When Aerosmith released their self-titled debut album in January of 1973, they were understandably, still figuring out who they were as a band. It would take a few years and several additional records before they got there. “Listening back to it, I’m thinking, ‘Well, I should have used this’ and ‘if I only knew then […]
Gene Simmons recently attempted to dispel the “mythology” surrounding Kiss‘ biggest hit, “Beth,” claiming drummer Peter Criss “had nothing to do with that song” despite singing it and receiving a writing credit on the track. In a new interview with Professor of Rock, Simmons detailed the origins of “Beth,” which appeared on the band’s fourth album, Destroyer, […]
Triumph is expanding their long-awaited reunion. The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded 2026 tour celebrates the trio’s 50th anniversary with dates beginning in April and continuing into June. They’ve added a second night in Boston at Leader Bank Pavilion. Tickets are on sale now. Triumph will also move their Chicago show from the Rosemont Theater […]
From the birth of the rock era, movie studios wanted capture the music’s energy and appeal on the big screen. To choose the best of the bunch, as you’ll see in the gallery below, we picked one rock movie from every year from 1955 until the present day. The first batch of rock films fell into a few categories. They […]
David Lee Roth has just announced a 30-date tour of the US and Canada. The former Van Halen frontman’s travels will begin on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington and are currently set to conclude on Aug. 7 in Sturgis, South Dakota. Roth ended a five-year hiatus from the stage in May of 2025, debuting […]
Ted Nugent recently criticized Tom Morello, Jack White and Green Day for their left-leaning politics while praising their music and live performances. The Motor City Madman discussed his fellow musicians during a recent episode of his Spirit Campfire YouTube series, jumping rapidly between topics as he threatened to make a cogent point throughout the 12-minute video. […]
Morrissey is kicking off 2026 the same way he ended 2025: by canceling concerts. The former Smiths singer and longtime solo star has postponed his first show of the year, which was set to take place Saturday night in Rancho Mirage, California. In announcing the news, the venue (Aqua Caliente) announced the reason as “an […]
The 1970s delivered many legendary artists that helped shape the sound and looks of classic rock. While plenty of these acts have been recognized by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, others inexplicably remain out — among them, some of the most dramatic snubs in the Hall’s history. After previously exploring five famous ‘60s bands […]
Some bands are built on friendship. Others, like Led Zeppelin, revolved around good old-fashioned work. “I mean, we weren’t like a group who grew up together and made it big,” bassist John Paul Jones later told Q. “Led Zeppelin wasn’t manufactured exactly, but it was put together by Jimmy [Page]. … Even with Zeppelin, the thing is […]
Geezer Butler recently hailed the advantages of artificial intelligence, saying it helped him develop songs for his upcoming solo album. Butler was asked about his current activities following Black Sabbath‘s Back to the Beginning farewell show in July 2025 at the recent Steel City Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, during a session hosted by Dee Snider. You can […]