Bruce Springsteen gave a hometown New Jersey crowd an unexpected bonus when he joined Bleachers onstage for a pair of songs at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park. The surprise appearance came August 28 during Bleachers’ set at Jack Antonoff’s Shadow of the City festival. The setting was especially fitting for two artists […]
The Who are opening the vault for one of the most revealing albums of their career, giving The Who By Numbers a massive anniversary expansion packed with previously unheard recordings. Due October 30, the new Super Deluxe Edition revisits the band’s 1975 album with five CDs and a Blu-ray, bringing together the newly remastered original […]
Tony Iommi is returning to solo territory after more than two decades, and one of rock’s most recognizable guitarists is bringing an old friend along for the ride. The Black Sabbath guitarist’s upcoming album, From The Dark, is scheduled for release on October 23 and includes an appearance from Queen guitarist Brian May. May contributes […]
More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
Corrosion of Conformity and The Sword are teaming up for a fall U.S. tour that promises a serious dose of heavy riffs before the year is out. The two bands will co-headline a run of November dates with heavy psych outfit Hippie Death Cult along for support. The tour gets underway November 2 at Town […]
More than four decades after the Grateful Dead turned “Shakedown Street” into a sprawling showcase at Merriweather Post Pavilion, one of the song’s most celebrated live performances is finally getting an official release. The band has released its June 30, 1985 performance of “Shakedown Street,” a roughly 15-minute rendition recorded at the Columbia, Maryland venue […]
Al Jardine reached deep into the Beach Boys catalog for an unexpected musical homecoming during a recent performance in Ohio. The Beach Boys co-founder and his Pet Sounds Band were performing at the Robins Theatre in Warren on August 15 when Jardine opened the encore with “Back Home,” a song with roots stretching all the […]
August 13 has delivered more than its share of unforgettable moments in music, from breakthrough performances and chart triumphs to courtroom drama, accidents and milestones that changed artists’ lives forever. One of the date’s most memorable pop stories came in 2004, when Robbie Williams’ “Angels” was named in a VH1 poll as the best single […]
Ritchie Blackmore is preparing to step back onto a Deep Purple stage for the first time in more than three decades. The founding guitarist says he plans to join the band during its Wednesday night concert at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, for what is expected to be a brief encore appearance. If […]
Toronto music fans got an unexpected collision of rock and country when Chris Stapleton joined Guns N’ Roses onstage during the band’s Aug. 5 concert at Rogers Stadium. Stapleton appeared as a surprise guest for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” teaming with Guns N’ Roses for one of the group’s best-known live standards. The pairing brought […]