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Second Sphere Venue Set To Open In Abu Dhabi

Second Sphere Venue Set To Open In Abu Dhabi

On Tuesday (October 15), Sphere Entertainment Co. announced the location of its second Sphere entertainment venue will be in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi’s Sphere will be a 20,000-capacity venue that will feature the same technological advancements as the original Las Vegas Sphere, which opened in 2022 with a celebrated residency by U2.…MORE

Members Of R.E.M., Black Crowes, And Screaming Trees Form New Supergroup Silverlites

Members Of R.E.M., Black Crowes, And Screaming Trees Form New Supergroup Silverlites

A new supergroup called Silverlites has been formed by R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, the Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson, Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin, and singer Joseph Arthur. The band just shared their lead single, “Don’t Go, Don’t Stay,” ahead of the upcoming release of their self-titled debut album on November 15th via Sunyata Records.…MORE

James Hetfield Doesn’t Want Metallica To Become A “Legacy Band”

James Hetfield Doesn’t Want Metallica To Become A “Legacy Band”

In a new episode of The Metallica Report podcast, the band’s frontman James Hetfield opened up about what he would like the group’s live show to sound like in the future. The success of Metallica’s recent album, 72 Seasons, both in the studio and on stage, gives the heavy metal legends the confidence to not…MORE

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