Category: Classic Rock

Bruce Springsteen Announces ‘Tracks Vol. II: The Lost Albums’ Release

Bruce Springsteen has officially announced the upcoming release of Tracks Vol. II: The Lost Albums, a comprehensive collection of previously unreleased material spanning from 1983 to 2018. This sequel to his 1998 box set, Tracks, aims to offer fans an in-depth look into the evolution of Springsteen’s music over three and a half decades.​ The […]

Lou Gramm Finds Closure with Foreigner After Rock Hall Induction

Lou Gramm, the original lead singer of Foreigner, has revealed that the band’s 2024 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame played a pivotal role in resolving longstanding issues with his former bandmates. Gramm departed from Foreigner in 1990 due to personal and professional differences with guitarist Mick Jones. However, the honor of […]

Sum 41 Bids Farewell with Powerful Rage Against the Machine Cover

Canadian punk rock band Sum 41 has released a compelling cover of Rage Against the Machine’s “Sleep Now in the Fire” as part of the Spotify Singles series. This release follows their farewell tour, which concluded in January 2025, marking a poignant moment in their nearly three-decade-long career. ​ In addition to the cover, Sum […]

Ann Wilson’s Onstage Wheelchair Use Explained by Sister Nancy

Fans attending Heart’s Royal Flush Tour have expressed concern upon seeing lead singer Ann Wilson performing in a wheelchair. To address these worries, guitarist Nancy Wilson clarified that Ann’s use of the wheelchair is due to a recent elbow injury, not a recurrence of her previous health issues. Nancy emphasized, “She kicked that cancer’s ass. […]

Dead & Company Honor Late Phil Lesh with ‘Box of Rain’ at Las Vegas Sphere Residency

On March 22, 2025, Dead & Company paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist of the Grateful Dead, during their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The band performed “Box of Rain,” a song closely associated with Lesh, marking the first time they played it since his passing in October […]

Kirk Hammett Embarks on Solo Album Amidst Prolific Riff Creation for Metallica

Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is channeling his creative energies into two ambitious projects: his debut solo album and an extensive collection of riffs for Metallica’s forthcoming release. Hammett has revealed that he has composed 767 new riffs intended for Metallica’s next album, a process he describes as both exhilarating and overwhelming. He remarked, “It […]

Fontaines D.C. Reimagines Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Can You Feel My Heart’ with a Touch of Nirvana

In a bold and innovative move, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has delivered a captivating cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s (BMTH) “Can You Feel My Heart,” seamlessly blending it with elements of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” This performance, part of triple j’s renowned “Like A Version” series, showcases the band’s ability to reinterpret contemporary tracks […]

Brian May Hints at Potential New Queen Music After Three Decades

In a recent interview with MOJO magazine, Queen guitarist Brian May revealed that the band might release new material, marking their first original music in nearly 30 years. May stated, “I think it could happen,” emphasizing that both he and drummer Roger Taylor are continually writing and developing ideas in their studios. He added, “I […]

Semisonic Condemns White House’s Use of ‘Closing Time’ in Deportation Video

The American rock band Semisonic has publicly objected to the White House’s unauthorized use of their 1998 hit song “Closing Time” in a recent social media post depicting deportations. The video, shared on the White House’s official accounts, shows shackled individuals being processed by authorities at an airport, accompanied by the song’s lyrics, “You don’t […]

Mike Campbell Reflects on Tom Petty’s Addiction and Their Unspoken Understanding

In his forthcoming memoir, Heartbreaker, Mike Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, offers an intimate look into his relationship with the late rock icon, Tom Petty. Campbell delves into the complexities of their friendship, particularly addressing why he never confronted Petty about his heroin addiction during the 1990s.​ Campbell reveals that […]