Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) recently announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Today, due to incredible demand, the band announces additional dates in most cities. The band is adding two new […]

Gene Simmons was hospitalized yesterday (10/7) after getting into a car accident. The legendary KISS rocker was driving on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif., before 1 p.m. PT, when his Lincoln Navigator hit a parked vehicle, police told a local NBC outlet today (10/8). When the authorities arrived on the scene, Simmons, 76, was still […]

With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years Silent Divide (listen here),  acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. What Lies Within is now available on all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on […]

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, 74, has canceled the remaining dates of his 2025 tour because of “ongoing medical issues” following a recent fall that left him hospitalized. “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates,” the musician announced on an Instagram post on […]

Nuno Bettencourt’s Six String Sanctuary is a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, just starting out, or simply a passionate fan, you’ll find workshops, performances, and activities designed with you in mind. The vibe is all about community-not competition-so you can fully […]

Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of RUSH’s R40 tour on August 1st, […]

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Though it wasn’t released until more than two months after his death, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says his longtime friend Ozzy Osbourne was able to hear and was, in fact, pleased with Priest’s new version of Black Sabbath‘s War Pigs (listen here) that features Osbourne’s vocals. “The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [manager wife] […]

I realize this is a difficult question, so I will allow for some honorable mentions. However, your first choice, must be your top choice. The genre must be Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal, only. For me, off the top of my head: Top choice: Judas Priest–Screaming For Vengeance Some honorable mentions: Def Leppard–Pyromania, Lynch Mob–Wicked […]

Two of rock ‘n’ roll’s most iconic voices — Miljenko Matijević of Steelheart and Jeff Keith of Tesla — are turning up the heat as they team up to deliver a scintillating new cover of Foghat‘s live version of the legendary Willie Dixon-written / Muddy Waters and Etta James classic I Just Want To Make Love To You. The single, was released worldwide today, across all major streaming platforms. […]

World-renowned guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the official launch of Nuno Guitars, his own guitar brand.  This new venture marks Bettencourt’s departure from his long-standing relationship with Washburn and represents a defining moment in his career—one that gives him complete creative control over design, innovation, and craftsmanship. “My new models, the Dark Horse and the White Stallion, […]

This is a very difficult question, for me to answer. I have attended concerts, since I was 16-years-old. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY, where resided, a very famous local rock club, called L’Amour. I believe, it was on 62nd Street, between 15th and 16th Avenues? Their policy was 16 to enter, 21 to drink, […]

John 5, and Richie Kotzen, joined Eddie from SiriusXM L.A. in advance of their tour together, watch their interview below.

Mötley Crüe today announced a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set for Theatre Of Pain, out November 14th through BMG. Pre-add / Pre-Save / Pre-Order Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary,here  Released in June of 1985, Theatre of Pain marked a bold new chapter for Mötley Crüe – stylistically daring, musically explosive, and unapologetically […]

Sony Music are proud to announce the release of War Pigs – Charity Version featuring Ozzy Osbourne in collaboration with globally revered rock icons Judas Priest. This historic rendition of the Black Sabbath classic was released today, with all profits donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. Get it here. This emotionally charged […]

Jon Bon Jovi, who was a guest on Bunnie Xo on todays’s (9/22) episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, spoke about his former bandmate, Richie Sambora. Bon Jovi stated (as per the New York Post), “The great thing that I have said about him throughout our lives was you would be lucky to call him your […]

This a very difficult question to answer, as there are so many albums, that could qualify. With that “said,” off the top of my head, the two that came to mind are Blue Murder‘s Blue Murder and Lynch Mob‘s Wicked Sensation. But, if I could only pick one, shockingly (sarc), I am picking Blue Murder.

With the US tour underway and playing to excited fans across the country, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live release on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. Quarantième: Live à Paris documents the the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums] […]

Mercury Studios will release on November 21st, Def Leppard Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield. The show, recorded in 2023 in their hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during “The World Tour” with Mötley Crüe, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 4K UHD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, white and black splatter, the vinyl nods […]

Michael Schenker Group‘s new studio album, titled Don’t Sell Your Soul, will be released on October 3rd through earMUSIC. The official lyric video for the LP’s second single, I Can’t Stand Waiting, can be seen below. To listen to the first single, the album’s title track, and to view more details about this release, please click here.

Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have announced a collaborative new EP with British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison. The five-track effort, titled One More Time, will be out on November 21st and will be preceded by a brand new single, My Only Angel, out September 19th. One More Time track listing: 1. My Only Angel2. Problems3. Wild Woman 4. A Thousand […]