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GEORGE LYNCH CHANGES HIS MIND ABOUT RETIRING LYNCH MOB
Legendary guitarist George Lynch, recently spoke with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, about why he is still playing shows under the Lynch Mob banner, nearly a year after the completion of
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: BEST IRON MAIDEN ALBUM COVER ART (THIS INCLUDES SINGLES)?
I am torn between these two:

ALEX VAN HALEN SAYS HE WILL BE WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM WITH TOTO’S STEVE LUKATHER
Ultimate Classic Rock reports: Alex Van Halen says he and Toto star Steve Lukather are about to start work on a new album together. “I’m getting ready to do this

DAVE MUSTAINE REVEALS THAT SUFFERING WITH DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE IS ONE OF THE REASONS HE IS SLOWING DOWN
Matt Mills of Metal Hammer reports: Dave Mustaine isn’t sure what he’ll do after Megadeth retire… …“Well, there’s so much still going on now that I don’t really

DON DOKKEN TAKES THE BLAME FOR THE BAND’S FAILED 2016 REUNION TOUR
On the the December 25th episode of The SDR Show, Don Dokken discussed the band’s “disaster” 2016 reunion tour. Dokken, 72, stated, “We did an experiment,

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: AS WE SHORTLY LEAVE 2025, WHAT MUSIC RELEASES OR TOURS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026?

PETER CRISS DENIES THAT HE IS SELLING HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM FOR $1,000
Peter Criss, explains the confusion alleging that he is reportedly selling his new eponymous solo album $1,000. The original KISS drummer’s Bandcamp page is offering his latests self-titled effort

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG?
This is tough for me, because there are so many Christmas that I love including Sleigh Ride, Holly Jolly Christmas, It’s The Most Wonderful Time

MEGADETH RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LET THERE BE SHRED!” WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
As anticipation continues to build for Megadeth’s final studio album—out January 23rd, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new

ORIGINAL KISS DRUMMER, PETER CRISS, DISCUSSES HIS NEW EPONYMOUS SOLO ALBUM (OUT TODAY), THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS AND THE PASSING OF HIS “EXTREMELY CLOSE” FRIEND, AND FORMER BANDMATE, ACE FREHLEY
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: [Original KISS drummer Peter Criss] will be releasing his first new album in 18 years today (December 19th) and, come [then

RAINBOW TO RELEASE “THE TEMPLE OF THE KING: 1975-1976” NINE CD BOX SET TO BE RELEASED ON MARCH 16TH
Edsel Records has set a March 6th, 2026 release date for Rainbow‘s The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976, the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow‘s career

“THRASH OF THE TITANS” TOUR FEATURING TESTAMENT, OVERKILL AND DESTRUCTION, ANNOUNCE SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Testament have announced the U.S. leg of their Thrash Of The Titans world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends Overkill and Destruction for

FOR THE KISS COOK, ULTRA LIMITED EDITION CULINARY KNIFES AVAILABLE
Dalstrong, which focuses on producing precision-forged knives and premium kitchen tools, has created an ultra-limited edition, unapologetically over-the-top tribute to five decades of Thunderock. Meticulously

GENE SIMMONS DISCUSSES AI IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
During an appearance on an early edition of Balance Of Power, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Bloomberg TV Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is revolutionizing the music

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: KISS HIRES YOU, WHAT IS YOUR NEW CHARACTER?
Off the top of my head, Metal Barbie-LOL!!

MEGADETH ANNOUNCE “LET THERE BE SHRED: THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT,” JANUARY 17TH IN LA VERGENE, TENNESSEE
With Megadeth’s final studio album set for release on January 23rd, the metal titans have announced Let There Be Shred: The Ultimate Megadeth Immersive Listening

MEGADETH RELEASE TRAILER FOR “MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK,” WATCH IT HERE
MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide on January 22nd — on the eve of

DAVID COVERDALE SAYS THAT AFTER TWO DECADES, HE WILL BE SLITHERING AWAY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
As previously reported, Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale, announced his retirement, after a five-and-a-half-decade career. Now, the singer has posted via his official Facebook page, that

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 12TH AT 10AM
Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced

GUITARIST JOE WALSH TO AUCTION MORE THAN 800 ITEMS FROM HIS PERSONAL COLLECTION, LIVE ON DECEMBER 16TH & 17TH AT THE TROUBADOR IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, INCLUDING 400+ GUITARS, AMPS, CARS, HAM RADIOS, STAGE WARDROBE AND MORE; PORTIONS OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT VETSAID, VETERAN’S CHARITY FOUNDED BY WALSH
Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading pop culture memorabilia auction house, announces their event with one of the most fabled, beloved and respected rock icons in the

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






Update looks nice. Is the Music News section that shows older articles no longer available Dana?
Cheers, Brent
Hi B,
I am not sure, as the webmaster informed me, that the site was hit by a bot attack, so, he had to fix it. Perhaps as a matter of course correction, older stories had to be removed, as they were corrupted?
Ahh, wondered if something sinister occurred or was just a refresh. Looks like it’s reporting older stories. Cheers and sorry for the headache you must be dealing with today.
No worries, it was the poor webmaster dealing with all these issues. If anyone deserves your pity, it is him. 🙂