ack in 2001, McFarlane Toys released something heavy enough to rattle your collectible shelf — the Metallica Series 1: Harvester of Sorrow action figures. Featuring detailed, snarling miniatures of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted, these weren’t just plastic renditions. These were battle-hardened, stage-destroying icons immortalized in six inches of pure metal glory.
Now, over 20 years later, the band is pulling them out of the vault for something even more powerful than a blistering solo — giving back. For their second #MonthOfGiving2025 auction, Metallica is offering the full original 2001 set, each one signed by the band member it represents, with verified hologram stickers and a shared certificate of authenticity.
It’s not just a chance to own a rare piece of Metallica history. It’s a chance to make a difference. All proceeds go to the Metallica Scholars Initiative Special Projects Fund, part of the band’s Month of Giving campaign — which supports education and career training for the next generation of skilled workers.
So yeah, this isn’t just “some cool merch.” This is four legends. Four signatures. Two decades of history. One chance to do something epic.
The auction ends Friday, May 30 at 12 PM PT. Hit the link, make a bid, and support a cause that rocks: metallica.lnk.to/MoG-Auction2
Because nothing says “heavy metal heart” like helping others while scoring a signed Jason Newsted.
L.A. rock band Beauty School Dropout officially embark on a bold new chapter with the release of “On Your Lips.” The boundary-pushing song offers their ever-growing fanbase a first taste of the band’s new musical direction.
“This song is our first big leap into a sound we’ve never harnessed before. It’s experimental, rhythmic, heavy and fun all at the same time. For us it means maturing into our sound and showing we’re not the same kids we were when we started this project 5 years ago. For the fans it’s meant to be a track they put on at parties, late night drives, and all the cinematic moments you wish you had a score for in life.”
Beauty School Dropout have also released a striking new music video for “ON YOUR LIPS”. This summer, they will hit the road as part of both the Idobi Radio Summer School tour as well as Warped Tour stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando, and more.
“On Your Lips” arrives as the rock band- comprised of Colie Hutzler, Beepus, and Bardo – continues to ascend. Beauty School Dropout’s debut and sophomore albums, We Made Plans And God Laughed and Ready To Eat, have amassed over 60 million streams globally and more than five million views on YouTube to date, receiving praise from major outlets like Billboard, Alternative Press, SPIN, NME, Grammy.com, Kerrang, Rock Sound, and many others.
Since their explosive debut in 2022, they have been disrupting the scene with a riotous blend of rebellion, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression. Their music challenges the status quo, celebrates individuality, and channels the frustrations and desires of a generation.
As The Dandy Warhols mark a major milestone in their storied career-the 30th anniversary of their debut album DANDYS RULE OK-they continue to evolve and experiment with ROCK REMAKER, an EP of hard-hitting, floor-shaking remixes from their acclaimed 2024 album ROCKMAKER.
At the heart of the release is the focus track, “The Cross (Night Club Remix),” a searing reinvention by the acclaimed electronic duo Night Club that drags the original deep into a gritty goth-club underworld. With throbbing synths and industrial undercurrents, Night Club transform the song into a midnight banger that’s fit for a face-off between Joy Division and Front 242. “It’s the kind of remix that punches a hole in the dancefloor,” says guitarist/keyboardist Peter G. Holmstrom. “Night Club totally captured the tension and menace of the original and made it even more intense.”
Joining Night Club on the remix roster are a who’s who of forward-thinking artists: Andy Bell of U.K. shoegaze pioneers Ride (aka GLOK) reimagines “Alcohol And Cocainemarijuananicotine” into a mesmerizing mantra of synth minimalism; acclaimed Danish indie/electronic mastermind Trentemøller transforms “Teutonic Wine” into a slinky midnight groove; and celebrated U.K. producer, remixer and member of Sabres of Paradise Jagz Kooner injects new energy into “Root Of All Evil,” adding deep funk, courtesy of Melvin Brannon (Dan Reed Network). A previously released standout remix of “I Will Never Stop Loving You (feat. Debbie Harry)” by NYC’s spacerock crafters A Place To Bury Strangers delivers a wall of sonic chaos, placing Harry’s iconic vocals in a haze of reverb and grit.
The release of ROCK REMAKER arrives as The Dandy Warhols are in the thick of their East Coast tour, stops that included iconic venues like The Stone Pony in Asbury Park and Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. This weekend, the band plays an unprecedented four dates in New York City. These performances bring the band’s reinvigorated sound to life, riding high on the acclaim of ROCKMAKER, which featured guest appearances by Slash, Frank Black, and Debbie Harry. With fans packing into sold-out rooms, the band has begun weaving deeper cuts from DANDYS RULE OK into the setlists-an intentional nod to the LP’s recent 30th birthday.
After releasing their final studio album in April, Face Down In The Garden, acclaimed indie-pop duo Tennis share their last release. Neutral Poetry: First Recordings, Unreleased Demos 2009-2010 is a new EP of previously unheard tracks from the very beginning of their artistic career.
The eight-song collection perfectly bookends their time as a band, bringing it all back to where it first began. The EP includes early versions of such fan favorites as “Cape Dory,” “Marathon,” “South Carolina,” “Baltimore,” and “Pigeon,” along with exclusive demo recordings of the never-before-available songs, “Key Largo,” “April and It’s Still Snowing,” and “One Day This Will Be a Good Songgg” – stream it here.
Tennis announced the news of their indefinite hiatus mid-April with the release of the single “12 Blown Tires” ahead of Face Down In The Garden. Met with an outpouring of love over the bittersweet news, the duo’s Alaina Moore shed additional light on the duo’s decision:
“When we recorded ’12 Blown Tires’, I had the sense of distilling the past 15 years into four minutes of music. It felt like the end of something, though I wasn’t sure what. Patrick and I spent most of our 20s and all of our 30s focused on Tennis. It has been the most joyous, bewildering, challenging, and humbling experience. After finishing Face Down In The Garden, it became clear that we had said everything we wanted to say and achieved everything we wanted to achieve with our band. This will be our last studio album, at least in this configuration as Tennis. We are ready to pursue other creative projects and to make space in our lives for new things. In that light, the upcoming tour feels more poignant, like a concluding thought. These two kids from Denver who only ever dreamed of playing a few house shows are very fulfilled. Perhaps we’ll see you on the road. As always, thank you.”
Tennis will both celebrate this moment in time and say farewell to fans with a wide-ranging North American headline tour beginning tonight at Las Vegas, NV’s Swan Dive and then traveling into early September. Throughout the tour, they will be supported by an array of talent including Husbands, Billie Marten, Cults, Real Estate and Hovvdy. Along the way, they will also make festival stops at Kilby Block Party and Bumbershoot before heading to London for a show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on October 23.
The Lemonheads are back today with “Deep End” b/w “Sad Cinderella,” available now via Fire Records. The double-sided single heralds the impending arrival of Love Chant, the iconic band’s first album of all-new original material in almost two decades, due out in the Fall.
“Deep End” is joined by an official music video, filmed on location in Sao Paulo, Brazil, by directors Carlao Busato and Luigi Parisi, streaming now on YouTube. A limited-edition 12″ vinyl version of the single will be released on June 13.
Recorded at Sao Paulo’s A9 Audio with producer Apollo Nove (Rita Lee, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge), “Deep End” and “Sad Cinderella” offer undeniable evidence of Evan Dando and The Lemonheads’ still monumental gifts, twin slices of timeless songcraft heralding the welcome return of a justifiably legendary rock ‘n’ roll band. Co-written by Dando with longtime collaborator Tom Morgan of Smudge, the churning, riff-powered “Deep End” features instantly identifiable solo guitar from Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis and backing vocals from dear friend and frequent Lemonheads guest Juliana Hatfield. Meanwhile, “Sad Cinderella” sees The Lemonheads putting their singular stamp on a tender cover of Townes Van Zandt’s romantic tearjerker, with Dando sharing beautifully brittle duet vocals alongside acclaimed Nashville folk pop singer-songwriter Erin Rae.
“It’s never been so painless making a video,” says Dando. “Everyone working was really great. The endless sidewalk goes really well with the song.”
The Lemonheads will mark their long-awaited reemergence with a wide-ranging world tour, beginning this month with a series of headline shows in Dando’s beloved Australia and New Zealand, celebrating the recent 30th anniversaries of the immortal albums, It’s A Shame About Ray and Come On Feel The Lemonheads. Additional headline shows and top-billed festival appearances across the UK and Europe get underway in August, with North American dates to be announced soon.
President have revealed single, “In The Name Of The Father,” the debut proclamation – a raw meditation on existential fear and the inevitability of death, referencing the “King of Terrors.” Dark, unflinching, and deeply cathartic, it’s the first glimpse into a world PRESIDENT are only beginning to reveal.
“Something has been stirring. A growing noise, a ripple through the republic of the underground. We called. You listened. Your curiosity, your questions, your conversation… We have witnessed it all. Here, we make our first proclamation. ‘In The Name Of The Father’ This is the first crack in the surface. This is your PRESIDENT. We’ll be seeing you soon. Godspeed.”
Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn’t conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritizing intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.
5x GRAMMY-nominated vocalist and Academy Award-nominated writer, actor, director, and producer, Seth MacFarlane returns with a new song, “Give Me The Simple Life,” off his upcoming studio album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements, out June 6th via Verve Records / Republic Records.
“Give Me The Simple Life” features an original arrangement by Nelson Riddle with music by Rube Bloom and lyrics by Harry Ruby. The song follows MacFarlane’s previous track, “Lush Life,” released last month to critical praise from the likes of Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, NME, and more.
Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements is a one-of-a-kind album that includes twelve never-before-heard arrangements originally created for Frank Sinatra by his legendary collaborators Riddle, Billy May, and Don Costa. Written for some of Sinatra’s most classic and celebrated albums, these historic arrangements remained in the private collection of the Sinatra family, unheard – until now. All together, the twelve tracks on Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements are much more than a tribute to Frank Sinatra – they are a time capsule of rich musical history, opened for the first time, of undiscovered American treasures, in which MacFarlane’s warm, expressive vocals breathe new life into these carefully preserved arrangements.
In collaboration with the Sinatra family and estate, MacFarlane acquired the entire Sinatra music archive in 2018, and has brought these twelve remarkable arrangements to life with a 70-piece orchestra, featuring world-renowned musicians from Los Angeles and London, conducted by acclaimed British conductor John Wilson, and produced by MacFarlane’s longtime musical collaborator Joel McNeely. Every song on the album was recorded as a live performance with this ensemble at George Lucas’ famed Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, California.
Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements is MacFarlane’s ninth studio album. His critically acclaimed albums In Full Swing [2018], No One Ever Tells You [2016], and Music Is Better Than Words [2012] all received GRAMMY Award nominations for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album”. Throughout his illustrious career across music, television, film, and comedy, MacFarlane is recognized for his passion and dedication to preserving orchestral music in modern entertainment and bringing classic sounds to modern audiences.
In July, MacFarlane and his orchestra will unveil some never-before-heard arrangements from Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements for an unforgettable weekend at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Thursday, July 3rd, Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th on sale now. Next year, he’ll also bring the album to the stage with a live performance at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 17th, 2026, on sale now.
LUSH LIFE: THE LOST SINATRA ARRANGEMENTS TRACKLIST:
“Give Me The Simple Life”
“I Never Felt This Way Before”
“Lush Life”
“Flying Down to Rio”
“How Did She Look?”
“Who’s In Your Arms Tonight?”
“A Wonderful Day Like Today”
“When Joanna Loved Me”
“Arrivederci, Roma”
“Hurry Home”
“Ain’tcha Ever Comin’ Back”
“Shadows”
Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS unveiled his highly-anticipated second solo album Echo. With the intention of reconnecting with his fans through music, Jin makes a swift return with the new release, arriving just six months after his solo debut album Happy.
Echo explores the myriad moments of life, each resonating in its own unique form of an ‘echo.’ The album presents Jin’s perspective on universal experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and wit. From exploring themes such as the dynamics of ‘you and me’ and ‘us,’ along with love, friendship, and the crossroads one encounters in everyday life, Jin paints a broad spectrum of universal experiences through his music.
The album features a total of seven tracks-main track “Don’t Say You Love Me,” “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser (feat. YENA),” “Rope It,” “With the Clouds”, “Background,” and “To Me, Today.” Jin participated in penning the majority of the tracklist, including “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser (feat. YENA),” “Rope It,” and “With the Clouds.”
Echo is built on the band sound that Jin has personally loved for a long time. The album features a vibrant mix of genres such as high-spirit pop-punk, upbeat country rock, orchestral Brit rock, lyrical Japanese rock, simple yet high-energy alternative rock, and heartfelt ballad pop-all grounded in band instrumentation. By blending these diverse sounds, Jin creates a cohesive sonic identity shaped by his affinity for band music and his evolving artistry. Jin’s lyrical contribution and a genre close to his heart combine to make an album that feels more authentic than ever.
“Don’t Say You Love Me,” the main track of Echo, is a pop track that carries authentic feelings and life’s moments that deeply resonate with listeners. It depicts the complex emotions of a falling relationship, as two lovers find themselves unable to let go, caught in the irony of holding on because of love itself. With its intricate lyrics and easy-listening sound, the track showcases an evolution of Jin’s emotional delivery.
The music video for “Don’t Say You Love Me” is presented in a dramatized format. Jin and acclaimed South Korean actress Shin Se-kyung appear in the video, with their acting performances intensifying the emotional immersion of the song. The video portrays a couple, once passionately in love, meeting after their breakup. The narrative, revisiting the emotional scars and complexities between them, leaves a lasting impression, while the nuanced performances of the two actors capture the poignant sentiment of the track. Filmed in Singapore, the video portrays the stunning local scenery and visually evocative cinematography, offering a serene depiction of the sorrow that accompanies the end of a relationship.
Echo is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide. Following his album release, Jin will be appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for his TV premiere performance of “Don’t Say You Love Me.” In June, the multifaceted global superstar is set to keep the momentum going with the launch of his first-ever solo tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Who have confirmed a powerful lineup of special guests set to join them on their final North American run, The Song Is Over Tour. Artists including Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, Billy Idol, Booker T. Jones, Candlebox, Feist, Joe Bonamassa, The Joe Perry Project (Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Buck Johnson, Chris Robinson, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz), Tom Cochrane, and ZZ Ward will appear across various stops on the historic farewell tour.
Additionally, The Who has added a second night in Chicago, IL—Tuesday, September 9 at United Center—due to incredible fan demand. Joe Bonamassa will support both Chicago dates.
The Song Is Over marks a bittersweet goodbye for one of rock’s most enduring and influential acts, celebrating nearly six decades of groundbreaking music. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend announced the tour during a live press conference (see HERE) from London’s Iconic Images gallery, where they also unveiled a rare piece of memorabilia: the American football helmet from their 1974 album Odds & Sods, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the newly added Chicago show will be available starting with a Citi presale and through the Who Fan Club (details below) beginning on Tuesday, May 20. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 AM local time at thewho.com/tour/. All other shows are on sale now at thewho.com/tour/.
Citi is the official card of The Who – The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Tuesday, May 13 at 10:00 AM local time until Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
Join the Whooligan Fan Club exclusively HERE at to receive early ticket access, exclusive Whooligan merchandise, and a copy of the previously unreleased album, Live At The Oval 1971, one of The Who’s most legendary shows, which has been newly mixed and mastered from the original tapes.
The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to pre-show soundcheck, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, a limited edition autographed tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
THE WHO
THE SONG IS OVER
2025 NORTH AMERICA TOUR
Sat Aug 16 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena =
Tue Aug 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center =
Thu Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center ^
Sat Aug 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall +
Tue Aug 26 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park ~
Thu Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater $
Sat Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden $
Tue Sep 02 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage >
Thu Sep 04 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage >
Sun Sep 07 – Chicago, IL – United Center <
Tue 09 – Chicago, IL – United Center < — NEW SHOW
Wed Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl ~
Fri Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Sun Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre #
Tue Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena #
Thu Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena #
Sun Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena !
=with Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
^with ZZ Ward
+with Booker T. Jones
~with The Joe Perry Project
$with Feist
>with Tom Cochrane
<with Joe Bonamassa
#with Candlebox
!with Billy Idol
Today, Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter released “Oasis,” the third single from her highly anticipated album Medicine, produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett and due out May 30th via Hollywood Records. A shimmering slow-burn that finds Potter’s vocals floating above a moody, cinematic backdrop, “Oasis” showcases the raw elegance and soulful magnetism at the heart of Medicine. You can listen to the never-before-heard version of “Oasis” on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
“I wrote Oasis with the brilliant Mark Batson, so while people might recognize the song from the eponymous album, the approach I took on it with T Bone is about as far afield as a song arrangement could ever be,” shares Potter. “I love both versions because the song is just so moody and flexible. This is definitely one of my favorite reimaginings on the album.”
In 2008, Potter went into the studio with T Bone Burnett and cut an album unlike any other in her wildly expansive body of work. Made with a wrecking crew of musical luminaries, the Burnett-produced LP captured Potter at a moment of profound metamorphosis, then wound up shelved. She has now joined forces with Hollywood Records to unearth those recordings from deep in the vaults and release Medicine: a powerhouse album that’s equal parts archival gem and thrilling new addition to her extraordinary catalog.
Arriving on the heels of her fifth solo album Mother Road—a 2023 LP that marked her most fiercely visionary work to date—Medicine came to life soon after the release of This Is Somewhere, the 2007 sophomore effort from her former band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. After stumbling upon a video of Potter delivering an a cappella rendition of the title track from the band’s 2005 debut Nothing but the Water, Burnett didn’t hesitate when approached about working with Potter. Fresh off his widely celebrated turn as producer on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand, Burnett approached the project with a definitive plan for what would become Medicine.
Recorded at The Village Studios, Medicine strays far from the high-spirited roots-rock of Potter’s earliest work, bringing a shadowy intensity to her soul-baring songs of lust and longing and self-salvation. To carve out the sonic landscape envisioned for the album, Burnett enlisted his longtime collaborators Jim Keltner, bassist Dennis Crouch, guitarist Marc Ribot, and keyboardist Keefus Ciancia.
Over the course of its 12 songs, Medicine achieves a hypnotic power thanks to the charmed interplay between Potter’s shapeshifting voice and the sonic exploration of her collaborators. The tracklisting’s myriad high points include the title track, which has since become a staple in Potter’s notoriously transcendent live show, “If I Was from Paris,” the first song ever written on her iconic Gibson Flying V, as well as the original, never-before-heard versions of “Make You Cry,” “Losing You,” “To Shore,” and “Before the Sky Falls.”
Earlier this month, Potter “wowed” (People Magazine) the crowd with a capella rendition of the National Anthem at the 151st Kentucky Derby at the iconic Churchill Downs. This summer, Potter is set to join Chris Stapleton for select dates this summer, including two nights at Madison Square Garden. For the complete itinerary and full ticketing information visit https://www.gracepotter.com.
Medicine Track List:
Before The Sky Falls*
Losing You*
That Phone
Money
Colors
Low Road
Medicine
Make You Cry*
Oasis
Paris (Ooh La La)
To Shore*
Goodbye Kiss
(*previously unreleased)
GRACE POTTER 2025 TOUR DATES
July 19, 2025 – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
July 23, 2025 – UBS Arena – Belmont Park, NY *Supporting Chris Stapleton
July 25, 2025 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY *Supporting Chris Stapleton
July 26, 2025 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY *Supporting Chris Stapleton
September 28, 2025 – Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, TN
