Category: Classic Rock

Bruce Springsteen Unveils “Faithless,” a Haunting Glimpse Into a Soundtrack That Never Was

Bruce Springsteen is diving deep into his vaults once again, and this time, he’s delivering ghosts from a film that never made it to the screen. The legendary songwriter has just released “Faithless,” a gentle, haunting ballad lifted from his upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set, due out June 27. Recorded during a […]

Jake Holmes Revives Legal Battle Over “Dazed and Confused” in New Lawsuit Targeting Jimmy Page and Sony

More than five decades after Led Zeppelin turned “Dazed and Confused” into a rock staple, the original composer is once again fighting for recognition. Jake Holmes has filed a new copyright infringement lawsuit against Jimmy Page, this time also naming Sony Pictures and other co-defendants involved in the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary. Filed in a […]

R.E.M. Reignites Classic Anthem to Support Press Freedom

R.E.M. is back—at least for a cause. The iconic Athens, Georgia band has dropped Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP released in honor of World Press Freedom Day and the 75th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The EP, available now digitally and arriving on limited-edition orange vinyl this September, breathes new life into […]

Ozzy Osbourne Plans Emotional Farewell with Five-Song Solo Set at Birmingham Blowout

Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to take his final bow with a heartfelt solo performance during his long-awaited farewell concert in Birmingham this July. According to Sammy Hagar, who will be among the star-studded lineup of support acts, Ozzy plans to sing five of his own songs at the July 5 event at Villa Park. Hagar […]

Barbra Streisand Unites Generations of Voices in New Duets Album ‘The Secret of Life’

Barbra Streisand is returning to the duet format in grand fashion with her new album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out June 27. The legendary vocalist brings together a wide-ranging lineup of collaborators from Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney to younger stars like Hozier and Laufey. The album, a follow-up to her 2014 […]

Metallica Reloaded: “Load” Gets the Super Deluxe Treatment With Massive 2025 Reissue

Metallica is taking fans back to the most polarizing era of their career with a thunderous bang. Their 1996 genre-bending album Load is officially the next in line for an extensive remastered reissue, set to drop June 13, 2025. The multi-format release includes everything from standard vinyl and cassette to a sprawling Deluxe Box Set […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class: Legends, Innovators, and Long-Overdue Honors

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class is officially here, celebrating a sweeping lineup of iconic performers, musical pioneers, and industry legends. Announced by Ryan Seacrest during a special American Idol episode, this year’s inductees embody decades of evolution in music. In the Performer category, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, […]

ZZ Top Keeps On Rollin’: 51-Date North American Elevation Tour Set for 2025

ZZ Top isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The legendary Texas trio has announced their massive 51-date North American Elevation tour, kicking off June 1 in Victoria, British Columbia, and wrapping October 10 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Following a record-setting 99 shows in 2024, frontman Billy Gibbons seems determined to push even harder this year. After […]

Ozzy Osbourne Trains for Final Curtain Call: Black Sabbath Farewell and Solo Set Confirmed

The Prince of Darkness is rising again. At 76, Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to take the stage one last time—twice in a single day. The iconic metal frontman revealed he’s undergoing intensive physical training in preparation for Black Sabbath’s farewell performance, followed by his own solo set on July 5th at Birmingham’s Villa Park. Dubbed […]

Phish Tops 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote, Eyes Induction​

Phish has clinched the top spot in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote, amassing over 330,000 votes and outpacing runner-up Bad Company by nearly 50,000. ​ The Vermont-based jam band, known for their improvisational live performances and dedicated fanbase, now joins the top seven fan-voted artists—Bad Company, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, […]