LISTEN TO “CROSSING OVER” FROM VAN HALEN’S “THE COLLECTION II,” OUT OCTOBER 6TH

As previously reported, Van Halen will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the iconic band’s second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The upcoming set includes newly remastered versions of four multi-platinum studio albums, along with a selection of rarities recorded between […]

WHAT THE HECK WAS THE REAL STORYLINE OF KISS’ “(MUSIC FROM) THE ELDER?”

Greg Prato for ultimate-guitar.com reports: Undoubtedly, the most controversial and analyzed album of KISS‘ entire career was 1981’s (Music from) The Elder. The band’s first release with drummer Eric Carr – who had replaced original member Peter Criss in 1980 – did not perform well throughout the world, as it only further contributed to the […]

EUROPE RELEASE NEW SONG, “HOLD YOUR HEAD UP”

Europe have released the official music video for their new song titled Hold Your Head Up. The track, which is described by the band as “a punchy uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early Europe,” was recorded in August at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund (Ghost, Robyn) and was mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Def Leppard),who also mixed the band’s Secret Society album. […]