October 5, 2003 – Surviving Nugent, Ted Nugent’s reality show, set on Nugent’s 2000-acre Michigan ranch, premieres on VH1. Seven contestants compete in a series of challenges, like building an outhouse and skinning a boar, for a new pickup truck and $25,000. October 5, 2008 – Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night finally tie the knot after dating for 20 years. … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 5 in Classic Rock →

July 2, 2005 – Live 8 is a string of concerts in 10 cities taking place in the G8 states and in South Africa.  The concerts also coincide with the 20th anniversary of Live Aid.  A TV audience of several hundred million watches the shows which include Pink Floyd, The Who, Deep Purple, Mötley Crüe, U2, Coldplay, Sting, Elton John, Paul … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 2 in Classic Rock →

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 →

Tesla will release their new album, Shock, worldwide on March 8th, the band announced today. The album, available now for pre-order, was produced and co-written by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. It’s first single, the album’s title track, is out now. You can hear it below. Shock marks the band’s eighth studio album. Tesla is … Continue reading Tesla Details New Album, Releases New Single →

Def Leppard has announced an 11-date Canadian tour for 2019 – a relatively extensive run in the great white north for an international rock band. While North American tours typically include stops in Toronto and Vancouver at best, the two large cities are noticeably missing from the routing. Instead Def Leppard will make stops in … Continue reading Def Leppard Announces 11-date Canadian Tour →

“Not to be cliché, but I think when it comes to the United States we’ve been through pretty much every city. Like, (singing) ‘I’ve been everywhere, man.’ You know that Johnny Cash song.” Hailing from California’s capital city of Sacramento, Tesla has been on the road for over three decades. Touring is central to what … Continue reading A Capital Idea: Tesla Takes Tunes, Tech, Tenacity On Tour →

Styx and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the latest acts to team up for a co-headlining summer tour. Presented by Live Nation, the trek kicks off May 30th in Irvine, CA and continues through mid July. Tesla will provide support as the opening act. Tickets for the North American run go on sale February … Continue reading Styx and Joan Jett Team Up for Co-Headlining Summer Tour →

Tesla is once again gearing up to hit the road with longtime pals Def Leppard and Poison. The three-month North American outing sets sail this Saturday, April 8 in Manchester, NH. The pride of Sacramento, CA, the five-man band – now featuring original members vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarist Frank Hannon, drummer Troy Luccketta and bassist … Continue reading Tesla’s Troy Luccketta Talks Tour with Def Leppard and Poison, Plus Upcoming Album →

Def Leppard is set to launch a three-month trek across North America with Poison and Tesla in tow, starting this Saturday, April 8 in Manchester, NH. No strangers to rockin’ stages worldwide, Def Leppard also just premiered the live video for “Animal,” which comes off the group’s brand new concert film, And There Will Be … Continue reading Rock of Stages: Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Talks Triple-Strength Tour with Tesla and Poison →

Def Leppard have extended their massively successful North American tour with Styx & Tesla. The tour, which originally kicked off in June 2015, will resume in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 27, 2016. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale October 23rd @ 10am. Def Leppard’s new self-titled album is available October 30th. … Continue reading Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla Extend 2016 Tour →

Def Leppard won’t be treating fans to any new music when they hit the road this summer with supporting acts Styx and Tesla. “We come from a certain generation where it’s like, we like the idea of the impact. We want people to hear it for the first time when it’s ready and when it’s … Continue reading No New Music From Def Leppard On Tour This Summer, Says Joe Elliott →

Def Leppard have announced a massive 48-date summer tour across North America with Styx and Tesla.  The tour will hit 40 cities between June 23rd in Tampa, FL and October 4th in Bismarck, ND. General Public tickets sales start February 20th at 10am. See below for a full list of dates. Def Leppard spent last … Continue reading Def Leppard Announces Tour With Styx and Tesla →