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Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band after 56 years. READ MORE: ‘The Ballad Of Judas Priest’ review: how the heavy metal legends were forged The band made the announcement on social media and in a press release, with Hill confirming that he will be stepping down due to his ongoing battle with arthritis in a lengthy post. Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer will fill in for the rest of the band’s tour dates after stepping in for Hill during their show at London’s Eventim Apollo last month. “Hello everyone, for a long time now, when…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. I knew the Pokémon Chaos Rising trading card game was a big deal when my cousin in Australia messaged me asking if I could buy the set at Target and ship it to him. My boss, who’s currently in Paris, echoed that demand, telling me that shoppers there are also hunting for the highly sought-after trading card set. After checking Target, they were sold out, having sold 43,000 in the past month. However, you can still purchase them…
Ella Langley canceled her show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday night due to a “serious security threat” to fans, venue staff, and her team. The country star announced the news on social media hours before doors were set to open at the BOK Center. “Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show,” wrote Langley, who added that the decision was made under the advisement of local authorities, her security team, and venue personnel. “I know how much time, travel, money,…
Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico has been racking up endorsements from the likes of Don Henley and the Chicks ahead of the November midterm elections. Now, the state representative has landed the official seal of approval from Texan native Willie Nelson. The two were photographed together backstage at Nelson’s Fourth of July concert this year, and the country maverick features in a new Talarico online campaign video. “I’ve gotten to know James Talarico,” Nelson says in the short clip. “He’s a good man, who will be a good senator for the state of Texas. Please vote and vote for…
Fontaines D.C. have announced an intimate gig at London’s Roundhouse taking place next week, which will raise money for mental health charity CALM. Set to take place on Thursday (October 15), the new gig comes on the eve of the Dublin rock giants releasing their fifth studio album, ‘Dopamine Chamber’. For the gig, frontman Grian Chatten and co have launched a new partnership with CALM, the UK’s suicide prevention charity, and all net proceeds from the night will be donated to the organisation. The tickets for the Roundhouse gig will be available via a ballot, and successful registrants will be…
Need a fall/winter wardrobe refresh? Head to Men’s Wearhouse for their fall sale If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When the temperature drops and the leaves start to change color, the first thing we think of isn’t apple picking or pumpkin carving — it’s fall clothing sales. One of the best fall sales happening this weekend is at Men’s Wearhouse. The menswear staple is running a brief fall sale that’s well-curated (i.e., not overwhelming) but stacked with some great deals on everything from suits…
“He’s a good man who will be a good senator,” says the country legend The greatest living cultural icon of the Lone Star State has weighed in on the high-profile Texas senate race. In a video released by the James Talarico campaign, Willie Nelson formally endorsed the Democratic candidate running against beleaguered Republican Ken Paxton. “Hi, this is Wille Nelson,” the singer, 93, says in the brief video. “I’ve gotten to know James Talarico. He’s a good man who will be a good senator for the state of Texas. Please vote, and vote for James Talarico.” The endorsement comes as…
Lola Young, Caroline Polachek, Tinashe, and Muna lead Chappell Roan’s Super Graphic Spectacular benefit shows. Taking place at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Oct. 21 and 22, the concerts will raise money for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. Roan will headline both nights, with the evenings hosted by Caleb Hearon. On Oct. 21, Young, Tinashe, Amanda Lepore, Blaine Petrovia, and Kyra Jeté are set to perform. Meanwhile, the Oct. 22 event features Polachek, Muna, Alisa Mae, Fantasia Royale Gala, and Sweaty Eddie. The nights “will be filled with drag, dance, guests, surprises, and funnnn!! I will be doing a…
Katie Zacharia, a former DHS spokesperson and cable news talking head, will be the new mouthpiece for the administration Conservative commentator and Truth Social communications adviser Katie Zacharia has been tapped to replace former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The New York Times was the first to report the news, which has since been confirmed by multiple outlets. Zacharia, who previously served as a junior spokesperson for former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, is an avid social media user with public connections to the MAGA universe, and a talking head on major conservative news channels. Complying with a…
Limited to 170 copies, the “Bone Dust” vinyl was pressed in partnership with Waxwork Records and the University of Georgia’s geology department Here’s the top contender for weirdest (and coolest) headline of the week: Mastodon are releasing an extremely limited run of vinyl LPs of their latest album Marrow Deep, which will contain actual mastodon fossils. The band were gifted fossilized teeth from the Ice Age mammal by a fan approximately 20 years ago, according to a press release. After years of brainstorming what to do with said teeth, bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders came up with the idea to press…
