Over the last few years, the veteran house producer Honey Dijon has collaborated with people like Beyoncé and Jamie xx. In January, she released the single “Slight Werk” with Bree Runway. Last week, she announced the impending release of NightLife, a new club-centric album that’ll feature collaborations with people like Rochelle Jordan, Chlöe, Madison McFerrin,…
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Nearly three decades after its release, Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” has been enjoying a major retrospective surge. The City Of Angels ballad has been percolating in the pop-cultural ether for a few years now. Remember when Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers covered it in 2020? You probably don’t remember this, but masked singer RMR covered…
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British blues rock guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor has released a new single, “What Good Is My Love?,” featuring Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter Orianthi. The track is available now via Journeyman Records and serves as the latest preview of Taylor’s forthcoming studio album, which is expected later this year.
Driven by a slow-burning groove and expressive guitar work, “What Good Is My Love?” explores the emotional uncertainty that arises when love is no longer returned. Taylor’s soulful vocals lead the track while Orianthi delivers a powerful guitar solo that reinforces the song’s central theme.
“We’ve probably all been in the position at some point in life when the love we had and give isn’t returned,” Joanne shares. “Whether it’s unrequited or simply fades. I wanted to write a song for those of us who have had to question, “What good is my love if it’s not enough?”
The single follows the recent release of “Hell Or High Water,” a blues gospel-inspired song about perseverance and inner struggle. Both tracks will appear on Taylor’s upcoming album, which builds on the success of her previous release Black & Gold, which was voted to Blues Rock Review’s Top 20 Albums of 2025.
Taylor will also support the new material with an extensive Spring 2026 U.S. tour beginning March 18 in Skokie, Illinois. The run will take the British blues-rock standout across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida before wrapping with a sold-out appearance at Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach.
2026 Spring U.S. Tour
March 18 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
March 20 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
March 21 – Pittsford, NY – Beston Hall
March 22 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer
March 24 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
March 25 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
March 27 – State College, PA – The State Theatre
March 28 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
March 29 – Oakmont, PA – The Oaks Theater
March 31 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre
April 3 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
April 4 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts
April 7 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
April 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
April 10 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
April 10–12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend (Sold Out)
Europe Summer Dates
May 23 – Peer, BE – Deusterstraat 78
May 24 – Schöppingen, DE – Schöppingen Blues Festival
May 25 – Raalte, NL – Ribs & Blues Festival
May 27 – Hanover, DE – Pavillon
May 28 – Nuremberg, DE – Lowensaal
May 29 – Eindhoven, NL – Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
More information and tickets are available through Taylor’s official website.
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Buckcherry/Michael Monroe/Rubicon SWG3 Glasgow 1st March 2026 Review & Photography by Gavin Lowrey Two for the price of one? Buy one get one free? What […]
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(written by Islander) The French black metal duo Iffernet released their self-titled debut album in 2019 and followed that with their second full-length Silences in 2022 and a split with Dolpo in 2024. Now they have completed work on a third album, Life at Heart, that’s set for release in different formats on March 20th […]
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Almost two years after the release of their album Romance, Irish rock stars Fontaines D.C. remain plenty busy. For instance, they’re all over War Child’s new benefit compilation HELP(2), which comes out today. Frontman Grian Chatten teamed up with Damon Albarn and Kae Tempest for the early single “Flags,” and the compilation also features Fontaines…
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Seems like this week’s one for some big short releases. We’re talkin’ some killer EPs in this week’s selection of metal new releases, so enjoy some short jaunts into what these bands can offer.
Nocturnal Womb (Self release)
It’s just three songs on this EP, but Blackbraid has yet to disappoint. Indigenous black metal ain’t no joke and this guy’s got it down to a science. You can’t go wrong with this or any of Sgah’gahsowáh’s other releases.
silence outlives the earth (UNFD)
They say seven’s a lucky number, so maybe the dudes in this progressive metalcore band are feelin’ extra fortunate today as they release their seventh full-length studio release. It’s got hooks, so it’s catchy as all get out, but it still has that technical metalcore angle.
Song of Darkness (Reigning Phoenix)
Another EP this week, only this time it’s Leaves’ Eyes’ symphonic metal offering Song of Darkness. This one features some new members to the band, so fans of epic symphonic metal should get a kick out of this one.
Bastard (Self-released)
It’s always a special day when Long Island’s Moon Tooth put something out. Once again, it’s an EP, so Bastard is only four tracks, but it’s a great four tracks that once again highlight the band’s talent as a group of musicians. Play this one loud.
The Crawl (Relapse)
Dooooooooom. That’s what you get — albeit mixed with some death metal — with this new release from Detroit-based doom/death metal band Temple Of Void. It’s their first album in four years, but don’t let that fool you. Their music will take you down to the type of abyssal depths that the pressure becomes too much and you turn into billionaire stew like the OceanGate Titan submersible.
Other Shit That Comes Out Today:
Axe Dragger, Axe Dragger (Ripple Music)
Black Lung, Forever Beyond (Magnetic Eye Records)
Bosse-de-Nage, Hidden Fires Burn Hottest (The Flenser)
Cogadh, Kingmaker (N/A)
Darkthrone, The Fist In The Face Of God (Peaceville)
Feversea, Wormwood In The Veins Of The World (Dark Essence Records)
Filth, Welcome To Shell Town (Crowdkill)
Lost Society, Hell Is A State Of Mind(Nuclear Blast)
Prong, Live And Uncleansed (Steamhammer)
Vreid, The Skies Turn Black (Indie Recordings)
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Because demand for the band’s immersive “Life Burns Faster” production continues to grow, prompting the addition of ten new shows in early 2027 and bringing the residency total to 24 dates.
• Metallica has added 10 more shows to its Las Vegas Sphere residency in February and March 2027
• The residency now totals 24 performances across late 2026 and early 2027
• Ticket prices have sparked debate, reportedly ranging from $700 to nearly $3,000
• Ticketmaster says a targeted cyberattack slowed early ticket sales
• The shows will continue the band’s “No Repeat Weekend” format from the M72 tour
Metallica’s upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency just got significantly bigger.
The band announced ten additional performances for early 2027 as part of its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere production, bringing the total number of shows currently scheduled to 24 dates.
The newly announced concerts will take place:
February 4 & 6
February 18 & 20
February 25 & 27
March 4 & 6
March 11 & 13
These join previously announced shows scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027.
With the additional dates, the residency now spans a wide window beginning in October and extending into the following spring.
Before the latest announcement, Metallica had already confirmed an extended run of concerts at the venue.
The previously announced dates include:
October 1 & 3
October 8 & 10
October 15 & 17
October 22 & 24
October 29 & 31
November 5 & 7
January 28 & 30
Combined with the new additions, the residency now totals two dozen performances.
For a band that has spent four decades dominating stadiums across the globe, the Sphere shows represent something different — a residency built entirely around next-generation immersive production.
As news of the residency spreads, ticket pricing has become a major talking point.
Industry outlet Ticket News reported that standard single-night tickets are expected to fall in the $700 to $800 range, while VIP or multi-night packages could reach $1,000 to nearly $2,900.
Some fans online have already pushed back against the pricing, arguing that the cost places the shows out of reach for many longtime listeners.
Others, however, point to the scale of the production and the technological complexity of the Sphere itself as justification for the premium pricing.
The ticket rollout hit another unexpected snag when fans reported problems accessing presale tickets earlier this week.
Ticketmaster later issued a statement saying the disruptions were linked to an attempted cyberattack.
“Yesterday, Ticketmaster blocked a targeted attack that tried to bypass our security systems,” the company said.
“During this period, we paused and slowed queues on certain sales to protect tickets, and some fans had difficulty accessing parts of the site.”
The company said the slowdown was necessary to prevent bad actors from scooping up large numbers of tickets.
Metallica also addressed the ticketing chaos directly.
In a social media post, the band urged fans to remain cautious and avoid unauthorized sellers.
“PLEASE BE AWARE of false promises, inflated prices, and fraudulent offers from scammers,” the band wrote.
Fans were advised to use official ticket partners including:
• Ticketmaster
• Superfan Live
• Vibee
• Tixr HQ
The band said these platforms are the only verified ticket providers for the Sphere shows.
Metallica’s Sphere residency will follow the same “No Repeat Weekend” format used on the band’s massive M72 World Tour.
Each Thursday and Saturday performance will feature completely different setlists, ensuring that fans attending multiple nights experience entirely unique shows.
The concept has already proven popular with fans on the current tour.
Since launching in spring 2023, the M72 tour has played to more than four million fans worldwide, with critics consistently praising the band’s stage production and setlist variety.
The Las Vegas Sphere is unlike any venue Metallica has performed in before.
The 17,600-capacity building features:
• A 16K wraparound LED display covering the entire interior
• Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT audio technology
• Multi-sensory 4D effects
The design allows visuals to extend across the walls and ceiling of the venue, effectively surrounding the audience in a fully immersive environment.
Metallica’s music — already known for its cinematic scale — could translate especially well in that setting.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich first saw the Sphere during U2’s opening residency in 2023.
According to Ulrich, the idea of performing there took hold almost instantly.
“About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in ’23, I thought, ‘We have to do this. It’s completely uncharted territory,’” he said.
“This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months’ time, and way fuckin’ psyched to go next level.”
Since opening in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has quickly become one of the most talked-about venues in entertainment.
U2 launched the venue with a residency celebrating their classic album Achtung Baby, playing to more than 700,000 fans across 40 sold-out shows.
Other artists who have performed there include:
• PHISH
• Dead & Company
• The Eagles
Metallica’s run will mark one of the first times a heavy metal band has brought its full production into the venue.
Given the band’s history of pushing the limits of live performance, the residency could easily become one of the most ambitious concerts of their career.
Metallica has spent more than forty years redefining what a metal concert can look like.
The Sphere residency might be the next step in that evolution.
But with ticket prices rising and immersive technology becoming the centerpiece of the experience, some fans are wondering whether shows like this represent the future of live music — or a new era of concerts only a few can afford.
So what do you think?
Is the Sphere residency the next great Metallica live experience — or the beginning of a new era of ultra-expensive concerts?
How many Metallica Sphere shows have been announced?
A total of 24 dates have now been confirmed for the residency.
When are the newly added shows happening?
The additional performances will take place throughout February and March 2027.
How much do tickets cost?
Reports suggest standard tickets could range from $700 to $800, with VIP packages reaching $2,900.
Will the shows have different setlists?
Yes. The residency will continue the band’s “No Repeat Weekend” format with different songs each night.
Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, Metallica is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history. The group — currently consisting of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo — helped define the thrash metal movement of the 1980s before evolving into one of the biggest rock acts in the world.
With landmark albums including Master Of Puppets, …And Justice For All, and the self-titled Black Album, Metallica has sold more than 125 million records worldwide and remains one of the highest-grossing touring bands in music history.
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