It might be best to think of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as a low-stakes extended coda to its classic 1984 predecessor. Unlike the original This is Spinal Tap movie, this long-awaited sequel is more focused on revisiting old friends than sharply skewering the music business. Which is a bit of a missed opportunity, […]
The ’80s and ’90s were the golden age of magazines, just before the eventual takeover of the digital age. It wasn’t just the headlines grabbing your eye; it was also the visuals. The magazine business was hugely competitive, and the real money was in the newsstands and magazine racks at the grocery store. Covers that demanded attention made […]
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider explained why classic-era bassist Mark Mendoza won’t be joining the band on their newly announced 2026 reunion tour. “I can only simply say irreconcilable differences and leave it at that,” Snider told radio host Eddie Trunk on Wednesday. “I can’t get into the weeds. I can’t go down that path and […]
Thirty musicians recently surprised a city block in Paris with an elaborate flash mob performance of Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” You can see video of the remarkable performance below. The footage begins with pedestrians and outdoor diners going about their normal activities on a beautiful day. Suddenly, three women pop out of a window over the square […]
The first anthology devoted exclusively to Paul McCartney‘s post-Beatles band Wings is set to for release on Nov. 7. Simply titled Wings, the set will be available across formats, including 1CD, 2CD, Blu-ray, 1LP and limited-edition 3LP color vinyl. The Blu-ray version of Wings will be the first time their songs are available in Dolby […]
An expanded version of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s second album is at the center of an upcoming box set. The four-CD Bold as Love includes remastered versions of the group’s second album, 1967’s Axis: Bold as Love, plus outtakes, alternate takes, demos and live tracks from the era. You can hear “Stone Free/Up From the Skies […]
During its first 14 years and seven studio albums, Supertramp was blessed with two very different and distinctive songwriters (and lead singers). Roger Hodgson was, generally speaking, the hippie seeker, high-minded and hopeful. Rick Davies — who passed away Saturday at the age of 81 — was his counterpoint, earthier, grounded and, OK, occasionally grumpier, […]
Sebastian Bach had some choice words for a fan whom he ejected from a Chevy Metal concert in Las Vegas on Friday (Sept. 5), where he guested with the rock ‘n’ roll cover band formed by late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. You can watch Bach’s profanity-laden message below. Footage of the incident circulated on social media […]
Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry delivered an impassioned performance of “Mama I’m Coming Home” during an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards. You can watch the full live performance below. The segment began with clips from throughout Osbourne’s career and a video message from his son Jack. […]
Nikki Sixx is best known for being the bassist in Motley Crue, but these days, he’s much more interested in his other endeavors. “Looking forward to these ten shows with Motley but also extremely excited about all the other projects I have planned for the future not involving being in a band,” he wrote on […]