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Daily Music Headlines September 29, 2026

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Slipknot announces massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour," beginning at Wembley Stadium July 3 and hitting North America and South America. Bring Me the Horizon supports the North American dates, with Lamb of God, Motionless in White and Lorna Shore on select shows.


Rod Stewart says his 2027 tour will be his final tour at age 81, beginning in March and ending with two Red Rocks shows over Labor Day weekend.


AI-generated country "artist" River Cain is using staged controversies and fabricated incidents to attract views and streams, raising concerns about undisclosed AI performers competing with real artists.


BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, MINZY and Super Junior's Yesung all released new music in a packed K-pop release window.


Korn's Fieldy and Brian "Head" Welch reunited onstage in Boise for the first time in five years.


Treaty Oak Revival's Sam Canty asks fans to stop throwing objects after a woman suffered a concussion from a flying chair at a recent show.


John Mayer announces six Sphere shows in Las Vegas next April, featuring acoustic, full-band and trio sets each night.


Billy Joel is auctioning more than 70 motorcycles from his collection in November, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.


Wendy's releases an emo album, "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot," featuring members of Memphis May Fire, Anberlin, Silverstein, blessthefall, State Champs and Holy Wars.


Top 5 Billboard 200 Albums:

5. Noah Kahan- The Great Divide

4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem

3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

2. Ella Langley- Dandelion

1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.

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