QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN LIGHT OF IRON MAIDEN SELLING OFF HALF OF THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ALONG WITH THEIR MASCOT EDDIE’S IMAGE, HOW DO FEEL ABOUT BANDS THAT SELL OFF THEIR (ENTIRE) CATALOGS TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE?
I am personally torn about this issue. If a musician, or band, is struggling financially, and has unexpected expenses, such as health issues, then I could understand the need to sell. However, if a band, or musician, is still successful and making money without financial struggles, I am less inclined to look favorably upon it. […]
IRON MAIDEN SELL 50% OF THEIR PUBLISHING, MASTER RIGHTS AND “EDDIE” TO POPHOUSE
Variety reports: Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has announced a partnership with legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Billboard reports that Pophouse has acquired a 50% “stake” in the assets; further terms were […]
PHOTOGRAPHER MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS PRESENTS “BACK TO THE BEGINNING: REMEMBERING OZZY OSBOURNE”
World renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and Rocked Magazine proudly present Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, a landmark photography exhibition hosted by ART STOP celebrating the remarkable 44 year visual journey of one of rock music’s greatest icons. From one of Ozzy Osbourne‘s earliest solo photo sessions atop Convention Hall in Asbury Park in 1981 […]
“KISS KRUISE: LAND-LOCKED IN VEGAS” PROGRAMMING REVEALED, INCLUDING ACE FREHLEY ALL-STAR TRIBUTE; SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 13TH-15TH AT VIRGIN HOTELS
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed the full programming schedule for the second KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas, returning November 13th-15th at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Following the success of last year’s fan experience, which drew fans from all 50 states and 32 countries, the 2026 edition delivers more KISS than ever before — and marks the […]
WATCH THE THIRD ANNUAL BON [SCOTT] BASH FEATURING TRIXTER’S STEVE BROWN, COREY GLOVER OF LIVING COLOUR AND OTHERS
The third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash was held on July 9th in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash featured vocal luminaries Corey Glover of Living Colour, Constantine Maroulis, Steve Brown of Trixiter, Jimmy Kunes of Cactus, and many more. The band once again was Paul McGilloway on lead guitar, John Jackson on rhythm guitar, Ivan Bodley on bass, […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IF YOU COULD CREATE YOUR OWN ROCK HALL OF FAME, WHERE WOULD IT BE LOCATED AND WHO WOULD BE THE INITAL INDUCEES?
I am torn about the location, but I believe it should either reside in New York City or Los Angeles. First inducees: Now of course, I would immediately want to induct Judas Priest, AC/DC, Ozzy, etc. But, if we are going to be fair, we need to induct those who influenced those bands and who […]