Category: Classic Rock

“A Soul for Sale”: Morrissey Lists His Smiths Stake to Escape Past Ties

In a striking and emotionally charged announcement titled “A Soul for Sale,” Morrissey has offered to sell his entire business interest in The Smiths to any willing buyer. Shared on his official site, the singer declared he’s “burnt out by any and all connections” to his former bandmates—Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce, and the late Andy Rourke—and sees the […]

Def Leppard Roars Back Across Europe in Summer 2026 with Special Guest Extreme

British rock titans Def Leppard have just revealed a spectacular summer residency across the UK and Europe for 2026, promising a blend of iconic classics and intriguing surprises. The tour kicks off in a breathtaking open-air setting at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden, on June 13—dubbed “an evening with Def Leppard”—and culminates under festival lights at […]

Gorillaz Celebrates 25 Years in London with Striking “Demon Days” Concert and Immersive Exhibition

Gorillaz commemorated 25 years of boundary-pushing artistry with a striking residency at London’s Copper Box Arena. Spanning four nights, the performances paired a vivid “Demon Days” live concert with the surreal “House of Kong” exhibition—offering fans both sonic and visual immersion into the virtual band’s enduring legacy. The show unfolded as a full-album journey through […]

Bon Jovi Reimagines ‘Forever’ with Star-Studded Collaborations for ‘Legendary Edition’

Bon Jovi is reviving their 2024 album Forever with a brand-new edition titled Forever (Legendary Edition), arriving October 24, 2025. The ambitious reimagining brings in an all-star ensemble, with guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Robbie Williams, Lainey Wilson, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, rapper Carín León, and more. The project […]

The Police Pay Dispute: Summers and Copeland Sue Sting Over “Every Breath You Take” Royalties

In a striking escalation of long-standing tensions, The Police’s guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland have filed a lawsuit against lead singer Sting—real name Gordon Matthew Sumner—and his company, Magnetic Publishing Ltd. The legal action, lodged in London’s High Court, claims the duo never received songwriting credits or royalties for their contributions to the […]

Radiohead’s “Let Down” Reaches the Hot 100—Nearly 30 Years Later, Social Media Revives a Classic

In a remarkable twist of fate, Radiohead’s 1997 track “Let Down” has reentered the spotlight by debuting at No. 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100—making it one of only four of their songs ever to chart in America. The standout from their revered OK Computer album finally earned this recognition 28 years after its […]

When Eagles Met Prog: The Touring Misfire That Nearly Ruffled Their Wings

Every legendary band has a cringe-worthy origin story, and the Eagles’ early days were no exception. Fresh off their debut, the country-rock quartet found themselves oddly paired with British prog-rock giants Jethro Tull during a 1972 U.S. tour. As Don Henley later put it: “We didn’t really talk to them. I don’t think they liked […]

Cheap Trick Charges Back with “All Washed Up” and Fall Tour Revival

Rock legends Cheap Trick are making a thunderous return this fall—or should we say washing things up? Their new studio album, All Washed Up, is slated for release on November 14, 2025 via BMG—the band’s 21st LP, following their 2021 release In Another World. The first single, “Twelve Gates,” is already out, accompanied by a […]

The Beatles Anthology Returns Bigger Than Ever: New Episode, Album & Book for Fall 2025

Beatles fans, get ready: this fall marks the grand return of the iconic Anthology collection. Streaming on Disney+ starting November 26, the newly remastered 1995 documentary series will include the original eight episodes—plus a never-before-seen ninth chapter featuring behind-the-scenes reunions of Paul, George, and Ringo during the original sessions. The restoration, led by Peter Jackson’s […]

Rob Halford Collapses in Grief After Ozzy Osbourne’s Death, Pays Emotional Tribute on Stage

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford was overcome with grief following the passing of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, revealing that upon hearing the news, he “curled up in a ball and bawled [his] eyes out for hours” while on tour in England. The emotional toll lingered heavily, as Halford admitted he’s “still grieving like […]