In the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a flurry of exciting new releases and announcements across various genres.

March 2025 is shaping up to be a significant month for classic rock fans, with several notable releases. Jethro Tull, led by Ian Anderson, is set to release their third album in four years, *Curious Ruminant*, featuring a nearly 17-minute epic titled "Drink From the Same Well"[1].

Yes is also making waves with a super deluxe edition of their 1972 breakthrough album *Close to the Edge*, expanded into a five-CD/LP/Blu-ray box set. Additionally, Jon Anderson is releasing *Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live: Perpetual Change*, a live album revisiting some of Yes's best-known music[1].

Roger Waters has added live material to a limited-edition super deluxe 10-disc reissue of *The Dark Side of the Moon Redux*. Alex Lifeson's Envy of None is releasing their sophomore album, *Stygian Wavz*, and Rush is putting out a new compilation titled *Rush 50*, featuring rare early live material. Genesis is also releasing an expanded super deluxe edition of 1974's *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, including a complete performance of the album from 1975[1].

In other classic rock news, Ace Frehley's *Now Playing* is being released on vinyl, and Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes are reissuing their *Live at the Greek* album in an expanded 3CD or 6LP format. Ozzy Osbourne's *See You on the Other Side V2.0* is coming out as an 18LP box set, and The Pogues are reissuing *The Rest of the Best* on transparent green vinyl[1].

On the hip-hop front, March is promising several high-profile releases. Lil Durk, despite being incarcerated, is set to release his new album *Deep Thoughts* on March 28, featuring street-riddled rhymes. KenTheMan is releasing *Kinda Famous*, a 15-track effort, on March 4, showcasing her confident bars and indie lifestyle. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is dropping *More Leaks*, his first project of the year, before his release from prison in July[3].

In the metal and alternative scene, several new albums and reissues have hit the shelves. Metallica has released a digital-only EP, *M72 World Tour Mexico City*, recorded as part of the Apple immersive video concert experience. Heathen's *Bleed the World Live*, recorded on the Empire of the Blind tour in 2020, and Warbringer's *Wrath and Ruin*, their first new album in five years, are also notable releases. Night's *Cult of the Serpent Sun* and Serpentine's *Tales of the Dark* are other significant metal releases[5].

On the industry side, there have been no major updates in the past 24 hours, but it's worth noting that live music is becoming increasingly important to listeners, as highlighted by Tencent Music's recent earnings call[4].

In terms of significant events, there are no major controversies or breaking news in the past 24 hours, but the ongoing trend of reissues and deluxe editions continues to excite fans across various genres.

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