Classics Du Jour

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 →

As Aerosmith gears up for their 2015 summer tour, a date has been announced for the release of Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014.  Due out September 4, the 20-song collection captures the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers delivering a scorching career-spanning show at the famed Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK in June 2014.  Filmed … Continue reading ‘Aerosmith Rocks Donington’ Due Out in September →

The Rolling Stones have reissued their classic album Sticky Fingers in a remastered and expanded edition, available today. The deluxe edition box set features the remastered album, bonus CD featuring previously unreleased alternate takes and live performances plus DVD with 2 tracks from ‘Live At The Marquee’.  All housed in a presentation box with 72 … Continue reading Available Today: The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers →

On July 31st, Led Zeppelin will release re-issues of their final three studio albums: Presence, In Through The Out Door, and Coda. This will be the final release in the band’s re-issue campaign. As with the previous deluxe re-issues, all three of these albums have been newly remastered by guitarist and producer Jimmy Page and … Continue reading Led Zeppelin Announce Details of Final Three Studio Album Re-issues →

Before making his mark in the rock world as a guitar player for KISS, Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce Kulick was a teenager in Jackson Heights, NY dreaming of making it big. In 1974, he formed KKB with some local friends and recorded some songs. Now, KKB are back with a brand … Continue reading Former KISS Guitarist Bruce Kulick Releases New Album and Single →