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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Iconic musician David Byrne, famed for fronting Talking Heads, has quietly announced his engagement to Mala Gaonkar, a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist. Byrne, 73, casually referred to Gaonkar as his fiancée during a recent interview with The Times, offering fans a gentle surprise tied to his music release. The new relationship milestone was revealed as […]
The BBC has abruptly postponed the airing of Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a deeply intimate documentary chronicling the final years of the rock legend’s life. Originally scheduled for primetime on BBC One, the one-hour film was replaced with Fake or Fortune—and the decision to delay was quietly confirmed by a BBC spokesperson, who promised to […]
Tom Morello recently offered a candid look back at Rage Against the Machine’s final performances, acknowledging the band’s long-standing intensity—and what comes next. “Rage Against the Machine was always sort of a volatile situation,” he told Ultimate Guitar, underscoring how their passionate internal dynamics powered their music and performances. Despite the turbulence, Morello highlighted the band […]
Legendary Talks Heads frontman David Byrne is back with a flourish—announcing his first solo album in seven years, Who Is the Sky?, set to drop on September 5 via Matador Records. Alongside the release comes a sweeping world tour and an electrifying new single. Teasing the album’s creative edge, Byrne shared the third single, “The Avant Garde,” offering […]
Iconic rock band Foreigner is set to electrify Cedar Rapids this August with a special stop on their farewell tour at McGrath Amphitheatre. Despite announcing “The Historic Farewell Tour” in 2022, the group continues to tour with surprising energy—and a new frontman—honoring their legendary catalog. On Monday, August 11, Foreigner will perform at 7:30 PM, […]
Brent Hinds, the iconic guitarist of Mastodon for nearly 25 years, has just shattered the illusion of an amicable split—confirming he was kicked out of the band, not a consensual departure. He aired his grievances in a scathing Instagram comment under a fan-posted clip of the 2012 “Crack the Skye” performance. In explosive remarks, Hinds […]