David Coverdale, the powerful and distinctive voice behind Whitesnake, is calling it a day. After more than five decades in rock music — including his early years with Deep Purple and the global success of Whitesnake in the 1980s and beyond — Coverdale has announced his retirement at age 74. In a heartfelt video message, Coverdale spoke directly […]
The once‑unstoppable momentum of Radiohead has encountered a subtle but significant upheaval. Long celebrated as the voice of alienation, the anxieties of modern life and the future’s ghost‑echoes, the Oxford quintet now find themselves in a novel limbo: touring as a “greatest‑hits” act whose prophetic relevance seems to have caught up with—and maybe overtaken—them. For […]
Half a century after its initial release, Pink Floyd’s seminal 1975 album Wish You Were Here is getting the deluxe treatment with the upcoming Wish You Were Here 50 edition. Set for release on December 12, 2025, via Sony Music, the anniversary collection aims to give longtime fans and new listeners alike a deeper dive into one of progressive rock’s most enduring […]
The iconic rock band Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a major return to stage with their “Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour, scheduled for summer 2026. Marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s original Carnival of Sins tour and their 45th year as a group, the outing promises a full‑throated celebration of their legacy and live performance […]
Many of the rock bands that helped define the 1970s are still touring today, yet many of them no longer include even a single founding member. That curious fact raises questions about identity, legacy and what it really means to be a “band” decades on. What started as a vehicle of creative energy and youthful […]
In the early 1990s, as grunge and alternative rock surged, one band emerged that garnered the respect not just of fans but of peers. Alice in Chains — known for their dark, textured riffs and haunting vocal harmonies — were singled out by Lars Ulrich of Metallica as something special: “the ’90s Black Sabbath,” he said. Ulrich explained that […]
Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s pop‑rock group The Monkees, is preparing to lead a 60th‑anniversary celebration of the band next year, marking a remarkable chapter in music history. The Monkees began life as a made‑for‑television band in the mid‑1960s but evolved into bona fide pop‑rock hit‑makers. They were responsible for iconic songs […]
After more than four decades of rattling riffs, brass‑knuckled vocals and skidding drums, Megadeth is preparing to take its final bow. Led by founder and frontman Dave Mustaine, the band is set to release its self‑titled swan‑song album on January 23, 2026 — then embark on a farewell world tour that could stretch for three to five years. […]
Rock history will meet philanthropic ambition this coming November 23 in Nashville when former champion figure skater Scott Hamilton transforms the Bridgestone Arena into a hybrid spectacle of ice‑skating and stage‑rock. The show is part of his annual cancer‑research fundraising gala, and this year he’s gone big by assembling a one‑night “supergroup” of six lead singers drawn […]
Ace Frehley, the pioneering guitarist whose blazing riffs and “Spaceman” alter ego helped define the look and sound of Kiss, has died at the age of 74. He passed away on October 16 2025 in Morristown, New Jersey, after suffering blunt‑trauma head injuries from a fall. The official cause of death was confirmed by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. From the Bronx […]