Rock icon Billy Idol announced today that he will release his first new album in almost a decade, this October.  Produced by Trevor Horn, the new album will arrive close to the release of Idol’s highly anticipated self-written autobiography, Dancing With Myself, which will be released on October 7. Idol recently launched his book campaign … Continue reading Billy Idol To Release First New Album in Almost a Decade →

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have released a new song – the first single from their forthcoming album World on Fire. The song – the title track from the album – is available for download on iTunes and has been released by the band in full on YouTube. Listen to the song in … Continue reading Slash Releases New Song [LISTEN] →

The members of Styx have teamed up with fashion designer Diana Warner to support Rock the the Rescue (R2R) with a brand new jewelry collection. Rock To The Rescue is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit founded in 2002 by STYX and REO Speedwagon to help victims of the 9/11 tragedy. Playing a series of benefit concerts … Continue reading Styx Teams up with Fashion Designer for Rock To The Rescue Collection →

Eric Clapton has released the first single and an accompanying lyric video from his upcoming JJ Cale tribute album. Watch the video for “Call Me the Breeze” below. The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale is due out July 29th and is available for pre-order now on iTunes and Amazon. The album features guest performances … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases Video for ‘Call Me the Breeze’ from JJ Cale Tribute Album [WATCH] →

Chicago – one of the longest running rock bands in American musical history – will release their new studio album, “Now” Chicago XXXVI, on July 8th. Featuring 11 brand-new, original songs, the album was written and recorded on the road during the band’s rigorous, never-ending tour schedule. “Love Lives On” – the first single –  … Continue reading Chicago Release New Song, New Album Coming Next Month →

Paul McCartney is rescheduling seven US tour dates in order to recover from the virus that forced him to cancel his Out There Japan dates last month. The ex-Beatle was hospitalized for the virus in May but was quickly released and ordered to rest. “I’m sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks … Continue reading Paul McCartney Postpones US Tour Dates →

At a press conference during Morocco’s Mawazine Music Festival last week, Robert Plant responded to Jimmy Page’s recent comment in the New York Times that he is “fed up” with Plant’s refusal to participate in a Led Zeppelin reunion. “I think he needs to go to sleep and have a good rest, and think again,” … Continue reading Plant Responds to Page’s Comments About Led Zeppelin Reunion →

Guns N’ Roses have two new albums completed, Axl Rose told Revolver in a recent interview. One is a follow up to 2008’s Chinese Democracy which Rose calls “the second half of Chinese.” The album reportedly took six years to complete (less than half the time it took to complete Chinese Democracy). “And then we … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Have 2 New Albums Ready for Release →

Yes will release their new studio album, Heaven & Earth July 22nd on Frontiers Records. Having sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades, the album sees Yes continuing with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock. On Heaven & Earth, Yes teamed up with legendary Grammy … Continue reading Yes to Release New Studio Album →

Tom Petty has revealed the cover and track listing for his new album, Hypnotic Eye. “I knew I wanted to do a rock & roll record,” Petty told Rolling Stone of the new album. “We hadn’t made a straight hard-rockin’ record, from beginning to end, in a long time.” Hypnotic Eye is available July 29th … Continue reading Tom Petty Reveals New Album Cover, Track List →

The Rolling Stones performed their first ever show in Israel Wednesday evening, despite pressure from Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and Nick Mason to cancel. Waters and Mason wrote an open letter to the Stones published in Salon last month, urging them to cancel their concert to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle … Continue reading Rolling Stones Perform First Ever Concert in Israel Despite Pressure from Pink Floyd Members to Cancel →

Elton John has announced that he’ll play the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Satuday, October 4th. Although he has made many guest appearances in recent years with the likes of Billy Joel and Leon Russell, this is his first headlining show, and first full concert in L.A. since 2001. Elton and the band will … Continue reading Elton John Announces First L.A. Show in Over a Decade →