Classics Du Jour

The end is here. Nearly five years to the day that the legendary BLACK SABBATH announced they would be reforming, the band will play their last show EVER in the U.S. November 12 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX. This just announced performance is one of three headlining arena concerts the band have added … Continue reading Black Sabbath Extends ‘The End’ Tour with Three More Shows →

Steven Tyler revealed this week that his first-ever solo album will be released July 15th.  The country album, co-produced by Tyler as well as T Bone Burnett, Dann Huff, Jaren Johnston and Marti Frederikson, features 15 new songs including the previously released singles, “Love Is Your Name” and “Red, White and You”. We’re All Somebody … Continue reading Steven Tyler Announces Solo Album and Summer Tour →

On June 24, Black Crowes founding member and guitarist Rich Robinson will release his brand new solo album. With Flux, Robinson presents his most accomplished solo album to date – 13 new, original songs that draw deeply on his diverse roots. A blues-rock odyssey straight from Robinson’s soul, the guitarist returned to Applehead Studios in … Continue reading Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson Discusses Forthcoming Solo Album →

Bon Jovi announced via Twitter Wednesday that the band’s new album is complete. The news was posted along with a photo from Electric Lady Studios in New York. While an official announcement is still expected, Jon Bon Jovi revealed during a show in Nashville in March that the band has returned to Mercury Records.  During … Continue reading Bon Jovi Reveal New Album is Complete →

The Ramones’ debut album will be getting the deluxe reissue treatment this summer as Rhino Records celebrates the 40th anniversary of its original release. The limited edition will include a 12×12 hardcover book along with 3 CDs and 1 LP featuring stereo and mono mixes of the album, demos and outtakes, as well as a … Continue reading Ramones’ Debut Album to be Reissued for 40th Anniversary →

TAKEN BY STORM: THE ART OF STORM THORGERSON AND HIPGNOSIS is a feature length documentary directed by Roddy Bogawa that has screened in numerous festivals to widespread acclaim and excitement. Following the creative process of the graphic designer, Storm Thorgerson, the film explores his history as part of the groundbreaking album design company, Hipgnosis, with … Continue reading Watch: “Taken By Storm” – Film Trailer →

50 years after its release, the Beach Boys are celebrating their iconic album, Pet Sounds, with an anniversary re-issue, due out worldwide on June 10th. The anniversary edition is available in various configurations including a 4-CD/BluRay Audio Collector’s Edition presented in a hardbound book, featuring the remastered original album in stereo and mono, plus hi-res … Continue reading Beach Boys Celebrating 50th Anniversary of ‘Pet Sounds’ with Re-issue →

Bob Dylan’s newest album is due out this coming Friday. Fallen Angels, Dylan’s 37th studio release, is a 12-song collection of classic American tunes written by some of music’s most acclaimed and influential songwriters including Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and Sammy Cahn. Dylan’s previous release of American classics, Shadows In The Night, reached the Top … Continue reading New Bob Dylan Album Due Out Friday →

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have added eight new shows to the River Tour, including stops in Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The tour, which originally kicked off in January with 37 North American dates, heads to Europe for an 11-week run before returning state side in August. WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Kicks off River … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Adds New River Tour Dates →

For the first time ever, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, The Who, Bob Dylan and Neil Young will share the stage when the six rock legends perform at Desert Trip this fall. The newly announced festival, from the organizers of Coachella, will take place October 7th through 9th in Indio, California. Tickets go … Continue reading Desert Trip Festival to feature Six Rock Legends →

Santana has premiered the new video for “Anywhere You Want To Go,” the band’s first single from the newly released album, Santana IV. The album, which reunites the band’s classic lineup of Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Michael Carabello, and Michael Shrieve, is the follow up to 1971’s multi-platinum classic, Santana III. Watch the … Continue reading WATCH: Santana Premiere New Video for “Anywhere You Want to Go” →

Last Thursday, Dusty Hill was injured at the Lone Star Events Center in Lubbock, Texas that prevented the evening’s ZZ Top performance from taking place.  Dusty has subsequently undergone treatment for a fractured shoulder.  ZZ Top’s concert dates on the current tour have been postponed through May 7. Carl Stubner, the band’s manager, reported, “Dusty … Continue reading Injury Forces ZZ Top To Cancel Tour Dates →