DON DOKKEN TAKES THE BLAME FOR THE BAND’S FAILED 2016 REUNION TOUR

On the the December 25th episode of The SDR Show, Don Dokken discussed the band’s “disaster” 2016 reunion tour. Dokken, 72, stated, “We did an experiment, and we said, ‘We’ll write one song together.’ And that was It’s Another Day (listen here) We recorded it [and] made a cool video.” When they discussed the possibility of […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: AS WE SHORTLY LEAVE 2025, WHAT MUSIC RELEASES OR TOURS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026?
PETER CRISS DENIES THAT HE IS SELLING HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM FOR $1,000

Peter Criss, explains the confusion alleging that he is reportedly selling his new eponymous solo album $1,000. The original KISS drummer’s Bandcamp page is offering his latests self-titled effort on vinyl for $32.98 and on compact disc for $14.98, but lists a price of the aforementioned $1,000 for the digital version of the LP. The site also states that […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG?

This is tough for me, because there are so many Christmas that I love including Sleigh Ride, Holly Jolly Christmas, It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, etc. But the one I always find myself singing is:
MEGADETH RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LET THERE BE SHRED!” WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

As anticipation continues to build for Megadeth’s final studio album—out January 23rd, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19th) released the latest single and video for Let There Be Shred! The track is a rapid-fire manifesto with jaw-dropping riffs and “a […]
ORIGINAL KISS DRUMMER, PETER CRISS, DISCUSSES HIS NEW EPONYMOUS SOLO ALBUM (OUT TODAY), THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS AND THE PASSING OF HIS “EXTREMELY CLOSE” FRIEND, AND FORMER BANDMATE, ACE FREHLEY

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: [Original KISS drummer Peter Criss] will be releasing his first new album in 18 years today (December 19th) and, come [then on December 20th], celebrates his 80th birthday. It’s all a “never in my wildest dreams” proposition, Criss says… “I’m not tooting my horn, but I really worked hard for this,” […]