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The latest Live music news from Lockgroove: 10 stories, each with our own take and three songs to play next.

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Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor retires from the band after tinnitus diagnosis
A3Culture+ Our take

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor retires from the band after tinnitus diagnosis

The original drummer, who joined in 1979 and returned for the 2001 reunion, says he must now follow his doctors' advice. The band says it will continue.

Deftones announce 2027 North American tour with Knocked Loose and julie: dates, Hollywood Bowl and ticket info
A2Tours+ Our take

Deftones announce 2027 North American tour with Knocked Loose and julie: dates, Hollywood Bowl and ticket info

The run starts May 5 in Dallas and ends June 20 in Toronto, with a Hollywood Bowl night, Forest Hills Stadium and artist presale on November 17.

Coachella 2027 lineup: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA headline, tickets and dates
B1Live+ Our take

Coachella 2027 lineup: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA headline, tickets and dates

The festival runs April 9 to 11 and 16 to 18 in Indio, with Madonna in the dance tent, Daddy Yankee making his debut and no Drake.

Phoebe Bridgers adds 2027 Lost Tour dates across North America
A3Tours+ Our take

Phoebe Bridgers adds 2027 Lost Tour dates across North America

The 23-date headline run starts February 17 in Portland and ends May 13 in Mexico City, with two Coachella weekends in between.

Conor Oberst announces 49-date 2027 solo tour, with a cave and a haunted hotel among the venues
A2Tours+ Our take

Conor Oberst announces 49-date 2027 solo tour, with a cave and a haunted hotel among the venues

His first solo headlining run since 2019 opens February 19 in Lawrence, Kansas, and tickets go on sale Friday, November 13.

New Order announce seven US dates for March 2027, with Future Islands
A2Tours+ Our take

New Order announce seven US dates for March 2027, with Future Islands

The band's first US shows of 2027 run from Austin to Miami Beach, with presale opening today and general sale on November 13.

Camp Flog Gnaw returns to Dodger Stadium next weekend, sold out
A3Live+ Our take

Camp Flog Gnaw returns to Dodger Stadium next weekend, sold out

The 12th edition of Tyler, the Creator's festival runs November 14-15 with more than 40 acts across hip-hop, rock and R&B.

Apple Music pushes into live video with a free festival stream and a London venue
B2Streaming+ Our take

Apple Music pushes into live video with a free festival stream and a London venue

After Club Live in May, Apple's first video festival livestream from Head Trip suggests live programming is becoming part of its subscription pitch.

Foo Fighters open their Take Cover stadium tour in Brisbane on November 5
A3Live+ Our take

Foo Fighters open their Take Cover stadium tour in Brisbane on November 5

The nine-date run across Australia and New Zealand starts this week and runs to January 2027.

Metallica share live "Leper Messiah" filmed inside the Sphere
A3Live+ Our take

Metallica share live "Leper Messiah" filmed inside the Sphere

The Master of Puppets deep cut gets the full Las Vegas treatment, as Black Sabbath fans get a soundtrack date of their own.

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