On March 7, Yes will unveil a new Super Deluxe Edition of their massively influential classic fifth full-length album, Close to the Edge.

This definitive version comprises 5 CDs, 1 LP, and a Blu-ray. A newly remastered version of the original Close to the Edge graces both CD-1 and LP; the Blu-ray houses 2025 mixes by Steven Wilson in Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA for the first time; Wilson’s remix and instrumentals also adorn CD-2.

An unearthed bevy of rare and previously unreleased recordings for the Super Deluxe Edition is featured on disc 3, and a 1972 live show on discs 4 and 5. Pre-order/Pre-save at https://lnk.to/YesCTTE

The Rarities disc features rough mixes, alternate versions, and edits of staple tracks from Close to the Edge. It also includes three previously unreleased Steven Wilson tracks — “Siberian Khatru,” “Cord of Life,” and “Total Mass Retain.” The Live at the Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72 recording spans two discs and captures the group in their prime while on tour supporting the album.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and Grammy Award-winning progressive rock pioneers have also shared an official release of the transcending performance of “Siberian Khatru (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)” as a prelude to the Super Deluxe Edition.

The collection’s liner notes were penned by Syd Schwartz of Jazz & Coffee.

Source: RTT Music News

Eric Clapton’s 1992 performance on “MTV Unplugged” is set for a 90-minute theatrical release and streaming special on Paramount+.

Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later will be released by MTV and Paramount to select U.S. and U.K. theaters on January 27 and 28 with U.S. and global streaming following on Paramount+ from February 12.

The cinematic release will take place exclusively at Dolby Atmos capable theaters in the U.S. and U.K. The complete list of participating theaters is available at https://claptonunplugged.com/.

Filmed at Bray Studios in Windsor, England on January 16, 1992, in the iconic installment of the “MTV Unplugged” series, Eric reimagined his catalog with first-time acoustic arrangements of “Layla,” “Tears in Heaven,” “Old Love” and more.

He also paid homage to the blues music that influenced him, performing classics like “Before You Accuse Me,” “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out,” “Rollin’ and Tumblin'” and “Alberta.”

In this all-new extended, remixed, and remastered edition, Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later will feature exclusive content of Eric discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances with the crew just before he took the stage, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.

The subsequently released live album Unplugged, which came out in August 1992, became a monumental success dominating charts and selling more than 26 million copies worldwide. It went on to become the best-selling live album of all time and won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

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Jethro Tull have announced that the band’s 24th studio album, Curious Ruminant, will be released on March 7.

The progressive rock band also shared the album’s title track, alongside its music video.

The 9-track album features former keyboardist Andrew Giddings and drummer James Duncan along with the current band members David Goodier, John O’Hara, Scott Hammond and new guitarist Jack Clark.

Curious Ruminant will be available in several formats, including a Ltd Deluxe Ultra Clear 180-gram 2 LP + 2 CD + Blu-ray Artbook & Ltd Deluxe 2 CD+Blu-ray Artbook. Both feature the main album, alternative stereo mixes & a Blu-ray containing Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound (once again undertaken by Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief), and exclusive interview material. The Ltd Deluxe vinyl artbook also includes two exclusive art prints.

The album will also be available as a Special Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g LP + LP-booklet & as a Digital Album (in both stereo & Dolby Atmos).

After a gap of nearly two decades, Jethro Tull released two albums: The Zealot Gene in 2022 and RökFlöte in 2023.

Jethro Tull is scheduled to kick off their European tour next month.

Curious Ruminant Tracklist:

1. Puppet And The Puppet Master 04:04
2. Curious Ruminant 06:00
3. Dunsinane Hill 04:17
4. The Tipu House 03:31
5. Savannah of Paddington Green 03:13
6. Stygian Hand 04:16
7. Over Jerusalem 05:55
8. Drink From The Same Well 16:42
9. Interim Sleep 02:33

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Rhino will unveil a comprehensive collection of the first five solo albums recorded by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and original Van Halen lead vocalist David Lee Roth in a new boxed set.

David Lee Roth: The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 will be released on February 21.

Spanning one of the greatest runs in rock ‘n’ roll history, the set includes Crazy From The Heat [1985], Eat ‘Em and Smile [1986], Skyscraper [1988], A Little Ain’t Enough [1991], and Your Filthy Little Mouth [1994] in succession.

The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 arrives in multiple configurations, including 5CD at retailers nationwide and D2C online, digital on streaming platforms, and as a special 5LP version available only at Rhino.com. Pre-order here.

The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 tracklist:

Crazy From The Heat

A1. Easy Street

A2. Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody

B1. California Girls

B2. Coconut Grove

Eat ‘Em and Smile

A1. Yankee Rose

A2. Shyboy

A3. I’m Easy

A4. Ladies’ Nite in Buffalo?

A5. Goin’ Crazy!

B1. Tobacco Road

B2. Elephant Gun

B3. Big Trouble

B4. Bump and Grind

B5. That’s Life

Skyscraper

A1. Knucklebones

A2. Just Like Paradise

A3. The Bottom Line

A4. Skyscraper

A5. Damn Good

B1. Hot Dog and a Shake

B2. Stand Up

B3. Hina

B4. Perfect Timing

B5. Two Fools A Minute

A Little Ain’t Enough

A1. A Lil’ Ain’t Enough

A2. Shoot It

A3. Lady Luck

A4. Hammerhead Shark

A5. Tell The Truth

A6. Baby’s On Fire

B1. 40 Below

B2. Sensible Shoes

B3. Last Call

B4. The Dogtown Shuffle

B5. It’s Showtime!

B6. Drop in the Bucket

Your Filthy Little Mouth

A1. She’s My Machine

A2. Everybody’s Got The Monkey

A3. Big Train

A4. Experience

A5. A Little Luck

A6. Cheatin’ Heart Café

A7. Hey, You Never Know

B1. No Big ‘Ting

B2. You’re Breathin’ It

B3. Your Filthy Little Mouth

B4. Land’s End

B5. Night Life

B6. Sunburn

B7. You’re Breathin’ It (Urban NYC Mix)

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KISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons, who previously released a schedule for his solo tour, has added more dates to the upcoming trek.

The 19-date tour, including the newly announced shows in Anaheim, California; Magna, Utah; and Rockford, Illinois, is set to kick off on April 3rd with a show at House Of Blues, Anaheim, California.

The final show of the tour is scheduled to take place on May 24th at House of Blues in Houston, Texas.

Simmons’ band will feature Brent Woods (Guitar), Jason Walker (Guitar) and Brian Tichy (Drums).

“When I was a kid I noticed that everybody wanted to be a guitar player, and I did initially learn to play a few chords,” Simmons said in an interview with Guitar World last year. “But I picked up bass because there were fewer bass players, and it increased my chances of being in a band – which is what I really wanted.”

“I was never really interested in being a bass virtuoso. I don’t like showoffs in music. I’m much more attracted to things that are memorable. The guy who came up with hamburgers is worshipped around the world. If you go to a French cooking school, they’d never cook a hamburger – but who the f–k puts frog legs in their mouth? I’m a Burger King Whopper; that’s all the credibility I would ever want,” he added.

Gene Simmons Band Tour Dates 2025

4/03 – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
4/05 – The Event at Graton Resort & Casino – Rohnert Park, CA
4/10 – The Great Saltair – Magna, UT
4/25 – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL
4/26 – Fillmore – Miami Beach, FL
4/28 – The Moon – Tallahassee, FL
4/29 – Florida Theater – Jacksonville, FL
4/30 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL
5/03 – Beaver Dam Amphitheater – Beaver Dam, KY
5/05 – Basie – Red Bank, NJ
5/06 – Wellmont – Montclair, NJ
5/08 – Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA
5/09 – Paramount – Huntington, NY
5/15 – Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, ON
5/18 – Hard Rock – Rockford, IL
5/20 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN
5/22 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
5/23 – Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX
5/24 – House of Blues – Houston, TX

Source: RTT Music News