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Several bands, including Blood Monolith, are performing on the Decibel Magazine tour. Meanwhile, Phil Collins will skip his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance.

Kate Bush won an animation award for her directorial debut. The short film explores anti-war themes.

The progressive rock group YES has released a new single.

The group played a concert in New York. Jason Gerken joined the band on drums.

Big Country used progressive rock influences in their Steeltown album. The music employs unconventional song structures.

The shoegaze band headlined a festival in Brooklyn. Jason Gerken performed on drums during the set.

The Prodigy will open the CBGB Festival weekend. Various punk and electronic acts will also appear.

My Chemical Romance performed their entire Black Parade album during a festival set. The band delivered a massive stage production.

Peter Hook refuses to perform with his former bandmates again.

Foo Fighters, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and The Black Crowes headline the Mad Cool festival. Pixies and Kings Of Leon are also included in the roster.

Drummer Shannon Larkin clarified that his exit from Godsmack was friendly. He explained that Sully Erna accepted his choice to cease touring.

Various artists including Mike Dirnt and Noel Gallagher are marking their birthdays this month. Other notable musicians celebrating include Trent Reznor and Tom Morello.