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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Pearl Jam Cancel Shows After Bassist Tests Positive For Covid

Pearl Jam canceled the final shows on their current U.S. tour after the band's bassist Jeff Ament tested positive for Covid.

The final two shows of the tour were scheduled to be held in Sacramento on May 18 and in Las Vegas on May 20.

"While the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for Covid, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, they now have to present the heartbreaking news that this morning bassist Jeff Ament has tested positive for COVID," Pearl Jam said in a statement posted on social media.

The band added, "Our attention to staying inside the bubble has been constant. We have truly done all that we could have to remain clear of infection. Regretfully, the Sacramento and Las Vegas shows are canceled."

Ticket refunds will be automatically processed to ticket holders' method of purchase.

Pearl Jam is set to kick off their European tour with a performance at the Netherlands' Pinkpop Festival on June 18.

(Photo: Danny Clinch)

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My Chemical Romance, Jack White & Fall Out Boy To Headline 2022 Music Midtown

My Chemical Romance, Jack White and Fall Out Boy have been announced as headliners of this year's Music Midtown festival.

Music Midtown is set to take place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on September 17 and 18. Other musicians set to feature at the festival include Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Phoenix, Turnstile, A Day To Remember, Louis The Child, 2 Chainz, 100 gecs, Denzel Curry, Tinashe, and Charlotte Cardin.

Tickets for the event are on sale now.

Last week, MCR shared a new song, "The Foundations of Decay," the band's first single in eight years.

"The Foundations of Decay" is the first new music from My Chemical Romance since the release of "Fake Your Death," a song originally recorded for their unfinished fifth album but featured on the greatest hits compilation May Death Never Stop You in 2014.

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The Killers To Headline Poland's Open'er Festival 2022

The Killers have been confirmed as headliners of Poland's Open'er Festival 2022.

The rockers will be joined by several A-listers for the festival, which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Gdynia-Kosakowo airport.

The festival will also feature performances from Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Playboi Carti, Martin Garrix, The Chemical Brothers, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Glass Animals, Gunna, Clairo, Tove Lo, Little Simz, Jessie Ware, Royal Blood, Years And Years, The Smile and Michael Kiwanuka.

The Killers previously headlined the 2020 edition of the Open'er Festival. This year, the festival is voicing their solidarity for Ukraine and says it "will be a place of support for Ukrainians facing the barbaric Russian aggression of their country."

A special initiative "Wspierajmy Ukraine na koncertach / Support Ukraine at concerts" will take place during the festival to help the actions of Polish Center For International Aid.

(Photo: Danny Clinch)

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