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Perry Farrell-led Porno For Pyros have pushed back their upcoming tour to finish work on new music.The band took to social media this past weekend to make the announcement, confirming that fans waiting to attend Pyro For Pornos’ first tour in 25 years will have to wait a little longer. The postponement, per the band, will allow them time to finish working on new music to perform during the tour.“We are beyond thankful for all of your support these last 30 years, and are anxious to celebrate with you.

The shortlist of nominees for the Hall Of Fame was shared back in February, when 15 acts were announced as being in the running for this year’s instalment. The list included Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J.

Porno For Pyros have dropped their final ever song, ‘Fingernail’ – listen to it below.The new track comes on the heels of the US alt-rock’s band’s recently wrapped ‘Horns, Thorns En Halos’ farewell tour.‘Fingernail’ is a contemplative number with a nostalgic melody, which completes a trio of songs the band recorded last year, following ‘Little Me‘ and ‘Agua‘ – the latter being their first new track in 26 years.Each of the songs were written back in the ’90s but not recorded officially until recent months.“The moment the melody touched the words I knew it would be a special song,” said Perry Farrell of ‘Fingernail’ in a statement (per Consequence). “But I was too immature to understand the essence fully.”He continued: “There is no pain in the cutting of our hair, eyelashes or a fingernail, because they are dead, although the world at every instant is renewed.

Coachella, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Summerfest, Pitchfork Music, etc. They all owe an enormous debt to Lollapalooza, the groundbreaking music festival that helped change the touring and music industry just as alternative music peaked in the early 90s.

Porno For Pyros have shared an uplifting new Christmas track titled ‘Pete’s Dad’ – check it out below.The new song comes in time for the holiday season, and sees the alt-rock band recall their time spending Christmas with the father of guitarist Peter DiStefano.It also celebrates the musician’s father being told that he is cancer-free. “Pete’s dad don’t have cancer anymore/ The doctor called and told him so, just before/ We sat down for Christmas supper/ When he found out we all cried a little,” frontman Perry Farrell sings in the chorus.Although the track was labelled as new music by the band when they first teased it on their X/Twitter page, it was originally shared nearly 30 years ago as a standalone single in 1995.“Best friends are people of action, when Porno for Pyros created this song ‘Pete’s Dad,’ that’s when I knew these band of men were my best friends,” DiStefano said in a statement announcing the song.

Jane’s Addiction have announced details of a UK and European tour, set to kick off next year. Find dates and ticket details below.The run of live shows will mark the iconic alternative rock band’s first headline dates across the UK and Europe in eight years, and will follow on from their huge tour with Smashing Pumpkins last year.The 2024 gigs will span across May and June, and launch with a series of UK tour dates.

Porno for Pyros have played a secret Los Angeles loft party shortly after announcing their 2024 farewell tour.Taking over a loft in downtown LA, Perry Farrell and co. performed a four-song set that included the live debut of their latest single ‘Agua‘ as well as their classic tracks ‘Good God’s://Urge!’, ‘Tahitian Moon’ and ‘Pets’.The gig also saw the band perform with bassist Mike Watt who played with the group from 1995 until 1998.

Porno For Pyros have shared their first new song in 26 years. Listen to ‘Agua’ below.The band – consisting of Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins and Peter DiStefano – have partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to support the protection of the oceans and coasts with the release of the track.“The people who live here on the West Coast have a beautiful love and passion for the Pacific Ocean,” Farrell said in a statement.“The ocean doesn’t look right, doesn’t feel right, doesn’t surf right. You go and swim in it, and you get the creeps.

Porno For Pyros have announced a farewell tour after a 26-year touring hiatus as well as sharing ‘Agua‘ from their upcoming EP.The band – consisting of Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins and Peter DiStefano – will embark on a 16-city run in February 2024. They will kick off the tour on February 13 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California and make their way across the US.From there, Porno For Pyros will stop in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York City and more before wrapping up their run on March 10 in Montclair, New Jersey at The Wellmont Theater.Tickets will go on general sale on Friday, November 17 at 10am local time.

Bush‘s Gavin Rossdale had reflected on his old feuds with Dave Grohl and Trent Reznor, describing them as “stupid” and mere “bitchy exchanges”.The vocalist and guitarist was speaking to NME in a recent Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! quiz when he reflected on the past beef with his fellow musicians.Rossdale’s feud with the Nirvana drummer/Foo Fighters vocalist and guitarist dated back to the ’90s after Grohl wore an anti-Bush T-shirt and implied that they were a cash-grab band, along with making some barbs in the press.“Yeah, he wore a shirt which put the dollar sign through Bu$h – so we [the band and crew] later put similar dollar signs through our T-shirts. That was the gig I went up to Dave and said, ‘I don’t understand what the problem is.

Porno For Pyros have announced that they will soon release ‘Agua’, their first new song in 26 years.The LA-formed alt-rock band will share ‘Agua’ on November 16. It’s the first single taken from a new EP that’s released in February.Porno For Pyros, who formed in 1992 followed the first break-up of Jane’s Addiction, last released an album – ‘Good God’s Urge’ – in 1996.News of the new single comes after the band postponed an autumn US tour days before it was set to kick off last month.

IDLES have teased a raucous new single on their social media channels. Check out a snippet of the track below.The Bristol indie heavyweights took to their Twitter/X page this morning to surprise fans with news of a forthcoming track, titled ‘Dancer’.“Hip to hip.

Porno for Pyros have announced their first tour in 25 years in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their self-titled album.Titled ‘Horns, Thorns En Halos’ tour, the 21-city run will kick off on October 8 in Wheatland, California. From there, the band will be making stops all across North America including Las Vegas, Nevada, Chicago, Illinois,  Boston, Massachusetts,  Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville, Tennessee and more.The tour will wrap up on November 20 at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas.

Perry Farrell has been working on new music with Jane’s Addiction in recent months and has shared his enthusiasm for the new project in a new interview.Speaking to Brazilian radio station 89 A Rádio Rock, Farrell said: “I feel that this new bunch of songs… We don’t know how many we’re gonna put out. But I can tell you one thing: it’s been one of the most exciting times of my life, because these songs are that good.“So, we’re putting something out that I’m listening to and I’m going… What I mean [by] it’s that good… When a musician knows, when he’s hearing something that he says to himself or she says to herself, ‘I can’t wait for people to hear this.’ That’s what I’ve been experiencing.”Drummer Stephen Perkins added: “It’s such a great experience to have not only the space and the time to make music together, but I find it a great challenge to make the best thing we can possibly [make].

Jane’s Addiction showcased their first new song in 10 years, earlier this week.The band debuted new ballad ‘True Love’, which you can listen to below, at the end of their show at the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Sunday (March 5).Announcing the track, frontman Perry Farrell told the crowd: “We want to give you something very special, we’re gonna leave you with a brand new song no one’s ever heard, you guys will hear it first.”The band last released a single in 2013 with ‘Another Soulmate’ and their last album – ‘The Great Escape Artist’ – came out in 2011.During the show they played a host of tracks from their back catalogue including ‘Whores’, ‘Ocean Size’ and ‘Been Caught Stealing’.Meanwhile, Farrell recently featured on Sleaford Mods‘ new single ‘So Trendy’, from the duo’s new album, ‘UK Grim’, which is released this Friday (March 10).The track is described in press material as “an insistent electro mirror on a world obsessed by looking into their phones and manipulating the visual echoes coming back”.Sleaford Mods’ vocalist Jason Williamson explained of the link-up with Farrell. “Perry got in touch and said he wanted to work with us.

Sleaford Mods have released a new single, ‘So Trendy’, which features guest vocals by Jane’s Addiction‘s Perry Farrell.‘So Trendy’ is the latest cut from the duo’s new album, ‘UK Grim‘, released this Friday (March 10).The track is described in press material as “an insistent electro mirror on a world obsessed by looking into their phones and manipulating the visual echoes coming back”.Sleaford Mods’ vocalist Jason Williamson explained of the link-up with Farrell. “Perry got in touch and said he wanted to work with us.

Lollapalooza, the music festival created by Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, will be the subject of a three-part docuseries on Paramount+.

Sleaford Mods have announced that they will release new album ‘UK Grim’ in March. Its first single and title track is out now.“Maybe we are proud of the country”, says vocalist Jason Williamson of the ideas behind his lyrics on the record.

Dave Navarro has some bad news to share with fans looking forward to seeing him on tour with Jane’s Addiction this fall.

“Spirits on Fire” tour kicks off Sunday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, and wraps Nov. 19 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Richard Bienstock “What’s beautiful about life is not always winning,” Perry Farrell says. “It’s getting knocked down and getting back up and then winning. Sometimes, that can be even sweeter.” Farrell, it should be noted, has not lacked for winning moments in 2022. The 63-year-old musician recently saw Lollapalooza through another massively successful multi-day stand in Chicago (not to mention Stockholm, Paris, Buenos Aires and other far-flung locales); conceived, executed and performed at, along with his wife, Etty Lau Farrell, a recurring L.A.-based “immersive theater” experience named Heaven After Dark that he hopes to take international; and unexpectedly reunited his mid-‘90s outfit, Porno for Pyros, for their first full shows in more than 25 years.

Perry Farrell has spoken to NME about recording new music for Porno For Pyros, reuniting with founding Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery in the studio, both band’s upcoming touring plans, and expansion plans for his festival Lollapalooza.In May, Pornos For Pyros reunited on stage for their first time in 26 years at Welcome To Rockville Festival, replacing Jane’s Addiction after the band pulled out due to Dave Navarro’s ongoing battle with COVID. Since then, the Jane’s offshoot have performed a headline set in Los Angeles, an intimate Lollapalooza after show, and a main stage set at the Farrell-founded festival.“The idea of getting back with Porno was something we dreamed of for a long time,” Farrell told NME.

Smashing Pumpkins have announced they’ll play a free show in New York City later this month, with the show serving as a warm-up for their forthcoming North American tour with Jane’s Addiction.Billy Corgan and co. will deliver an “intimate club performance” at Irving Plaza on Thursday September 22.

Jane’s Addiction have appeared to announce the return of their original bassist Eric Avery in a new in-the-studio video – you can watch the clip below.Back in April, the band’s frontman Perry Farrell voiced his hope that Jane’s Addiction would record new music at some point in 2022.The band are yet to follow up their 2011 studio album ‘The Great Escape Artist’, although they have released a number of live records in recent years, as well as the standalone single ‘Another Soulmate’ in 2013.The Jane’s Addiction Twitter account shared a new 10-second video yesterday (August 17) which appeared to show Farrell and Avery working on music in the studio.While the clip doesn’t feature any audio other than guitar feedback, Avery can be seen playing bass while Farrell lays down some vocals – you can watch the video below.pic.twitter.com/MDWlMDO5nT— Jane's Addiction (@janesaddiction) August 17, 2022Avery, a founding member of the band, hasn’t been a part of Jane’s Addiction since 2010, having rejoined the band for their 2008 reunion.

Porno For Pyros are gearing up to expand their reunion era with new material, as guitarist Peter DiStefano confirmed they’ve started recording songs.The longstanding player took to Instagram overnight, sharing a photo of himself and frontman Perry Farrell with the declaration that they were “writing and recording new music”.A post shared by Peter DiStefano (@peter_distefano_)This is the second time DiStefano has teased new Porno For Pyros music: last July, he posted a photo of himself posing with drummer Stephen Perkins, with which he claimed the pair were “working on new Porno For Pyros songs … to send to [Farrell]”.A post shared by Peter DiStefano (@peter_distefano_)The band’s last official release was ‘Hard Charger’, a non-album single recorded for the soundtrack to Howard Stern’s 1997 film Private Parts. They broke up the following year, though, leading Ferrell to reunite Jane’s Addiction.

Perry Farrell‘s Porno For Pyros and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan joined forces for a cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘When The Levee Breaks’ at Lollapalooza.Farrell’s band stepped in for Jane’s Addiction, after the latter band cancelled at the last minute due to guitarist Dave Navarro’s ongoing battle with COVID.“I love y’all, Chicago, we love coming every year. [We love to] party with you all.

Perry Farrell‘s Porno For Pyros have taken to the stage at a Lollapalooza after show to perform some deep cuts of songs for the first time in 25 years.On May 22, the Jane’s Addiction offshoot reunited on stage at Welcome To Rockville festival, 26 years after splitting in 1997.

announced plans for the fundraiser, titled “Together and Together Again,” earlier this month.Corgan’s charity gig served as a moment of reflection and an opportunity to remember those lost, as well as provide a sense of financial relief for surviving victims.“The reason I named it ‘Together and Together Again’ is we won’t stop. We will always come together,” Corgan said.

Naman Ramachandran Music festival Lollapalooza is debuting in Asia with Mumbai, India, set to become its eighth destination next year.The two-day festival will be held over Jan. 28-29, 2023, with BookMyShow serving as promoter and producer of the Indian edition alongside global producers Perry Farrell, WME and C3 Presents. The inaugural Lollapalooza India will be open to over 60,000 fans each day and will feature four stages with over 20 hours of live music, in addition to culinary selections, art and fashion.

William Earl Some 30 years after its first bow, music festival Lollapalooza is headed to India on January 28 and 29, 2023.To be held in Mumbai, it marks Lollapalooza’s first time on the Asian continent, following international editions in Berlin, Stockholm and Brazil, among other countries in Europe and South America, in addition to its homebase at Chicago’s Grant Park.A lineup for the Indian edition has yet to be revealed. An announcement touts “a full two days of music across four stages as well as innovative culinary selections, art, fashion and more.”The music of India is transcendental, it draws our spirits East,” said Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell.

Lollapalooza festival, taking place in Chicago’s Grant Park on July 28-31. J-Hope will close out the festival on Sunday, July 31, making history as the first South Korean artist to headline the main stage at a major U.S. music festival.Lollapalooza also announced that K-pop group Tomorrow x Together has been added to the lineup on Saturday, July 30, marking their U.S.

Dave Navarro is sharing an update about his health.

Perry Farrell‘s Porno For Pyros reunited on stage at Welcome To Rockville festival last night (May 22) – see what went down at their first full show in 26 years below.The band, who have been periodically active since the 1990s, were filling in for Jane’s Addiction, who pulled out of their set at the last minute due to Dave Navarro’s ongoing battle with COVID, as Farrell explained in a statement.Discussing Navarro’s “long bout with COVID,” Farrell revealed that the Porno For Pyros line-up for their first full show in over 25 years – they reunited in 2020 for a Lollapalooza livestream – would feature himself, Stephen Perkins, Peter DiStefeno and Mike Watt.“Rockville, although we are blue that Jane’s cannot be with you at this time due to Dave’s long bout with COVID, I am still coming to Daytona,” Farrell said in the statement.“We’ll play some Jane’s songs for you as well, but for now let’s recall: My boat’s capsized it’s gonna sink to the bottom. I can see the lights on the shore…”See footage from the set below.A post shared by Welcome To Rockville (@welcometorockville)A post shared by Michael (@mld812)A post shared by Redd (@best.thing.since.sliced.red)A large portion of Welcome To Rockville this weekend ended up being cancelled due to bad weather conditions, with sets from Guns N’ Roses, Korn and more unable to go ahead.“Tonight’s cancelation at Welcome To Rockville was a massive disappointment,” Slash tweeted.

Perry Farrell has said in a new interview that he hopes that Jane’s Addiction will record new music later this year.The band are yet to follow up their 2011 studio album ‘The Great Escape Artist’, although they have released a number of live records in recent years, as well as the standalone single ‘Another Soulmate’ in 2013.After previously voicing his hope that Jane’s Addiction would release new material in 2021, Farrell has now suggested that the band could convene in the studio later this year.“With Jane’s Addiction, timelines … well, you never know,” Farrell told Consequence when asked about the possibility of new music.“But what I would love to see … I would love to see us record a couple of tracks this year. Even if it’s two or three tracks … two tracks, I feel two is nice.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns with a line-up packed full of contemporary music’s best and brightest, from headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd to fiery young upstarts like Koffee, Amyl and the Sniffers and Rina Sawayama. We’ve already rounded up the 12 acts you shouldn’t miss if you’re heading to Indio for either Weekend 1 (15-17 April) or Weekend 2 (22-24 April) this year, but now it’s time to look back at previous editions of the festival and the high bar set by the music legends who’ve graced the stage in years gone by.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns with a line-up packed full of contemporary music’s best and brightest, from headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd to fiery young upstarts like Koffee, Amyl and the Sniffers and Rina Sawayama. We’ve already rounded up the 12 acts you shouldn’t miss if you’re heading to Indio for either Weekend 1 (15-17 April) or Weekend 2 (22-24 April) this year, but now it’s time to look back at previous editions of the festival and the high bar set by the music legends who’ve graced the stage in years gone by.