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Earlier this week, it was reported that Lord Buffalo drummer Yamal Said was detained by Customs and Border Patrol in the US when the band were on their way to Europe to start their EU leg of the tour. Lord Buffalo said in an original statement that, “”We are heartbroken …

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs. It was a week …

Foo Fighters have parted ways with Josh Freese, the drummer said on social media today. “The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer,’” Freese wrote. “No reason was given.” He continued, “I enjoyed the past two …

Legendary rock icons The Who have announced their final North American farewell tour after six decades. Despite previous “farewell” announcements dating back to 1982, founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend insist this 2025 North American tour—appropriately titled “The Song Is Over”—will be their “truly grand finale” on stage. This …

Kings Of Thrash – the band featuring Megadeth alumni David Ellefson, Chris Poland, and Jeff Young alongside vocalist Chaz Leon and drummer Fred Aching (Dead Groove, BulletBoys) – is back with a thrashing good time in the form a new single called “Lockdown”. The single comes alongside a music video …

It’s no secret that the live concerts business has exploded in recent years. After being stuck at home during the pandemic, fans were eager to get out and experience live music. At the same time, the shift to streaming globalized demand for concerts at a time when consumers in many …

Nation of Language have a new label home. The Brooklyn trio of Ian Richard Devaney, Aidan Noell, and Alex MacKay have signed to Sub Pop and shared their debut single for the renowned Seattle indie label. “Inept Apollo” is accompanied by a music video directed by John MacKay. Watch it …

Brooklyn indie pop trio Nation of Language have announced their signing to Sub Pop and released their debut single on the label, “Inept Apollo.” What’s more, the band has revealed an extensive headlining tour for 2025, set to cover North America, the UK, and Europe from August to late November. …

Dolven – the project featuring Nick Wusz (Travellers Rest), Jason Walton (Agalloch, MoonBladder, Sculptured), Hunter Ginn (Agalloch, Canvas Solaris, Radical Research), and Jori Apedaile (Eneferens, Hyalithe) – is set to release their third record In My Grave… Silence on June 13 via Fiadh Productions and Winding Stair Records. I’m more …

Maarten Steinkamp has been appointed Interim President of Armada Music Group, effective immediately. Armada Music Group is the parent company of Armada Music, BEAT Music Fund, and Armada Music Publishing. The company said that Steinkamp’s work will focus primarily on preparing the company for its “next phase” and ensuring Armada’s …