Classics Du Jour

The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert: The Definitive Edition will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 3rd via Eagle Rock Entertainment.  The historic concert took place in April 1992 and featured performances by Elton John, Robert Plant, Axl Rose, and James Hetfield and the surviving members of Queen. All proceeds from sales of the … Continue reading 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray →

After canceling the remaining dates on their European tour, Neil Young & Crazy Horse have regretfully announced the cancellation of four North American dates between August 31st and September 7th.  The cancellations are due to a hand injury sustained by guitarist Poncho Sampedro. “We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes to our fans or … Continue reading Neil Young & Crazy Horse Cancel 4 North American Dates →

Gene Simmons, Paul Stanely and company have lent their name and money to an Anaheim football team; the members of KISS are now the proud owners of an Arena Football League team.  The team calls Anaheim home but have take the name, the LA KISS. “What we want to see happen is to take the … Continue reading Members of KISS Become Proud Owners of Anaheim Football Team →

The Black Crowes – now earning some of their best critical accolades and audience responses for performances showing the band at the peak of their power – have revealed their final tour plans for 2013. In addition to their concerts running from September 5-December 13, the band have announced all-acoustic shows October 18, 19, 21 … Continue reading The Black Crowes Announce Final Touring Plans for 2013 →

Dave Grohl recently revealed to XFM that the next Foo Fighters album has already been written. “We have been in our studio writing, and in the past few weeks we’ve written an album and we are going to make this album in a way that no one’s ever done before, and we’re pretty excited about … Continue reading New Foo Fighters Album Already Written, Says Grohl →

A Guns N’ Roses track titled “Going Track” has appeared online – though there is no official word as to whether the track is a new song that  has been leaked or simply a previously unheard track – perhaps a scrapped demo from their 2008 album Chinese Democracy. The track features bassist Tommy Stinson on … Continue reading New Guns N’ Roses Track Surfaces Online →

Paul McCartney has been added to the lineup of the 2013 iHeart Radio Music Festival, taking place September 20th and 21st in Las Vegas. Previously announced performers include Elton John, Queen + Adam Lamber, fun., Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, J. Cole, Phoenix, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Muse Tiesto, Chris Brown, Tim McGraw, Miguel, … Continue reading Paul McCartney Added to iHeart Radio Music Festival Lineup →

Buddy Guy will appear on NPR’s World Cafe next Friday, August 23rd. Hosted by David Dye, World Cafe can be heard on over 200 radio stations nationwide.  Click here to find your local station. The episode will also be archived and available for streaming at worldcafe.org beginning late in the day on August 23rd. Buddy … Continue reading Buddy Guy on NPR’s World Cafe August 23rd →

Allen Lanier is dead, and that is a very sad thing. I am sure that many of you don’t know who Allen is off hand, but he was the keyboardist/guitarist, and co-founder of the band Blue Oyster Cult. The band is one of the most amazingly deep and mysterious metal bands ever and EVERYONE knows … Continue reading Allen Lanier Is Dead →

Allen Lanier, founding member and keyboardist and guitarist for Blue Oyster Cult, has died at the age of 67. A post on the band’s Facebook page poster Wednesday, reads: We have extremely sad news to report. We’ve lost our friend and bandmate Allen Lanier. Allen succumbed to complications from C.O.P.D. He is survived by his … Continue reading Founding Blue Oyster Cult Member Allen Lanier Dies at 67 →

Don’t miss your chance to experience the best performances & exciting behind-the-scenes footage from this year’s two-day Crossroads Guitar Festival at a cinema near you. NCM Fathom Events, Crossroad Concerts LLC and Guitar Center invite you to experience the best performances from this year’s legendary guitar festival when Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 arrives … Continue reading Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Select Cinemas Starting Tonight! →

The Queen musical “We Will Rock You,” which has run in London’s West End for 12 years, is finally touring in North America for the first time this fall. Written by British comedian Ben Elton (Mr. Bean), the musical features the band’s biggest hits including “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Bohemian … Continue reading Queen Musical ‘We Will Rock You’ To Tour North America →