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Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings Planning 2026 Guess Who Tour

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings — founding guitarist and classic-era singer of the Guess Who, respectively — have been in talks about a Guess Who reunion tour in 2026. “[Burton is] finishing up his stuff this year, I’m finishing up my BTO stuff,” Bachman told American Songwriter. “And we have a plan for 2026 to be […]

Download Festival Reveals 2025 District X Line-Up

Download Festival has shared the line-up for its District X area, with DJ sets, acoustic performances and much more announced. Photo credit: Sarah Louise Bennett There’s less than three months to go until this year’s Donington Park party, with a line-up that will bring us headline performances from Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn, as […]

10 Best Buddy Holly Songs of All Time

Buddy Holly, the bespectacled trailblazer of rock ‘n’ roll, was a musical genius who left an indelible mark on the world in his tragically short career. With his signature hiccuped vocals, infectious melodies, and pioneering spirit, Buddy Holly’s songs continue to resonate with fans across generations. Despite his untimely passing at the age of 22, […]

Police Issue Warrant for Suspect in Sauce Walka, Sayso P Shooting

There’s been a big break in the Sauce Walka and Sayso P shooting case as police have issued a warrant and are offering a monetary reward for information about the suspect. Police Identify Suspect in Sauce Walka and Sayso P Shooting Four days after the shooting that left Sauce Walka injured and Memphis rapper Sayso P […]

How Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Was Born at a Concert

In an exclusive excerpt from Ted Templeman and Greg Renoff’s book Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music, the legendary producer of Van Halen‘s first six records explains how an impromptu stage rap from singer David Lee Roth turned into one of the band’s most beloved songs. The story picks up with Templeman, who […]

Billy Corgan Allegedly Had ‘Tantrum’ At Green Day Show

FLAMING LIPS frontman WAYNE COYNE calls BILLY CORGAN an “A**HOLE.” In the summer of 1994, SMASHING PUMPKINS joined the Lollapalooza tour with Green Day. According to the new book “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival” by authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, frontman Billy Corgan pissed off quite a few people on […]

Sebastian Bach, Dee Snider and Slash Lead Triumph Tribute Album

An all-star lineup of rockers have contributed to a new album celebrating famed Canadian rock group Triumph. Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph features contributions from former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna, Styx member Lawrence Gowan, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Night Ranger’s Jack Blades and […]