Bon Jovi to release ‘Slippery When Wet: Deluxe Edition’

Bon Jovi will release their best-selling third full-length album, Slippery When Wet, on vinyl and digital deluxe on February 28, 2025. ‘Slippery When Wet: The Deluxe Edition’ includes the acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” as
Static-X and GWAR to launch “Machines Vs Monsters” North American tour

Static-X will launch the “Machines Vs Monsters” 2025 North American tour featuring direct support from GWAR, along with opening acts Dope and A Killer’s Confession. Static-X will feature the original Wisconsin Death Trip lineup of Tony Campos,
Metallica’s ‘All Within My Hands’ foundation donates $500,000 to LA fire relief

Metallica’s charitable organization All Within My Hands Foundation is donating $500,000 to relief efforts related to the current wildfires that have ravaged multiple areas of Los Angeles. The money is being split evenly between the California Community
Hollywood Undead and Tech N9ne to embark on co-headlining North American Tour

Hollywood Undead and Tech N9ne have announced a 2025 North American co-headlining tour, kicking-off April 6th in Reno, Nevada. The “Hollywood & N9Ne Returns” will feature Set It Off and Zero 9:36 as support for the outing,
Carlos Santana postpones 2025 residency launch after fall at home

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has postponed the next run of his Las Vegas residency shows because of an “accidental fall” at his home in Hawaii. Santana’s management confirmed in a statement: “I am sorry to say that
Recording Academy & MusiCares pledge $1M to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

The Recording Academy and charity foundation MusiCares have pledged $1 million to support artists and music industry professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The organizations have teamed up to form the Los
Eminem, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette nominated for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Eminem, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, N.W.A., Sheryl Crow, George Clinton, Bryan Adams, Mike Love, Boy George, Steve Winwood, Doobie Brothers, David Gates and Tommy James are among the performers nominated for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Dead & Co returning to Las Vegas Sphere for new residency

Dead & Company will reprise their Dead Forever Las Vegas Sphere Residency in 2025, in celebration of the group’s 10th anniversary. Dead & Company has announced 18 new shows at the venue, beginning March 20 through May
Iron Maiden reveals new touring drummer Simon Dawson

Iron Maiden shared in a statement that British drummer Simon Dawson will join the band as they return to the road for its 50th anniversary Run for Your Lives World Tour in 2025. Dawson replaces Nicko McBrain on
Hellfest 2025 to feature headliners Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park and Korn

Hellfest Open Air Festival organizers announced the lineup for the 18th edition of the French festival, taking place June 19-22 in Clisson, France. A post on X from the festival reads: “ 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 See you