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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: REGARDLESS OF YOUR CHRONOLOGICAL AGE, IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT CONCERTS WOULD YOU HAVE ATTENDED?
Judas Priest‘s Screaming For Vengeance tour, Whitesnake‘s Slide It In tour., Ozzy‘s Bizzard of Ozz tour and Van Halen‘s 1984 tour. I would have also

OFFICIAL JUDAS PRIEST DOCUMENTARY “THE BALLAD OF JUDAS PRIEST” TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE At BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Ballad Of Judas Priest, a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band Judas Priest and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll,

ONCE BITTEN, FEATURING FORMER MEMBERS OF GREAT WHITE, UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “ROCKIN’ LIKE THE 80s”
Once Bitten — featuring former members of Great White and Jack Russell’s Great White, is tearing the roof off with their brand-new single, Rockin’ Like the 80s. Staying true to

DAVE MUSTAINE SAYS HE WANTS TO STAY INVOLVED IN MUSIC IN SOME WAY EVEN AFTER HIS MEGADETH WINDS DOWN
Mark Yarm of The NY Times reports: Last August, the long-running thrash-metal band Megadeth posted a video titled The End Is Near that opens with an apocalyptic

RAVEN ANNOUNCE SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
British/American metal trio Raven will return to the live stage for an extensive North American tour of more than 35 shows from March through May this year.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY RELEASE VIDEO FOR “NAME IN BLOOD” FROM “ENGINES OF DEMOLITION” OUT MARCH 27TH
The official music video for Name In Blood, the latest single from Black Label Society, can be seen below. The clip was directed by the band’s longtime visual

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT WAS THE FIRST ROCK POSTER YOU PUT UP IN YOUR ROOM?
I think it might have been a door poster of Jon Bon Jovi? However, long before the official posters were acquired, I already had pages

FOREIGNER ANNOUNCES 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR TOUR KICK OFF
The first rehearsal of the band that would become Foreigner took place in New York on February 25th, 1976. Al Greenwood, the first band member recruited

DAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES SPRING TOUR DATES STARTING APRIL 16TH IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
David Lee Roth has announced a 30-date solo tour of North America, see the tour itinerary, below. April 16 – Airway Heights, WA @ Spokane LiveApril

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





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. 🙂