Daily Music Headlines November 19, 2025

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly finalizing a deal to sell their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group for $300 to $325 million.

Slipknot is deciding to sell a majority stake in their music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners.

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer participated in a Q&A session during the “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas” event. Paul Stanley hinted at the possibility of new music related to their upcoming biopic and avatar show.

Styx co-founder Dennis DeYoung criticized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for only honoring artists when they are too old, sick, or deceased.

Ariana Grande announced on Amy Poehler’s podcast that her upcoming tour for the album “Eternal Sunshine” will be her last for a long time.

LeAnn Rimes will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her hit song “Blue” with a seven-date tour in 2026, kicking off in Dallas, Texas.

Motley Crue announced their first 2026 North American tour dates, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Carnival of Sins and their 45th anniversary as a band.

Jeff Tweedy will embark on a 2026 tour across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe in support of his solo album Twilight Override.

The Santa Rosa Symphony is launching a new chamber music series at the Brannan Center in Calistoga, starting with performances of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

Melosurf is an experimental Max for Live device that allows Ableton Live users to control the DAW using voice commands.

The UK government will outlaw ticket resale for profit, fulfilling a Labour Party pledge.

Freddie Mercury is getting a commemorative coin. The coin features a portrait of Mercury, his signature, and a musical stave representing his vocal range.

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