Rhino will release a 40th anniversary expanded edition of Van Halen‘s 5150 on March 27th on three formats: multi-format box set, 2-LP vinyl, and 2-CD digipak. The remaster comes from original master tapes by longtime engineer Donn Landee and includes alternate edits, extended versions, and live material. The deluxe box set features a previously unreleased full concert from New Haven Veteran Memorial Coliseum on August 27, 1986, plus a Blu-ray with the Live Without a Net concert film in HD alongside a series of promotional videos. The 1986 album introduced Sammy Hagar as the new frontman of the arena rock band, and became Van Halen’s first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, eventually earning 6x-Platinum certification. Hit singles included “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” and “Best of Both Worlds.” Hagar currently celebrates this era with his “Best of All Worlds” shows, which includes an upcoming Las Vegas residency and a US tour in June. (Consequence of Sound)
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will tour the United States in May with what he describes as an “electric full band.” The tour runs from May 8th through 24th and includes festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and BottleRock in Napa, California. Artist presale began on Wednesday (Feb. 4), with general ticket sales starting Friday (Feb. 6). “Well, democracy ain’t gonna save itself! SPRING TOUR IN THE USA THIS MAY!” Morello wrote in the caption of his Instagram tour announcement, which follows his recent anti-ICE benefit concert in Minneapolis that included a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen. Morello’s tour stops include headlining shows in Fort Lauderdale (May 9), Tampa (May 10), Atlanta (May 12), Nashville (May 13), and Milwaukee (May 15), with festival dates in Daytona Beach, Columbus, and Napa completing the schedule. (Consequence of Sound)
Noel Gallagher will receive the 2026 BRIT Awards’ Songwriter of the Year honor following Oasis‘ successful reunion tour. This year’s ceremony will take place outside of London for the very first time, with the event moving to Manchester where both Gallagher brothers were born and Oasis formed in 1991. Gallagher will accept the award personally at Co-op Live Arena on February 28. This marks the first BRIT Award for either Gallagher in 16 years, since Oasis won the British Album Of 30 Years prize in 2010 for (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Recent Songwriter of the Year winners include Ed Sheeran in 2022, Kid Harpoon in 2023, RAYE in 2024, and Charli XCX in 2025. The recognition follows Oasis’ Live ’25 reunion tour across the U.K., Ireland, North America, Latin America, and East Asia. Gallagher wrote all songs on the band’s first three albums that dominated their reunion setlist. (Billboard)
Bruce Hornsby will release his new studio album, Indigo Park, on April 3rd via Zappo Productions/Thirty Tiger. The 10-track record features collaborations with Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, Bonnie Raitt, Blake Mills, and the late Bob Weir. Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter also co-wrote two songs, “Alabama” and “Might As Well Be Me, Florinda.” Recording began in 2024, following Hornsby’s prolific run of releasing four albums in five years. The 71-year-old music legend has also unveiled a music video for the project’s contemplative title track, which is about a “10th grade party at the Indigo Park Pool in Williamsburg, Virginia, when a ‘great big entrance’ went awry.” Hornsby adds, “It’s just an old bastard, looking back. To be honest, I’ve found a way, a path to grow old gracefully, with help from some newborn friends of mine.” He will support the album with a series of North American tour dates across April and June. (Consequence of Sound)
Jelly Roll will donate one of his three Grammy Awards to the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville, where he spent several of his teenage years. His wife Bunnie XO revealed the plan after the ceremony by saying “I know he’s going to give one to the Juvenile in Nashville to kind of give them a little inspiration and let them have a Grammy to themselves.” Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken, Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake. The singer celebrated his 14th, 15th, and 16th birthdays in juvenile detention before being charged as an adult. During his acceptance speech, Jelly recalled “There was a moment in my life where all I had was a Bible this big and a radio the same size in a six-by-eight-foot cell. I believed that those two things could change my life.” (Taste of Country)
Snoop Dogg carried the Olympic torch through Gallarate, Italy on Wednesday (Feb. 4) ahead of the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. The rapper wore a white Team USA tracksuit with “Coach Snoop” on his pants while bearing the flame. “I’m showing peace and love and it’s an honor to have this torch in my hand right now,” Snoop said. “I want to spread a whole lot of love to the athletes, to the people of Italy, to the whole world right now. Because that’s what the Olympics is all about. Spread peace and love from the D-O-dub.” Snoop makes Olympic history as Team USA’s first honorary coach for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. He also returns as NBC’s special correspondent after his memorable 2024 Paris Games coverage. The opening ceremony will air live at 2 p.m. ET on Friday (Feb. 6) on NBC and Peacock. (Billboard)
Christie’s will auction 350 items from late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay’s legendary collection in March, with estimates totaling $30 million. Irsay died last May at age 65 from apparent cardiac arrest. Notable pieces include Ringo Starr’s drum head from The Beatles’ 1964 Ed Sullivan Show debut, estimated at $1 million, and Wilson the volleyball from Castaway, valued at $60,000-$80,000. The collection also features Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” guitar, his longest-played instrument worth $1 million, and Jack Kerouac’s 120-foot On The Road manuscript scroll estimated at $2.5 million. Other highlights include Paul McCartney’s “Hey Jude” handwritten lyrics at $600,000 and Secretariat’s Triple Crown saddle at $1.5 million. About 200 guitars comprise the bulk of items. Irsay previously said he wouldn’t sell “if someone offered me a billion dollars.” (Story URL)