Despite reports from UK paper, the Mirror, a spokesperson for Sir Richard Branson claims the band was never offered a contract worth $800 M (US) for a reunion tour, Forbes reports. At least, not by Branson. “There is no truth to the story that Richard Branson offered members of Led Zeppelin £500m to reform and … Continue reading Richard Branson Says he Never Offered Led Zeppelin $800 M For Reunion Tour →

A new music video for Queen’s “Let Me In Your Heart Again” has been released. Check out the video, which features archive footage of Freddie Mercury and the rest of the band, below. CONTEST: Enter For Your Chance To Win an Autographed Brian May Red Special Guitar “Let Me In Your Heart Again” was originally … Continue reading Watch Queen’s Video for ‘Let Me In Your Heart Again’ →

AC/DC has released a new music video for “Play Ball.” The song isi the first single from their brand new album, Rock Or Bust, which is due out December 2nd. Check it out below.

To commemorate Record Store Day’s vinylcentric Back to Black Friday event, Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., in conjunction with Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, is releasing Hear My Music, a set of rare Jimi Hendrix studio recordings under the Dagger Records imprint. It’s an impressive double LP package, pressed on 200 gram audiophile vinyl by Quality Record Manufacturing … Continue reading Rare Jimi Hendrix Studio Recording To Be Released November 28th →

The J. Geils Band will return to the road for a series of dates that will take the band into the new year. Beyond headlining shows, The J. Geils Band will support  Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band for 15 shows during the four-week run. The band is hitting the road with original members … Continue reading The J. Geils Band Announce ‘Houseparty’ Tour Dates →

30 years ago, Sir Bob Geldof gathered a group of rock stars to record a charity single to raise money for those affected by famine in Ethiopia. The original Band Aid, which included Bono, Sting, George Michael and David Bowie, among others, raised $11 M (USD) for its cause. Now, The Boomtown Rats frontman and … Continue reading Bob Geldof Announces Band Aid Charity Single To Fight Ebola →

Pink Floyd has released a video for their single “Louder Than Words.” The song is the only track on the new album, The Endless River, that isn’t instrumental. Written by his wife, Polly Sampson, David Gilmour says the lyrics “really [speak] to something about the band… certainly when it came to Rick and myself. We … Continue reading Watch Pink Floyd’s Video for ‘Louder Than Words’ →

UPDATE: According to Forbes, a spokesperson for Richard Branson has denied these claims, originally reported by the Mirror. Robert Plant ripped up a contract worth $800 Million in front of stunned promoters, the Mirror reports. The contract would have paid Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones roughly $300 M each for just 35 shows … Continue reading Robert Plant Rips Up $800 Million Led Zeppelin Reunion Contract →

The murder-for-hire charges brought up against AC/DC’s Phil Rudd have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. The drummer was arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to have two men killed. He does,  however, still face the lesser charge of threatening to kill as well as charges for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Rudd was released on … Continue reading Murder-For-Hire Charges Against Phil Rudd Dropped →

Another track from the upcoming Paul McCartney tribute album, The Art of McCartney, has been released on Youtube. Hear Billy Joel’s cover of “Maybe I’m Amazed” below. The Art of McCartney, which also features artist such as Chrissie Hynde performing “Let It Be”, as well as Alice Cooper, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Heart and more, … Continue reading Hear Billy Joel Cover Paul McCartney’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ →

Some of the most influential and respected musicians in classic rock were in attendance Tuesday night, when the UK-based Classic Rock Magazine handed out their annual Roll of Honour Awards in Hollywood. The event, traditionally held in the UK, celebrated it’s 10th anniversary this side of the pond this year. Hosted by Sammy Hagar, the … Continue reading Watch Video Highlights From the Classic Rock Awards →

When Brian May’s guitar flies, it flies in style. The Red Special, which Brian May built with his father 40 years ago, recently held a first class seat on a British Airways flight from London to Los Angeles, The Mirror reports. The guitar was to be played by May during Queen’s performance at the Classic … Continue reading Brian May’s Guitar Flies First Class →