Charlie Lexton Takes Over as Merlin’s New CEO
Key Takeaways New Leadership: Charlie Lexton has been appointed as the new CEO of Merlin, effective January 1. Career Background: Lexton has been with Merlin since its inception in 2007 and served as COO since 2020. Strategic Initiatives: He has…
Rock Stars Who Served in the U.S. Military: 16 Notable Figures
On the very first Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson addressed the country. “To us in America,” he said, “the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died…
D’Arcy Wretzky’s Impact on Smashing Pumpkins Praised by Billy Corgan
Things have not always been cordial between Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and ex-bassist D’Arcy Wretzky, but Corgan was in a complimentary mood when it came to speaking about Wretzky’s time in the band for a recent Substack video reflecting…
$2,500 Designer Black Metal Sweatsuit Worn by Anthony Kiedis
Would you spend more than $2,000 to wear a designer black metal sweatsuit? It seems that Anthony Kiedis did. The frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers turned heads last month at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s annual benefit, where he…
TEG Acquires Twenty3 Live for Enhanced Event Experiences
Key Takeaways Acquisition Announcement: TEG has officially acquired Twenty3 Live after a 17-year partnership. Marketing Enhancement: This strategic acquisition boosts TEG’s marketing and digital capabilities for global tours. Leadership Transition: The team from Twenty3 Live, led by Edwina Tarrant, will…
Peter Criss New Album Announcement Expected on Halloween
Original Kiss drummer Peter Criss posted a short video Monday morning, teasing a Halloween announcement. The short clip pans across a rainy nighttime cityscape before arriving at a cobweb-filled warehouse as spooky music plays. As lightning strikes, the building’s name…
Guitar Used by Metallica to Honor Ozzy Available at Auction
Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Cheap Trick, and Pat Benatar are among the artists contributing stage-played and hand-signed instruments to a massive new charity auction. Julien’s Auctions’ “Played, Worn & Torn” auction features over 800 instruments and pieces of memorabilia, including…
Creed Music Timeline Revealed by Mark Tremonti
We now know when Creed will start working on new music, more than 16 years after the band’s last studio album. Why Hasn’t Creed Recorded New Music? Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti recently appeared on Cutter’s Rockcast where he discussed what…
Revenue Declines 1% Despite Growth in Digital and Podcasts
Radio companies experienced varied outcomes in the third quarter as they attempted to develop digital businesses, reduce costs, and navigate a decline in broadcast advertising revenue due to consumer shifts towards newer entertainment platforms. iHeartMedia reported consolidated revenue of…
Duran Duran Prepares for Halloween with Beloved Re-Recording
Key Takeaways Duran Duran’s new release features a re-recording of “Shadows on Your Side” ahead of their upcoming tour. Original album impact: The 1983 album Seven and the Ragged Tiger produced several global hits. Upcoming tour dates: The band will…
Joe Jackson Launches New Tour and First Rock Album in 7 Years
Joe Jackson will kick off a massive 80-show international tour with a string of North American concerts. But first, he’ll release his first rock album since 2019. Hope and Fury is set to arrive on April 10, 2026, across three…
Concerts Are Preferred Over Sex, Our Study Reveals
The concert promoter and owner of a significant portion of the live entertainment industry, Live Nation, has made a bold statement regarding preferences between sex and concerts. People reportedly prefer live music over sexual satisfaction. Before delving into the details…