"Pink Floyd At Pompeii" Coming To IMAX, Then To Be Officially Issued As A Live Album
Pink Floyd's 1972 film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII, is headed back to theaters and IMAX screens beginning April 24th. The film, which has been digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio mixed by Steven Wilson, shows the band performing without an audience in the ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy in 1971. It was the first concert held in Pompeii and includes performances of Echoes," "A Saucerful of Secrets," and "One of These Days." The film also includes behind-the-scenes footage of them beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios.
The film was restored by hand, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative - discovered in five dubiously labelled cans within Pink Floyd's own archives.
Lana Topham, Director of Restoration for the band, says, "Since 1994, I have searched for the elusive film rushes of Pink Floyd at Pompeii, so the recent discovery of the 1972 original 35mm cut negative was a very special moment. The newly restored version presents the first full 90-minute cut, combining the 60-minute source edit of the performance with the additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments filmed shortly after.”
The film will be accompanied on May 2nd by the soundtrack album on CD, vinyl, digital, and, for the first time, in Dolby Atmos. And finally, with this news comes the release of video clip of them performing "Echoes," which you can see on YouTube. Tickets for the film go on sale next Wednesday, March 5th, at 9am ET at PinkFloyd.Film. In 2016, David Gilmour returned to the same amphitheatre, where, in front of an audience, he filmed and recorded Live in Pompeii, which he released in 2017.
Ozzy Osbourne Is Hitting The Gym To Prepare For Final Black Sabbath Show
Ozzy Osbourne is preparing for Black Sabbath's final reunion concert on July 5 by gradually getting back in the gym, despite ongoing health struggles. "His body is not doing what he wants it to do all the time," producer Andrew Watt shared while appearing on "The Howard Stern Show." Watt emphasized, however, that Osbourne’s voice remains as strong as ever. Osbourne previously confirmed he won’t perform a full set but will join for "little bits and pieces," stating, "I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable." His wife, Sharon, revealed that Parkinson’s disease has severely affected his mobility, but reiterated that "his voice is as good as it’s ever been."
Louder Than Life 2025 lineup: Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Marilyn Manson and more
Louder Than Life is back in 2025 with a lineup featuring Slayer, Deftones, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, and more. The festival will take place over four days in Louisville September 18-21, with over 160 bands performing. America’s Loudest Rock & Metal Festival promises a deep dive into heavy music, with legends like Slayer and newer acts like Sleep Token sharing the stage. Tickets start at $319.99 for general admission, with VIP options available for those seeking a more comfortable experience. Louderthanlifefestival.com for details and tickets.
PAUL McCARTNEY: Pen Takes Flight in New Book
Paul McCartney has a new book coming. Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, recounts the days of the band he formed following the break-up of The Beatles. He says, "I’m so very happy to be transported back to the time that was Wings and relive some of our madcap adventures through this book. Starting from scratch after The Beatles felt crazy at times. There were some very difficult moments, and I often questioned my decision. But as we got better, I thought, ‘OK this is really good.’ We proved Wings could be a really good band. To play to huge audiences in the same way The Beatles had and have an impact in a different way. It was a huge buzz.”
Compiled from dozens of hours of interviews with McCartney and numerous key players in the band’s history, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run was edited by historian Ted Widmer and contains more than 100 black-and-white and color photos, many of which never been seen.
It will be published on November 4th.
BONO: Vox Doc
Bono is the subject of a new documentary by Apple Original Films. Bono: Stories of Surrender goes behind-the-scenes of his 2022 one-man show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…, which he did in support of his memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. It features footage and performances shot at New York's Beacon Theatre.
The film will premiere worldwide on May 30th on Apple TV+. There will also be an immersive version of the film premiering that same day on Apple Vision Pro. This marks the first feature length film available in Apple Immersive Video, recorded in 8K with Spatial Audio to produce a 180-degree video that places viewers onstage with Bono.
In conjunction with the film, an updated and abridged paperback version of the memoir will be published. It includes him discussing the show as well as a new introduction he wrote.
BILLY IDOL: Audio Biography
Billy Idol has released a taste of his new album, Dream Into It, by releasing the first single, "Still Dancing." He says the song is "really a reflection of my whole journey. From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live. “At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life. “As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self-destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
The album, which tells his life story, is his first since 2014's Kings & Queens of the Underground. Set for release on April 25th on the late George Harrison's Dark Horse Records, it features appearances by Joan Jett, who he's touring with this summer, Avril Lavigne, and Alison Mosshart from The Kills.
Rocklahoma Festive Reveals Lineup
The 2025 lineup for Rocklahoma is being revealed. Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, and Breaking Benjamin are set to headline the event. Other artists on the lineup include Three Days Grace, Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, Tom Morello, and more. Rocklahoma is going down on August 29th through the 31st in Pryor, Oklahoma.In a statement, Shinedown's Brent Smith said this is one of their favorite festivals to play and they're bringing their biggest production yet. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
IN OTHER NEWS
Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, Kevin Cronin, former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes and others are teaming with the all-star cover band Kings of Chaos for a performance this Thursday at Rock for Responders in front of the Battleship IOWA at the Port of Los Angeles. Proceeds will benefit local first responders, “highlighting their critical roles in ensuring community resilience and recovery.”
Dave Grohl’s signed Epiphone DG-335 pelham blue guitar brought in over $50,000 at Julien’s Auctions' Give a Frock L.A. auction. The auction raised money for One Voice, Altadena Girls, Pasadena Humane and Friends in Deed.
Gene Simmons narrates a one-minute video for See the Good, a “celebrity amplified global anti-hate campaign that promotes commonalities without asking people to choose sides.” He lent his vocal stylings to a piece about Israeli scientist Gavriel Iddan, who revolutionized medical diagnostics with the invention of the PillCam, a tiny capsule camera that allows doctors to see inside the human body in a non-invasive way—transforming healthcare and saving lives worldwide. You can watch it on YouTube.
The sons of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are recording together. Nick Simmons and Evan Stanley posted a video of them performing acoustically, with Evan saying, “One song turned into 10 real quick.” In December, the duo posted a video of them performing Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence.”
Mick Fleetwood has turned the remnants of a tree in his backyard in Maui that was destroyed in a storm into a piece of art inspired by the title track of Fleetwood Mac’s sixth album, 1972’s Bare Trees. He posted a video of it on Instagram.
Bryan Adams recently spent a day off on his Australian tour in Brisbane filming a horse, Oakley, running on the beach of Coffs Harbour for a video for use in his show. He posted a clip on Instagram. Adams performs in Thackerville, Oklahoma on Sunday and then starts a seven-night residency at The Wynn in Las Vegas on March 7th through the 16th.