TOMMY ALDRIDGE DISCUSSES GUITAR LEGENDS, MENTIONS JOHN SYKES, RANDY RHOADS, GARY MOORE AND STEVE VAI
Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has discussed the greatest guitar players he has worked with during his career in his first interview of 2026. The three-minute clip, conducted by Robert Scott of Phantom Four, can be seen below. Following the soft launch of his new official web site, AldridgeWorld.com, the 75-year-old drummer says he has no plans to retire […]
ANNUAL “ROCK FOR RONNIE” CONCERT IN THE PARK BENEFITTING RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP & SHOUT CANCER FUND SET FOR MAY 31STAT AUTRY MUSEUM IN GRIFFITH PARK, TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
This year’s Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 31st, 11AM to 6PM, at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the LA Zoo). An afternoon of live rock music, silent […]
HEAVEN & HELL, THE DIO FRONTED VERSION OF BLACK SABBATH, TO RELEASE “BREAKING OUT OF HEAVEN 2007-2009” 4CD/Blu-Ray AND 7LP BOX SEST ON MARCH 27TH
Rhino presents Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009, a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio‘s celebrated tenure with members of Black Sabbath. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice under the name Heaven & Hell, the band returned to the stage and studio decades after their original run for an unexpected second act. Breaking Out Of Heaven […]
VAN HALEN “5150 (EXPANDED EDITION)” LP/3CD/BLU-RAY SET INCLUDES REMASTERED ALBUM, RARITIES, AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED 1986 LIVE RECORDINGS, ARRIVING MARCH 27TH; BLU-RAY FEATURES NEW HIGH-DEFINITION VERSION OF 1986’S DOUBLE-PLATINUM CONCERT VIDEO LIVE WITHOUT A NET
Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band’s first #1 album with hits like Why Can’t This Be Love, Dreams, and Best Of Both Worlds and continued […]
GRAMMY TRIBUTE TO OZZY
QUESTION OF THE DAY: THE GRAMMY’S AIRED LAST NIGHT (I DID NOT WATCH), DO ANY OF THESE AWARDS SHOW MATTER, OR HAVE ANY RELEVANCE, ANYMORE?
My answer is “No.” I know far too much insider information about the Grammy’s, and how their “voting” process is accomplished. Additionally, the entire music landscape has changed, and to me, there is very little talent, and variety, anymore, so it’s a who give a s–t about these self congratulatory awards shows, for less than […]