This Week in Rock

Aerosmith members, singer Steven Tyler (pictured), guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton will perform at the sixth annual “Jam For Janie” Grammys viewing party. Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Linda Perry, Matt Sorum and Nuno Bettencourt will also be appearing at Tyler’s philanthropic event on February 2nd at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood. Comedian/actress Tiffany Haddish will serve as host. More than 100 firefighters who battled the recent Los…

“People Have the Power: Celebrating the Music of Patti Smith” at Carnegie Hall is scheduled for March 26th. The concert is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Smith’s classic “Horses” album. Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Matt Berninger of the National, Karen O, Kim Gordon, Ben Harper and the Kills’ Alison Mosshart will…

Rise Against’s “Nod” is their first new music in three years. “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” shared lead vocalist/lyricist Tim McIlrath. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.” Rise Against’s most recent album is 2021’s “Nowhere Generation.”  “We have…

A guitar owned by Jeff Beck has been sold for £1,068,500 (approximately $1,317,111 U.S.) at auction. Beck’s Oxblood Les Paul, which came into his hands in ’72, was immortalized on his “Blow By Blow” album cover (see above), had a pre-auction estimate of £300,000 – £500,000.  The Christie’s auction “Beck: The Guitar Collection,” comprised of over 130 guitars, amps,…

Dream Theater has issued “Midnight Messiah,” from their sixteenth studio album, “Parasomnia.” The song marks drummer Mike Portnoy’s first lyrical contribution since ’09. “It was great writing lyrics again and contributing this chapter to the ‘Parasomnia’ story. DT fans may get a kick out of discovering some of the hidden nuggets I planted in the song referencing many of my past DT lyrics…and the…

Nine Inch Nails have announced the “Peel It Back” tour, marking the band’s first live trek in three years. The headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15th in Dublin, Ireland with stops in the U.K., Germany, Switzerland and more. The North American leg will launch on Wednesday, August 6th, in Oakland, CA. The Alt. Rock/Industrial band’s…

Billy Idol will hit the road (hard) on his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!“ with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The lengthy run of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off in Phoenix on April 30th. Artist pre-sales are underway with local presales beginning January 23rd at 9 a.m. local time. The general onsale begins January 24th at…

“Force Majeure,” Doro’s ’89 debut solo studio album, has gone gold. At the German Universal Music office in Berlin, the Metal queen was presented with a gold award for selling more than 250,000 copies of “Force Majeure.” “I am overwhelmed and very happy,” enthused Doro. “My big thanks go to my beloved fans worldwide and the great team….

Marilyn Manson has announced a North American tour in support of his album, “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which dropped last November. The trek, which kicks-off in early May, will consist of East Coast and Midwest dates. Tickets go on sale January 24th at 10:00 a.m. local time at www.marilynmanson.com. Marilyn Manson Tour Dates: May 02 –…