The Dead Daisies are stepping into blues history with the release of Crossroads, the first single from their upcoming album Lookin’ For Trouble, out May 30th through Fame/Malaco Records. The song, immortalized by Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson, has been reimagined with the band’s signature firepower, delivering a high-energy, soul-drenched performance that bridges past and present. Few songs in American […]

On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back with another round of U.S. dates. The latest tour will be a first for JBLZE as it will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Led Zeppelin classic, Physical Graffiti. The latest 21-city trek is billed as An Evening with […]

This year’s Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park fund-raiser, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 18th, 11AM to 6PM, at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park. Rock For Ronnie, an afternoon of live rock music, silent […]

BMG will release the second album by Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and The Winery Dogs frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, Black Light/White Noise, on April 4th. The official music video for the LP’s second single, Black Light, can be seen below. The dynamic, multi-layered clip, again produced and directed by Kevin and Richard Ragsdale a.k.a. The Ragsdale Brothers (Daughtty, Dorothy feat. Slash, Theory Of A Deadman),features the duo performing with bassist Julia Lage and […]

The number one most gold-awarded U.S. artist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fameinductees KISS proudly present Strutter on a limited-edition, playable gold records in honor of 50 years of the single available now. KISS partners with Precious Sound to produce two versions — the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and the Gold-Plated Edition. As the ultimate KISS precious metal collectible, the world’s first-ever Pure Gold Edition […]

Following a massive resurgence in popularity and an overwhelming response to their long-awaited reunion in 2024, Creed is starting 2025 with the return announcement of their Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival — a high-energy rock festival celebrating the anthems of a generation. Now in its second year, the Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival follows […]

Guns N’ Roses, Tool and Rival Sons have been added to Ozzy Osbourne‘s farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdon. Back To The Beginning, a charity event will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5th, Show openers include Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and many more. Read more details about this event here. As recently reported, Osbourne stated he is “not […]

Ozzy Osbourne, recently spoke about the Back To The Beginning charity show, in which all four original members of Black Sabbath, will be playing in Villa Park in Birmingham, as a final farewell. Osbourne said, on his  SiriusXM show Ozzy Speaks (via blabbermouth.net), “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing […]

Madfish Music has announced the digital release of Bonus Tracks And B-Sides from W.A.S.P.‘s The 7 Savage box set. W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the raw power of heavy metal while pushing the boundaries of its creative vision. Bonus Tracks And B-Sides, the final disc in The 7 Savage box set, is a treasure trove for die-hard fans, offering a glimpse into […]

Sebastian Bach is releasing yet another video from his Child Within the Mam album. The new video for To Live Again marks the seventh from the album and is another collaboration between Bach and Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera, watch the video below. Bach says,,“To Live Again is the closest song to a ballad on the […]

Not many bands can lay claim to creating an entire genre, much less a movement that has continued to flourish for over four decades, but German heroes Helloween did exactly that. Combining the speed of thrash, the twin-guitar approach of NWOBHM, and the hymnal melodies of European folk music, Helloween paved their own path, creating […]

Vince Neil‘s birthday party in Florida may have been a lifesaver … because it’s the reason the Mötley Crüe frontman wasn’t onboard a doomed private jet flight that killed his longtime pilot. Vince’s close friend, Lance Graves, tells TMZ … before Neil‘s private jet was involved in a fatal crash Monday in Arizona, Neil and his friends were […]

TMZ reports: [Mötley Crüe frontman] Vince Neil‘s private jet was involved in a deadly crash at an Arizona airport … but [Neil] was not on the plane. However, his girlfriend, who was traveling on the jet, survived … TMZ has learned. Allen Kovac, Mötley Crüe‘s manager, tells TMZ … Vince is safe and confirms he […]

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, Sweet guitarist Andy Scott spoke about the similarities between the opening riff of Mötley Crüe’s 1989 song Kickstart My Heart and the 1973 Sweet track Hell Raiser. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I’ll tell you who played [Kickstart My Heart] to me the first time. We were gonna go and see Mötley Crüe and Skid Row in Sweden. I was in Sweden […]

Dana’s note: Border City Rock Talk conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice, where he discussed the late, great (and gorgeous) John Sykes. Please enjoy.

Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi spoke to Planet Rock, in a suite overlooking the pitch at Villa Park to discuss the incredible Back To The Beginning show being staged there on July 5th. As well as what it means to be planning both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final gig, the pair also discussed set lists, Bill Ward’s return […]

In a new interview with Indie Power TV, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne‘s early solo catalog, addressed the fact that he wasn’t invited to take part in Osbourne’s final concert, which will take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5th… […]

It was almost 40 years ago that L.A. Guns established themselves as the undisputed sleaze kings of the Sunset Strip, and, eventually, the world. At this point in time, most bands in their position would be content to lay back, rest on their rock ‘n’ roll laurels and trot out the hits on endless repeat […]

Ozzy Osbourne is struggling to walk amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease — but his singing voice is “as good as ever,” according to his wife Sharon Osbourne. The “Crazy Train” rocker, 76, who has been living with the brain disorder since 2019, announced his final farewell show with Black Sabbath this week before he fully retires from the […]

Today (2/5/25), Topeka, leaders in U.S. based destination vacations, confirm they have teamed up with legendary multi-Platinum Rockers Styx, who will be curating a brand new Rockin’ in Paradise with Styx + Friends three day music vacation weekend on the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach, Florida. Styx + Friends is set to take place […]