Classics Du Jour

A posthumous, career-spanning Tom Petty box set is set for release on September 28. The four-CD collection was compiled by Petty’s daughter Adria, wife Dana and and former collaborators including Heartbreakers Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell, and studio collaborator Ryan Ulyate. A press release announcing the set describes it as “a tribute and love letter … Continue reading Tom Petty ‘An American Treasure’ Box Set Announced →

Ann Wilson of Heart has released the first single from her forthcoming solo album due out September 14th. “I Am the Highway” was originally performed by Audioslave and sung by the late Chris Cornell. “The song is strong, confident, spiritual,” says the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of “I Am The Highway.” … Continue reading Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single “I Am The Highway” →

On August 31, Capitol/UMe will release The Band’s landmark 1968 album Music from Big Pink in newly remixed and expanded 50th Anniversary Edition packages, including a Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray/2LP/7-inch vinyl box set with a hardbound book; 1CD, digital, 180-gram 2LP black vinyl, and limited edition 180-gram 2LP pink vinyl packages. All the Anniversary Edition configurations feature … Continue reading The Band’s ‘Music From Big Pink’ To Receive 50th Anniversary Release →

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider will release his new solo album on July 27th via Napalm Records. For the Love of Metal is Snider’s fourth solo release and the follow-up to 2016’s We Are the Ones. The new album, produced by Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta, features contributions by Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), Mark Morton (Lamb … Continue reading Dee Snider Releasing New Solo Album Next Month →

In 2016, Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw took the stage with a group of the finest high-school-aged musicians in Ohio. Under the direction of conductor Liz Grossman, Shaw and the Cleveland-based Contemporary Youth Orchestra performed classic band and solo tracks from Shaw’s career including “Blue Collar Man,” “Girls With Guns,” and “Too Much Time On My … Continue reading Watch Tommy Shaw Perform This Styx Hit with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra →

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have announced they’ll release their new album titled Living The Dream on September 21 via Slash’s own label Snakepit Records in partnership with Roadrunner Records. Living The Dream is Slash’s fourth solo album, and third with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass & … Continue reading Slash Announces New Album, Tour with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators →

As John Fogerty makes his way across the U.S. with ZZ Top, the former Creedance Clearwater Revival frontman has released a new song featuring ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons. Hear the “The Holy Grail” below. You can also stream it on Spotify or download it on iTunes. “For me as a musician, swamp boogie is the holy … Continue reading Hear John Fogerty’s New Song Featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons →

Styx is giving their loyal fans a double whammy of new releases in June and July. First up is the highly anticipated reissue of their critically acclaimed first new studio album in 14 years, The Mission, on July 27 via Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. The two-disc package will include a CD of the original album, as … Continue reading Styx Announce Two Album Releases for June and July →

Ann Wilson of Heart will release her new solo album Immortal on September 14. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite songs and artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years and whose music poignantly lives on (the full track listing is below). … Continue reading Ann Wilson To Pay Tribute to Bowie, Petty and More On New Album →

The Rolling Stones‘ No Security tour is documented in the latest installment of the band’s From The Vault series. San Jose ’99 is due out on July 13th on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD+DVD and 3-LP formats as well as digitally. The trailer for the concert film, released Thursday, can be seen below. Filmed at the San … Continue reading WATCH: Rolling Stones Announce Latest in From The Vault Series →

Buddy Guy has been consistently releasing records for more than five decades and it’s clear, with a new album due out this month, the guitar legend’s career is, like the Blues, well…  alive and well. The Blues is Alive and Well, Guy’s 18th solo album, features guest appearances by some big names: Jeff Beck and Keith Richards … Continue reading Buddy Guy Recruits Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones for New Album →

Guns N’ Roses have announced the release of a massive collectible edition reissue of their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction. The box set is due out June 29th and available in both Super Deluxe and Locked N’ Loaded editions. The Appetite For Destruction: Locked N’ Loaded box is described on the band’s website as … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Detail Massive ‘Appetite For Destruction’ Box Set →