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Photo: Josh Homme / Instagram   Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is returning to his roots with a special screening of Alive in the Catacombs at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs on Dec. 9.  The concert film, shot in the Catacombs of Paris, shows the band performing reworked versions of their songs with a symphony, mixing heavy and soft sounds.  The event will also feature a behind-the-scenes documentary and a live Q&A with Homme.  Photo: Josh Homme / Instagram The Plaza Theatre holds a special place in Homme’s heart, as it was where he often watched movies growing up.  In 2022, he helped raise funds to restore the venue through the Rock the Plaza benefit concert.  Homme said he’s proud to see more music venues thriving in the desert, where his career first began with Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age.  The Palm Springs screening marks one of Homme’s few local appearances in recent years.  He also hinted that the Catacombs tour may ...

Photo: Scott Weiland / Instagram   To mark ten years since Scott Weiland’s passing, a never-before-heard song titled “If I Could Fly”  has been released today on all digital streaming platforms via Primary Wave/Virgin.  The song was written in 2000 after the birth of his son and shows a deeply personal side of the late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER frontman.  This is the first unreleased song from Weiland’s archive to surface since his death.  Photo: Scott Weiland / Instagram The track highlights the emotion and honesty that made Scott one of rock’s most unique voices. Weiland was found dead on December 3, 2015, at age 48 while on tour with THE WILDABOUTS in Minnesota.  A toxic mix of drugs and alcohol was ruled as the cause of death.  In his final months, he was battling hepatitis C, mental illness, and family struggles.  With over 50 million albums sold, Scott’s music continues to reach new generations, and “If I Could Fly” stands as ...

Photo: Evan Stanley, Nick Simmons / Instagram Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have teamed up for a new music project called STANLEY SIMMONS.   Their debut single, “ Body Down ,” comes out on December 5 .  The duo told KTLA  that their sound is inspired by Americana and folk music , not their fathers’ rock style. Photo: Evan Stanley, Nick Simmons / Instagram The album is produced by Rob Cavallo , known for his work with Green Day , who praised their unique sound.  Evan and Nick said their famous dads are very supportive  but also honest  about their feedback.  The pair admits they expect some criticism for being children of rock stars but believe their music speaks for itself.  The project started by accident  after they recorded a simple harmony and realized they had something special.  Both Paul and Gene have expressed how proud  they are of their sons’ work and their growing musi...

Photo: Simple Plan / Instagram   Simple Plan have announced their 2026 UK and European arena tour called Bigger Than You Think! , set to continue their 25th anniversary celebrations.  The tour starts at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on October 2, followed by London’s OVO Arena Wembley the next night.  From there, the band will visit major cities including Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Paris, and more through the end of October.  Photo: Pierre Bouvier / Instagram   Special guests Neck Deep will join them on the European dates only.  Tickets go on general sale this Friday, December 5, with a pre-sale opening on Wednesday, December 3.  The band said they will perform their biggest hits and rare fan favorites spanning their entire career.  Simple Plan shared their excitement about returning to play iconic venues and thanked fans for their continued support.  Their last album, Harder Than It Looks , came out in 2022, followed by their 2025 co...

Photo: Twenty One Pilots / Instagram   Twenty One Pilots have been announced as the newest headliner for the 2026 All Points East festival in London.  The event will take place at Victoria Park in East London on August 30.  Tickets are now on sale through allpointseastfestival.com/tickets. This will be the duo’s only U.K. show for 2026.  Photo: Twenty One Pilots / Instagram They will be joined by Wunderhorse, Ren, BBNO$, Pvris, Dead Pony, Kid Kapachi, and Leap.  More acts are expected to be announced soon.  Last week, Lorde was confirmed to perform at the festival on August 22.  She will be joined by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson. Read Next: Aerosmith Makes Billboard History With ‘One More Time’ EP Source: SURGE 105

Photo: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud / Instagram   Aerosmith has become only the fifth act ever to score a Top 10 album on the Billboard 200 in six different decades.  Their new five-song EP One More Time , made with British rocker Yungblud , debuted at No. 9 this week.  The group now joins Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen , and James Taylor in this rare achievement.  Photo: Steven Tyler, Yungblud, Joe Perry / Instagram Aerosmith first hit the Top 10 in the 1970s with Rocks , followed by major albums like Pump , Get a Grip , and Nine Lives .  Their 2000s success continued with Just Push Play  and Music From Another Dimension!  in 2012.  One More Time  is their first release since canceling their 2023 farewell tour due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury.  The EP includes four new songs with Yungblud and a 2025 remix of “Back in the Saddle.”  Its lead single, “My Only Angel,” also features an acoustic remix with ...

Photo: All Time Low / Instagram   All Time Low took over New York City for two nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom, leaving fans amazed with their new tour.  The band mixed old hits like "Remembering Sunday" with new songs from their album Everyone’s Talking.  Fans joined mosh pits and crowd surfed safely, with lead singer Alex Gaskarth keeping the crowd in check.  Photo: All Time Low / Instagram Alex also performed all guest parts live, including verses from blackbear and Juliet Simms, showing off his full range.  Guitarist Jack Barakat and drummer Rian Dawson brought high energy, with Rian getting a drum solo and Jack moving across the stage like in 2009.  The band’s humor and stage banter reminded fans of their early pop-punk days. Each member thanked longtime fans and newcomers for their support.  The shows proved All Time Low is in their most authentic era yet, blending rock, punk, and alternative with strong community vibes. Read Next: Keanu Reeve...