Tom Morello argued that not all rock bands have to be political – and they certainly shouldn’t try it just to please him. The Rage Against the Machine co-founder also explained how he’d done his bit to promote heavy music in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “I’ve been a spokesperson for metal when I […]
Foreigner star Lou Gramm dismissed current trends in rock music and said only a miracle could save the genre. And he argued that the hits that made Foreigner one of the world’s most successful bands would be ignored in the modern world. “[T]he rock that’s in the charts right now is not of my liking,” Gramm […]
Journey‘s Neal Schon has provided an update on drummer Deen Castronovo‘s health, one day after Castronovo suffered an unspecified medical emergency during the band’s concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday night. “Update! Deen is doing great!,” Schon wrote on Facebook. “He can’t wait to see you in San Antonio TX! Come out and help welcome […]
Triumph is adding still more stops to their massive Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour across North America. They’ve also moved one concert down the calendar. See a complete list of dates, cities and venues below, along with presale and general onsale ticketing information and an updated preview of rock’s biggest remaining 2026 tours. Triumph’s […]
Guns N’ Roses have been added to the lineup for the “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” Aerosmith comeback concerts. The shows, which mark Aerosmith’s first concerts since September 2023, will take place on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Bowl. Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan were previously announced as special guests at the star-packed show. […]
Brian May has clarified comments he made recently about the end of Queen‘s touring career. Speaking with The Times, the guitarist said that he came to his own conclusion within the last few years. “I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn’t want to tour again,” he said. “A close family friend died when we were […]
Phish will once again ring in the new year in New York City, performing four shows at Madison Square Garden between Dec. 30 and Jan. 2. The last show will be the jam band’s 100th show at the famed venue. They will be only the second act to hit triple digits at the Garden. Only […]
Foghat is set for a return to stages on Saturday (Oct. 10) after a short break. They’ll be somewhere between Arizona and Virginia on these year-ending dates when a new live album arrives later this month. Foghat is led by drummer Roger Earl, who co-founded the group in 1971. See a complete list of dates, […]
Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Iron Maiden, Motorhead and George Harrison are among the highlights from Record Store Day‘s newly confirmed list of RSD Black Friday releases. The event is set for Nov. 27. See a complete rundown of rock-related releases below. As usual, the list is broken down into RSD exclusives, “RSD First” items (which are […]
Leave it to a bunch of Who fans to cause some trouble. That’s what authorities indicate might have happened in the spring of 1976 when they discovered marijuana plants growing in the outfield at Anaheim Stadium. The British legends had come to Anaheim on Mar. 21, 1976 in the midst of their ongoing Who by […]