Jane's Addiction Announces Group Split

Jane's Addiction has announced they are breaking up. The band shared a post to its Instagram on Wednesday to inform fans of the split and further explain the immediate aftermath of the brawl between members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro in September 2024. They acknowledged members made "inaccurate statements" about Farrell's mental health at the time and revealed they recently reconvened to resolve their differences. Despite the reunion, members will now focus on their solo music careers but noted Jane's Addiction will "forever live" in their hearts.

Twenty One Pilots Earn 13th Number One On Billboard's Alternative Airplay Chart With City Walls

Twenty One Pilots are scoring their 13th number one on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, thanks "City Walls." It marks the duo's third number one in a row after "The Line" and "The Contract." Twenty One Pilots is now tied with Cage the Elephant and Green Day for the third-most number ones since the Alternative Airplay chart began in 1988. They're two away from the all-time leaders, Red Hot Chili Peppers, with 15.

Ska punk band formed in Mass. planning to reunite, controversial singer says

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, a ska punk band popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, may be reuniting, according to lead singer Dicky Barrett. Barrett expressed his efforts to bring the band back together in an Instagram post. It remains unclear if the reunion will involve new music, a tour, or both. The band went on hiatus in 2002 and officially broke up in 2022, with Barrett citing his support for anti-vaccination views as a major reason for the split. Since then, Barrett has formed a new punk rock band called The Defiant.

Sebastian Bach Erupts After Being Kicked Off Flight Over Strange Carry-On Dispute

Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach recently took to social media to express frustration over an altercation with Allegiant Air regarding his carry-on baggage. Bach claimed he had paid for the bag but was still charged $75 and ultimately removed from the plane. The incident highlighted common traveler frustrations with airline policies and enforcement inconsistencies. Bach's heated response shed light on the challenges passengers face when disputes arise over baggage fees and rules, sparking a broader conversation about the complexities of air travel experiences.

BLACK STONE CHERRY Launches Their Own Charity

Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry has launched their own charity, the All I’m Dreamin’ Of Foundation, to support local artists and musicians. The band's new EP, Celebrate, features six original tracks and a cover of Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” with Tyler Connolly. The EP reflects the band's personal experiences and commitment to creating meaningful music. Black Stone Cherry's dedication to their fans and genuine connection with audiences shines through in their music and performances. Celebrate is available for pre-order and showcases the band's raw, emotive rock sound.

THE BEATLES: A New Look at "Bird"

A new short film about The Beatles making "Free as a Bird" has been posted on YouTube.

Titled "A Song Reborn," it uses footage from the 1994 session where Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr worked on the song along with interviews recorded during that time.

It's a companion to the new episode nine of The Beatles Anthology, which is streaming now on Disney+.

PAUL McCARTNEY: Some "Christmas" Footnotes

Paul McCartney teamed up with Vevo to do an entry in their "Footnotes" series about his iconic holiday song "Wonderful Christmastime." The video features McCartney's comments about writing the song and details about making the video back in 1979. Watch it on

YouTube now.

Höfner Files for Bankruptcy

German instrument company Höfner, known for making Paul McCartney's iconic violin bass, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, Karl Höfner GmbH & Co, has been placed under provisional insolvency administration. The filing likely marks the end for the long-running instrument maker, which was founded in 1887. Höfner's most recognizable instrument is the 500/1 bass guitar, famously used by McCartney with the Beatles. Last year, McCartney's stolen Höfner bass from the first two Beatles albums was returned to him after being missing for 52 years.

Jane's Addiction Announces Group Split

Jane's Addiction has announced they are breaking up. The band shared a post to its Instagram on Wednesday to inform fans of the split and further explain the immediate aftermath of the brawl between members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro in September 2024. They acknowledged members made "inaccurate statements" about Farrell's mental health at the time and revealed they recently reconvened to resolve their differences. Despite the reunion, members will now focus on their solo music careers but noted Jane's Addiction will "forever live" in their hearts.

What to Know About The 2026 Bryan Adams Tour

Bryan Adams has announced an extensive 2026 tour with stops in North and South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The tour includes multiple dates in Brazil, Japan, and South Africa, with the final show at Belgium's TW Classic festival. Tickets are available through Adams' official site, and the tour follows his recent induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Adams' latest studio album, "Roll with the Punches," also continues his successful streak in the U.K. charts.

Fans help former Grateful Dead member pay for cancer treatment

Grateful Dead fans are rallying around former band members and close associates Tom Constanten, Candace Brightman, Betty Cantor-Jackson, Kidd Candelario, and Harry Popick, who are facing medical and financial challenges. Constanten, the band's former keyboardist, is undergoing radiation treatment for lung cancer, while Brightman, the lighting director, is battling failing eyesight. Fans have raised funds through GoFundMe campaigns to support these iconic figures from the Grateful Dead's entourage. The band's dedicated fan base of Deadheads has created a strong community that supports its members in times of need. Their need also highlights the increasing concern over medical debt in the United States, as some individuals face rising healthcare costs without ACA subsidies.

Asia Announce New Live Album

Asia has a live album on the way. It's called "Asia - Live in England" and it was recorded on the first of three nights at Trading Boundaries in Sussex in April of this year.The new release captures the band performing their 1982 self-titled debut album in full, along with some of their greatest hits. "Asia - Live in England" will be out on March 13th.

Twisted Sister's Hammerheads Getting First Ever Stand Along Release

Twisted Sister's live album "Hammerheads 1980" is getting its first-ever stand-alone vinyl release. The tracklist includes songs like "Come Back," "Plastic Money," and You Know I Cry." A press release reads "It's a devastating concert - the sound of a band that, still awaiting their first major break, have already put all the pieces in place. Now all they need to do is wait for the world to catch up with them." The "Hammerheads 1980" vinyl is available to order through the Cleopatra website and will ship on December 26th.

Rainbow To Release "The Temple Of The King" Box Set

Rainbow is releasing a comprehensive nine disk box set, covering the 1975-1976 part of their story, a time that firmly established the band as rock royalty. The box set's name, "Temple Of The King: Rainbow 1975-1976," reflects that status. The collection includes the band's groundbreaking first two albums, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" and "Rising," as well as a live trilogy documenting the band’s debut European tour. Rounding out the set is a final disc of rare mixes, edits, and studio rehearsals. The set will be available March 6.

IN OTHER NEWS

Styx, Foreigner, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, 38 Special and The Marshall Tucker Band are among the acts performing on Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026. The syndicated New Year's Eve show will air on more than 100 local TV stations owned by Nexstar Media Group starting at 11 p.m. ET.

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Phil Lesh will return to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York March 12th through the 15th. The late Grateful Dead

bassist would have turned 86 on March 15th. Phil’s son Grahame Lesh has announced that Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge and Goose’s Rick Mitarotonda will be among the musicians taking part. Proceeds from the shows will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

Nine Inch Nails' "As Alive as You Need Me to Be” and Billy Idol's “Dying to Live” are on the shortlist for Best Original Song at the Oscars, with Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead's music for One Battle After Another on the shortlist for Best Original Score. The nominations will be announced on January 22nd.

The Killers will headline the inaugural Freely Fest, April 8th at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. The new festival celebrates "the power of music and the freedoms protected by the First Amendment."

The Voice has posted Neal Schon and the touring members of Journey's medley of "Don't Stop Believin'," "Lights" and "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" from the show's finale this week on YouTube.

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