Rush have announced a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The shows will take place in May 2027.
Dates:
05/21 Las Vegas, NV – Sphere
05/23 Las Vegas, NV – Sphere
05/26 Las Vegas, NV – Sphere
05/28 Las Vegas, NV – Sphere
05/30 Las Vegas, NV – Sphere
Geddy Lee commented:
“When I first heard of Sphere, I thought to myself, ‘wow, what a shame that RUSH is no longer touring, because this venue sounds tailor made for the kind of visual attitude with which we have always designed our shows.’ Normally we spend months designing the visual effects for our shows and this scenario seemed like the cherry on top of the ice cream for our design team. But life is nothing if not surprising and now, here we are, living and touring in the present tense and we are able to make that particular dream come true. We are presently working hard to expand our touring concepts and concoct some new madness to suit this incredible venue and musically perform the kind of show we’ve been doing in some of our ‘one-off’ cities. Meaning playing all of ‘2112’ and all of ‘Moving Pictures’ along with an array of other songs. We are so effin’ excited to make use of this incredible opportunity to please our fans both visually and viscerally — from wherever they might fly in from. Gonna be so much fun!!”
More details were shared regarding tickets:
“RUSH Backstage and RUSH Newsletter subscribers will receive an exclusive two-hour window to purchase VIP and Travel packages beginning Friday, November 6 at 10 AM PT. The Artist Presale for concert tickets begins Wednesday, November 11 at 10 AM PT. Fans who register through Seated will receive a unique presale code granting them early access to tickets.
For the first time, Superfan is bringing its signature VIP and Travel experiences to Fontainebleau Las Vegas for RUSH’s 2027 Residency at Sphere, creating an exciting new destination for fans to come together and celebrate the band. As the official VIP & Travel partner, Superfan will offer curated experiences extending beyond the concert, including exclusive fan activations, transportation, and a dedicated RUSH merchandise pop-up shop at Fontainebleau.
Fans can choose from three VIP packages featuring premium concert seating and exclusive perks, with select packages offering the opportunity to meet Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, collectible band-signed merchandise, access to the Xanadu VIP Lounge, and dedicated merchandise pickup. The official RUSH pop-up shop at Fontainebleau will feature a curated collection celebrating the band’s legendary career and Sphere debut.
Travel packages will also be available for each show of the residency. These packages make it easy for fans traveling to Las Vegas by bundling lodging at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas with concert tickets, VIP experiences, exclusive merchandise, shuttle transportation and more. All details and official links are at rush.com/sphere.”
concealer. have signed a new deal with Pure Noise Records. The band’s latest album, “This Room Could Be Heaven,” will be re-released through the label on December 18. Pre-orders can be found HERE.
The group commented:
“It all feels surreal. Growing up, you see a ton of bands ‘make it’, including bands local to you. Starting out, it was very exciting just to see people even know the words to the songs. When people grabbed the mic for the first couple of times, it was really thrilling. Having people stage-diving to songs you wrote in your drummer’s apartment is really like a dream come true. It is hard to imagine it getting any better than that. The band almost entirely comes from different musical backgrounds, but, having a label like Pure Noise come metaphorically knocking on your door got all of us excited. It took some deliberation for it to settle in like ‘Are we really about to do this?’.
‘This Room Can Be Heaven‘ was huge for us in more ways than one. One of the most valuable things that it produced for the band was internal. The album was the most collaborative effort the band has done to date, and, seeing it bearing more fruitful results, not only did it solidify that everybody had something to bring to the table that mattered, but, it brought us together closer as friends.
In the future, we are very excited to tour places we haven’t been to before, and, to return to spots we have already been and link up with friends we have met along the way. We are addicted to writing new music, so, of course releasing new music is going to be a huge thing going forward with a label to back us.”
Tour Dates (supporting Static Dress):
11/20 Austin, TX – Mohawk Austin
11/21 Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall
11/22 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
11/24 Orlando, FL – The Abbey
11/25 Miami, FL – Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co.
According to Deadline, Scorpions’ new biopic, “Wind Of Change,” will be hitting North American theaters in March 2027 via Roadside Attractions. A German release is also planned for January 28.
Prentiss Fraser, president of Fox Entertainment Global, said the following:
“The Scorpions remain true global rock stars, continuing to sell out venues around the world, from their native Germany to Mexico and the U.S., while their music continues to resonate across generations. ‘Wind Of Change’ captures the compelling journey of a band whose ambitions extended far beyond fame — whose music crossed borders and bridged political divides, inspiring profound change. It is a film with iconic music, a powerful story that can connect with viewers well beyond the band’s longtime fans, and the scale and energy of a major theatrical experience — one we’re proud to bring to audiences alongside our great partners at Roadside Attractions and Warner Bros. Germany.”
Roadside Attractions co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric D’Arbeloff added:
“The Scorpions’ iconic hits helped define the MTV generation, but few know the extraordinary story of their dream to take their music beyond the Iron Curtain. What makes their story so powerful today is their belief that artists can inspire people to change the world.”
As previously reported, the movie was directed by Alex Ranarivelo and produced by ESX Entertainment for Fox Entertainment. The cast includes Alexander Dreymon as guitarist Rudolf Schenker, Ludwig Trepte as singer Klaus Meine, Ed Speleers as guitarist Matthias Jabs, Luke Brandon Field as drummer Herman Rarebell, Dominic West as manager Doc McGhee, and David Kross as Andrej, a friend of the band imprisoned on the other side of the Berlin Wall. A German trailer can be seen below:
Iron Maiden have joined forces with Z2 Comics for “Somewhere In Time: The Graphic Album.” Pre-orders are currently available HERE (U.S.) and HERE (Europe). A March 2 release is planned.
More details were shared in a press release:
“Z2, the leading publisher of music-driven graphic novels and illustrated books, are collaborating once again with Heavy Metal Legends IRON MAIDEN to celebrate the 40th anniversary of SOMEWHERE IN TIME with a new, star-studded graphic album anthology that dives deep into the menacing Science Fiction future immortalized in its eight storied tracks.
Bookending the song-inspired stories within SOMEWHERE IN TIME: The Graphic Album is a prologue and epilogue that delivers what every Maiden fan wants… More EDDIE! Written by award-winner Kelly Sue DeConnick and illustrated by Andy MacDonald, these stories tell the tale of what could have happened in the moments leading up to that iconic album cover that captured the imagination of generations of Maiden fans. The book will be released worldwide on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2027.
Iron Maiden Guitarist Adrian Smith says, regarding the appeal of the Somewhere In Time incarnation of Eddie “Yeah, I mean, it’s just a great version of Eddie, my favourite version of Eddie probably. There’s a real power there you know, a genuine power and menace. He’s very muscular isn’t he? He looks like he’s been working out. Like I say, it complements the music, which is fantastic.”
Diving deep into the eight time-spanning Sci-Fi stories are an all star lineup of creators from comics and film, including: Steve Niles, Goran Parlov, Benjamin Raab, Deric Hughes, Matt Haley, Dan Hernandez, Adam Markiewicz, David Dastmalchian, Stan Yak, Corin Hardy, Montos, Stefano Cardoselli, John Reppion, Leah Moore, Vincent Locke, Henry Sansom, and Davide Frabbi. Kicking off the volume is an introduction by comic legend, and Bruce Dickinson collaborator, Bill Sienkiewicz.
Wrapping up this exciting collection of new stories is an in-depth interview with Iron Maiden guitarist/songwriter Adrian Smith, conducted by Dave Shack of Phantom, looking back at the creative process of writing and recording Somewhere In Time, and the lasting appeal of its songs.
Z2 Editor-in-Chief Rantz Hoseley said this about the impact of the Iron Maiden classic “Somewhere in Time dropped my Senior Year, and like many other writers and artists, everything about that album… the songs, the art, that powerful incarnation of Eddie… evoked a million possible stories. It’s such an honor to bring this creative team together to explore these worlds!”
This is a project where you truly can judge a book by its cover, as Deluxe and Platinum editions come housed in a metallic Time Machine slipcase, with a DieCut “Green Acetate” targeting lens with cover art by Blake Armstrong. A Tony Harris cover is exclusively available in retail, with a cover by Jay Geldhof available via EMP and a Dan Mumford cover available via Rarewaves. The deluxe and Platinum editions come with art prints of all four covers, and the Platinum edition comes with four exclusive framed “Eddie” Somewhere in Time cards by artist Davide Fabbri and a bookplate signed by Iron Maiden guitarist, Adrian Smith.”
A new Children Of Bodom book, titled “Children Of Bodom Hate Crew – A Visual History,” is set to be released in April 2027. The effort was put together by music journalist and author Timo Isoaho.
The following was said about the book:
“240 elaborately and individually designed pages packed with stunning graphics, exclusive photographs, interview excerpts, backstage passes, setlists, childhood photos, demo artwork, and rare archival material.
Over 30 years of metal history – captured in one extraordinary visual book!
‘Children of Bodom Hate Crew – A Visual History’ is a stunning tribute to one of Finland’s most successful metal bands. Written by Timo Isoaho, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates more than 30 years of Children of Bodom’s history – from their early days as Inearthed to their rise to international fame.
Featuring an extraordinary collection of photographs, many of them previously unpublished, alongside personal memories and fascinating stories, the book offers a unique look into the world of Children of Bodom. From legendary live performances and recording sessions to life on the road and unforgettable moments behind the scenes, The Visual History brings the band’s remarkable journey to life. Beyond the music, it also captures the friendship, humor, and special bond shared by the band members.
In 2025, Timo Isoaho published the bestselling biography ‘Children of Bodom,’ in which the band told their complete story for the first time – from their beginnings and worldwide success to the internal conflicts that eventually led to their breakup in 2019.
‘Hate Crew – The Visual History’ stands as both an independent collector’s book and the perfect visual companion to that biography. It offers an intimate look at how five musicians from Espoo conquered the international metal scene and built a fiercely loyal worldwide fan community known as the Hate Crew.
Children of Bodom created a truly distinctive sound, combining crushing metal riffs, powerful melodies, technical brilliance, and unforgettable guitar solos. With ten studio albums, millions of records sold, three Finnish Emma Awards, and numerous gold and platinum certifications, the band secured its place in metal history.
In spring 2027, Children of Bodom will also return to festival stages across Europe. With Samy Elbanna (Lost Society) taking over vocal and guitar duties, the band will once again celebrate the musical legacy of Alexi Laiho, who sadly passed away in 2020.
An essential collector’s item for every Children of Bodom fan and anyone who wants to experience the incredible story of one of Finland’s most influential metal bands.
Release Date: April 2027
Published by Like Kustannus, with Finnish and English editions released simultaneously.”
Chuck Billy (Testament) has taken to social media to show off his new haircut. The frontman decided to update his look after taking some inspiration from Alice In Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell.
Billy said the following:
“All right. Here I am getting a haircut. I’ve had long hair my whole life, except when I was ill with cancer. But today I think is the day it’s gonna be a new look. So here we go.”
He continued:
“All right. Well, here it is, the new Chuck. 2026, starting fresh and new. I don’t know. Do I look more grownup now? I don’t know. Feel pretty good. Feel a little lighter.”
He later added:
“Hey, what’s going on, everybody? You got the news today of my new haircut. I just wanna tell you the reason and the inspiration behind it. I seen Jerry Cantrell post two days ago, I believe, with his haircut, and it gave me the strength and energy and the nerve to cut it all off. So, thank you, Jerry. This one’s to you, man. Thanks for the courage. Cheers.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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