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Richie Sambora is recovering from a double hand fracture suffered during a touch football game in April. Despite surgery, he's healing faster than expected and recently performed live. alturl.com/yq8xwMetallica forced the U.S. government to pull a drone promo video using “Enter Sandman” without permission. The video was reposted minus the song. alturl.com/7mu4qLord Huron’s 2015 track “The Night We Met” hit over 3B streams after viral moments on 13 Reasons Why and TikTok. Its timeless themes of love and loss sparked renewed success. alturl.com/qyoe7The Tabernacle Choir marked its 5,000th Music and the Spoken Word broadcast, reaching 6M people across 50+ countries from Salt Lake City’s Temple Square. alturl.com/94r8k“Weird Al” finally took over Madison Square Garden, delivering hits, costume changes, and video comedy in a triumphant 46-year-career celebration. alturl.com/6kuqgDSW is suing Sony, Universal, and BMG over music clip copyright threats, claiming past license agreements cover their TikTok content. alturl.com/ejvo6Michael Sadler of SAGA revealed his cancer is incurable but clarified he is not terminal. He remains active with ongoing music projects. alturl.com/npdmmBusta Rhymes, Clipse, GELO, and Tobe Nwigwe will perform at the 2025 ESPY Awards on July 16. Tobe and David Michael Wyatt will lead the In Memoriam. alturl.com/nnmfnChordal partnered with TikTok to simplify fractional music rights licensing for brands and creators, expanding the Commercial Music Library. alturl.com/f9f9wTop Albums This Week 5. Tropicoqueta – Karol G 4. Beautiful Chaos (EP) – KATSEYE 3. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack 2. Virgin – LordeI’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen (7 weeks)alturl.com/k8nruMore music news daily at DailyMusicHeadlines.com and reddit.com/r/dailymusicheadlines.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. EP: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & The State Street Players.

Deftones announced their tenth album, private music, out August 22 via Reprise/Warner. The first single, “my mind is a mountain,” is available now. Their tour resumes the same day with Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California.🔗 brooklynvegan.comLuke Bryan’s Crash My Playa festival returns to Riviera Maya, Mexico for its 11th year in January 2026. Tickets are on sale now, with vacation packages available Monday. Past performers include Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, and Lainey Wilson.🔗 wbwn.comOasis kicks off a five-show hometown residency in Manchester tonight. The announcement came via a drone display, and organizers are warning of extreme heat.🔗 billboard.comJeff Lynne’s ELO canceled their Manchester show due to illness. The news follows reports that Lynne recently broke his hand in a taxi accident. The band’s final Hyde Park show remains on the schedule—for now.🔗 musicradar.comBLACKPINK returns with their first 2025 single, “Jump,” alongside a vibrant music video. The song launches their Deadline tour, which runs into mid-January 2026.🔗 youtube.comOzzy Osbourne has announced a new memoir, Last Rites, releasing October 7. The book covers his Parkinson’s diagnosis, retirement from touring, and more. He’s also auctioning abstract paintings—made with chimpanzees—to support Save the Chimps.🔗 billboard.comIn a surprise drop, Justin Bieber released Swag, his seventh studio album. The 21-track project includes features from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, and Lil B. The album is described as darker and more vulnerable than his earlier work.🔗 upi.comAlso out today:– Wet Leg releases their sophomore album Moisturizer as a newly expanded five-piece.– Allo Darlin’ returns with Bright Nights, their first album in 11 years since reuniting post-pandemic.– Burna Boy drops No Sign of Weakness, featuring Mick Jagger on the track “Empty Chairs.” The pairing was arranged by Naomi Campbell.Subscribe to Daily Music Headlines at dailymusicheadlines.com and join the conversation at reddit.com/r/dailymusicheadlines.

Sir Paul McCartney returns to North America with his “Got Back” tour, launching in Palm Desert this Sept—his first U.S. run since 2022. Tix on sale July 15. var.tv/paul2025Ed Sheeran opens “Cosmic Carpark Paintings” at HENI Gallery, Soho, July 11–Aug 1. Inspired by Pollock, painted between tours. Prints & originals for sale; half of proceeds go to music education. bit.ly/edheniexhibitThe Recording Academy invites 3,600 new members including Addison Rae, KATSEYE, and Zico. 49% women, 56% POC, 60% under 40. Part of its drive for broader representation. var.tv/grammy3600KATSEYE announces their “Beautiful Chaos” debut North American tour, Nov 15–Dec 16. Their EP of the same name debuts at No. 4 on Billboard 200. bb.mu/katseyechaosEx-NCT member Moon Taeil sentenced to 3.5 years for aggravated quasi-rape. Conviction includes sexual violence therapy, 5-year youth work ban. var.tv/taeilsentencedTemple University adds “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City” for Fall 2025. A cultural deep-dive led by Prof. Welbeck examining Lamar’s legacy and hip-hop’s broader impact. rol.st/kdottempleSoundCloud and elasticStage launch on-demand vinyl for Artist Pro users—no upfront costs, no minimum orders. Vinyl production, shipping, and sales handled globally. var.tv/scvinylSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com and join the subreddit: r/dailymusicheadlines Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written/Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Exec Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme: Lex Dallas & The State Street Players.

Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning concert, raised over $190M for charity through a 5M-fan livestream. bit.ly/sabbath-190Roger Waters backs Palestine Action, risking up to 14 years in jail. He claims they’re non-violent. bit.ly/waters-riskMonster Magnet founding member Tim Cronin has died at 63 from ALS. bit.ly/cronin-ripNIVA urges breakup of Live Nation, citing threats to indie venues. bit.ly/niva-livenationSean Combs will be sentenced Oct 3. Acquitted of trafficking, he was convicted for hiring escorts. His motion for release was denied. bit.ly/combs-sentencingQueensryche and Accept team up for the Volume and Vengeance Tour, a 14-date U.S. trek this fall. bit.ly/queensryche-tourPuscifer will play two intimate LA shows Aug 11 to debut their next album, filmed for future release. bit.ly/puscifer-2025Angel Witch bassist Kevin Riddles has died at 68 after cancer. His playing shaped NWOBHM and influenced Metallica’s Lars Ulrich. bit.ly/riddles-ripVochlea drops Dubnote, an AI voice-note app for musicians. Free lifetime access available July 9 only. bit.ly/dubnote-appOasis saw a 320% Spotify spike after reunion shows in Cardiff. Gen Z makes up 50% of new listeners. Tour continues in Manchester. bit.ly/oasis-surgeGreen Carnation announces A Dark Poem, Part I, first in a trilogy inspired by Ophelia and Rimbaud, out Sept 5. bit.ly/greencarnation-epNetflix will release the Devo doc on Aug 19. Premiered at Sundance, features rare footage. Band also launches a new YouTube series and B-52s tour. bit.ly/devo-docMore headlines: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Join the convo: reddit.com/r/dailymusicheadlines Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written/Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. EP: Tom Merritt. Theme: Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Matt Cameron exits Pearl Jam after 27 years. The band honors his legacy: “Forever our friend in art and music.” Apple Music’s Top 500 of the decade: Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” leads, followed by The Weeknd & Drake. Drake has the most tracks overall. Barbra Streisand’s new album The Secret of Life debuts at No. 31, marking her 55th top 40 appearance—most ever for a woman. Jessie J cancer update: No evidence of spread. Shares gratitude and tributes her son as “my biggest ray of light.” Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy) to undergo hand surgery, out for the rest of 2025. Tour dates will continue. Aldo Nova fractures spine, cancels tour, expected in neck brace for a year. King Diamond cancels 4 EU shows due to strep throat. Plans to return July 10 in Athens. HYBE faces raid over IPO probe. South Korean authorities investigate potential capital markets violations. New supergroup: Cosmic Cathedral (Neal Morse + Chester Thompson) debuts Deep Water, blending prog rock & jazz. ROKK streaming fights AI music with human review policy. “No Fully AI-Generated Music” pledge draws the line. Alex Cooper booed at Cubs game after off-key “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Top 5 Songs This Week:Ordinary – Alex Warren (21st week at No. 1)What I Want – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRaeJust In Case – Morgan WallenA Bar Song (Tipsy) – ShaboozeyI'm The Problem – Morgan WallenMore music news daily: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written & hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme: Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunited for a final hometown show in Birmingham, hosted by Jason Momoa. Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and more paid tribute. Proceeds benefit Cure Parkinson’s and local children’s charities.Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson got engaged during the Sabbath show. Ozzy jokingly interrupted the proposal, but Kelly said yes. Jack Black released a “Mr. Crowley” cover with kids of Tom Morello and Scott Ian, plus Yoyoka Soma and Hugo Weiss. It debuted at the Sabbath event. Rob Reiner clarified Spinal Tap’s Stonehenge scene predates Sabbath’s, despite the band's belief it was inspired by them.Tom Morello protested ICE raids in L.A. and hosted a benefit show for immigrant rights, urging citizens to take charge.BLACKPINK launched their “DEADLINE” world tour in Korea with new track “Jump” and 31 shows planned worldwide.KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the top animated film soundtrack since Encanto.Lorde’s Virgin hit No. 1 in the UK. Bruce Springsteen scored his 25th Top 10. Sabrina Carpenter set a solo LP top-five streak record.Texas singer/songwriter Julia Hatfield survived the Kerrville flood; local efforts are underway to aid victims.X-Files composer Mark Snow died at 78. Known for pioneering electronic scoring, he leaves behind a lasting TV legacy.Scorpions biopic Wind of Change is in production, focusing on the band’s Cold War anthem and legacy.Sabrina Carpenter brought out Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park for “Hungry Like the Wolf.” She headlines Lolla and drops Man’s Best Friend Aug 29.Top Albums This Week 5. One Thing At A Time - Morgan Wallen 4. SOS - SZA 3. Tropicoqueta - Karol G 2. American Heart - Benson BooneI'm The Problem - Morgan WallenSubscribe: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Reddit: r/dailymusicheadlines Hosts: Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera Producers: Hammond Chamberlain, Anthony Lemos EP: Tom Merritt Theme: Lex Dallas & State Street Players