Category Archives: Classic Rock

GN’R Rehearse Black Sabbath Cover Days Before Ozzy’s Farewell

Guns N’ Roses are getting into spirit of Black Sabbath‘s upcoming “Back to the Beginning” show, reportedly sound checking a song by the metal giants ahead of their own show in Norway. Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan and Co. will take the stage on Wednesday at the Dahls Arena in Trondheim. SFP Magazine reported on Facebook […]

Foreigner’s Deluxe Edition of ‘4’ Expands No. 1 Smash Album

Foreigner is expanding their only U.S. chart-topping album in advance of the group’s 50th anniversary. The super-deluxe edition of 1981’s six-times-platinum 4 returns as a 5CD/Blu-ray package with newly remastered stereo or ATMOS versions. Due on Sept. 12, the reissue will be available in black vinyl and various other formats. Included are five previously unreleased […]

Win a Limited Edition Bon Scott Statue

Though legendary late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has been gone since 1980, his legacy continues to grow. Ultimate Classic Rock Nights has your chance to celebrate Bon’s memory with a special prize pack featuring a variety of Bon collectibles, including the brand new KnuckleBonz statue of the rock icon. The hand-crafted item, limited to 3000 […]

Joe Perry Weighs in on Possibility of Final Aerosmith Show

Joe Perry said he and his Aerosmith bandmates haven’t ruled out the possibility of a final show, provided Steven Tyler is well enough to perform. The rockers postponed and ultimately canceled their Peace Out farewell tour after just three shows and announced their retirement from the road last August due to Tyler’s insurmountable vocal injury. […]

Watch Robert Smith Perform With Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo headlined Glastonbury for the first time on Sunday, and she surprised her audience with a special guest: Robert Smith of the Cure. “[He] is perhaps the best songwriter to come out of England,” Rodrigo said from the stage. “He is a Glastonbury legend and a personal hero of mine. Would you […]

Who Will Cover Which Black Sabbath Songs at Their Farewell Show?

On Saturday July 5, some of the biggest names in rock and metal will assemble to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning farewell concert. In addition to the long-awaited reunion of the original Black Sabbath lineup, the lineup includes Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Steven Tyler, […]

Marilyn Manson Tour Kickoff Canceled Amid Online Protests

Marilyn Manson’s European tour kickoff show, scheduled for October in Brighton, England, has been canceled following pressure from online campaigners and a member of parliament. The shock-rocker was set to begin the European leg of his One Assassination Under God Tour at the U.K.’s Brighton Centre on Oct. 29. The show has now been scrapped, […]

Paul Simon Forced to Cancel Concerts Due to ‘Intense Back Pain’

Paul Simon has been forced to cancel two shows scheduled for this weekend in Philadelphia due to “intense back pain.” In a statement announcing the news, the singer expressed hope that he’d be able to return to the road in time for his next scheduled show: “Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June […]