Rock History

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and Counting Crows have announced this summer’s “Oneness” North American tour.  The two bands will perform 29 shows. The trek will launch in Hollywood, FL at Hard Rock Live on June 14th and wrap up in Phoenix, AZ at Footprint Center on September 2nd. The complete schedule is below. “Oneness” North American Tour Dates: Ticket Information:…

Kittie’s first new song in 13 years, “Eyes Wide Open,” has dropped. “I’m gonna say that we are just really stoked to write 1,200 percent bangers,” enthused drummer Mercedes Lander. “We want people to feel good. We want people to feel what we’re feeling. I feel like bangers, that’s what we’re good at.” Last November, it was…

Revolution Saints have released its fifth album, “Against The Winds,“ on February 9th. The set features the title track and “Fall On My Knees.” Formed in ’15, drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo is now the only original member. In ’22 bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) signed on. As with previous albums, “Against The Winds” was…

The Black Keys cover of William Bell’s ballad “I Forgot To Be Your Lover” is out.  The track is from “Ohio Players,” the band’s twelfth studio album, which is slated to drop April 5th. The set also features the lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High).” The album will be released after the premiere of the…

New Years Day has issued “Half Black Heart,” the title track of the band’s upcoming fifth studio album, due on March 1st. “‘Half Black Heart’ is my anthem,” enthused vocalist Ash Costello (pictured). “Nobody is so flawless that they have the right to pass judgment on someone else’s flaws. We all exist as a mix of good and bad.”…

Mötley Crüe – as famous for their off-stage “antics” as they were for their music. Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81 and almost immediately began pulling itself apart. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist Mick Mars (Bob Deal) signed-on. The original lead singer lasted two days before he was…

Art Of Anarchy has released the official music video for the epic track “Die Hard,” taken from the band’s third studio album, “Let There Be Anarchy,” which will be released on February 16th.  “Let There Be Anarchy” Track Listing: 01. Die Hard02. Echo Your Madness03. Vilified04. Bridge Of Tomorrow05. Writing On The Wall06. Rivals07. Blind Man’s Victory08. Dying Days09. The Good, The Bad, And The Insane10. Disarray…

Some years the ads are the most exciting part of the Super Bowl.  Hopefully, this Sunday’s matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will provide thrills.  Many ads that will play during the game will feature a Rock soundtrack designed to keep fans in their seats. Budweiser: The Band –  “The…

Alice Cooper has unfurled “Alice’s Attic,” a relaunch of his “Nights With Alice Cooper” radio show, syndicated via Superadio. The new program has a mix of classic and some obscure Rock plus Cooper’s stories and commentary. It airs for five hours Monday through Thursday, with reconfigured shows on weekends. “Nights With Alice Cooper” debuted in January ’04 with the final…

The expanded 50th anniversary edition of Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Band On The Run” has arrived. The band’s third studio album was originally released in December of ’73, containing the title track, “Jet,” “Bluebird,” “Let Me Roll It,” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.” It went to #1 in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia…