The Rolling Stones aren’t capable of sitting still for long, no matter that the three remaining members are all well over the U.K. State Pension age. On July 10, 2026, they’ll release a new album, Foreign Tongues. According to the band themselves, there’s really no reason not to make more music. “You say, you know, ‘You’ve […]
The ’80s was the heyday of animated TV shows — a decade which delivered a classic array of programs that continue resonating today. It was an era in which Saturday morning cartoons were a household ritual. Every weekend, kids would wake up early, plant themselves in front of the TV and spend hours consuming the […]
When the Strokes return to the road next month, guitarist and co-founder Nick Valensi won’t be with the group. “Nick will be taking a temporary break from the scheduled tour, but we look forward to his return,” noted a message to fans on the Strokes’ social media. “Holding down the guitar in the meantime is […]
Pat Benatar’s longtime collaborator, Neil Giraldo has always been a big music fan. But he’s also using his platform to help make a difference. Ultimate Classic Rock is pleased to premiere a new live performance of the Beatles’ classic “Come Together,” featuring Giraldo joined by Tiger La Flor, Rozzi, and Casey Abrams in the Youth […]
Blue Oyster Cult singer Eric Bloom announced that he will be missing some of the band’s upcoming shows after undergoing an undisclosed surgery. “During BÖC’s time off I scheduled a non-life threatening surgical procedure,” the 81 year-old frontman explained in a message to fans. “I am on the mend, but the recovery is taking a […]
Jack Douglas was a guy who liked to be in the room where it happened — and he helped make a lot of music happen during his career as a recording producer and recording engineer. The Bronx native — who passed away earlier this week at the age of 80 — studied at the Institute […]
Deep Purple have released “Arrogant Boy,” the first single from their recently announced studio album SPLAT!, which is due in stores on July 3. You can watch the video for the song below. The brisk three-minute long “Arrogant Boy” finds drummer Ian Paice, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Don Airey and guitarist Simon McBride deftly navigating […]
Gene Simmons will host the Legends of Rock Expo on Sept. 25-27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The Kiss star will be joined by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, Police drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Dave Davies of the Kinks, among others, for a weekend full of “concerts, autograph sessions, photo ops, parties, […]
Motley Crue appeared on the finale of American Idol tonight, performing alongside former Idol winner Carrie Underwood. Together, they rocked through two of the group’s classic hits: “Home Sweet Home” and “Kickstart My Heart.” Underwood – who has been notably adding to her rock resume lately thanks to collaborations with Guns N’ Roses and Papa […]
Winnings awards is not the point of making music, but it doesn’t always hurt to receive one. With all of the hard work that goes into crafting a recording, both behind the scenes and out in front of people, it’s nice to have some recognition. There are nearly 100 groups of Grammy Awards in particular, […]