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Pink Floyd

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Anneke van Giersbergen

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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Virgin Radio France Aug 8

Queen : le 9 août 1986, Freddie Mercury faisait ses adieux à la scène sans le savoir

Queen Freddie Mercury Brian May Roger Taylor John Deacon One Vision Bohemian Rhapsody Innuendo

2 articles Aug 8

Queen Freddie Mercury Dios Salve a la Reina Bohemian Rhapsody

Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (DNA), L'Est Républicain

Louder Sound Aug 8

“Bands like ELP, Yes and Genesis were seen as over-the-top, showing-off kinds of performers. And to some extent I felt that, too”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson decided to lampoon prog and ended up making “the mother of all concept albums”

Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Emerson, Lake & Palmer Yes Genesis Pink Floyd Hawkwind

American Songwriter Aug 7

Slash Reveals Ozzy Osbourne Collaboration Was in the Works Before His Passing

Ozzy Osbourne Slash Axl Rose Black Sabbath

9 articles Aug 7

The Smashing Pumpkins Backstreet Boys Limp Bizkit Morrissey Jane’s Addiction Korn Ministry Peter Katsis Marshall Jefferson Adonis Enrique Iglesias Thirty Seconds to Mars Snoop Dogg One Direction

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +6

Pollstar Aug 7

Smashing Pumpkins Agent Michael Arfin Talks ‘Pumpkinpalooza’

The Smashing Pumpkins

3 articles Aug 6

Ozzy Osbourne Styx The Who Metallica Mötley Crüe Stone Temple Pilots Motörhead

American Songwriter, Bande à part, Billboard

American Songwriter Aug 5

Tony Iommi Recalls How “Strange” It Was To See Ozzy Osbourne Perform on Throne

Ozzy Osbourne Tony Iommi Black Sabbath

Progressive Rock Journal Aug 5

[News] Spirit Of Unicorn to release Focus: “Live” 6xCD Boxset on October 2026

Focus

2 articles Aug 5

King Crimson Steve Vai Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Missing Persons Danny Carey Tool

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!

2 articles Aug 5

Olivia Rodrigo The Smashing Pumpkins Melissa Auf der Maur YUNGBLUD The Cure

Bande à part, RTBF – Musique

The Guardian Music Aug 5

‘I put a raging dent in Neil Young’s forehead!’ Tim Pope on his riotous videos for the Cure, Bowie, Queen, Soft Cell and more

The Cure David Bowie Queen Soft Cell Neil Young Paul McCartney Freddie Mercury Duran Duran Elton John Blondie The Style Council

Louder Sound Aug 4

“We were all over radio and MTV with an eight-minute song. That hadn’t happened since the days of Yes and ELP”: Dream Theater, Voivod, Watchtower and the explosion of prog metal

Voivod Watchtower Dream Theater Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Queensrÿche Fates Warning Pink Floyd Metallica Slayer Haken

Louder Sound Aug 4

King Crimson unveil 2014 (The Complete US Tour) double Blu-ray set

King Crimson Gavin Harrison Pat Mastelotto Robert Fripp Ministry

RTBF – Musique Aug 4

Queen : "Don’t Stop Me Now" dépasse le milliard de vues sur YouTube

Queen Freddie Mercury McFly Katy Perry

2 articles Aug 4

Ozzy Osbourne Sharon Osbourne Jack Osbourne Black Sabbath Universal Studios DevilDriver Rob Zombie

Consequence of Sound, NME

Famille Rock Aug 4

Queen Collins Hackett Wakeman

Queen WAKEman Phil Collins Steve Hackett Freddie Mercury BBC Radio 2

10 articles Aug 3

Olivia Rodrigo The Smashing Pumpkins YUNGBLUD Charli xcx Slayyyter Barry Williams The Brady Bunch Melissa Auf der Maur The Cure Weezer David Byrne

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +6

Louder Sound Aug 3

Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more

The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Thin Lizzy King Crimson Pink Floyd Tom Waits Uriah Heep David Bowie Neil Young Tedeschi Trucks Band

La Dépêche du Midi Aug 3

Il avait été annulé par le nouveau maire RN : à Orange, le concert-hommage à Queen est finalement maintenu, l'organisateur salue une "victoire pour les choristes et le public"

Queen

Virgin Radio France Aug 8

Queen : le 9 août 1986, Freddie Mercury faisait ses adieux à la scène sans le savoir

Queen Freddie Mercury Brian May Roger Taylor John Deacon One Vision Bohemian Rhapsody Innuendo

Louder Sound Aug 8

“Bands like ELP, Yes and Genesis were seen as over-the-top, showing-off kinds of performers. And to some extent I felt that, too”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson decided to lampoon prog and ended up making “the mother of all concept albums”

Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Emerson, Lake & Palmer Yes Genesis Pink Floyd Hawkwind

9 articles Aug 7

The Smashing Pumpkins Backstreet Boys Limp Bizkit Morrissey Jane’s Addiction Korn Ministry Peter Katsis Marshall Jefferson Adonis Enrique Iglesias Thirty Seconds to Mars Snoop Dogg One Direction

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +6

3 articles Aug 6

Ozzy Osbourne Styx The Who Metallica Mötley Crüe Stone Temple Pilots Motörhead

American Songwriter, Bande à part, Billboard

Progressive Rock Journal Aug 5

[News] Spirit Of Unicorn to release Focus: “Live” 6xCD Boxset on October 2026

Focus

2 articles Aug 5

Olivia Rodrigo The Smashing Pumpkins Melissa Auf der Maur YUNGBLUD The Cure

Bande à part, RTBF – Musique

Louder Sound Aug 4

“We were all over radio and MTV with an eight-minute song. That hadn’t happened since the days of Yes and ELP”: Dream Theater, Voivod, Watchtower and the explosion of prog metal

Voivod Watchtower Dream Theater Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Queensrÿche Fates Warning Pink Floyd Metallica Slayer Haken

RTBF – Musique Aug 4

Queen : "Don’t Stop Me Now" dépasse le milliard de vues sur YouTube

Queen Freddie Mercury McFly Katy Perry

Famille Rock Aug 4

Queen Collins Hackett Wakeman

Queen WAKEman Phil Collins Steve Hackett Freddie Mercury BBC Radio 2

Louder Sound Aug 3

Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more

The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Thin Lizzy King Crimson Pink Floyd Tom Waits Uriah Heep David Bowie Neil Young Tedeschi Trucks Band

2 articles Aug 8

Queen Freddie Mercury Dios Salve a la Reina Bohemian Rhapsody

Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (DNA), L'Est Républicain

American Songwriter Aug 7

Slash Reveals Ozzy Osbourne Collaboration Was in the Works Before His Passing

Ozzy Osbourne Slash Axl Rose Black Sabbath

Pollstar Aug 7

Smashing Pumpkins Agent Michael Arfin Talks ‘Pumpkinpalooza’

The Smashing Pumpkins

American Songwriter Aug 5

Tony Iommi Recalls How “Strange” It Was To See Ozzy Osbourne Perform on Throne

Ozzy Osbourne Tony Iommi Black Sabbath

2 articles Aug 5

King Crimson Steve Vai Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Missing Persons Danny Carey Tool

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!

The Guardian Music Aug 5

‘I put a raging dent in Neil Young’s forehead!’ Tim Pope on his riotous videos for the Cure, Bowie, Queen, Soft Cell and more

The Cure David Bowie Queen Soft Cell Neil Young Paul McCartney Freddie Mercury Duran Duran Elton John Blondie The Style Council

Louder Sound Aug 4

King Crimson unveil 2014 (The Complete US Tour) double Blu-ray set

King Crimson Gavin Harrison Pat Mastelotto Robert Fripp Ministry

2 articles Aug 4

Ozzy Osbourne Sharon Osbourne Jack Osbourne Black Sabbath Universal Studios DevilDriver Rob Zombie

Consequence of Sound, NME

10 articles Aug 3

Olivia Rodrigo The Smashing Pumpkins YUNGBLUD Charli xcx Slayyyter Barry Williams The Brady Bunch Melissa Auf der Maur The Cure Weezer David Byrne

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +6

La Dépêche du Midi Aug 3

Il avait été annulé par le nouveau maire RN : à Orange, le concert-hommage à Queen est finalement maintenu, l'organisateur salue une "victoire pour les choristes et le public"

Queen

Overview

The symphonic rock scene sees multiple milestone events, including The Smashing Pumpkins launching their 30th anniversary tour for Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with an extensive setlist of rare tracks, while Brian May joins Roger Taylor for a rare live performance at the Roundhouse. Meanwhile, Chris Harms unveils a new single and announces his upcoming album Aporia, and Roger Waters teams with his son Harry for a North American and European legacy tour in 2027.

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Queen présent à la Foire aux vins de Colmar

Music manager Peter Katsis, who worked with Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, and Jane's Addiction, dies at 69

EA Sports Madden NFL 27 unveils rock-heavy soundtrack featuring Ozzy Osbourne

BEAT Announce 2026 Tour Celebrating King Crimson's Music

Olivia Rodrigo rejoint les Smashing Pumpkins à Lollapalooza

Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzy AI avatar and Ozzfest 2027 announcement coming soon

Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud join The Smashing Pumpkins for surprise performance at Lollapalooza 2026

Music manager Peter Katsis, who worked with Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, and Jane's Addiction, dies at 69

EA Sports Madden NFL 27 unveils rock-heavy soundtrack featuring Ozzy Osbourne

Olivia Rodrigo rejoint les Smashing Pumpkins à Lollapalooza

Queen présent à la Foire aux vins de Colmar

BEAT Announce 2026 Tour Celebrating King Crimson's Music

Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzy AI avatar and Ozzfest 2027 announcement coming soon

Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud join The Smashing Pumpkins for surprise performance at Lollapalooza 2026

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