Category Archives: Classic Rock

Angel to Embark on 2026-2027 Farewell Tour

Seventies glam rockers Angel will embark on a farewell tour throughout 2026 and 2027. The band — which was discovered by Gene Simmons and later signed to the same label as Kiss, Casablanca Records — announced two upcoming shows on its Facebook page this week. They’ll perform at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois, on March […]

John Mellencamp Grew Tired of Being a ‘F—ing Clown’ for Fans

John Mellencamp has no interest in being a “f—ing clown” for his fans. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the singer explained why he recoiled from playing arena and amphitheater-sized shows in recent years. “I got tired of going on tour and being a cheerleader, which is what I was,” Mellencamp admitted. “’Let’s do […]

Peter Criss Rips Gene Simmons for ‘Ridiculous’ ‘Beth’ Allegations

Peter Criss has fired back at Gene Simmons for making the “ridiculous” accusation that Criss had had nothing to do with writing the band’s hit song “Beth.” Earlier this month, Simmons declared that his fellow founding Kiss bandmate did not deserve a writing credit on the Criss-sung Destroyer ballad, instead insisting that Criss’ pre-Kiss bandmate Stan […]

William Duvall Joins Metal Allegiance for a Dark, Heavy Anthem

Metal Allegiance has returned with “Black Horizon,” their first new single in eight years, featuring vocals from William DuVall of Alice in Chains. The singer will also join the all-star collective to perform the song live during the group’s upcoming concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California on Jan 22. You can listen […]

Foo Fighters and Joan Jett Lead BottleRock Festival Lineup

The BottleRock festival has announced an eclectic lineup for 2026, featuring some of the biggest names in rock and pop. Leading the way is Foo Fighters, who are no stranger to the Napa, California festival. Dave Grohl and company will be playing BottleRock for the third time, having previously headlined in 2017 and 2021. Notably, […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creed Set for 2026 ‘Rock the Country’ Tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creed are among the artists who will perform at the 2026 edition of Rock the Country. The traveling festival was launched in 2024 with Kid Rock and Jason Aldean as the initial headliners. The pair are once again part of this year’s outing, which will continue to focus on bringing a big show to […]

Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dies: Rockers React

Rockers of all stripes paid tribute to the Grateful Dead cofounder Bob Weir, who died on Saturday at age 78 following a bout with cancer. Weir received his diagnosis in July, just weeks before playing his final concert at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park as the last of three Grateful Dead 60th anniversary shows. “There is no final […]

Bob Weir’s Last Concert Was a Joyous Celebration of Grateful Dead

Bob Weir, the guitarist, singer, and co-founding member of the Grateful Dead, died today at the age of 78. Roughly five months ago, he played what would become his final concert. It was August 3, 2025 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, when Dead & Company took the stage to perform the last of three shows […]