Brian Setzer will release Gotta Have The Rumble, his first solo album in 7 years, August 27 on Surfdog Records physically (CD) and digitally, with the vinyl out this fall. This past week, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner shared the first single/video, “Checkered Flag,” off the 11-track all-original album. You can … Continue reading Hear Brian Setzer’s New Solo Single, “Checkered Flag” →

Brian May’s first solo hit, and the unforgettable TV ad it was made for, came from the most unlikely of origins. Originally written for a Ford car television commercial, “Drive By You” was a worldwide hit when it first debuted as a single off May’s 1992 Back To The Light album. First released in November 1991, … Continue reading Brian May Announces Solo Album Reissue, Releases New Video for Classic Single →

In true heavy metal fashion, Metallica are going big to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Black Album. A total of 53 artists have helped the band mark the occasion by appearing on a new covers compilation album titled The Metallica Blacklist. The contributing artists come from a wide range of genres and include a … Continue reading Metallica Announces ‘Blacklist’ Covers Compilation Album Featuring 53 Artists →

Foreigner is returning to the road with a bang. The “Juke Box Heroes” hitmakers will visit sixteen countries during a year-long trek. The U.S. leg of the tour will see the band performing in 71 different cities across 42 states. A list of U.S. shows is below with additional 2022 dates to be announced this … Continue reading Foreigner Announces Extensive World Tour in Sixteen Countries →

Van Morrison has announced a series of U.S. tour dates kicking off September 25th in Greenwood Village, CO. The 2-part tour will also see the legendary singer performing shows in California, Florida and a 3-night stand at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. See a full list of dates below. The run of shows will support … Continue reading Van Morrison Announces U.S. Tour Dates →

The Great Smoky Mountains may be most closely associated with country and bluegrass music, but hard rock is taking over the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this fall. The inaugural Monsters on the Mountain Festival will take place over three days in October and feature performances by Tesla, Vince Neil of Motley Crüe, Night … Continue reading Tesla, Vince Neil, Night Ranger to Headline Inaugural Hard Rock Festival in Great Smoky Mountains →

AC/DC have shared a brand new video for “Witch’s Spell”. Directed, edited and animated by Wolf & Crow using band performance footage shot by Clemens Habicht, the band and their creative director Josh Cheuse have brought this stand out track from Power Up to life. Watch the “Witch’s Spell” music video in the player below. Power Up … Continue reading Watch AC/DC’s New Music Video for “Witch’s Spell” →

Live music may be coming back post-pandemic but Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford has his doubts that the Bad Boys from Boston will ever return to the road. In a new interview with Joe Bonamassa on his Live From Nerdville podcast, the 69-year-old rocker said “age is becoming a real factor” for the band. Aerosmith is … Continue reading Brad Whitford Doubts Aerosmith Will Return to Touring →

Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway this summer for a limited run of Springsteen on Broadway performances at the St. James Theatre. The limited engagement begins Saturday, June 26th and marks the re-opening of New York City’s “Great White Way” following the COVID-19 pandemic. “I loved doing Springsteen on Broadway and I’m thrilled to have been asked … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Announces Return to Broadway →

A second single from the forthcoming Prince album was released this week. Titled “Born 2 Die”, the track was originally recorded in 2010 at a time that Prince was, according to a press release, “reflecting on the issues affecting the black community and the role he hoped to play”. The song follows the release of … Continue reading Hear the Previously Unreleased Prince Song ‘Born 2 Die’ →

Wolfgang Van Halen’s new band Mammoth WVH will hit the road for the first time this year as the group sets out with Guns N’ Roses on an extensive summer tour. The run of shows will kick off at Pennsylvania’s Hershey Park on July 31st and continue wrap up with a 2-night stand at the … Continue reading Mammoth WVH to Join Guns N’ Roses on Summer Tour →

Alice Cooper will return to the road in 2021 along with longtime friend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. The Godfather of Shock Rock announced a 26-date tour this week that will kick off September 17th in Atlantic City. Ace Frehley will join Cooper for 24 dates beginning September 18th in Gilford, Ohio. See below for … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Fall Tour with Ace Frehley →