Tag: Classic Rock

Metallica Launch “Black Box” — A Physical and Digital Archive of the Band

Yesterday, Metallic unveiled the Black Box, a physical and digital archive of rare photos, keepsakes, and other memorabilia collected over 40 years of the band’s history. “When you’ve been around for 40 years, you manage to collect a few things!” the band said in a statement. “Along the way, the four of us have hung […]

Journey Announce 2022 Tour With Billy Idol, Toto

Journey has just announced a huge 2022 arena tour with 40 dates on the docket. Beginning on February 22nd in Pittsburgh, the Freedom Tour 2022 will be joined by Billy Idol up until April 5th in Los Angeles. Toto will then take over as the supporting act from April 7th in San Diego to May […]

A Previously Unheard George Harrison and Ringo Starr Track Has Been Unearthed 

In 1968, George Harrison and Ringo Starr stopped by London’s Trident Studios while on a break from recording Hey Jude. A visit turned into a collaboration with the two Beatles, and the song “Radhe Shaam” was created.  Since then, though, the track has gone widely unheard until recently, when U.K.-based broadcaster Suresh Joshi–whose attic housed […]

Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top Releases Christmas Single “Jingle Bell Blues”

ZZ Top’s guitarist Billy Gibbons has just released his own, jazzy version of the classic “Jingle Bells” Christmas tune in a new single he calls “Jingle Bell Blues.”  While already available on streaming, the track is also available to order as a vinyl 7” single with a twist–a large hole in the center of the […]

Tape of the Police’s First Show at New York’s CBGB Soon to be Released

In 1978, the Police performed two sets at New York’s famous CBGB as the kick-off of their first-ever US tour. Thanks to a recent discovery of the historic show’s tape, fans will finally be able to hear the classic icon’s premiere show in the United States. “This is brand new,” guitarist Andy Summers said about […]

Van Morrison Sued by Northern Ireland’s Health Minister

Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann is suing Van Morrison for defamation over the rocker’s “bizarre and irresponsible” criticisms of Swann’s COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. Morrison has publicly opposed restrictions, released several songs criticizing lockdowns, and denounced the Health Minister at a Belfast event after his concert was canceled due to virus restrictions. Morrison called […]

Scorpions Release Premiere Single From Upcoming “Rock Believer” Album

German hard-rockers Scorpions have just released the premiere single from their upcoming Rock Believer album called “Peacemaker.”  Kalus Meine shared the inspiration behind the lyrics of the classic new track: “Peacemaker, peacemaker / Bury the undertaker.”  “At a time when so many people have died and are still dying of COVID, from devastating wars and […]

Bruce Springsteen Puts Big Pricetag on Catalog Up For Sale

Bruce Springsteen is reportedly putting up big negotiations for the sale of his recorded music and publishing catalogs that are estimated to be worth between $330M and $415M combined. Sources say the rocker is seeking more than $350M for both. As one of the most popular musicians in rock history, Springsteen has sold more than […]

Alice Cooper Announces 2022 Tour

To continue supporting the release of his most recent album Detroit Stories, Alice Cooper has announced a 2022 US tour.  The tour, kicking off right after the holidays, will begin on January 28th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and wrap up on Valentine’s Day after eight days on the Monsters of Rock Cruise.  Cooper, who just finished […]

Elton John Gives Health Update After Postponing 2021 Tour 

Back in September, Elton John announced to fans that he was regretfully postponing the remainder of his 2021 tour dates in the U.K. and Europe. The reason for the seemingly last-minute cancellation was due to the musician needing an operation on his hip. John gave fans a more detailed update on his condition earlier this […]