Smashing Pumpkins Bring The Aeroplane Flies High Back on Five LPs
The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1996 singles-and-rarities collection returns on five LPs this December, with a track-version detail collectors should notice.
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Sunday 4 October
The Clash’s Radio-Only Compilation Gets Its First Public Release
A 1982 U.S. radio-promo title enters The Clash’s public catalogue on November 13, with 11 remastered tracks and new band-designed artwork.
TONEX 2 Player leaves beta as Board gains USB audio
TONEX 2 Player 2.1 leaves beta with optional TONEX Rig, while Board firmware 1.1.0 adds USB audio and USB MIDI.
Frozen Crown release The Legend of the Six Kings
Frozen Crown’s sixth album arrived through Napalm Records on October 2, with ten tracks and a Goo Goo Dolls cover.
Saturday 3 October
Talking Heads expand Fear of Music with two complete 1979 shows
Rhino’s November 13 Fear of Music reissue includes studio rarities and two 1979 concerts released in full for the first time.
Dave Grohl joins AC/DC for “Highway to Hell” at MetLife
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC for Highway to Hell at MetLife Stadium on October 2, following Foo Fighters’ opening set.
Greta Van Fleet Announce 2027 Tour With Fixed Primary Ticket Prices
Greta Van Fleet’s 2027 tour announcement pairs North American and European dates with advance-fixed primary ticket prices and no platinum tickets.
Tony Iommi Releases “Stormwatcher” With Jørn Lande
Tony Iommi’s new solo single pairs Jørn Lande’s vocals with a maritime animated video ahead of From The Dark on October 23.
Yngwie Malmsteen Shares “Beyond Zeta Reticuli” Ahead of November Album
Yngwie Malmsteen’s new instrumental video previews Hell Or High Water, with melody and counterpoint at the heart of his description.
Jackson introduces Chris Rörland’s seven-string SL7 Soloist
Sabaton guitarist Chris Rörland’s production signature brings a long-scale seven-string layout, active EMGs and a single-volume control scheme.