Bruce Springsteen has released Tracks Ii: The Lost Albums, a collection of seven never-heard, full length records, via Sony Music.

Spanning 83 songs – 74 of which have never been released in any form – the nine LP / seven CD collection offers an unprecedented look into 35 prolific years of Springsteen’s life and work as an artist.

“‘The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released,” said Springsteen. “I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them.”

Springsteen recently discussed the albums in-depth with the New York Times and Rolling Stone, as well as in the new video feature, titled “Inside Tracks II: The Lost Albums.”

Included within Tracks II: The Lost Albums are LA Garage Sessions ’83, Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, Somewhere North of Nashville, Perfect World, Inyo, Faithless and Twilight Hours.

The Lost Albums arrive in limited-edition LP, CD and digital formats — including distinctive packaging for each previously-unreleased record, with a 100-page cloth-bound, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos, liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan and a personal introduction on the project from Springsteen. A companion set — Lost And Found: Selections from The Lost Albums — is also out on two LPs or one CD.

Source: RTT Music News

ZZ Top have added more than a dozen new dates to their “Elevation Tour” of North America.

“This has been a great tour so we figured it would be a good idea to add some additional dates to keep the good times rolling. Come on out and see us at a concert venue near you,” said ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons.

The additional dates will see the Texas band play shows in Oklahoma, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana and their home state.

Night Ranger, Payton Smith, Black Stone Cherry, Molly Hatchet and The Wallflowers will be supporting the band on select dates during the tour.

ZZ Top, who have sold millions of records so far in their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms.

ZZ Top 2025 Elevation Tour Dates:

June 25 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
June 26 – Québec, QC @ Agora Du Port De Québec
June 27 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick – The Centre
June 29 – St. John’s NL @ Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
Aug 1 – Sturgis, SD @ Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Buffalo Chip Campground
Aug 2 – Sioux City, IA @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Aug 4 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 6 – Salina, KS @ Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Aug 7 – Washington, MO @ Washington Town & Country Fair
Aug 8 – Arcadia, WI @ Ashley For The Arts
Aug 10 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
Aug 13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden
Aug 14 – Pocatello, ID @ Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
Aug 16 – Lynden, WA @ Northwest washington Fair
Aug 17 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre
Aug 22 – Coquitlam, BC @ Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Aug 23 – Richmond, BC @ River Rock Casino Resort
Aug 24 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Aug 26 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
Aug 29 – Murphys, CA @ Ironstone Amphitheater
Aug 30 – Costa Mesa, CA @ OC Fair & Event Center
Sept 3 – Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
Sept 5 – Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino Resort
Sept 6 – Memphis, TN @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Sept 7 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Sept 11 – Selbyville, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion
Sept 13 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Sept 14 – Charles Town, WV @ Hollywood Casino
Sept 15 – Lancaster, PA @ American Music Theatre
Sept 17 – New York City @ Beacon Theatre
Sept 19 – Danville, VA @ Caesars Virginia
Sept 21 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Bethlehem
Sept 23 – Binghamton, NY @ Visions Memorial Arena
Sept 24 – Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre – Albany
Sept 26 – Providence, RI @ Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Sept 27 – Hampton, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sept 28 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena
Oct 2 – Barco, NC @ Morris Farm
Oct 3 – Winsboro, SC @ Field & Stream Music Fest
Oct 5 – Athens GA @ The Classic Center
Oct 7 – Knoxville, TN @ The Tennessee Theatre
Oct 9 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage
Oct 10 – Terre Haute, IN @ The Mill
Oct 31 – Las Vegas @ Palms Casino Resort Pearl Concert Theater
Nov 2 – Alpine, CA @ Vegas Casino & Resort
Nov 4 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
Nov 7 – Rancho Mirage, CA @ TBA

Source: RTT Music News

Motley Crue recently shared a new version of “Home Sweet Home” featuring country legend Dolly Parton from their upcoming compilation album, From The Beginning.

The career-spanning collection will be available on CD and 2 LP via BMG on September 12th.

The CD features 19 tracks, while the vinyl includes an additional two tracks: “Afraid” and “Canceled.”

Speaking about the new rendition of “Home Sweet Home,” Motley Crue said, “‘Home Sweet Home’ was first released in 1985 as a single from our Theatre Of Pain album. For an icon like Dolly Parton to sing on a song that has not only meant so much to us but to all the fans through the years, is a career high that means a lot to us. We couldn’t be happier to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Home Sweet Home’ in this special way, and we’re excited to share this version of the song with all the Dolly and Mötley fans around the world.”

They added, “That we were able to unite with Dolly to raise awareness for homeless youth and the amazing work of Covenant House, which provides them safe housing and care, makes it even more special. We hope you’ll enjoy ‘Home Sweet Home’ featuring Dolly Parton as much as Dolly and we enjoyed creating it.”

Parton said it was an honor and a joy working in the studio on Motley Crue’s 40th Anniversary re-release of “Home Sweet Home,” adding, “I was so pleased that they would ask me to sing on such a classic.”

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The original Alice Cooper Group recently released a new single, “Wild Ones,” a blistering, riff-driven homage to youthful rebellion and the raw energy that made them icons.

Inspired by the 1953 cult classic The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, the track channels the same defiant spirit that once rattled middle America and helped define a generation.

With snarling guitars, thunderous drums, and Alice Cooper’s signature snarl leading the charge, “Wild Ones” is more than a song — it’s a declaration.

“Wild Ones” is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, The Revenge Of Alice Cooper. The first was “Black Mamba,” released on April 23rd.

The Revenge of Alice Cooper is the eighth studio album by the original Alice Cooper band.

Featuring a reunion of the core members – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith, the album is scheduled to be released on July 25th by earMusic in a wide variety of formats and limited vinyl colors.

Besides the 14 tracks, two bonus tracks – “Return Of The Spiders 2025” and “Titanic Overunderture” – are only available in the Box Set on 7-inch Vinyl and as download in smart format.

Source: RTT Music News