Category Archives: Classic Rock

Kerry King Doesn’t Understand Why Slayer Isn’t in the Rock Hall

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has made an effort to appease overlooked metal acts in recent years, Slayer remains a notable omission. Despite a groundbreaking career, along with the respect of their metal peers, Slayer has never so much as earned a Rock Hall nomination, let alone induction. During a recent conversation […]

Alice in Chains Cancels Show Due to Drummer’s ‘Medical Emergency’

Alice in Chains had been scheduled to launch their U.S. tour tonight with a performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. However, shortly before doors were set to open, the band abruptly canceled the gig. In a message shared via social media, Alice in Chains explained the sudden change. “After our soundcheck this […]

Why the Who’s Farewell Tour May Not Visit the UK or Europe

The Who say their farewell tour may not visit their home country of England, or anywhere in Europe. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend announced the band’s 16-date North American This Song Is Over tour Thursday. While answering questions from online fans at a live-streamed press conference, they cast doubt on the possibility of UK or […]

A British ‘Saturday Night Live’ is ‘A Terrible Idea’

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver doesn’t have high hopes for the recently announced U.K. version of Saturday Night Live. “It sounds like a terrible idea,” the England-born former The Daily Show reporter said during a Monday night appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. “We have had sketch comedy [in England] before, and it […]

Joe Perry Project Announces 2025 Tour With All-Star Lineup

Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry is taking the Joe Perry Project back on the road this summer for a brief North American tour featuring an all-star lineup. The eight-show trek begins on Aug. 13 in Tampa, Florida, and concludes on Aug. 23 in Port Chester, New York. The band will make additional stops in Florida, Ontario, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut along the […]