Classics Du Jour

As expected, an online countdown on Pearl Jam’s official website has revealed the announcement fans have been waiting for; the band will release their new album, Lightning Bolt, on October 15th. The album is already available for pre-order on iTunes and at PearlJam.com. The first single, “Mind Your Manners,” is already at radio. You can … Continue reading Pearl Jam Announces New Album →

Born In Chicago, the much lauded documentary film that tells the story of middle class white kids who learned to play and live the blues directly from its most legendary practitioners, makes its New York premiere Friday, July 26 as a presentation of the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Sound+Vision series. The film was screened … Continue reading “Born In Chicago” Blues Documentary to Make New York Premiere at Lincoln Center’s Sound+Vision Series →

Metallica has announced that they will appear at this year’s Comic Con event in San Diego. The band will have their own panel, along with actor Dane DeHaan, writer/director Nimrod Antal and producer Charlotte Huggins, to promote the band’s upcoming 3D film, Through The Never. They will unveil the film’s theatrical trailer as well as … Continue reading Metallica Announces Comic Con Panel for 3D Film →

Pearl Jam announced a North America tour yesterday, with a total of 24 shows through October, November and December. Public tickets go on sale July 27th. The announcement came at 1pm EST on Monday, at the end of a countdown posted on the band’s website. As soon as the tour announcement was revealed, another countdown … Continue reading Pearl Jam Announces 2013 North American Tour →

Bon Jovi announced Monday afternoon that the band will make a $1 Million donation to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. Before the formal announcement, Jon Bon Jovi joined Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie for a walk through his hometown of Sayreville to visit residents affected by the hurricane. Sandy, … Continue reading Bon Jovi Donates $1 MILLION For Hurricane Sandy Relief [WATCH] →

The Rolling Stones returned to London’s Hyde Park this past weekend after 44 years.The crowd of 65,000 was treated to a show that saluted the band’s legendary 1969 concert – a show that was performed just 2 days after the death of founding member Brian Jones. Mick Jagger even wore a white smock during this … Continue reading Rolling Stones Return to London’s Hyde Park After 44 Years [WATCH] →

Robby Krieger and John Densmore, the two surviving members of The Doors, say they are planning a live tribute to the late Ray Manzarek for later this year. “We’re going to do at least one show for Ray and have a big send-off,” Krieger told Rolling Stone. “That’s either the start or the end of … Continue reading Surviving Doors Members Planning Live Tribute to Ray Manzarek →

The Rolling Stones made their debut performance at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival this past weekend, headlining on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night. Their set included ‘Gimme Shelter’, ‘Paint It Black’, ‘Brown Sugar’, and a rendition of ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ featuring an all-female choir. The band finished with ‘(I Can’t Get … Continue reading The Rolling Stones Make Glastonbury Debut [WATCH] →

According to Australian radio station Triple M, Pearl Jam is set to release a new single in July titled “Mind Your Manners.” “We just heard the new Pearl Jam song ‘Mind Your Manners’ from the upcoming album and what a cracking 3-minute beauty it is,” the station is quoted as saying. “You’ll wet your pants … Continue reading Pearl Jam Releasing New Single? →

On July 23rd, Aerosmith will release Rock For The Rising Sun – their new documentary which chronicles their 2011 Japan tour and the band’s reconciliation. Speaking to Billboard, Steven Tyler says, “The band was getting along better than ever. We’d just broken up for crazy f**king reasons, and I went away to get my head straight again. … Continue reading Steven Tyler Talks Solo Album, Aerosmith Documentary →

Farm Aid, which will take place in Saratoga, NY on September 21st, has announced the complete 2013 lineup. In addition to Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews, the annual concert will feature performances by Jack Johnson, Pegi Young & The Survivors, Amos Lee, Kacey Musgraves, Lukas Nelson & … Continue reading Farm Aid Announces 2013 Lineup →

The Beatles’ second feature film, 1965’s Help!, makes its worldwide Blu-ray and digital release debut today – the digital release of the movie is available exclusively on the iTunes store.Directed by Richard Lester, who also directed the band’s debut feature film, 1964’s A Hard Day’s Night, Help! follows The Beatles as they become embroiled in … Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘Help!’ Released Digitally and on Blu-ray →