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California’s Aftershock Festival returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento this October 10th-13th, with the festival posting on its socials:  “Aftershock, it’s happening! Our 2024 lineup is here and holy sh*t, this one will go down in the history books. Not only do we have @IronMaiden’s only U.S. festival play and the exclusive West Coast performance of @Slayer, but also @slipknot, the first @MotleyCrue appearance at Aftershock, plus @Disturbed, @FFDP, @judaspriest, @Pantera, and 130 more of your favorite artists. We’re turning up the heat…with more bands and a newly added fifth stage—you need to be there to etch your place into Aftershock’s biggest year to date. Your chance to lock in passes to the sickest West Coast party is here, so don’t miss your moment to turn it all the way up. start at $10 down @ http://bit.ly/AS24announce #LineupDrop #FeelTheRumble #AftershockFestival”

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and comedian Martin Short have been added to the lineup for the 8th Annual ‘Love Rocks NYC’ event benefitting Gods Love We Deliver, taking place on March 7 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Tom Petty passed away in 2017 and now a star-studded tribute album in honor of the singer/songwriter is in the works, set for release on May 31.

Def Leppard have announced a deluxe 40th anniversary reissue of their 1983 album Pyromania. The album, which reached No.2 in the US and is certified Platinum, was the first to feature guitarist Phil Collen.

Drummer Jason Bonham, the son of the legendary John Bonham, will be embarking on his “Led Zeppelin Evening” concert experience this spring.  Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening sees the drummer performing some of the Led Zeppelin’s most iconic songs and deep cuts.  Bonham’s band last. year featured vocalist James Dylan, guitarist Jimmy Sakurai, and bassist Dorian Heartsong.