JUDAS PRIEST TO RELEASE A SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY VERSION OF THE ICONIC “SAD WINGS OF DESTINY” ALBUM
March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest‘s Sad Wings of Destiny in the U.S. (March 23rd in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre’s history, it continues to inspire generations of musicians and […]
GEORGE LYNCH DISCUSSES SEEING VAN HALEN PERFORM BACK IN THE 70S, SAYS “IT WAS MIND BENDING”
In a new interview with The Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti, legendary Dokken guitarist George Lynch recalled seeing Van Halen perform in Southern California clubs in the mid-1970s. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I saw UFO play with Van Halen at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk, California, near where we lived. We played there a lot. It was somewhat dramatic, because I don’t know if UFO knew what they […]
ARMORED SAINT TO RELEASE NINTH STUDIO ALBUM, “EMOTION FACTORY RESET,” ON MAY 22ND; LISTEN TO THE FIRST SINGLE “CLOSE TO THE BONE,” HERE
Armored Saint are back with their anticipated new full-length release, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. Emotion Factory Reset, the lineup’s ninth studio album since 1984’s March Of The Saint, is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs of diverse musicality and […]
ACE FREHLEY’S 1975 LES PAUL GUITAR UP FOR AUCTION
Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated Music Icons sale. This year’s collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in London with a touring exhibition of highlights from the sale. Bidding on the full collection […]
ORIGINAL KISS DRUMMER PETER CRISS SCHEDULES MEET AND GREET AT ROCK CITY MUSIC ON APRIL 24TH & 25TH
Rock City Music Company is turning up the volume this spring as it welcomes rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, Peter Criss, for an exclusive meet-and-greet event, April 24th-25th. This is a very special two-day event with limited availability on both days. The appearance celebrates the release of Criss‘s highly anticipated solo album, Peter Criss, his first […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT LIVE NATION CONTROVERSY, REGARDING EMPLOYEES BRAGGING ABOUT OVERCHARGING FANS, DO YOU THINK IT’S TIME TICKETING AGENCIES/BROKERS SHOULD BE DONE AWAY WITH?
Yes, I think it’s well over due. Even back in the 80s, Ticketmaster, along with scalpers, were constant problems for us concert goers. It seems nothing changes, and these agencies seem to have monopolies on ticket sales. It is too much power, and control, for very few companies, which I believe is illegal. Bands should […]