Classics Du Jour

British New Wave band Squeeze has announced the release of their 14th studio album on Friday, October 2. Cradle To The Grave is the band’s first album of new material from songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook since their 1998 release, Domino. Hear the track “Happy Days” in the video player below. The band will … Continue reading Squeeze Announce New Album [LISTEN NOW] →

King Crimson will release a 16-disc box set in October in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album, Thrak. The new edition features 12 CD, 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-rays discs containing studio and live recordings, many previously unreleased, unreleased concert footage from 1995, behind-the-scenes footage of the band on the road, and a … Continue reading King Crimson Reveal Details of ‘Thrak’ Anniversary Box Set →

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has announced the first details of his forthcoming album, Get Up!, due out October 16. “Believe me, I’m so excited about this. I can’t wait for it to come out,” Adams told ABC News Radio. “It’s up, it’s rocking, it sounds really retro… and I don’t care!” Get Up!, produced by … Continue reading Bryan Adams Announces New Album →

In the 1970s, a group of men sat in a loft at West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar and Grill and formed a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires.  The hazing to get into the club? You had to out-drink all of the members. But these weren’t just any guys.  They were some of the biggest rock … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires Reveal Details of New Album, Cover Art →

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and The Brian Setzer Orchestra will release ROCKIN’ RUDOLPH – their first studio Christmas album in 10 years – on Friday, October 16 via Surfdog Records. The 18-piece band will support the album with a major concert tour, the “12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour,” delivering … Continue reading Brian Setzer to Release First New Studio Christmas Album in 10 Years →

On July 5, 1969, Mick Taylor made his debut as the The Rolling Stones’ lead guitarist. The free concert in London’s Hyde Park, attended by 400,000 fans, took place just two days after Brian Jones’ death. On July 24th, that historic show will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray as the next release in the … Continue reading Watch the Rolling Stones’ ‘I’m Free’ from Live In Hyde Park 1969 →

Bruce Springsteen has released another new live concert recording – this one from his Tunnel of Love Express tour stop at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 23, 1988. The 32-song live album is available now for download at live.brucespringsteen.net and the CD will ship August 4th.     SET ONE: 1. Tunnel of … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Releases 1988 ‘Tunnel of Love’ Concert →

The Rolling Stones haven’t finished their Zip Code tour yet, but guitarist Keith Richards is already ramping up for his next project: a solo LP titled Crosseyed Heart, due out September 18th. The album’s first single, “Trouble” will be released July 17th. Richards collaborated on the solo LP with drummer Steve Jordan who co-wrote and … Continue reading Keith Richards Announces Solo Album ‘Crosseyed Heart’ →

Lynyrd Skynyrd will release a new live 2CD/DVD set on July 24 via Loud & Proud Records. Check out this video of “Travelin’ Man” which features Johnny Van Zant as well as footage of the late Ronnie Van Zant performing the song. One More For the Fans is available for pre-order on Amazon.

A new David Bowie box set is due out in September via Parlophone Records, covering the early years of Bowie’s career. The retrospective set, titled Five Years: 1969 – 1973 features 10 albums (12 discs/13 LPs) including David Bowie (Space Oddity), The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, PinUps, Aladdin Sane, The Rise And … Continue reading New David Bowie Box Set Due Out in September →

Metal band Iron Maiden will release a new album on September 4th. It will be the band’s first new record in five years and their first double album. The Book of Souls was recorded in Paris with their longstanding producer Kevin “Caveman” Shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year.  However, … Continue reading Iron Maiden To Release First New Album in 5 Years →

Duran Duran have announced the release of Paper Gods, their 14th studio album and their first in 5 years. Due out September 18 (Sept 11 outside the U.S.), the album was produced by Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson and Mr. Hudston. The lead single is titled “Pressure Off” and features Janelle Monae. Other guest appearances on … Continue reading Duran Duran Announce First New Album in 5 Years →