesDepeche Mode founding member Andrew Fletcher has died at the age of 60. The band announced on social media Thursday (May 26th), “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy “Fletch” Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was…

Getty ImagesRingo Starr is set to become the first Beatle to launch an NFT collection. According to Billboard, the drummer announced the collection during a virtual press conference at Ontario, Canada’s Casino Rama. The 81-year-old rockstar’s collection will be comprised of digital artworks accompanied by signed canvas prints created by Starr. The “Ringo Starr NFT…

Getty ImagesAlan White, longtime drummer of Yes, died at the age of 72, following “a short illness.” The band wrote on Instagram Thursday, (May 26th) “The news has shocked and stunned the entire YES family. Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic…