Classic rock veterans Journey are back and bigger than ever: guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that the band will hit the road in 2026 with approximately 120 shows already booked—and more expected to follow. What sets this tour apart is its ambition. Schon insists it won’t just be a greatest-hits run; instead, the setlists will […]
In an unexpected turnaround, Led Zeppelin quietly removed all trace of an announcement promoting a replica 7″ of their classic track “Trampled Underfoot” slated for release on Record Store Day Black Friday. Earlier on September 22, the band’s official channels—including their website and social media—had published that the 1975 promotional single (A-side Trampled Underfoot, B-side […]
While Coachella is often dominated by pop and mainstream headliners, the 2026 lineup delivers something special for rock and classic rock fans. Alongside pop names like Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, the desert will echo with guitars, grit, and decades of rock history. Leading the charge are The Strokes, returning to Coachella with their signature […]
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 […]
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, […]
Even after five decades of heavy riffs and bearded swagger, ZZ Top proved at Red Rocks Amphitheatre that they haven’t lost a single shred of their blues-rock magic. As part of their Elevation Tour, the Texas trio played to a packed crowd that ranged from lifelong fans to newcomers eager to witness rock royalty in […]
The rumors were true: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back—at least musically. Over 50 years since its original release, their cult classic Buckingham Nicks will officially be reissued on CD and digital platforms on September 19. Long considered a hidden gem in rock history, the 1973 album had been out of print for decades, […]
Ozzy Osbourne, the notorious, magnetic frontman who gave heavy metal its most haunted voice, has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his final, celebratory concert. The Osbourne family shared the news with fans, saying Ozzy passed away “surrounded by love.” With a career that could only be described as chaotic brilliance, Osbourne […]
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have reignited fan frenzy after posting eerily coordinated messages on Instagram, hinting at a possible reunion—or at least a nod to their iconic past. On July 17, Nicks, 77, shared a handwritten note that read “and if you go forward…” followed closely by Buckingham, 75, posting “I’ll follow you there.” […]
At 83, Paul McCartney is proving once again that rock and roll has no age limit. The music icon is heading back on tour with a newly announced 19-date North American leg of his Got Back Tour, kicking off September 29 in Palm Desert, California. Following the success of his 2022 run, McCartney will bring […]