With the debut of their maiden album, the eponymous album, on the horizon, Korn is teasing their fans with the prospect of a colossus of a show.

And, yes, it has been 30 years since the appearance of Korn. Their debut, self-titled album, turns 30 in October, and the band teased what looks to be a huge headline show.

The legends from Bakersfield, California, took to social media and posted a video of the band’s iconic record cover with the number 30 emblazoned on it in place of the band name’s usual spot.

Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wSC3bgLZCY

— Korn (@Korn) March 4, 2024

Naturally, this doesn’t necessarily mean anything. But the fact that promoters Live Nation and California’s BMO Stadium’s social accounts have also shared the same teaser has really caught the eye. This leaves us with the potential image of Korn playing their debut album in full in front of thousands of adoring fans in Los Angeles.

It is not clear yet whether this would be a one-off show or maybe even a tour, but what we do know is that an announcement is due to be made later today (March 5th)—so we won’t have long to wait.

Korn is a nu-metal band from Bakersfield in California that was formed in 1993. Heralded as pioneers of the ‘nu metal’ genre, the band was among the first to bring the genre to the masses.

Initially formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn’s current line-up features founding members James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar); Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu (bass); Brian “Head” Welch (guitar, backing vocals); and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band’s first drummer David Silveria. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide, and 12 of the band’s official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are double platinum; one is triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified gold.

The band also has an incredible 14 studio albums, seven video albums, and 5o music videos. And the fact that it has been 30 years since their debut is a testament to their longevity.

Korn will be back in the UK this summer for several shows, including their biggest-ever headline date on this side of the pond.

Catch them at the following:

August

8 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
9 Halifax Live At The Piece Hall
11 London Gunnersbury Park

Get your tickets now.

Hoobastank is returning to the UK for a one-off twentieth anniversary show of The Reason.

The US rock band are returning to the UK for one show to celebrate the twentieth-anniversary of their seminal second album ‘The Reason’.

The album was released in 2003, and the band will be performing the album in its entirety at the show.

You can now listen to the 20th anniversary-version of ‘The Reason’ album on all streaming platforms! This exclusive version of the album also includes a previously unreleased cover of @rodstewart‘s iconic track “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”. pic.twitter.com/E1dmx5d0NQ

— Hoobastank (@Hoobastank) January 12, 2024

The concert will take place at the o2 in Islington on the 17th of June. Tickets will go on general sale from 10 a.m. on the 1st of March, and you can buy yours here.

But don’t worry, if you miss out, the band will also be playing at Download Festival at Derby’s Donnington Park.

The announcement of the anniversary show came after the band released a twentieth anniversary version of ‘The Reason’ which featured a previously unreleased version of Rod Stewart’s ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’.

The song, ‘The Reason’ becameone of the many ‘retro’ tracks that found a pocket of popularity on TikTok back in 2021.

The song, which spent 38 weeks in the US singles chart, also peaked at number two back in 2004.

Hoobastank themselves joined in the trend, creating an account and posting a video under the hashtag theme of #NotAPerfectPerson with the caption: “Realizing 20 years later that you named your band Hoobastank.”

Hoobsatank is an American rock band formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, by lead vocalist Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released six albums and one extended play to date. Their most recent album, Push Pull, was released in May 2018. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide. The band is best known for their hit single “The Reason“.

So if you fancy a early ’00s throwback, then set your alarms for 10 a.m. on the first of March and be sure to get in the queue early because tickets will no doubt sell out rather quickly.

Whatever you reason for going to the show, I’m sure it will be a good one.

The pop-punk band from California will be taking to arenas in 2017, kicking off in Cardiff on July 3, moving onto the UK’s biggest cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle to name a few, and ending at London’s O2 arena on the 19 July.

The trio, made up of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and new member Matt Skiba, released their seventh studio album California earlier this year. The record was their first since guitarist Tom DeLonge quit the band and was replaced by former Alkaline Trio singer and vocalist Matt Skiba, who will be making his first UK appearance with the band in July. Bassist Mark Hoppus said in a documentary (via NME) that the musician was the most logical choice. He said: “The only person we talked about coming and playing our shows was Matt. The reception to Matt was amazing, overwhelming. People were chanting his name before we even came out and played.”

The band are likely to play a range of old and new songs, including ‘All The Small Things’, ‘What’s My Age Again?’ and ‘I Miss You’ as their most famous hits.

The new tour was announced on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show last night (November 6). The band were hosting a takeover of the show at the time.

Priority tickets are on sale on Wednesday 9 November at 9am and general sale tickets will be available on Friday 11 November at 9am.

Tour dates are as follows:

03/07 – Cardiff – Motorpoint Arena
04/07 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena
05/07 – Leeds – First District Arena
07/07 – Birmingham – Barclaycard Arena
09/07 – Newcastle – Metro Radio Arena
11/07 – Glasgow – The SSE Hydro
14/07 – Manchester – Manchester Arena
15/07 – Liverpool – Echo Arena
17/07 – Bournemouth – BIC
19/07 – London – The O2

It’s been a long seventeen years for Mazzy Star fans. That is how long it has been since they released their last record Among My Swan, but judging by the response of fans who have already heard some of the material, it has been a worthwhile wait. Recorded in California and Norway, the album features collaborations with all previous members of Mazzy Star, as well as appearances from My Bloody Valentine’s Colm O’Ciosoig and a very special appearance from Bert Jansch, the late guitar great, who features in a duet with Mazzy Star guitarist David Roback on Spoon.

California opens with a dark intricate guitar melody before the haunting yet beautiful vocals of Hope Sandoval join in, and what follows is five and a half minutes of pure music euphoria, combining soft psychedelic rock with alternative pop, creating that distinct Mazzy Star sound they made their own twenty years ago.

Seasons Of Your Day is released tomorrow (September 24th). European tour dates are expected to be announced in the coming days, so hold tight for news on that. You can check out the video for California below.

The band have released their first single from the album, ‘California’, and will be releasing a music video for the song in August.

The new album was co-written and produced by singer Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback, and features the original lineup with special guest appearances, including My Bloody Valentine’s  Colm Ó Cíosóig.

You can stream the new single here: