David Byrne’s American Utopia will air on HBO and HBO Max on October 17th at 8pm. The special event presents a one-of-a-kind film of the critically-acclaimed Broadway show which features music from the Talking Heads as well as Byrne’s solo career. For the show, Byrne is joined by an ensemble of 11 musicians, singers, and … Continue reading David Byrne’s American Utopia Will Air on HBO in October →

A new feature documentary on Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott is due out in cinemas this fall. Phil Lynott: Songs for While I’m Away tells the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950’s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest rock star. The film features interviews with U2’s Adam Clayton, Metallica’s James Hatfield, Huey … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the New Phil Lynott Documentary →

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 68 years old. Banali succumbed to pancreatic cancer following a 16-month battle with the disease. He was diagnosed in April of 2019 and told by doctors at the time that he had six months to live. Frankie Banali joined Quiet Riot in 1982. … Continue reading Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Dies at 68 →

Tom Petty’s long-awaited Wildflowers box set, which Petty teased during his final interview with the Los Angeles Times prior to his death, finally has a release date. In the Times interview, Petty said that revisiting the 1994 album would be his next big focus. Today, Warner Records announced that Wildflowers & All The Rest is … Continue reading Tom Petty’s Long-Awaited ‘Wildflowers’ Box Set Gets Release Date →

Blue Oyster Cult have announced the release of their first new studio album in 19 years. The Symbol Remains is due out October 9 via Frontiers Music Srl and features 14 brand new songs from BOC. The band has revealed the artwork for the album, seen above, and the full tracklisting, which is available below. … Continue reading Blue Oyster Cult Announce First New Studio Album in Nearly Two Decades →

When The Allman Brothers Band performed at Erie, Pennsylvania’s Warner Theatre in July of 2005, they gave what the band members themselves hailed as one of their best performances ever. Now fans will have the opportunity to experience that show with a 2-CD live album due out October 16th. Dubbed by the Allman Brothers Band … Continue reading New Allman Brothers Band Live Album Due Out This Fall →

After a prolonged hiatus, Metallica are back on stage with a concert experience unlike any they’ve performed before. The band is set to record a full show at an undisclosed location in the coming days. The edited concert will then air at drive-in theaters across North America on August 29th. Metallica is the first rock … Continue reading Metallica Announces First Concert of 2020… at the Drive-In →

The Rolling Stones have released a new music video for their single “Scarlet”, one of the previously unheard tracks featured on Goats Head Soup 2020 due out September 4th. The “Scarlet” video features Irish actor Paul Mescal (Normal People) showing off some uninhibited, alcohol-fueled dance moves and a wide range of emotion. Watch it now … Continue reading Watch the Rolling Stones’ Music Video for “Scarlet” featuring Paul Mescal →

Neil Young has released a new rendition of his 2006 song, “Lookin’ for a Leader”, calling people to get out and vote against Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. “Lookin’ for a Leader” is out now on streaming services and can be heard in the player below. A video, which features Young performing the … Continue reading Neil Young Releases Anti-Trump Song ‘Lookin’ For a Leader 2020’ →

Dave Mason made the best of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of us have been using video conferencing for necessary work meetings or virtual drinks with friends, the founding member of Traffic put together a bevy of heavy hitters to record a new version of his classic 1968 song “Feelin’ Alright” including Mick … Continue reading Dave Mason Releases New Version of “Feelin’ Alright” with Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and Doobie Brothers →

The Smithereens are paying tribute to The Beatles with their release of a new 45 RPM vinyl single “Love Me Do” / “P.S. I Love You”. On the recordings, Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, Mike Mesaros and the late Pat DiNizio are joined by late Beatles session drummer Andy White, who played on the original Fab … Continue reading The Smithereens Pay Tribute to The Beatles with “Love Me Do” / “P.S. I Love You” 45 RPM Vinyl Single →

Peter Green, original guitarist and founding member of Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 73. At the time of this writing, no cause of death has been revealed. “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep,” reads a statement from his … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Peter Green Dies at 73 →