Category: Anniversary

U2 preps 'Achtung Baby,' 'Zooropa' reissues for expanded ZOO TV-era box set this fall

U2 preps ‘Achtung Baby,’ ‘Zooropa’ reissues for expanded ZOO TV-era box set this fall

U2 finally is set to release its long-expected reissue of 1991’s ‘Achtung Baby’ later this year paired with a re-released edition of the band’s 1993 companion album ‘Zooropa’ in a combined ZOO TV-era box set, Rolling Stone reports.

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' to receive 4CD/1DVD 20th anniversary reissue this fall

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ to receive 4CD/1DVD 20th anniversary reissue this fall

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ — the album that closed the door on the college-rock era and shot so-called alternative music straight into the mainstream — will receive a mammoth 4CD/1DVD 20th anniversary reissue featuring unreleased tracks, BBC recordings, B-sides and a full concert on DVD.

The Smiths' 'Queen is Dead' released 25 years ago today; watch 1986 'Rank' concert

The Smiths’ ‘Queen is Dead’ released 25 years ago today; watch 1986 ‘Rank’ concert

Twenty-five years ago today, The Smiths released their third — and, arguably, best — album, ‘The Queen is Dead,’ a note-perfect marriage of Johnny Marr’s peerless pop songcraft and Morrissey’s pointed political commentary, lovesick laments and wicked humor.

The Mission announces 2nd U.K. show, 10 European concerts for 25th anniversary

The Mission announces 2nd U.K. show, 10 European concerts for 25th anniversary

The Mission have extended their 25th anniversary reunion beyond a single London concert to now include a second newly announced U.K. date plus 10 European concerts in October and November.

Damned playing 'Damned Damned Damned,' 'Black Album' on 35th anniversary tour

Damned playing ‘Damned Damned Damned,’ ‘Black Album’ on 35th anniversary tour

The Damned — still featuring founding members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible — are set to embark on a 35th anniversary tour of the U.S. and U.K. this fall that will find the band performing its 1977 debut ‘Damned Damned Damned’ and 1980’s ‘The Black Album’ each night.

The Mission taps Fields of the Nephilim, Gene Loves Jezebel for 25th anniversary concert

The Mission taps Fields of the Nephilim, Gene Loves Jezebel for 25th anniversary concert

Frontman Wayne Hussey has tapped goth-rock contemporaries Fields of the Nephilim and Gene Loves Jezebel to open The Mission’s upcoming 25th anniversary concert in London — and recently announced plans to add a second U.K. performance and ‘some mainland European shows’ in October.

R.E.M. 'Lifes Rich Pageant' 25th anniversary reissue to include 19 unreleased demos

R.E.M. ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’ 25th anniversary reissue to include 19 unreleased demos

R.E.M. continue their reissue series this July with a 25th anniversary edition of ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’ that will feature a newly remastered version of the 1986 album and a bonus CD featuring 19 unreleased demos that include a never-before-released song.