Michael Schenker is best known for his work with Scorpions, UFO, and his own variates of MSG, but he has shared the real reasons why turned down Ozzy Osbourne when the metal legend approached him the wake of the tragic death of Randy Rhoads.
Schenker recently sat down with Classic Rock for a career spanning interview and explained he made some outrageous demands when Ozzy asked him to replace Randy Rhoads, following the legendary guitarist's death. (continue)
On January 19th, 20th, and 21st, one of America's most beloved entertainers, legendary icon Tony Orlando, will play his final SOLD-OUT show in Las Vegas this week after fifty-one years as a Las Vegas headliner and now at the renowned South Point Casino.
In 1973, Tony Orlando began topping the bill in Las Vegas at the famed Riviera Hotel showroom and soon after began headlining the esteemed and historic Las Vegas Hilton. During his early explosive period performing in the entertainment capital, he headlined most of the city's legendary venues such as Caesar's Palace, The Mirage, and The Desert Inn -- and continued an amazing twenty-five years of residencies in all of Michael Gaughan's venues, including his hugely successful South Point Casino showroom. (continue)
The Sleeping Souls have released an animated video for their brand new single "Scared Of Living". The track comes from their debut album 'Just Before The World Starts Burning'.
A song about the Orwellian, screen-dominated world we find ourselves living in, the "Scared of Living" video comments on the cheap dopamine thrills we find ourselves seeking through virtually constructed realities. Flitting between slick video game-esque graphics and elegant real-world imagery, the video offers a stylish and thought-provoking companion to the track's dystopian lyrical themes. (continue)
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine topped the Day in Rock in 2017 with a story where he said that he heard himself in the title track to his former band Metallica's classic sophomore album "Ride The Lightning".
Mustaine, who was the original guitarist for the thrash giants, made the revelation for a special series for Rolling Stone called "My Life In 15 Songs" and he picked "Ride The Lightning" as one of them. (continue)
The End Machine, the supergroup project featuring Dokken albums Jeff, Pilson, George Lynch, and Mick Brown, have announced their new vocalist and shared a video for the first single from their forthcoming album, 'The Quantum Phase'.
Freeman Promotions sent over these details: Singer Robert Mason has officially parted ways with the group, paving the way for Girish Pradhan, the rising superstar vocalist known for his work under the moniker Girish And The Chronicles and, more recently, with Joel Hoekstra's 13. (continue)
Dead Poet Society have released a music video for their new single "My Condition." The track comes from the Los Angeles group's forthcoming sophomore album, "FISSION", which will arrive on January 26th.
Atom Splitter shared: The semi-animated video was directed by The Moldy Peaches' Steven Mertens, who has lensed videos for Regina Spektor, Lil Peep, Duran Duran, and more. (continue)
Tracy Lawrence, Rodney Carrington and David Adam Byrnes have collaborated on the Country-Rock anthem, "Kick A Little," a spirited anthem that encourages people to take chances, let loose and enjoy life. The new tribute single is the fourth release from the upcoming tribute album God Blessed Texas, which pays homage to the popular 1990's country band Little Texas. The song will be available on January 26 on all digital outlets for streaming and download.
"The Little Texas guys and I go way back over the last 30 years," shares Tracy Lawrence. "They have released some staple hits and I'm excited to celebrate them by singing 'Kick a Little' on this tribute album. Here's to 30 more years!" (continue)
The Obsessed, the iconic doom metal powerhouse fronted by legendary guitarist and vocalist Scott "Wino" Weinrich, will be releasing their long-awaited fifth studio album "Gilded Sorrow" on February 16th.
Firing on all cylinders and determined in their crusade against warmongering and freedom-threatening powers, the foursome delivers their most rocking album to date with "Gilded Sorrow" on independent Californian label Ripple Music. Expanded to a 4-piece with the addition of Jason Taylor on rhythm guitar, their music is more aggressive, straightforward and downright mean than ever before. Described by Wino as "the heaviest thing he's ever done", this new offering from the US doom pillars has everything to leave its mark on the 2024 heavy music landscape! (continue)
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