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Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has announced dates for a new U.S. tour.

The trek will kick off Feb. 26 in Highland, California, wrapping April 10 in West Wendover, Nevada. It will feature special guest Stitched Up Heart, who was previously picked by Bach to headline his 2020 tour, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fans should expect Bach to offer a set list filled with hits from his Skid Row days, as well as his solo catalog. He released his last solo album, Child Within the Man, in 2024.

Local presales for tickets begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Bach has a few more shows left of his 2025 schedule. He’s set to play West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, on Friday, followed by Roland, Oklahoma, on Saturday and Airway Heights, Washington, on Dec. 27.

A complete schedule can be found at SebastianBach.com.

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A trailer for a new U.K. documentary on David Bowie‘s final years has just been released. David Bowie – The Final Act is a production of U.K. Channel 4, Dogwoof and Rogan Productions.

“Ten years after David Bowie’s passing, his final chapter comes to light,” reads the trailer’s description. “Discover how the legendary artist transformed life, death, and creativity into his haunting masterpiece, Blackstar. … Bowie’s own words reveal a resurrection that continues to inspire.”

The doc, directed by Jonathan Stiasny, will feature interviews with Bowie insiders who knew and worked with him, along with famous celebs who were fans and inspired by his work.

The film is due to open in U.K. theaters on Dec. 26. So far there’s no word on whether it will open in the U.S.

Bowie died Jan. 10, 2016. His final album, Blackstar, was released two days prior to his death, on Bowie’s 69th birthday.

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Foo Fighters‘ upcoming concert in Tasmania on Jan. 24 sold out in “record time,” according to promoter Frontier Touring. 

“We have a very special relationship with Tasmania – as we do with all of Australia,” frontman Dave Grohl says in a statement.

The Foos’ storied history Down Under includes being the first international band to headline an Australian stadium show following the COVID-19 pandemic.

In planning the Tasmania gig, Grohl shares, “We have these little meetings where the band sits around at the studio with our team, and we think of fun stuff to do… We looked at the calendar and thought, ‘Let’s pop down for a gig.'”

“We’ve been doing these sneaky surprise shows here in the States, having so much fun,” Grohl continues. “To come down and have a special night is amazing… even though we’re literally flying down for 48 hours… we’ll go onstage and blast it out for three hours, then come home.”

He concludes, “I’ve always loved Australia so much, we’ve been coming down a long time and it’s always felt like home.”

Foo Fighters’ 2026 tour will come to the U.S. starting in August. They’re also playing a one-off benefit concert on Grohl’s birthday, Jan. 14, in Los Angeles.

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The Who’s Roger Daltrey has officially received his knighthood.

The rocker was recognized in June as a Knight Bachelor as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, and on Wednesday he was officially knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

Daltrey was recognized for his contributions to music and his charity work, including raising funds for causes like Teenage Cancer Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to providing specialized treatment and support for young people with cancer. Daltrey is a patron of the organization.

“It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Roger said in a statement when the honor was first announced. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.”

This isn’t the first time the 81-year-old Daltrey has been honored by the royal family. In 2004 he was recognized with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to music, entertainment and charity.

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Sharon Osbourne has given her first interview since husband Ozzy Osbourne‘s death, speaking with Piers Morgan on his Uncensored YouTube show.

During the hourlong talk, Sharon retells her last conversation with Ozzy prior to his passing on July 22.

“The night before he passed, it was like 4:30, and he said, ‘Wake up,'” Sharon recalls. “He said, ‘Kiss me,’ and then he said, ‘Hug me tight.'”

“He used to get up early and he would say, ‘I’ve got to go down and work out,'” Sharon continues. “He went downstairs, worked out for about 20 minutes, and passed away.”

Sharon says she found out Ozzy had died upon hearing “screaming in the house.”

“I ran downstairs and there he was,” Sharon says. “They were trying to resuscitate him, and I’m like, ‘Don’t. Leave him. You can’t. He’s gone.’ I knew instantly he’s gone.”

Ozzy died just over two weeks after he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5. It was announced ahead of time that the show would mark the final live performance by Ozzy, who’d been dealing with a number of health issues in recent years.

Sharon tells Morgan that Ozzy’s doctors told him, “If you do this show, that’s it. You’re not going to get through it.”

“He said, ‘I’m doing it. I want to do it and I’m doing it,'” Sharon says. “He just wanted it so bad to say thank you to everyone. And I think he honestly did know that he was done. It was his time.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Sharon shares that Ozzy had kept a journal every day and that some of them might get published.

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KISS’ Gene Simmons is apologizing for comments he made about the death of his bandmate Ace Frehley.

In a recent interview with the New York Post, Simmons blamed Frehley’s death on his own “bad decisions.”

“He refused [advice] from people that cared about him – including yours truly – to try to change his lifestyle,” Simmons said. “In and out of bad decisions. Falling down the stairs — I’m not a doctor — doesn’t kill you. There may have been other issues, and it breaks my heart.”

He added, “The saddest thing – you reap what you shall sow, unfortunately.”

Simmons is regretting his comments and has posted an apology on X.

“On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologize,” he wrote. “My hand to God i didn’t intended to hurt Ace or his legacy but upon rereading my words, I see how it hurt everyone. Again, I apologize. I’ve always loved Ace. Always.”

Frehley died Oct. 16 at the age of 64.

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On This Day, Dec. 10, 2007 …

The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones – reunited for their first concert together in 19 years, the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at London’s O2 Arena. They were backed by Jason Bonham, son of their late drummer, John Bonnham.

The band headlined the show with a 16-song set that included such songs as “Ramble On,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “The Song Remains The Same,” “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love” and “Rock and Roll.”

It was the third time they reunited since their breakup in 1980 and the last time that the surviving members performed together on stage.

Celebration Day, a concert film documenting the performance, was released in October 2012; highlights aired on the BBC that December.

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Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours came out in 1977, but apparently it’s still as big a hit as ever.

Billboard just came out with its 2025 year-end charts, and despite being almost 50 years old, Rumours lands at #3 on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Albums chart. It even made it on the Year-End Billboard 200 Albums chart at #25. Fleetwood Mac is at #11 on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Artists chart.

The Year-End Rock & Alternative Albums chart also includes several greatest hits packages, including Elton John’s 2017 release, Diamonds, at #5; Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1976 album, Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, at #11; Queen’s Greatest Hits, released in 1981, at #14; and Journey’s 1988 compilation, Greatest Hits, at #15.

All of those artists landed on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Artists chart as well, with Elton at #15, CCR at #20, Queen at #23 and Journey at #26. 

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Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with Suzi Dian, are returning to the U.S. for a spring tour.

After launching their first U.S. tour in October, the band has announced a new set of shows that begin March 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The tour will also take them to Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more before wrapping April 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City.

An artist presale begins Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

A complete schedule can be found at RobertPlant.com.

Plant and Saving Grace are touring in support of their self-titled debut album, which came out in September. They launched a U.K. tour on Monday, with shows booked through Dec. 23.

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Devo has announced some more shows for 2026.

Prior to their already announced appearance at Coachella in April, the rockers are set to launch the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour on April 3 in Wheatland, California.

In addition to the two Coachella shows, April 10 and 17, the tour will take the band to Reno, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with additional dates to be announced.

“We can’t wait to hit the road in 2026 and perform for our fans across the West Coast,” said Devo. “It’s incredible to see our music resonate with fans of all ages. From those who’ve been with us since the beginning more than 50 years ago to a whole new generation discovering Devo for the first time.”

They add, “This tour is a celebration for everyone who’s been part of our journey.”

An artist presale for tickets begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Devo will also be headed overseas in 2026 with The B-52s for two Cosmic De-Evolution tour shows, June 20 in London and June 21 in Manchester.

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

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