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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…
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 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…
Pearl Jam have released “Dark Matter,” containing the title track (which topped Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock chart), “Wreckage” and “Running.“ Finished last November, the band’s 12th studio album, was produced by Andrew Watt. “There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records,” explained PJ guitarist Mike McCready. “Andrew pushed us to play as hard…
April 13th – April 20th 4/13 Bassist Dan Lilker rejoins Anthrax for the first time in 40 years, appearing onstage at The Metal Fest in Mexico. He steps in for Frank Bello who is sitting out a short run of dates for “personal reasons.” An original Anthrax member, Lilker played on the band’s debut album, “Fistful Of…
Green Day are among the artists whose work will be preserved by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The band’s “Dookie” album was listed for inclusion during announcement made April 16th. Green Day’s third album, but first on a major label (Reprise Records), dropped in ’94. Viewed as one of the defining albums of the…