Classics Du Jour

Meat Loaf, the rock legend who – along with songwriter Jim Steinman – broke sales records with the classic multi-platinum albums “Bat Out of Hell” and “Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell,” announces their reunion on the new album — “Braver Than We Are” and the first single — “Going All The Way”— … Continue reading Meat Loaf Announces New Album, Releases New Single →

It’s been four decades since Heart released their debut album Dreamboat Annie on Vancouver-based label Mushroom Records. The album, which was the springboard for the band’s career, featured such songs as “Magic Man,” “Crazy On You,” and “White Lightning and Wine.” In celebration of the anniversary, a vinyl re-issue is now available on 180-gram heavyweight … Continue reading Heart Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Dreamboat Annie with Vinyl Reissue →

AC/DC already have their own beer and wine, but the band isn’t stopping there. Thunderstruck Tequila is due to hit shelves this summer. The high-end tequila, which will retail from $29.99 to $39.99, will be available in Silver, Reposado and Anejo. The band’s licensing and merchandising companies have collaborated with Fabrica de Tequilas Finos to … Continue reading AC/DC Launches ‘Thunderstruck Tequila’ →

Heart have announced that their new album will be released July 8th on Concord Records. Beautiful Broken is the band’s 16th studio album and their first in four years. It features several brand new songs as well as new takes on a few favorites from the band’s catalog including “City’s Burning,” “Down on Me,” and … Continue reading Heart to Release New Album Next Month →

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 →