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IRON MAIDEN GUITARIST ADRIAN SMITH SAYS MAYBE THE BAND SHOULD CHANGE THEIR INTRO MUSIC FROM UFO’S “DOCTOR DOCTOR” TO AC/DC’S “IT’S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP [IF YOU WANNA ROCK N’ ROLL]?
In a new interview with Sweden’s Bandit Rock radio station, Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith was asked “how tired” he is of Doctor Doctor, the classic UFO song which the band has played over the

THE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED AUGUST 21ST-23RD IN GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE; FEATURING OVER 25 ARTISTS INCLUDING: BRET MICHAELS, PEARCY AND DEMARTINI, LYNCH MOB, LITA FORD, ETC. WITH HOSTS EDDIE TRUNK, JIM FLORENTINE, DON JAMIESON AND NIKKI BLAKK
The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to theGatlinburg Convention Center, located in Tennessee’s

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: NAME SOME BANDS YOU THINK SOUND SIMILAR?
AC/DC: Rhinobucket, Airbourne. Other AC/DC influenced bands: Kix and Buckcherry. Black Sabbath: most grunge/ sludge bands: Alice In Chains, Soundgarden (especially Outshined) Metallica: Pantera Led

EDDIE INTERVIEWS ZAKK WYLDE, WATCH IT HERE
On February 12th, Zakk Wylde dropped by to hang with Eddie Trunk for his SiriusXM radio show in the LA studios, watch the interview below.

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN, SAMMY HAGAR AND MICHAEL ANTHONY, ALL COMMENT ON ALEX VAN HALEN’S PROJECT WITH GUITARIST STEVE LUKATHER
Wolfgang Van Halen was recent guest on Eddie‘s Sirius/XM show Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk. When discussing the project his uncle, Alex Van Halen is

UFO “THE WILD, THE WILLING AND THE INNOCENT” EXPANDED, REMASTERED AND REISSUED ON DOUBLE CD AND TRIPLE VINYL ON MAY 1ST; BRAND NEW MIX OF HAMMERSMITH ODEON LIVE SHOW, JANUARY 29TH, 1981
Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent.

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ANGEL’S HELLUVA BAND REMASTERED ON 180G VINYL AND CD WITH LIMITED BUNDLES SIGNED BY THE FOUR ORIGINAL SURVIVING MEMBERS
Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel‘s outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of

FOREIGNER TO HEADLINE THE “ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE XIV” PRESENTED BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 21ST-25TH 2027
Rock fans are in for a legendary experience as Foreigner, the iconic rock band behind some of rock’s most enduring anthems such as I Want To

METALLICA ANNOUNCE “LIFE BURNS FASTER” OCTOBER RESIDENCY AT THE SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that Metallica will debut its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The

IRON MAIDEN UP FOR 2026 ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Iron Maiden and The Black Crowes are among the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame revealed the list

“IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION” RELEASING IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE FROM MAY 7TH
Trafalgar Releasing today announces the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled Iron Maiden:

RITCHIE BLACKMORE RECEIVES “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM
The National Guitar Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Blackmore is

“LOUDER THAN LIFE 2026” ANNOUNCES FULL ARTIST LINEUP: IRON MAIDEN, PANTERA, MEGADETH, ALICE COOPER, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ANTHRAX AND MANY MORE….
Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center inLouisville, KY September 17th-20th for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FROM POSTER REAL PAUL STANLEY: NAME SOME OF THE MOST ATHLETIC FRONTMEN/WOMEN IN ROCK HISTORY?
David Lee Roth. Dancing wise: Michael and Janet Jackson.

ALEX VAN HALEN SAYS VAN HALEN DID THEIR “BEST WORK” WITH “[DAVID LEE] ROTH”
In continuing with his interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his Brothers book in 1984

THE BON SCOTT ESTATE ANNOUNCE A ROBUST EVENT AND MERCHANDISING PLAN TO CELEBRATE THE ROCK ICON’S 80TH BIRTHDAY ON JULY 9TH
Bon Scott (1946-1980), the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, Fraternity and The Valentines, remains one of the great front men in rock and roll

ALEX VAN HALEN VALIDATES THAT BOTH HE, AND EDDIE, MET WITH SHARON OSBOURNE TO DISCUSS RECORDING A VAN HALEN ALBUM WITH OZZY
In continuing with his interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen confirmed that there was talk of Ozzy Osbourne making an album with Van Halen and his

WILLIAM SHATNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALL-STAR METAL ALBUM FEATURING 35 HAND-PICKED METAL ICONS INCLUDING RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ZAKK WYLDE, HENRY ROLLINS AND OTHERS
William Shatner is turning the volume up to pain-threshold max.. The legendary actor, author, and cultural icon today announces his latest album – a heavy

ALEX VAN HALEN DISCUSSES THE ALBUM HE IS WORKING ON WITH STEVE LUKATHER WHICH INCLUDES UNFINISHED VAN HALEN MATERIAL
In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen spoke in more detail about the album he is working on with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather. The Van Halen drummer said

“SCORPIONS – COMING HOME TO LAS VEGAS” RESIDENCY WITH BUCKCHERRY, SEPTEMBER 17TH-OCTOBER 3RD
Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

QUESTION OF THE WEEK-COURTESY OF POSTER DOUG. R: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FORMAT FOR MUSIC? CD, VINYL, CASSETTE, 8-TRACK, STREAMING?
Since I grew up on vinyl, I tend to prefer it, to all others formats. However, I have not used a turntable in forever, so





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. 🙂