New Music Breakdown
Black Sabbath’s Final Curtain Call + New Music Highlights to Watch For!
What’s up, music lovers? Jade is back with WRIF’s New Music Breakdown, and this week, we’ve got some serious updates you cannot miss. From legendary reunions to brand-new releases, it’s all happening in the world of rock and roll. Buckle up—this is going to be epic! Black Sabbath Is Reuniting for One Last Show https://www.instagram.com/p/DFsSHb-JK-O/ You read that right: Black Sabbath is returning to give us their grand finale! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 5th, because the rock gods are coming together at Villa Park, Birmingham. This will be the last time the original lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Tony Iommi—graces the stage together. It’s been 20 years since they’ve performed together, so it's gonna be amazing. The lineup includes Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Tom Morello, and David Draymond. Oh, and guess what? Papa Emeritus V from Ghost is joining the stage, too. If you’re a die-hard fan, this will be your pilgrimage. Don’t sleep on this—head to WRIF.com for details on tickets before they sell out! Ghost’s New Chapter Begins https://twitter.com/thebandGHOST/status/1887125109132992706 Speaking of Ghost, the reveal we’ve been waiting for is finally here. Allow us to introduce their new frontman, Papa Emeritus V, also known as Papa Perpetua. And he’s not just making his debut—he’ll be performing at the Sabbath reunion show. If you can’t make it to Birmingham, no worries! Ghost will be rocking Little Caesars Arena on July 24th (circle that date now). Plus, there’s a buzz about new music on the horizon—so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled. Michigan’s Pride—Pop Evil Drops Their 8th Album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpLkY4zJoaA Hometown heroes Pop Evil are back with their highly anticipated eighth album, What Remains, which drops on March 21st. To celebrate, they’ve announced a massive tour and will be taking over The Fillmore in Detroit on May 10th. Fan favorite or not, their latest single, “Wishful Thinking,” is already streaming. Give it a listen and see why we’re so hyped! Did we mention you could win tickets? Yep, tune in to WRIF for a chance to snag your seats. Because what better way to support Michigan’s own than to watch them live and loud? Elton John Teams Up with Brandi Carlile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGz8kVmwFtM Legendary music meets modern magic! Elton John has announced a joint album with the phenomenal Brandi Carlile, set to drop on April 4th. The album Who Believes in Angels was written and recorded in just 20 days (talk about legendary hustle!). Featuring Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Klinghoffer of Pearl Jam, it’s a collaboration that’s bound to stun. You can already stream the title track online—go hit play! Your Next Music Move From reunions and fresh tours to new albums that will dominate our playlists, 2025 is here to rock your world. Don’t forget to vote in the New Music Poll or score killer tickets through our giveaways. And here’s a pro tip—set a reminder for Friday at noon, when we’ll kick things off with the weekly WRIF New Music showcase. Trust us, you don’t want to miss the winner. Until next time, keep it loud and keep it WRIF.