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Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, Ireland last summer. The album will be released Friday June 19th via Bonamassa’s own J&R Adventures. 
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American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces its latest huge headliner for 2026: British music icons, Duran Duran - who will grace the central London stage for the second time in just five years. The global superstars will hit the Great Oak Stage on Sunday 5 July 2026, joined by fellow legends and special guests Scissor Sisters, with a full line up still to be announced. Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 1 April, 10am, with pre-sales in the days prior (see below). Visit www.bst-hydepark.com for tickets and information.  With less than three months to go, Download Festival has revealed the thrilling line-up for its ultimate playground, District X. Featuring the likes of Five, Electric Six, Dick & Dom, The All-American Rejects, Creeper, MODESTEP, Bat Sabbath, TokenGrass and all sorts of other wild and wonderful delights, District X promises to take Downloaders to another dimension once again. Taking place from 10-14 June 2026 at the legendary Donington Park, Download Festival continues to re-define the traditional festival experience. Weekend camping tickets have now sold out, but final remaining weekend arena and day tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.  KORN have announced their monumental return to Ireland. The Bakesfield Nu Metal linchpins are set to play the 3Arena, Dublin on 2nd November 2026, for their first show in over ten years. They will be joined by special guests ARCHITECTS and YOUTH CODE.  Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists--the largest Aftershock lineup yet--along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site.  Captured during their historic 2007 reunion, Black Sabbath offshoot Heaven & Hell have released the definitive live version of “The Mob Rules”, showcasing the relentless power and new vigour of the fabled line-up. While the 1981 original signalled a darker turn for the band, this Radio City Music Hall performance elevates the track with a precise and massive sonic weight that only decades of chemistry could produce.  BMG and Gary Moore will reissue four beloved titles from the legendary guitarist’s catalogue Ian 2026: the studio albums Old New Ballads Blues (2006), Close As You Get (2007), and Bad For You Baby (2008), along with the live album Live at Bush Hall (2014, recorded in 2007). All titles will be available on CD and vinyl from 24th April.  Duran Duran will bring 1993’s Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) and 1995’s Thank You back to vinyl for the first time since their original release. Both albums will be reissued as 2LP sets and on CD, with pre-orders available now here.  Universal Pictures International (UPI) announces the official title, key artwork and International theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION. Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history, the film will be released in cinemas in the UK on May 7th 2026. Tickets will go on sale March 18th.  Canadian icons Rush have announced a return to the UK, Europe, and South America as part of their 'Fifty Something' tour. As part of the run, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will play four shows in London - where they'll play two nights - Manchester, and Glasgow.  Photo; Richard Sibbald |
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