QUESTION OF THE WEEK FROM POSTER DOUG R.: WHICH BANDS/ARTISTS DO YOU THINK SOUND BETTER LIVE THAN IN THE STUDIO?

None. To be honest, I have seen bands that have put on very entertaining shows, or sound fairly close to their recordings (I believe without the use of tapes?), but I have never seen a live performance, that sounds as polished, or better, than any band’s studio recordings. That is just a fact, that is […]
PICTURE OF KISS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS

As previously reported, those honored along with KISS were actor Sylvester Stallone, I Will Survive singer Gloria Gaynor, British actor Michael Crawford and country music superstar George Strait The show will air on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23rd at 8 p.m. ET. Picture from the AP via The New York Post
TRIXTER GUITARIST STEVE BROWN, FORMS BON JOVI TRIBUTE BAND, ALWAYS JOVI, LISTEN TO EXAMPLES HERE

Introducing Always Jovi — the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock’s most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. Always Jovi is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve Brown — known for his work with Trixter, Def Leppard and Ace Frehley. With his powerhouse vocal delivery, […]
STANLEY SIMMONS, FEATURING PAUL STANLEY’S SON EVAN, AND GENE SIMMONS’ SON, NICK, RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BODY DOWN”

Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS— has released its debut single, Body Down. The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration’s musical direction, Stanley told KTLA‘s Andy Riesmeyer, “We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana folk, so you hear a lot of […]
GUNS N’ ROSES RELEASE TWO NEW SONGS, “NOTHIN'” AND “ATLAS,” LISTEN TO THEM HERE

Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, Nothin’ and Atlas find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. Atlas is GN’R in full surging rock mode, while Nothin’ grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar. Both songs are available today via Interscope […]
MEGADETH ANNOUNCE “MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK” CINEMATIC EVENT, TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 11TH

Megadeth have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide January 22nd — on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album, out January 23rd. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. Tickets go on sale December 11 at […]