A new Beatles museum will open at 3 Savile Row in London, the legendary Apple Corps headquarters where the band recorded “Let It Be” and performed their final rooftop concert in January 1969. “The Beatles at 3 Savile Row” features seven floors of never-before-seen archival material, rotating exhibitions, a fan store, and recreated recording studio. The famous rooftop remains accessible to visitors with original railings intact. Paul McCartney said visiting brought back “special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop.” Ringo Starr called it “like coming home.” Additional details and a second planned experience will be announced soon. Story URL
Iconic guitarist Steve Vai is selling his Encino home and studio after two decades for $11.8 million through Sotheby’s International Realty. Vai purchased the abandoned 1941 property for $1.2 million in 2006, investing millions in renovations to create a 10,000-square-foot sanctuary. The compound features the Harmony Hut, an 1,800-square-foot recording studio where Vai created albums including Real Illusions: Reflections and Inviolate. He collaborated there with Joe Satriani and rehearsed with the supergroup Beat. The property includes five en suite bedrooms, swimming pool, gym, billiards room, library, and a 400-year-old oak tree. Located on Encino’s “Music Row,” past neighbors included Tom Petty, Dave Grohl, and Slash. “It’s bittersweet,” Vai said about leaving. “We raised our children there. It was a really good life.” He’s relocated to San Diego and plans to build a new studio. Story URL
Anthrax will release their 12th studio album Cursum Perficio on September 18th, marking their first full-length effort in over ten years. The thrash metal band previews the record with lead single “It’s for the Kids,” arriving Friday and available for pre-save now. The album follows 2016’s For All Kings after extensive touring through November 2019. Drummer Charlie Benante praised the new material, saying “Every song on this record stands on its own.” The Latin album title, found engraved at Marilyn Monroe’s final home, translates to “I will persevere” rather than the commonly misinterpreted “My journey ends.” Guitarist Scott Ian explained the decade gap wasn’t intentional, citing pandemic delays that interrupted writing plans. He noted actual writing and recording time spanned roughly three years. Benante promised extensive touring will follow. Story URL