Category Archives: Classic Rock

The Black Crowes Dig Out Rarities for First Concert of 2026

The Black Crowes kicked off their 2026 touring season with a fiery performance in Melbourne, Australia. The 17-song set list featured fan favorites and some new material. As the band’s Chris Robinson had promised, there were some surprises as well, including a song they hadn’t played in more than 35 years. They opened the night in Melbourne […]

Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir

W.A.S.P. mastermind Blackie Lawless has been working on his memoir for over five years now. He’s finally ready to share some more information about the project, which he hopes will be finished later this year. Tales From the Square Mile is what he’s calling the upcoming book. “What it’s about is that square mile that […]

Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Alleged Stalking Suspect

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday, NBC4 Investigates reports. The woman, whom authorities have described as a stalking suspect, threw an unknown substance at Buckingham when he entered a building for an appointment and then took off. Police have identified the suspect, […]

Gene Simmons Announces Summer 2026 Solo Dates With ’80s Rockers

Gene Simmons has announced more solo concert dates for 2026 with support from several ’80s rockers. The former Kiss co-leader will play on July 17 in Fresno, California; July 18 in Murphys, California; and July 19 in Stateline, Nevada. Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford and Quiet Riot will open the first two dates, while Bach and Ford […]

Iron Maiden Announces 2 Major Additions to EddFest Lineup

Iron Maiden has announced two special additions to their upcoming 50th anniversary EddFest. The two-day festival — scheduled for July 10 and 11 in Knebworth, England — will now feature a Friday night headlining set on the Maidenville stage from former Iron Maiden lead singer Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999 and […]

Win an Aerosmith ‘Aerosmith’ Deluxe Vinyl Box Set

Aerosmith went back to the beginning for their latest archival release, which puts the spotlight on 1973’s Aerosmith. The album introduced the world to Aerosmith and future fan favorites like the classic “Dream On” make it a memorable listen to this day. Ultimate Classic Rock Nights has your chance to win a copy of Aerosmith […]

Deep Purple and Kansas Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Deep Purple has announced 2026 tour dates featuring Kansas as the very special guest. Jefferson Starship will also appear at many of the upcoming concerts, which begin Aug. 4. Presale tickets will be available for the shows starting tomorrow via the band’s official website using the code DPBAND. Tickets will go on sale to the […]

Watch Rush Make Their 2026 Live Debut at the Juno Awards

Rush kicked off the 2026 Juno Awards with their first live performance in over 11 years, and their first since the 2020 death of longtime drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. You can watch the newly reconfigured band – featuring founding bassist and singer Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and newly recruited drummer Anika Nilles and […]