With Black Sabbath’s North American tour wrapping up last week with a sold-out show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, fans who didn’t see the band live will now have the chance to experience them via a new DVD, Black Sabbath: Live… Gathered in Their Masses (Vertigo/Republic). Read: Black Sabbath Themed Halloween Maze Opening at … Continue reading Black Sabbath Concert DVD Due Out This Fall →

In 2011, Billy Joel was working on an autobiography with ghostwriter Fred Schruers as part of a deal with Harper Collins, but Joel backed out prior to the release of the book and it never saw the light of day. Now, Schruers is releasing a biography based on his first-hand experiences with Joel and, reportedly, … Continue reading Billy Joel Sanctions Authorized Biography →

Billy Joel and Carlos Santana are among five people to receive the highest national honors this year for influencing American culture through the arts. Announced Thursday, fellow Kennedy Center Honorees include jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, opera singer Martina Arroyo and actress Shirley MacLaine. Read: Billy Joel Sanctions Authorized Biography A concert in their honor will … Continue reading Billy Joel and Carlos Santana to Receive Kennedy Center Honors →

Ray Dolby, found of the iconic sound system developer Dolby Laboratories, has died in San Francisco, the company announced Thursday. Dolby was living with Alzheimer’s Disease and was also diagnosed with leukemia in July. “Today we lost a friend, mentor and true visionary,” said Dolby president and CEO, Kevin Yeaman. “Ray Dolby founded the company … Continue reading Ray Dolby, Sound Pioneer, Dies at 80 →

Van Morrison’s 1970 album Moondance will be reissued by Warner Bros. Records this fall in three different remastered versions. A deluxe version and an expanded version both contain previously unreleased tracks from the original recording session. The deluxe version includes three CDs plus a Blu-ray audio disc featuring the original album in 5.1 surround sound, while … Continue reading Re-issue of Van Morrison’s ‘Moondance’ Coming This Fall →

The Clash have released the Sound System box set, a 12-disc set featuring five of the band’s six albums, a DVD of unseen footage and three discs of demos, non-album singles, rarities, B-sides, an exclusive poster, dog tags, stickers, badges and more. A 2-cd best-of set featuring 32 of the band’s iconic tracks, sequenced from … Continue reading The Clash Releases ‘Sound System’ Box Set and Best-of 2-CD Set →

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young were announced last week as the headlining act for the upcoming annal Bridge School Benefit. It will be the group’s first time performing together since 2006. Now, Graham Nash is fueling rumors that a reunion tour will follow in 2014, telling The Wall Street Journal, “Neil doesn’t like wasting words. … Continue reading Graham Nash Fuels Rumors of CSNY Reunion Tour →

Bon Jovi has postponed a handful of tour dates after drummer Tico Torres had to undergo emergency surgery this earlier this week. Torres had his appendix removed on Tuesday, and according to a post on the band’s website, the surgery was successful and Torres is now recovering at a hospital in Mexico City. Tuesday night’s … Continue reading Bon Jovi Tour Dates Postponed Following Tico Torres’ Emergency Surgery →

The shortlist was announced today for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize – an award which honors the best album of the year from the U.K. and Ireland. David Bowie’s The Last Day has, not surprisingly, made the list and is undoubtedly the favorite to win. Other nominees include Arctice Monkeys (AM), Disclosure (Settle), Foals (Holy Fire), … Continue reading David Bowie Album Nominated for Mercury Prize →

A Black Sabbath-themed halloween maze will open at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 20th as part of the park’s annual Halloween Horror Nights. One of five horror-themed mazes at this year’s event, Black Sabbath: 13 3D features demons, madhouses, a corpse-filled battlefield and a nuclear wasteland. “It’s absolutely incredible,” said bassist Geezer Butler, whose lyrics … Continue reading Black Sabbath Themed Halloween Maze Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood [WATCH] →

Brian Wilson’s upcoming tour with guitar hero Jeff Beck already features two other Beach Boys – founding members Al Jardine and David Marks – and now another former member, Blondie Chaplin, has been announced to be joining the trek for several dates as well. Chaplin, the guitarist and singer who was a member of the … Continue reading Ex-Beach Boy Blondie Chaplin Joining Brian Wilson/Jeff Beck Tour →

Elton John will perform at the Emmy Awards for the first time ever this year, to honor singer and pianist Liberace.  John’s performance will accompany appearances by presenters Michael Douglas and Matt Damon – both of whom are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for their roles in the HBO Liberace … Continue reading Elton John to Honor Liberace at Emmys →