THE ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES ITS CLASS OF 2021 INDUCTEES INCLUDING: THE GO-GOS, TINA TURNER, THE FOO FIGHTERS, RANDY RHOADS UNDER “MUSIC EXCELLENCE,” AMONG OTHERS, HOWEVER, IRON MAIDEN FAILS TO MAKE THE CUT

The inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 were announced this morning (May 12th). “This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said […]
“MONSTERS OF ROCK” ANNOUNCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE, FEATURING HEADLINER ALICE COOPER AND OVER 35 OTHER ARTISTS, SAILING FROM MIAMI, FL FEBRUARY 9TH-14TH 2022

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise, the world’s premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, is returning in 2022 to celebrate its 10thanniversary. Departing out of Miami, Florida, promoter On The Blue announced the five-day/five-night full ship charter cruise will set sail February 9th-14th aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, visit two ports in CocoCay, Bahamas and Labadee,Haiti, and features performances from rock icon Alice Cooper, along with performances […]
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN REVEALS “PARABELLUM” ALBUM DETAILS; LYRIC VIDEO FOR “WOLVES AT THE DOOR” POSTED

The name of Yngwie Malmsteen has always stood for uncompromising excellence. In a career that now spans more than 40 years he has proven himself to be a unique artist. You can try to categorize him in any way you wish. But the manner in which this supreme Swedish craftsman has continually developed his music makes Malmsteen […]
KIX ANNOUNCE THAT GUITARIST RONNIE YOUNKINS “IS TEMPORARILY UNABLE TO PERFORM FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE” ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF BOB PARÉ

Maryland rockers Kix have posted the following message on their Facebook page: “Kix regrets to announce that our friend and brother guitarist Ronnie “10/10” Younkins is temporarily unable to perform with KIX for the foreseeable future. We wish Ronnie all the best, and we hope for his speedy return to the band. Meanwhile, we welcome […]
“THE METAL TOUR OF THE YEAR” FEATURING MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM AND IN FLAMES, ANNOUNCE RE-SCHEDULED DATES

As previously reported, Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Trivium and In Flames have announced their new make up dates for their pre-planned The Metal Tour Of The Year. All previously purchased tickets for any of the rescheduled dates listed below will be valid for the new date. For any canceled dates, refunds will automatically be processed at your point of purchase. […]
IRON MAIDEN FRONTMAN BRUCE DICKINSON, AND “ANVIL: THE STORY OF ANVIL!” FILMMAKER SACHA GERVASI, TO CO-WRITE SCREENPLAY

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is teaming up with filmmaker Sacha Gervasi (Anvil: The Story of Anvil!) to co-write a narrative screenplay about the now-cult rock concert Dickinson played during the height of the Siege of Sarajevo in 1994. Risking their lives, Dickinson and his band Skunkworks were smuggled into the besieged city by the UN to […]