A couple of rock stars invaded the 96th Academy Awards, as both Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen took part in Hollywood’s biggest night. First the rockers hit the red carpet, each making a different yet distinctive impression. Slash opted for an all-black look on the night, wearing plenty of leather along with his distinctive top […]
Not everyone ends up with a nickname, but those that do often have an interesting story behind it. And in rock music, there’s certainly no shortage of stories to be had. For some, a moniker was bestowed upon them by a bandmate or other friend. Take Bon Scott of AC/DC for example — he was once referred […]
When the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas opened its doors in 2023, onlookers fell into one of two decidedly different camps. Many were excited to celebrate the genre’s unique and fascinating history, while others argued that putting punk in a museum would go against the music’s anti-establishment ways. After visiting ourselves, we can report […]
Despite being eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 2003, Foreigner only received their first nomination in 2024. The omission stood out on an otherwise unblemished rock resume. With platinum albums, hit songs, Grammy nominations and millions of fans, the group has enjoyed the type of career most other acts only dream […]
Something was in the water on March 8, 1994 as Soundgarden and Nine Inch Nails each released groundbreaking albums on the same day. Both groups had started to slowly infiltrate the mainstream years earlier. Soundgarden was one of the first grunge acts to sign with a major label, taking their heavy, gloomy sound to a […]
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall will hit the road together this summer, performing across North America. The trek will begin on June 2 in Troutdale, Oregon and then make its way east with shows scheduled in Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and more. You can view a complete list of dates below. Tickets will be […]
An upcoming biopic about former AC/DC singer Bon Scott has landed its star. Lee Tiger Halley will play the famed frontman in the film, tentatively titled The Kid From Harvest Road. The actor most recently starred in the Netflix limited series Boy Swallows World. He’s also appeared in several TV series in his native Australia […]
Little Feat has announced their new album Sam’s Place, their first studio LP in 12 years. Sam’s Place marks the first blues album of the band’s career, as Little Feat tackles material made famous by such legendary blusemen as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Little Walter and Howlin’ Wolf. The album is also notable as the first […]
Jim Beard, a keyboardist who played with Steely Dan, has died at the age of 63. According to a statement, the composer, producer and arranger died on March 2 “from complications due to a sudden illness.” The musician has been a touring performer with Steely Dan since 2008. Most recently, he was on tour with […]
Wolfgang Van Halen has responded to recent comments made about him by David Lee Roth. Back in January, Roth posted a video to his YouTube page that began with a spoof interview with Jesus Christ. “Bro, I want people to know I got this job because of my talent,” said the parody Jesus in an artificially sped […]