Steve Albini, the prolific producer and engineer who worked with Nirvana, Pixies and many others, has died of a heart attack at age 61. The news was confirmed to Pitchfork by the staff at Albini's Chicago-based studio, Electronic Audio. In addition to his production work over the decades, Albini led the bands Big Black, Shellac and Rapeman. Shellac were scheduled to release their first album in 10 years, To All Trains, on May 17. Albini had long been a critic of the music industry, singling out its tendency to wring money out of artists while stifling their creativity. His minimal...…Steve Albini, the prolific producer and engineer who worked with Nirvana, Pixies and many others, has died of a heart attack at age 61. The news was confirmed to Pitchfork by the staff at Albini's Chicago-based studio, Electronic Audio. In addition to his production work over the decades, Albini led the bands Big Black, Shellac and Rapeman. Shellac were scheduled to release their first album in 10 years, To All Trains, on May 17. Albini had long been a critic of the music industry, singling out its tendency to wring money out of artists while stifling their creativity. His minimal...WW…

Mike Windle, Getty ImagesJane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has announced that he will not perform on the band's upcoming tour with the Smashing Pumpkins.In a social media post, Navarro stated that he's still dealing with symptoms of long COVID. "I had hoped for a full recovery by October, but I am still very fatigued and will not be able to join this leg," he wrote.Navarro has reportedly been sick since December 2021. "If there are any of you who are still suffering long after your negative results, I'm just saying you aren't alone,” he said back in May. "The fatigue and...…Mike Windle, Getty ImagesJane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has announced that he will not perform on the band's upcoming tour with the Smashing Pumpkins.In a social media post, Navarro stated that he's still dealing with symptoms of long COVID. "I had hoped for a full recovery by October, but I am still very fatigued and will not be able to join this leg," he wrote.Navarro has reportedly been sick since December 2021. "If there are any of you who are still suffering long after your negative results, I'm just saying you aren't alone,” he said back in May. "The fatigue and...WW…

David Redfern / Jim McCrary / Robert R. McElroy, Getty ImagesWhen words fail, sometimes a well-placed scream will do the trick. Throughout the history of rock 'n' roll, artists have used their voices to yell, howl, shout, squeal and scream.Many rock 'n' roll screams have become as recognizable as the songs they're found in— think of Paul McCartney's scream just before the singalong ending of "Hey Jude," the first few seconds of James Brown's "Get Up Offa That Thing" or maybe the most famous of all, Roger Daltrey's ear-splitting screech during the climax of the Who's...…David Redfern / Jim McCrary / Robert R. McElroy, Getty ImagesWhen words fail, sometimes a well-placed scream will do the trick. Throughout the history of rock 'n' roll, artists have used their voices to yell, howl, shout, squeal and scream.Many rock 'n' roll screams have become as recognizable as the songs they're found in— think of Paul McCartney's scream just before the singalong ending of "Hey Jude," the first few seconds of James Brown's "Get Up Offa That Thing" or maybe the most famous of all, Roger Daltrey's ear-splitting screech during the climax of the Who's...WW…

UCRReleasing a monumental debut album can be a blessing and a curse.Many artists toil in obscurity for years before they get their shot at the big leagues. They've had the luxury to hone their craft in private, to iron out the kinks of their sound and presentation at sparsely attended club shows before presenting their material on a global stage.The result can be a fully realized debut album that establishes an artist's ethos and serves as a springboard for their career — the definitive starting point for any casual listener looking to dive into an...…UCRReleasing a monumental debut album can be a blessing and a curse.Many artists toil in obscurity for years before they get their shot at the big leagues. They've had the luxury to hone their craft in private, to iron out the kinks of their sound and presentation at sparsely attended club shows before presenting their material on a global stage.The result can be a fully realized debut album that establishes an artist's ethos and serves as a springboard for their career — the definitive starting point for any casual listener looking to dive into an...WW…

Charley Gallay, Getty ImagesSly Stone admits it took multiple emergency hospital experiences before he listened to doctors’ final warnings over his lifestyle.He says he gave up drugs in 2019 after using them as a crutch for most of his career. Stone made his decision after his fourth health alert over a number of years.“They told me that if I kept smoking, I would ruin my lungs or I might die,” Stone tells The Guardian. On the first three occasions, he ignored the advice and discharged himself from the hospital, then contacted his dealer as soon as he got home.READ MORE: How Sly and the...…Charley Gallay, Getty ImagesSly Stone admits it took multiple emergency hospital experiences before he listened to doctors’ final warnings over his lifestyle.He says he gave up drugs in 2019 after using them as a crutch for most of his career. Stone made his decision after his fourth health alert over a number of years.“They told me that if I kept smoking, I would ruin my lungs or I might die,” Stone tells The Guardian. On the first three occasions, he ignored the advice and discharged himself from the hospital, then contacted his dealer as soon as he got home.READ MORE: How Sly and the...WW…

Octavio Jones, Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen has rescheduled recently postponed tour dates for next year.All of his 2023 concerts were suddenly halted in late September so he could undergo treatment for peptic ulcer disease. Prior to that, Springsteen said the postponements would be limited to September."Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement and support," Springsteen said in a statement at the time. "I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year."Now, Springsteen has unveiled the rescheduled dates, which are listed below.READ MORE: The Most...…Octavio Jones, Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen has rescheduled recently postponed tour dates for next year.All of his 2023 concerts were suddenly halted in late September so he could undergo treatment for peptic ulcer disease. Prior to that, Springsteen said the postponements would be limited to September."Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement and support," Springsteen said in a statement at the time. "I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year."Now, Springsteen has unveiled the rescheduled dates, which are listed below.READ MORE: The Most...WW…

Ethan Miller / Brad Barket, Getty ImagesEagles were joined by Steely Dan as their opening act during the first few weeks of their Long Goodbye tour. But due to illness within Steely Dan, the Steve Miller Band will temporarily serve as a replacement.The last concert Steely Dan opened took place on Sept. 20 in Elmont, New York. Since then, Sheryl Crow has opened two Eagles concerts (Oct. 5 and 6) with Miller stepping in for the Oct. 9 show.Miller is scheduled to open again on Oct. 10 (Indianapolis), 13 (Detroit) and 17 (Cleveland). On Oct. 15 in Pittsburgh, Vince...…Ethan Miller / Brad Barket, Getty ImagesEagles were joined by Steely Dan as their opening act during the first few weeks of their Long Goodbye tour. But due to illness within Steely Dan, the Steve Miller Band will temporarily serve as a replacement.The last concert Steely Dan opened took place on Sept. 20 in Elmont, New York. Since then, Sheryl Crow has opened two Eagles concerts (Oct. 5 and 6) with Miller stepping in for the Oct. 9 show.Miller is scheduled to open again on Oct. 10 (Indianapolis), 13 (Detroit) and 17 (Cleveland). On Oct. 15 in Pittsburgh, Vince...WW…

Michael Ochs Archives, Getty ImagesU2’s current residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is going ahead without the involvement of drummer Larry Mullen, who is sitting out for health reasons.The band had plenty of notice to bring in replacement Bram van den Berg – but that wasn’t the case the first time they performed without a co-founding member.During their colossal two-year Zoo TV world tour, bassist Adam Clayton drank himself into such a state that it was impossible for him to take the stage. Yet the first of two appearances at the Sydney Football Stadium on Nov. 26, 1993, was simply too...…Michael Ochs Archives, Getty ImagesU2’s current residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is going ahead without the involvement of drummer Larry Mullen, who is sitting out for health reasons.The band had plenty of notice to bring in replacement Bram van den Berg – but that wasn’t the case the first time they performed without a co-founding member.During their colossal two-year Zoo TV world tour, bassist Adam Clayton drank himself into such a state that it was impossible for him to take the stage. Yet the first of two appearances at the Sydney Football Stadium on Nov. 26, 1993, was simply too...WW…

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There's just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has been on full display. These songs have launched careers and inspired fans across the globe to raise their lighters (and later, cell phones) into the air. No era embraced power ballads more than the '80s, a time period when ridiculousness was at an all-time high. Journey, Heart and Bon Jovi were among the acts leading the charge, but power ballads came from unexpected sources as well, like Ozzy...…Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There's just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has been on full display. These songs have launched careers and inspired fans across the globe to raise their lighters (and later, cell phones) into the air. No era embraced power ballads more than the '80s, a time period when ridiculousness was at an all-time high. Journey, Heart and Bon Jovi were among the acts leading the charge, but power ballads came from unexpected sources as well, like Ozzy...WW…

Paul Morigi / Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Getty ImagesBeach Boys singer Mike Love has looked back on a pair of otherworldly performances alongside Jimmy Page.It was Independence Day 1985 and the Led Zeppelin guitarist decided to join the Beach Boys onstage for an afternoon show in Philadelphia and an evening performance in Washington D.C.“Back then it was like a martian landed on stage, with Jimmy Page playing the guitar,” Love recalled in a recent conversation with AL.com. “And it was pretty amazing, it really was. He was great.”Page rocked with the band through a handful of songs, including...…Paul Morigi / Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Getty ImagesBeach Boys singer Mike Love has looked back on a pair of otherworldly performances alongside Jimmy Page.It was Independence Day 1985 and the Led Zeppelin guitarist decided to join the Beach Boys onstage for an afternoon show in Philadelphia and an evening performance in Washington D.C.“Back then it was like a martian landed on stage, with Jimmy Page playing the guitar,” Love recalled in a recent conversation with AL.com. “And it was pretty amazing, it really was. He was great.”Page rocked with the band through a handful of songs, including...WW…