Classics Du Jour

Mark Knopfler, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Dire Straits, has announced his new studio album, Tracker, will be released in early 2015. Tracker is the follow up to 2012’s Privateering, which was Knopfler’s 8th solo studio album. Along with the release of the album, Knopfler has announced a series of … Continue reading Mark Knopfler Announces New Album and European Tour →

Slash and his band Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have released their new album, World on Fire. The album is available to stream in full on USA Today.com. Slash will celebrate the release by stopping by The Howard Stern Show today, Tuesday September 16th for a live interview and performance. Tune in to Sirius/XM … Continue reading Stream New Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Album Now →

Fans of The Doors will savor the news about the November 11 street date of a never-before-released documentary film produced by the band.  Titled Feast of Friends, the intimate and rare look at the explosive rock band is, after 45 years, finally being released. Shelved due to lead singer Jim Morrison’s legal issues, the uncompleted … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for Previously Unreleased Self-Produced Film from The Doors →

Rock icon Billy Idol has released his first new music in nearly a decade. From the forthcoming album, Kings & Queens Of The Underground, listen to “Can’t Break Me Down” below now! Kings & Queens Of The Underground is available October 21st and is produced by Greg Kurstin (Foster the People, The Shins, Sia). Idol … Continue reading Hear New Billy Idol Song ‘Can’t Break Me Down’ →

Eric Clapton will release a documentary this fall, giving fans a look into the world of life on the road. The tour documentary was filmed during the Far and Middle Eastern leg of Clapton’s 2014 tour. It features 13 full-length performances as well as interviews with Eric, his band and crew. Planes, Trains and Eric … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for Clapton Tour Documentary, ‘Planes, Trains and Eric’ →

Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Brian Wilson, Heart, Sammy Hagar and Willie Nelson are just some of the artists taking part in a Paul McCartney tribute album due out in November. The Art of McCartney, which has been in the works since 2003, is produced by Ralph Sall and, on many … Continue reading Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album →

Bob Seger will be releasing a new album this fall – the follow up to 2006’s Face The Promise. That makes Ride Out his first release of new material in eight years. The album, which comes just months before the rocker’s 70th birthday, will hit shelves on October 14th. Ride Out features a cover of … Continue reading Bob Seger Sets Release Date for New Album →

On September 2nd, Megaforce Records will release Johnny Winter’s final studio album Step Back. Completed in 2014 just prior to his tragic death, this album is a star-studded effort featuring Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Dr. John, and many more. Listen to “Can’t Hold Out (Talk To Me Baby)” featuring Ben Harper, … Continue reading Listen to the First Single from Johnny Winter’s Final Studio Album →

Eric Clapton is set to release a new documentary-style concert film this fall that chronicles the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 tour. The release, which will be available on DVD and Blu-ray comes shortly after the guitarist revealed he is thinking of quitting life on the road. “The road has become unbearable,” … Continue reading Eric Clapton to Release New Tour Documentary This Fall →

A new album by Robin Gibb is set to be released later this year, and it will feature the last song the late Bee Gees singer wrote and recorded before his death. Compiled by Gibb’s son RJ and widow Dwina, the album is titled 50 St Catherine’s Drive, after the home where Gibb grew up … Continue reading New Robin Gibb Album Will Feature Last Recorded Song →

Stevie Nicks will release a new solo album, 24 Karat – Songs From The Vault, on October 7th. Although most of the songs on the album were written between 1969 and 1987, they were only recently recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. “Most of these songs were written between 1969 and 1987. One was written … Continue reading Stevie Nicks Talks New Album →

On Tuesday, Eric Clapton released a new album, The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale. The album features guest performances by Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, Don White, Willie Nelson and Christine Lakeland. “I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did – that’s the point,” Clapton said in a press release. … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases JJ Cale Tribute Album, Plus Watch the Mini Documentary →