Classics Du Jour

Prog rock legends Jethro Tull have completed a new album and are preparing for an early 2022 release, the band announced today. The Zealot Gene will be released by the band’s new label, InsideOut Music/Sony Music. “After 54 years in the world of music recording, it is with great pleasure that I now sign Jethro … Continue reading Jethro Tull Prepping New Album for 2022 Release →

A Beatles documentary series directed by Peter Jackson will debut on Disney+ later this year. The Beatles: Get Back will be presented in three episodes of approximately 2 hours each in length and will be rolled out by the streaming giant over three days in November. Jackson  (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall … Continue reading The Beatles: Get Back Documentary by Peter Jackson to Debut on Disney+ →

Paul McCartney revisits his years with The Beatles in a new Hulu original docu-series, McCartney 3,2,1. The six-part series arrives on the streaming service July 16th and you can watch the trailer now in the player below. In the series, McCartney and producer Rick Rubin take an intimate and in-depth look at music from the … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for the New Paul McCartney Documentary McCartney 3,2,1 →

YES will release a new studio album this fall, the prog rock band announced today. Containing 11 songs, The Quest will be available October 1st on 2-CD, gatefold 2LP & 2CD plus LP and booklet, limited edition 2CD & Blu-ray artbook and limited edition deluxe 2LP & 2CD plus Blu-ray box set. “It is simply an … Continue reading Yes Detail New Studio Album, The Quest →

A previously unreleased Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song is out now. “105 Degrees” is accompanied by a lyric video you can watch in the player below. The previously unreleased track is featured on the reimagined and re-issued Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ album Angel Dream (Songs and Music from the Motion Picture “She’s The … Continue reading Hear the Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Song “105 Degrees” →

Former Skid Row frontman Johnny Solinger has died at the age of 55. News of the singer’s death was confirmed by the band in a social media post on Saturday. “We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger,” the band wrote in an Instagram post. “Our thoughts are with his family, … Continue reading Former Skid Row Singer Johnny Solinger Dies at 55 →

Brian Setzer will release Gotta Have The Rumble, his first solo album in 7 years, August 27 on Surfdog Records physically (CD) and digitally, with the vinyl out this fall. This past week, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner shared the first single/video, “Checkered Flag,” off the 11-track all-original album. You can … Continue reading Hear Brian Setzer’s New Solo Single, “Checkered Flag” →

Brian May’s first solo hit, and the unforgettable TV ad it was made for, came from the most unlikely of origins. Originally written for a Ford car television commercial, “Drive By You” was a worldwide hit when it first debuted as a single off May’s 1992 Back To The Light album. First released in November 1991, … Continue reading Brian May Announces Solo Album Reissue, Releases New Video for Classic Single →

In true heavy metal fashion, Metallica are going big to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Black Album. A total of 53 artists have helped the band mark the occasion by appearing on a new covers compilation album titled The Metallica Blacklist. The contributing artists come from a wide range of genres and include a … Continue reading Metallica Announces ‘Blacklist’ Covers Compilation Album Featuring 53 Artists →

Foreigner is returning to the road with a bang. The “Juke Box Heroes” hitmakers will visit sixteen countries during a year-long trek. The U.S. leg of the tour will see the band performing in 71 different cities across 42 states. A list of U.S. shows is below with additional 2022 dates to be announced this … Continue reading Foreigner Announces Extensive World Tour in Sixteen Countries →

Van Morrison has announced a series of U.S. tour dates kicking off September 25th in Greenwood Village, CO. The 2-part tour will also see the legendary singer performing shows in California, Florida and a 3-night stand at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. See a full list of dates below. The run of shows will support … Continue reading Van Morrison Announces U.S. Tour Dates →

The Great Smoky Mountains may be most closely associated with country and bluegrass music, but hard rock is taking over the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this fall. The inaugural Monsters on the Mountain Festival will take place over three days in October and feature performances by Tesla, Vince Neil of Motley Crüe, Night … Continue reading Tesla, Vince Neil, Night Ranger to Headline Inaugural Hard Rock Festival in Great Smoky Mountains →