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A new documentary about late former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has been announced.

Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer is set to be released in the summer by Cleopatra Entertainment. It will feature appearances by Metallica‘s James Hetfield, KISS‘ Gene Simmons and Maiden founder Steve Harris, among others.

“I wanted to make a film that was unlike any rock doc you’ve ever seen,” says director Wes Orshoski.

Di’Anno sang on Maiden’s first two albums, 1980’s self-titled debut and 1981’s Killers. He parted ways with the band in 1981 and was replaced by current Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

Toward the end of his life, Di’Anno battled a number of health issues. A fan-driven crowdfunding campaign helped Di’Anno move to Croatia in seek of treatment, where, as Orshoski says, “fans and doctors gave him the hope he was desperately searching for.”

Di’Anno died in October 2024 at age 66.

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John Mellencamp recently announced dates for his Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits, and it seems he’s already getting his body ready for the trek, although how he’s going about it seems a bit questionable.

The rocker shared a video on Instagram of him working out on a treadmill, while smoking a cigarette. He added the caption, “Getting in shape for the Dancing Words – The Greatest Hits Tour. Who’s joining us?”

In the clip he puffs away as he tells the camera, “I’m gonna play 2 1/2 hours of nothing but hits so I thought I better get in shape, you know what I mean?”

Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits kicks off July 10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and wraps Aug. 12 in Mountain View, California.

He’s promised fans a set filled with hits including “Jack and Diane,” “Hurts So Good,” “Small Town” and “Pink Houses,” as well as break-out tracks he hasn’t performed live in nearly a decade, like “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock),” “I Need a Lover,” “Wild Night” and “Ain’t Even Done With the Night.”

Tickets are on sale now. A complete list of dates can be found at Mellencamp.com.

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Bruce Springsteen has released a brand-new song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” written in response to what’s been happening in Minnesota, including the fatal shootings of two protesters.

“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis,” Springsteen wrote on Instagram. “It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two Minneapolis residents who were fatally shot by federal agents.

He signed it, “Stay free, Bruce Springsteen.”

“Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice singing through the bloody mist/ We’ll take our stand for this land and the stranger in our midst,” Springsteen sings. “Here in our home they killed and roamed in the winter of ’26/ We’ll remember the names of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis.”

Springsteen also sings of “King Trump’s private army from the DHS,” and calls out what he calls the “federal thugs” who killed Pretti and Good.

This isn’t the first time Springsteen has spoken out about what’s been happening in Minnesota. At the Light of Day Winterfest concert in Red Bank, New Jersey, in early January he dedicated the song “The Promised Land” to Good, and reiterated what Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has said, that “ICE should get the f*** out of Minneapolis.”

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The Black Crowes have announced a new set of co-headlining tour dates with country rock band Whiskey Myers.

The Southern Hospitality tour, featuring special guest Southall, will hit over 40 cities, kicking off May 17 in Austin, Texas. It will also visit Nashville, New York, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Dallas and more, before wrapping Aug. 20 in Mountain View, California.

The tour will also include a special show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Aug. 17 with additional headliner Tedeschi Trucks Band. This will mark the first time all three bands have headlined the iconic venue.

A presale for tickets begins Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

A complete list of dates can be found at TheBlackCrowes.com.

To coincide with the announcement, The Black Crowes have released another single off their upcoming album, A Pound of Feathers, which drops March 13. “It’s Like That,” which is also featured on ESPN on ABC’s NHL campaign, is available now via digital outlets.

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The new Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run is set to premiere Feb. 27 on Prime Video, but fans will now get a chance to see it early — and on the big screen.

The film, directed by Morgan Neville, will be released in theaters for one day only on Feb. 19

Man on the Run chronicles McCartney’s life after The Beatles breakup, including the formation of his band Wings.

The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in August, features interviews with Paul, his late wife Linda McCartney and daughter Stella McCartney, as well as Wings’ Denny Laine, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, Sean Lennon and The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde.

Tickets are go on sale Feb. 4.

McCartney has recently been revisiting his Wings career. In November, he released the book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run as well as an anthology titled Wings, featuring remastered versions of Wings classics including “Band on the Run,” “Live and Let Die,” “Jet,” “Silly Love Songs” and “Let ‘Em In.”

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The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is looking for volunteers.

The center, located on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, is accepting applications for their first-ever docent program.

According to the announcement, docents will “play a vital role in shaping the visitor experience at the new Center, which is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating American music and its cultural impact.”

Responsibilities of the volunteer position include leading guided tours and “serving as knowledgeable ambassadors for the Center’s exhibitions, programs, and mission.” Those chosen will go through an in-person training ahead of the center’s opening in the spring.

“This docent program is an opportunity for passionate, curious, and engaged individuals to help bring American music history to life for our visitors,” said Melissa Ziobro, director of curatorial affairs. “These volunteer docents will be essential to fostering meaningful, memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.”

More info can be found at SpringsteenCenter.org.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music was previously known as the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. In addition to hosting exhibitions, lectures, concerts and more, it houses and preserves materials related to Springsteen’s life and career.

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Almost 30 years after Jeff Buckley‘s death, the singer has landed on the Billboard Hot 100 for the very first time.

Billboard reports that Buckley’s song “Lover, You Should Have Come Over,” from his 1994 debut album Grace, just debuted at #97 on the Hot 100. The song, which was never released as a single, earned 3.8 million streams between Jan. 16-22 to land on the chart, with the site crediting its use on TikTok for the streaming bump.

Although this is the tune’s first time on the Hot 100, the song made its first appearance on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in April at #22. It returned to that chart in July, prior to the release of It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, director Amy Berg’s documentary on the singer. It’s currently at #13 on that chart.

Buckley died by drowning in 1997 after being swept away while swimming in Wolf River Harbor, a channel of the Mississippi River. He was 30.

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Fleetwood Mac’s iconic tune “Landslide” has reached a new milestone. The track, written by Stevie Nicks, has just joined Spotify Billions Club.

“Thank you for 1 BILLION streams of ‘Landslide’ on Spotify,” the band wrote on Instagram.

“Landslide,” which appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album, is now the fifth Fleetwood Mac song to join the Spotify Billions Club. The others include “Dreams,” which has over 2 billion streams, “The Chain,” “Go Your Own Way” and “Everywhere.”

The new milestone comes just weeks after the original recording of the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100  at #41. The renewed interest in the song is a result of its appearance in the series finale of Netflix’s Stranger Things.

Although the original was never released as a single, “Landslide” has gone on to become an iconic track for the band and has been recorded by a whole host of artists, including The Chicks, whose cover peaked at #7 on the Hot 100. It’s also been covered by Smashing Pumpkins, the cast of Glee and others.

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Earlier in January, The Doors drummer John Densmore and Public Enemy rapper Chuck D announced a collaborative project called doPE, a portmanteau of their respective band names. If you’re a fan of the late ’90s/early 2000s nu metal scene, then you probably know that there is already a band called Dope.

Densmore and Chuck’s doPE project has now caught the attention of Dope frontman Edsel Dope, who shared his thoughts on the name similarity in an Instagram post.

“I am a huge fan of Chuck D , Public Enemy, and the Doors, so the last thing that I want to do is interrupt a creative endeavor from two legends that I admire and respect,” Edsel writes. “However, it is important for me to highlight the 25 years I have devoted to building a band/brand, which has found a good bit of success and built a sizable fan base around the globe.”

Edsel notes he’s had the word “dope” tattooed across his fingers since 1998, and that he has owned the trademark for the artist name “Dope” for over 25 years. He feels that Densmore and Chuck choosing the name “doPE” “would invite a good bit of market confusion.”

“The paperwork is up to date, and my rights regarding the name are indisputable,” Edsel writes. “Next to the two of you, I humbly consider myself ‘the little guy.'”

“If YOU TWO LEGENDS are committed to using MY FOUR LETTERS, Please hit me up directly, as I would love to be part of some form of collaborative effort with you,” Edsel continues. “I know every word from [Public Enemy’s album] Apocalypse 91 & I have smoked more weed listening to The Doors than one could ever imagine.”

The debut doPE release, no country for old men, drops Record Store Day, April 18.

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A new cover of Van Halen’s classic track “Jump” is featured in Coca-Cola’s ad campaign leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The new take on the song features blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, along with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin and singer-songwriter Amber Mark.

You can hear a preview of the cover now in the first of three Coca-Cola World Cup ads, titled “Bubbling Up.”

“Football is more than a game; it’s a shared passion with a tapestry of emotions that unites billions,” says Arnab Roy, president of Coca‑Cola Global Category, in a statement. “At Coca‑Cola, we believe in the power of shared experiences.”

“Our creative vision for this campaign is to harness the incredible energy of the FIFA World Cup and the rollercoaster of emotions that only this tournament can deliver, transforming them into real, tangible connections,” the statement continues. “Through innovative experiences and compelling content, we’re bringing fans closer than ever before, whether they’re cheering in digital spaces, local bars, or at-home watch parties.”

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, takes place from June 11 to July 19.

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