Pop star Robbie Williams has revealed that he recruited Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi and Deep Purple icon Glenn Hughes to guest on a new song called "Rocket".
Williams was asked about recent comments from his musical director Karl Brazil that he had recorded with Iommi during a new chat with NME, and he responded, "Glenn Hughes [is on the track too]! I wanted to make the album that I'd make if I'd left Take That now, knowing what I know. This particular song ['Rocket'] encapsulates that perfectly." (continue)
Barnes & Noble announces its January selections for Albums of the Month in the following categories: Rock, Soundtrack, R&B/Soul and Jazz. The Album of the Month program celebrates the full spectrum of the music industry, highlighting new and old albums across an array of genres.
January's Rock Monthly Pick goes to the album AM by Arctic Monkeys. This album saw the Arctic Monkeys first journey into hip-hop-inspired music, along with adding new instrumentals. This contributed to it being their most commercially successful album. (continue)
Bruce Springsteen confirmed that that new music will be coming this year, and introduced a song in honor of Slim Dunlap during an interview with SiriusXM's E Street Radio. The show sent over some excerpts from the chat including his reaction to seeing himself portrayed by actor Jeremy Allen White on the set of "Deliver Me From Nowhere".
Jim Rotolo: I've seen you on the set of this film "Deliver Me from Nowhere." I have to ask you, Jeremy Allen White, the actor who's playing you in this film, having been on the set, is it weird to watch someone else pretend to be you? I mean, I think it would be rather strange. Don't you think? (continue)
(hennemusic) David Lee Roth shared a new song entitled "Forgiveness" late last month. The Van Halen frontman presents an acoustic take of the tune in his 2024 year-end posting, which follows a different vibe from a version he issued last February that saw Roth mashup his lyrics and melody with Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze" under the title "Lavender Forgiveness."
The Van Halen icon - who continues to post new content on a random basis - previously closed out 2023 with an original seasonal holiday song named "Talking Christmas Blues." (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen is streaming video of "Keep Yourself Alive" from a 1975 Christmas Eve performance at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. The clip surfaces following the recent release of a remastered and expanded edition of the band's self-titled debut album.
Written by guitarist Brian May, the project's lead single was originally issued just a week before the band's debut was released in its native UK, and ahead of its arrival in North America three months later. (continue)
"We look at the band with the philosophy of Viv Savage from Spinal Tap: 'Have a good time all the time'," laughs bassist Steve Smith of renowned New Wave veterans The Vapors about continuing the legacy of the band as well as the release of the fourth album in over four decades, WASP IN A JAR (release date: February 28, 2025 via Vapors Own Records). "Getting together and playing music is still really fun for us -bouncing ideas off each other and trying different things."
The exuberant fun that the band had in the studio translates well to the finished album. The follow-up to 2020's Together, the new album follows its three predecessors in conveying an individual feeling of its own, both lyrically and musically. "We just felt that the title Wasp In A Jar captured the feel of the album - that sort of bottled up angst," says guitarist Danny Fenton. "There are some slower, more heartfelt moments on the album, but on the whole, it's a fairly punk record. It wasn't something we sat down and planned, but the band came from punk in the late '70s, so we just kind of leaned into that in the studio." (continue)
Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee shared via social media that he has been hospitalized with SEPSIS and hopes to recover in time to take part in the kick off the band's Las Vegas residency late next month.
Dee shared, "Just a quick statement about what has been happening to me these past three weeks: First I like to thank everyone for these heartwarming Christmas and New Years greetings, that I have not been able to respond to. I always try to do that every year. (continue)
REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin has postponed his January 25th concert in Oklahoma, which would have been his first solo show following the retirement of Speedwagon.
He explained via Instagram, "As many of you know, we had to reschedule several shows due to my surgery this past fall. While I'm fully recovered now, the unexpected injury has thrown a curveball into our plans. Instead of taking December off, we have been playing shows, including these 'Hi Infidelity' gigs. (continue)
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee had a top 24 story of October 2024 after he was shot multiple times in Las Vegas on the morning of October 15th, according to his publicist Amanda Cagan.
She shared, "As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel) was shot multiple times early this morning in a Las Vegas, NV street shooting. Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. He is expected to fully recover. (continue)
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose scored a top 24 story of October 2024 after he took the stage during Billy Joel's concert at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Ca (Los Angeles) on October 12th to belt out a cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings classic "Live And Let Die".
GNR famously covered MacCartney's James Bond theme song during their "Use Your Illusions" era, and Axl previously performed the track with Joel back in July for the final show on Billy Joel's long running string of shows at Madison Square Garden. (continue)
AC/DC scored a top 24 story of October 2024 after they made an impressive showing on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart in the UK claiming one-fifth of the entire chart, according to Forbes.
The legendary group claimed eight spots on the chart, including five albums that reappeared on the tally, but according to the report, this week marked the very first time that the band's 1988 release "Blow Up Your Video" landed on the chart. (continue)
KISS frontman Paul Stanley landed a top 24 story of October 2024 when he took to X to share a photo of his wife and revealed that the band is working on a documentary about their End Of The Road Farewell Tour.
The iconic band wrapped up the trek, featuring their final line up of Stanley, co-founder Gene Simmons, as well as Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, with two hometown shows at Madison Square Garden in December of last year. (continue)
The passing of Former Allman Brothers Band keyboardist and harmonica player Johnny Neal was a top 24 story of October 2024 in our look back in the Year In Rock. Neal was 70 years old.
His former bandmate Warren Haynes shared the sad news on Sunday (October 6th). Haynes wrote via social media, "Aside from being an amazing musician and singer, Johnny was one of the funniest people on the planet - a true character. 'Johnny Neel stories,' as we refer to them in our little chunk of the music world, are legendary. Some of you reading this will know some of those stories and even ones that I don't know - but I know a ton. (continue)
Fleetwood Mac had a top 24 story of October 2024 when the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands celebrated the 45th anniversary of their 1979 double album 'Tusk'.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: The tale of the October 1979 Fleetwood Mac double album Tusk, the follow-up to the record-setting Rumours two years earlier, takes a full two episodes to tell, full of dizzying commercial success amid accusations of personal betrayal, conspiracy, and questions of creative direction and control. (continue)
Motley Crue landed a top 24 story of October 2024 after they made an unforgettable and unexpected arrival at the Troubadour on October 7th for the first show of their Hollywood Takeover that finds the band returning to their roots to play a series of shows on or near the Sunset Strip in Hollywood where they got their start.
The band shared a video of their arrival to Monday night's concert that shows a trash truck driving up to the Troubadour and it proceeds to start dumping trash on the street outside of the club, only to have the band members jump out. (continue)
Duran Duran had a top 24 story of October 2024 after they shared a lyric video for their reimagining of the classic ELO hit "Evil Woman". The song is the bonus track on the forthcoming deluxe edition of their "Danse Macabre" album.
The band shared about the special cover, "Duran Duran have unveiled one of their new bonus tracks: a cover of ELO's classic 'Evil Woman' - out now on BMG/Tape Modern. It sees Duran Duran add their signature disco flair to ELO's original with the addition of energetic strings, synths, guitar from longtime Duran Duran guitarist, Dom Brown Music , and Simon Le Bon's unmistakable vocals!" (continue)
Seattle thrash veterans Sanctuary have revealed that founding guitarist Sean Blosl was killed in an "vehicle related accident" this past summer at the age of 58. Sanctuary guitarist Lenny Rutledge, who is Sean's cousin, shared the news and explained the delay in informing fans about Blosl's tragic passing.
Lenny wrote, "It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that Sean Blosl passed away earlier this year. He was involved in a vehicle related accident in Seattle. I have struggled with posting about this news. I am not a fan of the social media death announcements, but I realize that even though I think this is a private family matter, Sean was also a very important part of the Seattle music scene. (continue)
Billy Joel had a special surprise for fans at his New Year's Eve (December 31st) concert at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY when he brought out Jason Bonham to jam a Led Zeppelin classic.
Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin icon John Bonham, jumped on stage with Joel to perform of a cover of the band's classic hit "Whole Lotta Love". The drummer was on hand after his solo project, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, opened the show. (continue)
Thursday kicked off 2025 by surprising fans with the release of "Taking Inventory Of A Frozen Lake", the third new track from the band since they ended their 13 year hiatus last year.
The group had this to say, "SURPRISE! As the clock strikes midnight on the jet black new year, we want to start the year with a new song, a new tour with @silverstein (starting in 10 days) and a new resolution (to keep writing and hope that more songs follow)! As the world enters 2025 our new track, Taking Inventory Of A Frozen Lake, will start to appear on streaming services. (continue)
After teasing a return of Nevermore in 2025 via social media last week, guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have released an open letter to fans confirming the reunion and announcing auditions for the vocalist and bass player spots.
Van Williams had this to say: "So, the Nevermore teaser has sparked a lot of positivity and some expected negativity. Let me address the negative first. Some people think it's disrespectful not to involve Jim or inform him of our plans. But those who feel that way don't know the history of the band or the behind-the-scenes dynamics that led to this decision. While it may not have been the most ideal approach, the reality is that there hasn't been communication with Jim in years. We felt that sometimes, for the sake of a fresh start, it's necessary to move on from relationships that may no longer be conducive to growth or new beginnings. We made this decision with the intention of honoring the legacy of the band while moving forward in a way that felt right for us at the time. That said, we wish him good health and he is free to pursue whatever path he chooses. Without going into too much detail, I'll just say respect goes both ways, and certain things became irreconcilable over time for us. At this point in my life, I don't feel the need to explain myself further on this, so take from that what you will. (continue)
Former Slipknot and current Suicidal Tendencies drummer Jay Weinberg took to social media earlier this week to announce that he plans to work on solo material this year.
He shared, "Though the phrase 'New Year's resolution' has never really connected with me, I've always believed in the power of intention, and following through on setting manageable goals. (continue)
Shadow Kingdom Records announces March 28th as the international release date for Savage Master's highly anticipated fifth album, Dark & Dangerous, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.
By now, the name Savage Master should be more than familiar to anyone following today's occult heavy metal scene. Founded in 2013 by guitarist Adam Neal and vocalist Stacey Savage, the duo transformed their love of heavy metal and horror into one of the most exciting and electrifying sounds around. During their first six years, Savage Master swiftly built an impressive canon of work over the course of two cult albums, one EP, one single, and especially their over-the-top live shows. Prolific touring and festival appearances followed, but it was the duo of 2019's Myth, Magic and Steel and 2022's Those Who Hunt at Night - both released by Shadow Kingdom - which catapulted the band to the top of the true metal pack. Sound and vision had aligned into a spectacle both mysterious and mesmerizing. (continue)
AC/DC had a top 24 story of October 2024 when they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their very first performance with late frontman Bon Scott by sharing a classic 1997 of guitarist Angus Young discussing the historic show.
The clip begins with the interviewer saying, "the story is when he auditioned for you, [Bon] actually downed two bottles of bourbon." Angus responded, "yeah, yeah, and he just picked them up one after the other and we were about to go on stage and I said to Malvin 'we wonder if he can walk or let alone sing you know.' (continue)
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant had a top 24 story of October 2024 after he said that his spirits have been lifted by the outpouring of love, support and prayers from fans in the wake of the sad news that a mass was found in his daughter Taylor's brain.
Late last month the band were forced to cancel several concerts so Johnny could return home because Taylor had to undergo emergency surgery. He shared last week, Taylor started having numbing feeling on her right side. She went to the emergency room, they did a cat scan, they found a, the only way to say it is found a mass on her brain. Some of it was bleeding, causing the numbing part." (continue)
Oasis scored a top 24 story of October 2024 after all North American dates on the band's OASIS LIVE '25 world tour sold out within an hour of going on sale. The news comes after the band rocked the world with the announcement of their return and a UK and Ireland stadium tour that also sold out instantly while setting a record for the biggest concert launch ever seen in the region.
With almost half a million tickets sold, the North American leg, produced by Live Nation and SJM, will see Oasis play two nights each at stadiums in Toronto, East Rutherford, Los Angeles, Mexico City and one night in Chicago. (continue)
The Offspring had a top 24 story of October 2024 after he performed with the Beach Boys. Here is the report in our look back in the Year In Rock: The Offspring have enjoyed a number of special guests joining them on stage in recent months, but the tables were turned when frontman Dexter Holland performed with The Beach Boys.
Holland made the surprise appearance with the legendary rock band at the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean Beach, MD on September 28th and sang their classic hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice" with the band. (continue)
Ozzy Osbourne landed a top 24 story of October 2024 after the metal legend admitted that Van Halen blew Black Sabbath off of the stage back when the group was just starting out and opened for Ozzy and company of a tour.
He made the comments during an episode of Ozzy Speaks, a SiriusXM program on the Ozzy's Boneyard channel featuring Ozzy and guitarist Billy Morrison discussing a variety of topics and during the latest episode the talk turned to Eddie Van Halen. (continue)
Cheap Trick earned a top 24 story of October 2024 after they took to social media to break the bad news to fans that have been forced to cancel their October 5th concert in Parker, Arizona due to extreme weather conditions.
The band wrote on their Facebook page, "Due to the extreme temperatures in Parker, AZ the Cheap Trick show at the Bluewater Casino Amphitheatre tonight has been cancelled. We apologize to fans for any inconvenience. Ticket holders, please check your email for more details." (continue)
Jason Aldean had a top 24 story of October 2024 after he returned to his hometown of Macon, GA and hosted a special acoustic benefit show where he ended up raising $618,393 for a local children's hospital.
The country music star took to social media to share the big news, "Last nite we raised over half a million dollars for the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital in Macon, Georgia. Thank u guys for coming out and making it possible!" (continue)
Original Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate has a top 24 story of October 2024 when he announced that he will be launching a massive U.S. tour where he will be performing the band's classic concept album "Operation Mindcrime" in full for the very last time.
The Operation Mindcrime, The Final Chapter Tour will be kicking off on March 18th in Tucson, AZ at the Rialto Theatre, with the first leg running through April 25th where it wraps in Boise, ID at the Revolution Center. (continue)
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