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Peter Gabriel backed by orchestra for concert film to be released in October

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A unique concert from Peter Gabriel is coming to Blu-ray this fall.

Taking the Pulse is a recording of a Sept. 26, 2010, concert under the stars at Arena di Verona in Italy. It was part of Gabriel’s New Blood tour, which ran from March 2010 to July 2012.

For the concert, the former Genesis frontman was backed by 50 musicians from the New Blood Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster. Gabriel’s daughter Melanie Gabriel joined him for the performance, while his daughter Anna Gabriel directed the film.

The concert features new arrangements of Gabriel classics by John Metcalf, with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer backed only by the orchestra — no other drums or guitars were used.

Among the songs featured in the concert are “Digging in the Dirt,” “Red Rain,” “In Your Eyes,” “Solsbury Hill” and “Don’t Give Up.”

And fans are getting a preview of the concert with the release of a performance video for “Downside Up,” a track from Gabriel’s 2011 album, New Blood.

Taking the Pulse will be released Oct. 10 and is available for preorder now.

Sammy Hagar responds to David Lee Roth’s tale of Eddie Van Halen’s ghost

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Sammy Hagar has responded to David Lee Roth’s recent story in which he claimed that like Sammy, he was visited in a dream by the ghost of their former Van Halen bandmate Eddie Van Halen.

Roth’s comments came during a concert in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. He seemed to be mocking Hagar’s clam that his recent single, “Encore, Thank You, Good Night,” was inspired by a dream he had in which he was visited by Eddie’s ghost.

Roth first complimented Hagar, calling him “one of my esteemed colleagues” with a “great voice.” He then told his audience he too had been visited by Eddie’s ghost, who told him that Hagar’s tune was actually Iron Butterfly’s hit “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” backward.

And while many online have interpreted Roth’s comments as making fun of Hagar, that’s not how Hagar sees it.

After the Instagram account Metal Addicts shared a screenshot of their story with the headline “David Lee Roth takes a jab at Sammy Hagar over Eddie Van Halen’s ‘ghost’ story,” Hagar felt the need to respond.

“I can’t believe social media is trying to make something out of this,” Hagar wrote. “This is the first compliment and [real olive branch] moment dave and I have had in 100 years. Listen closely and you will see that this is not negative whatsoever.”

He added, “And I believe dave had the dream as well. Dave’s a good storyteller, but there’s some truth in between the showmanship. all good with me keep it up Dave these songs we both wrote with Eddie need to be carried on forever.”

Florence + the Machine premieres title track off upcoming ’Everybody Scream’ album

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Florence + the Machine has premiered a new song called “Everybody Scream,” the first single and title track off the band’s upcoming album.

“Everybody Scream” is accompanied by a video that, befitting of its title, does feature a lot of screaming in between shots of Florence Welch dancing amid bodies convulsing around her.

You can watch the “Everybody Scream” video on YouTube.

The album Everybody Scream marks the sixth Florence + the Machine album, and their first since 2022’s Dance Fever.

“After needing lifesaving surgery on the Dance Fever Tour, Florence’s recovery took her down the path of spiritual mysticism, witchcraft and folk horror as she felt the limits of her body and explored what it means to be ‘healed,'” a press release reads. “The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying; exposing the murky in the mundane.”

Everybody Scream is out on Halloween, Oct. 31.

Backstreet Boys further expand Sphere Las Vegas residency into 2026

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Oh my God: Not only are they back again, they don’t seem to be going anywhere.

After announcing that their Into the Millennium residency at Sphere Las Vegas would return in December and stretch into January, Backstreet Boys have further extended their show into February 2026.

The group’s current run of dates is set to wrap up Aug. 24. They’ll then return for seven shows from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3, including a New Year’s Eve performance. Now they’ve tacked on seven additional dates into mid-February.

“The overwhelming demand for this show means the world to us and we can’t thank you all enough for KEEPING THE BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE,” the group wrote on Instagram. “Grab those white outfits and get ready to keep the party going.”

Lighting and special effects are projected directly onto the audience during the show, so the fans’ white outfits become a sort of screen or canvas for the show’s immersive visuals.

Fans who previously registered for the artist presale for the December and January shows will get first access to tickets for the new February shows, starting Wednesday at 11 a.m. PT. The general sale begins Friday at 11 a.m. PT. The general sale for the December and January dates also begins Friday, but at 9 a.m. PT. All tickets are available via backstreetboys.com.

Tamar Braxton claims she ‘almost died’ over the weekend: ‘I don’t even know what happened to me’

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Tamar Braxton is opening up about a recent health crisis, in which she says she “almost died.” In an Instagram Story Tuesday, she attempted to describe what happened over the weekend.

“I almost died Sunday. I was found in a pool of blood [by] my friend with a face injury,” Braxton wrote. “As the days go by, the worse it is. I fractured my nose, lost some teeth and mobility.”

She notes her perspective on life “is totally different” following the incident, and made a request to fans as her “health is on the mend” and her “mental journey begins.”

“Pray for me for real,” Tamar wrote in the post. “I don’t even know what happened to me.”

Tamar has been open about her health in the past, discussing her vitiligo, blood clots and a past suicide attempt due to pressure of reality TV and family issues.

“Mental illness is real,” she wrote on Instagram at the time, as per Vibe. “We must normalize acknowledging it and stop associating it with shame and humiliation.”

“I will do everything in my power to aid those who [suffer] from mental illness, including those of us who’s [sic] mental illness was only a result from the toxic, systematic bondage that dwells [in] television,” she continued. “It was only God’s grace and his mercy on my attempt to end my pained life that I am here to utilize my voice.”

If you are in crisis or know someone in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or by visiting 988lifeline.org. You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

Get the extra Jordan Davis track ‘Like God Intended’

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

You may not realize it, but even if you’ve been streaming Jordan Davis‘ new Learn the Hard Way album, you’re probably missing a track.

Jordan revealed the extra tune — and how to get it — on his socials.

“I wrote a song called ‘Like God Intended’ that didn’t make it on the record,” Jordan said. “I played it during my album listening party and it sounds like you all want this one to come out. To get this track, download the album from my website before Thursday at midnight ET, you can get it as a bonus track!”

Adding an extra track you can only get from the artist’s website seems to be a trend, as Jordan’s label mate Parker McCollum did the same thing when his fifth album came out in June.

If you listen closely, you’ll also hear the Learn the Hard Way cut “Ain’t Enough Road” in Jordan’s new commercial for Cracker Barrel.

Hear Mastodon’s Brann Dailor cover Bad Company with Blackberry Smoke for upcoming tribute album

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Mastodon drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor contributes to a cover of the Bad Company song “Run With the Pack” recorded by country rock band Blackberry Smoke.

Dailor provides percussion and backing vocals on the recording, which also features Bad Co. frontman Paul Rodgers. You can see Dailor in the accompanying video, streaming now on YouTube.

The “Run With the Pack” cover will appear on the upcoming Bad Co. tribute album, Can’t Get Enough. The record is due out Oct. 24 and also features Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Dirty Honey, The Struts, HARDY and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.

Dailor, meanwhile, is releasing a new album with his synth-driven side project, Arcadea, on Friday. New Mastodon material is also in the works.

Hear another track off the upcoming Bad Company tribute album

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A second track has been released from the upcoming Bad Company tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company, dropping Oct. 24.

The latest is Blackberry Smoke‘s cover of “Run With the Pack,” the title track off Bad Company’s third studio album, released in 1976.

“Blackberry Smoke absolutely channeled the essence of the song and everyone delivered from their souls,”
says Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers, who sings background vocals on the track. “I love every aspect of their performance harmonies, guitars and delivery!”

“Run With the Pack,” which also features Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on percussion and backing vocals, is now available via digital outlets. A live studio session video is also available on YouTube.

Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company will have artists covering the group’s biggest hits, including “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Bad Company” and “Shooting Star,” along with a cover of Free’s top-five hit “All Right Now.”

Other artists contributing to the record include Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, The Pretty Reckless, HARDY, Halestorm and The Struts.

Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company will be released on CD, digitally and on limited-edition silver colored vinyl. All formats are available for preorder now.

The album’s release comes ahead of the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It will stream live on Disney+, and a highlights special will air on ABC at a later date.

On This Day, Aug. 20, 1973: The Rolling Stones release ‘Angie’

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Aug. 20, 1973…

The Rolling Stones released the new tune “Angie,” the lead off single to their 11th studio album Goats Head Soup.

There’s been a lot of speculation as to the inspiration behind the track, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with some suggesting it was about David Bowie’s first wife Angie Bowie or actress Angie Dickinson.

Other speculation suggested it was written about Richards’ daughter, Dandelion Angela Richards, and in liner notes to 1993’s greatest hits compilation, Jump Back: The Best of The Rolling Stones, Richards seemed to confirm that. But Richards changed his tune in his 2010 memoir Life, writing that the song title was chosen before he knew his daughter’s name would be Angela.

“Angie” went on to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the chart in several other countries, although it peaked at #5 in the U.K.

The Replacements announce deluxe reissue of ‘Let It Be’ album

August 20, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Replacements‘ seminal 1984 album Let It Be is being reissued.

The deluxe set is due out Oct. 24 in three-CD and four-LP packages. Along with remastered audio of the original album, the reissue includes various unreleased rarities, demos and alternate versions, as well as a live recording of a March 1984 concert in Chicago.

An alternate version of the song “Androgynous,” featuring a different vocal take and a full piano intro, is out now.

Let It Be marked the third Replacements album, and is considered a landmark album of the ’80s alternative scene, paving the way for future alt-rock and indie bands. It includes ‘Mats classics such as “Androgynous,” “I Will Dare” and “Unsatisfied,” as well as a cover of KISS‘ “Black Diamond.”

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