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Deep Purple will issue its 23rd album “=1,” on July 19th. The set is the first album with guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse. Though drummer Ian Paice is the only remaining original member he is accompanied singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover, who both were in the band’s Mark II edition (“Smoke On The…
For the first time in five years, the “Experience Hendrix” will tour in September/October. This year’s outing marks the tour’s 20th anniversary. The trek was shut down in ’19 due to the pandemic. “Experience” guitarist includes Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson and Zakk Wylde. “Experience Hendrix” Tour Dates: Ticket Information Sep. 19 – Seattle WA – Paramount TheatreSep….
Evanescence will launch its first headline tour across Canada in 15 years this fall. The trek will kick off on October 15th in Vancouver, B.C. and conclude on October 29th in London, Ontario. Evanescence will be joined by Halestorm and The Warning on all stops. Evanescence has released five studio albums, including “The Open Door” (2004) and “Evanescence” (2011) – both topped…
Megadeth will embark on the 33-city “Destroy All Enemies” tour in August. “We are all playing tight, and that has made it possible for me to really focus on solos and singing, we are playing more songs than ever before, and we are closer to each other, onstage AND off,” stated Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine (pictured)….
Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder (pictured above) is quoted in the U.K. based Sunday Times that the song “Wreckage” was inspired by former President and presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. “The song is saying, let’s not be driven apart by one person, especially not a person without any worthy causes,” Vedder explained. “Wreckage” is…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced Sunday night (4/21) during an episode of American Idol. The honors were handled by “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest and “Idol” judge Lionel Richie, who is in Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Eight 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are: Peter Frampton “Frampton Comes Alive!,” a…
The ashes of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister were enshrined at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on Friday (4/19). Fans raised a toast to Lemmy and Motörhead with the unveiling of Motörhead Whiskey. Lemmy, who passed away on 12/28/15, was a longtime regular at the West Hollywood bar. This is not the first time the Rainbow has honored…
The Black Keys are #1 on the Current Rock Album and Current Alternative Album charts following the release last week of “Ohio Players,” their 12th studio album. The album also is the highest debut of the week on Billboard‘s Top Rock Albums Chart and Top Alternative Albums Chart, debuting at #5 on both. “We’d never…
Five Finger Death Punch – (featuring DMX): This Is The Way “This Is The Way” is #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Chart. The track is a mash-up of DMX’s ’09 song “The Way It’s Gonna Be” and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Judgement Day,” which is on the band’s ’22 set “AfterLife.” “Music is meant to be…
British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released “The Morrison Project.“ Morrison’s third solo album, first since ’15, includes guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, Linda Perry and John 5 – among others. “Crack Cocaine,” features Ozzy and guitarist Steve Stevens. “I was in the same room as Billy and Steve,” said the legendary vocalist about co-writing the song. “The lyrics just…