Tag: Classic Rock

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Confirms Band’s Final Curtain After 2026 Farewell Tour

Legendary metal band Megadeth is set to bring its decades‑long career to an end with a farewell tour scheduled for 2026, and frontman Dave Mustaine has made it clear the group will not be reformed after that final run. This announcement underscores what many fans have long suspected about the band’s long‑term future. Megadeth, formed […]

Vinnie Vincent Defends $225 CD Single as Fans Push Back

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has sparked debate in the rock world with the release of his new single, “Ride the Serpent.” Rather than issuing the track through usual distribution channels, Vincent is selling a limited‑edition CD single exclusively from his own online store, priced at $225 for U.S. buyers and about $300 for international […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd Eyes Release of Unheard Songs Co‑Written by Gary Rossington

Lynyrd Skynyrd may be on the verge of releasing new music written before the death of founding guitarist Gary Rossington. In recent interviews, singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Rickey Medlocke confirmed that the band discovered roughly thirty previously unrecorded songs that Rossington helped write. These tracks were found on a set of tapes passed […]

Wish You Were Here 50 Makes History with Christmas No. 1 in UK

Fifty years after its release, Wish You Were Here, the iconic Pink Floyd album originally launched in 1975, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the Official UK Christmas Number One album of 2025. The 50th anniversary edition, called Wish You Were Here 50, has topped the UK Albums Chart during the festive week, demonstrating […]

Rolling Stones Cancel 2026 UK and Europe Tour After Internal Talks

The Rolling Stones have officially shelved plans for a 2026 tour of the United Kingdom and Europe, ending speculation about a forthcoming summer stadium run before any dates were publicly announced. Sources close to the band say that internal discussions ultimately led members to abandon the extensive tour itinerary. According to multiple reports, guitarist Keith […]

Slash, Vedder, Mars and More Turn Corporate Party Into Rock Showcase

In an unforgettable holiday spectacle, some of the biggest names in rock and pop converged for a one‑night‑only concert at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, on December 11, 2025. The occasion was the annual holiday party thrown by Eldridge Industries chairman Todd Boehly, but the lineup looked more like a private music […]

Remembering John Lennon: 45 Years After the Music Stopped

John Lennon

John Lennon’s life was tragically cut short 45 years ago in an act of senseless violence that stunned the world. On December 8, 1980, the former Beatle was gunned down outside the Dakota, his apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. He was just 40 years old. The man who killed Lennon was Mark David […]

Sixty Years Later, Rubber Soul Still Resonates

Sixty years ago, The Beatles did more than release another chart-topper—they reinvented themselves, and arguably modern music itself. On December 3, 1965, Rubber Soul hit shelves in the UK, followed by its US release three days later. While previous Beatles albums delivered hit singles by the handful, this sixth studio effort arrived as a cohesive […]

Robert Plant at 77: Old Tricks, New Voice

At 77 years old, Robert Plant remains one of rock’s most resilient and expressive voices — and he’s still discovering fresh ways to push his artistry further. In a recent interview, Plant revealed that early on, watching Janis Joplin helped him learn techniques to “help my voice,” a surprising diplomatic nod to a fellow heavy‑hitter […]

Mötley Crüe Unleashes Summer 2026 North American Tour: A 45‑Year Rock Celebration

The iconic rock band Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a major return to stage with their “Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour, scheduled for summer 2026. Marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s original Carnival of Sins tour and their 45th year as a group, the outing promises a full‑throated celebration of their legacy and live performance […]