Deep Purple and Kansas Announce 2026 Tour Dates
Legendary rock act Deep Purple announced a 2026 North American tour featuring Kansas as special guest and Jefferson Starship on many shows, kicking off on August 4. Presale tickets open tomorrow via the band’s website with code DPBAND, with general sales starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time. The band also revealed they are finalizing an untitled album expected in June 2026, marking their first new material in years. Kansas drummer Phil Ehart will release his memoir “I Am Phil” in April, adding further buzz to the tour.
Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?
Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...
Guns N' Roses Kick Off World Tour With Live Debut of New Songs
Guns N' Roses launched its 2026 world tour in Monterrey, Mexico, debuting two new songs, “Atlas” and “Nothin’,” alongside classic hits. The band announced that second keyboardist Melissa Reese will sit out the tour for personal reasons, with longtime member...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Scottish Rock Bands?
Scotland’s “Big 4”—Primal Scream, Jesus and Mary Chain, Simple Minds and The Proclaimers—have left an outsized imprint on rock music. Primal Scream’s 1991 *Screamadelica* climbed to No. 8 on the UK chart, while Jesus and Mary Chain’s *Psychocandy* and *Darklands* defined noise‑pop...
Watch Zakk Wylde’s New Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Zakk Wylde has dropped a new music video for “Ozzy’s Song,” a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, and debuted it live at a Black Label Society concert in Madison on March 27. The video blends archival footage from Wylde’s...
9 Rock Stars Who Were Fired and Then Outshined Their Former Bands
The article chronicles nine rock musicians who were dismissed from their original bands but later eclipsed those groups in commercial and cultural impact. It highlights Ozzy Osbourne’s post‑Sabbath solo triumph, Ronnie James Dio’s rise after Rainbow, and Sammy Hagar’s success with Van Halen, among others....
Judas Priest Announces ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ Reissue
British heavy‑metal icons Judas Priest announced a 50th‑anniversary reissue of their 1976 album *Sad Wings of Destiny*. The deluxe set will feature newly remixed and remastered versions sourced from the original multitrack tapes, plus audiophile‑grade pressings, all overseen by longtime...
Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' Songs
Paul McCartney’s *Wings at the Speed of Sound* arrived on March 26, 1976, marking the only full‑lineup Wings record. The album produced two major singles—"Silly Love Songs" and "Let ’Em In"—with the former dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for five non‑consecutive weeks. McCartney deliberately spread...
George Thorogood Announces ‘The Baddest Show on Earth’ Live Album
George Thorogood & the Destroyers will release the live compilation *The Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live* on June 12, featuring performances recorded between 1978 and 2024, including several previously unreleased tracks. The double‑sided vinyl and digital editions showcase...
Partial Guns N' Roses Reunion Highlights Troubadour Show: Video
A partial Guns N' Roses reunion took place on March 23 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, organized by early manager Vicky Hamilton to honor late promoter Jennifer Perry. The sold‑out "Rock for Jennifer" show featured Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke alongside supporting...
Every Classic Rock Artist Who Released More Than 1 Diamond Album
The article lists the nine classic‑rock artists who have earned more than one RIAA diamond certification, meaning each album sold at least 10 million U.S. copies. The Beatles top the list with six diamond albums, followed by Led Zeppelin, the Eagles,...
How George Clinton's 'Kidd Funkadelic' Found His Groove
Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton reflects on his humble beginnings in Cleveland, from porch jam sessions to a teenage audition that landed him in George Clinton’s Parliament‑Funkadelic. He debunks the legend that he nailed the entire “Maggot Brain” solo note‑for‑note, explaining the studio...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Canadian Rock Bands?
Canada’s rock heritage is anchored by four iconic acts: The Guess Who, Bachman‑Turner Overdrive, Rush, and Bryan Adams. Recent legal victories restored The Guess Who’s original branding, while BTO’s classic catalog continues to define hard‑rock foundations. Rush’s progressive catalog sustains...
Billy Idol Announces Summer 2026 Las Vegas Residency
Rock icon Billy Idol announced a five‑date Las Vegas residency titled “Hot in the City” at the Fontainebleau from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, 2026. Tickets become publicly available this Friday, marking the first major live engagement since his extensive 2025 world...
Geoff Tate Shares First Taste of 'Operation: Mindcrime III'
Geoff Tate, former Queensrÿche frontman, released an audio teaser for his solo album Operation: Mindcrime III, confirming a May 3 release date and a March 20 drop of the lead single “Power.” The record will explore the untold backstory of the original album’s...
Kevin Cronin: REO Speedwagon Reunion 'Exceeded My Expectations'
Kevin Cronin said the recent reunion of classic REO Speedwagon members exceeded his expectations, sparking optimism for a longer‑term reconciliation. The band halted touring under the REO Speedwagon name in 2024 after internal disputes, prompting Cronin to perform with the Kevin Cronin...
INXS Reissues Breakthrough 'Kick' LP on Limited-Edition Vinyl
INXS will reissue their 1987 breakthrough album *Kick* on 180‑gram vinyl on May 1, limited to 5,000 numbered copies. The record is cut from the original master tapes and remastered by Kevin Gray, with new gatefold packaging and liner notes by...
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs Reveal Summer Tour Dates
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced a 10‑date summer tour that kicks off on July 7 in Minneapolis and concludes on July 24 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. An artist presale starts March 11 with general tickets on March 13, and premium packages are listed...
Eagles Reveal New 'One of These Nights' Expanded Edition
The Eagles will issue a deluxe edition of *One of These Nights* on May 1, marking the album's 50th anniversary with new mixes, Dolby Atmos, and high‑resolution audio. The set includes a previously unreleased 1975 Anaheim concert, featuring Bernie Leadon's final...
The Black Crowes, 'A Pound of Feathers': Review
The Black Crowes released their tenth studio album, *A Pound of Feathers*, in March 2026, marking a second wave of new material after the 2024 reunion record *Happiness Bastards*. The album leans heavily on the band’s classic Southern‑rock formula—Rolling Stones...