# RockinTown > Rock History, News, and Trivia ## Posts - [Stitched Up Heart' s Fourth Album Arrives In June](https://rockintown.com/stitched-up-heart-s-fourth-album-arrives-in-june/): The official music video for “Glitch Bitch,” is the latest single off Stitched Up Heart’s fourth full-length album, “Medusa,” due on June 12th. The track features  Kiarely and Kristen from Conquer Divide.   Glitch Bitch The set also features “Sick, Sick, Sick.” Sick, Sick, Sick “Medusa” Tracks: 01. Love & Death02. Sick Sick Sick03. Glitch Bitch04. Cannibal05. Meet Me After Life06. Medusa07. Beast08. Dead To Me09. Devilicious10. Ex-Termination Formed in 2010 by vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner, Stitched Up Heart is known for heavy riffs and, anthemic choruses. ### Medusa - [David Lee Roth's 2026 Tour](https://rockintown.com/david-lee-roth-2026-tour/): David Lee Roth has announced a 30-date solo North American tour. The one-time Van Halen frontman released six solo studio albums between 1986 and 2003. His solo debut album “Eat ‘Em And Smile” was certified Platinum in the U.S., selling over a million copies. He is also known for his cover of the Beach Boys “California Girls,” “Yankee Rose” and “Just Like Paradise.” David Lee Roth Eight months ago, Roth played his first full solo concert in more than five years at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, MD. “We’ve reached the end of my first retirement,” Roth joked during the concert. Tour Dates: Ticket Information […] - [The Headlines: Sevendust, Marilyn Manson, Extreme & Haken](https://rockintown.com/the-headlines-sevendust-marilyn-manson-extreme-haken/): Clint Lowery Sevendust Guitarist Clint Lowery Will Skip Some European Tour Dates “Unfortunately, I’m not gonna be able to make the front half of this tour (which launches 1/15). First off, family commitments. I made a promise to my kids years ago I would not be gone a certain amount of time anymore. Secondly, I had a couple of health issues last year. I have a couple of tests coming up just to confirm everything’s cool.” Tim Tournier will fill-in for Lowery. Tyler Bates Marilyn Manson’s Touring Guitarist Bails Tyler Bates takes to social media to announce his departure from Marilyn Manson’s touring band. […] - [Jimi Hendrix Live - From The Beat Club To The Isle Of Wright](https://rockintown.com/jimi-hendrix-live-from-the-beat-club-to-the-isle-of-wright/): Jimi Hendrix, in his brief but legendary career, was a trailblazing guitarist and showman. The clips below chart his career from an early Beat Club TV appearance in London to his last major festival gig on the Isle of Wright… with the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock in-between. The Animals bassist Chas Chandler saw Jimi performing in a New York club, and looking to get into artist management, he convinced Hendrix to come to England. Purple Haze – Beat Club 1967 Once in London, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. with Noel Redding (bass) and Mitch Mitchell drums). was assembled. Their first […] - [Asking Alexandria](https://rockintown.com/classic-rock-asking-alexandria/): After two Metalcore efforts, Asking Alexandria singer Danny Worsnop sustained a torn vocal cord. Doctors told Worsnop to rest. But he reassured fans that his injury would not hinder the release of Asking Alexandria’s third album since most of the recording had already been completed. He claimed the next album would be the “…musical baby of Mötley Crüe and Slipknot.” From Death To Destiny “From Death To Destiny” had a mainstream approach debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 41,000 units – the English band’s best showing to date. Three years later, the album had […] - [2026 RockinTown Hall of Fame Inductees: Alice In Chains, The Bangles & The White Stripes](https://rockintown.com/2026-rockintown-hall-of-fame-inductees/): The voting has closed. Alice In Chains. The Bangles & White Stripes are in! Alice In Chains ‘90s Grunge Formed in Seattle in 1987 and rooted in Heavy Metal, the band was known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between the late Lane Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell (and later Cantrell with singer William DuVall). In the US, Alice in Chains has sold over 30 million records. They had 18 Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart – five of which were #1 hits. Alice In Chains Man In The Box Check My Brain The song is on the […] - [Megadeth](https://rockintown.com/megadeth/): It’s rare a musician gets bounced from a major group like Metallica for drug abuse and being difficult (the former usually causes the latter) and starts a successful group. Launched in ’83, by former Metallica guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, Megadeth’s debut “Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good” dropped less than two years later. Next, the group released the lesser “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” Guitarist Jeff Young and drummer Chuck Behler then joined Mustaine and bassist Dave Ellefson. “So Far, So Good… So What” followed with “Mary Jane” and covers of Alice Cooper’s “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and […] - [Yungblud Reworks "Zombie" With Pumpkins Billy Corgan](https://rockintown.com/yungblud-zombie-smashing-pumpkins-billy-corgan/): Yungblud’s remix of “Zombie” features The Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan, who sings the song’s second verse before closing out the track with the Brit singer. “’Zombie’ (is) deeply personal and it was heavily influenced by The Smashing Pumpkins’ ability to mix emotion, cinema and heavy guitars,” noted Yungblud. “I sent Billy an email, asking if he would re-imagine this song with me and when he agreed to it, it was a dream come true. “ Billy Corgan Zombie “When ‘Zombie’ came along, I knew I wanted to do a new version if it,” Yungblud remembered. “I was like, ‘Billy, please help […] - [21st Century Rocks! The 10 Best Songs](https://rockintown.com/21st-century-rocks-the-10-best-songs/): Great bands have made their mark this century. Narrowing it down to a Top 10 proved difficult but not impossible. Here are the Top 10 Rock songs (so far) for the 21st century. #10. Heaven Knows – The Pretty Reckless: 2013 Written by frontwoman Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips, the song from the “Going To Hell” album was the band’s first single to top the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.  The song has been described as “Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You” with Joan Jett vocals” and a “full-on Glam (stomp) about troubled teens.” #9. Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical […] - [The Go-Go's](https://rockintown.com/classic-rock-go-gos/): Not since the Beach Boys, nearly two decades earlier, had a band been more consistently happy and upbeat. It shouldn’t be surprising since The Go-Go’s lead singer Belinda Carlisle was a high school cheerleader – in Hollywood, no less. Ironically though, The Go-Go’s began as an L.A. Punk group. Carlisle, Jane Wieldin (guitar), Charlotte Caffey (guitar), Margo Olaverra (bass) and Gina Shock (drums) hit the local club circuit before venturing to England where they released “We Got The Beat” as a one-off for Stiff Records. While in the U.K. Olaverra took ill and was replaced by Kathy Valentine. The change […] - [Classic Songs To Rock The New Year!](https://rockintown.com/new-years-rocks/): The songs on this list look hopefully toward the future. Of course, they are also an excellent way to launch the New Year. Prince – 1999 “So tonight we gonna party like it’s 1999.” The inspiration for the ’82 song came from a TV documentary Prince watched about Nostradamus. The film claimed Nostradamus predicted that a terror would fall upon the world in 1999. The next day, Prince discussed the documentary with his bandmates, where they imagined a huge party would be thrown knowing this terror was about to happen. A day later. Prince came to the studio with song […] - [B-52s](https://rockintown.com/classic-rock-b-52s/): The great thing about alcohol is briefly, very briefly in fact, all things seem possible. With a buzz on, drinking away the evening in a Chinese restaurant in Athens, GA, future members of the B-52s, who had little or no prior musical experience, decided to form a group. The name came not from the lethal bomber, but from the Southern slang for the high stacked bouffant hair styles worn by singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. Armed with guitarist Ricky Wilson (Cindy’s brother), drummer Keith Strickland and Fred Schneider’s “wacky” vocals, the B-52s landed in New York playing Max’s Kansas […] - [Month In Rock: December](https://rockintown.com/month-in-rock-december/): Roger Waters Diss Shirt 12/1 Roger Waters Gets Dissed The Ozzy Osbourne merchandise store launches a limited-edition Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) diss shirt depicting the Prince of Darkness peeing a rainbow on a wall resembling the cover art on Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” The text on the clip reads, “Another Pr-ck in the Wall Tee available for 48 hours only!” Waters made some negative comments about Ozzy after he died. Ozzy Osbourne 12/3 Ozzy Receives Lord Mayor Award On what would have been Ozzy Osbourne’s 77th birthday, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham (U.K.), Councillor Ken Wood, presents the Lord Mayor’s Award to Ozzy Osbourne in […] - [2025 Rock Songs With Longest Tenure At #1](https://rockintown.com/2025-songs-with-longest-tenure-at-1/): In 2025, 27 songs reached the top of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The following has the #1s listed by the length of time at the top, 5 Weeks: Mayday – Three Days Grace: First Week At #1: 1/11 The band’s 18th #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart was their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier – sharing lead vocals with Matt Walst, who has been with the band since ’13. “I feel like it’s been seamless, better than we were expecting,” Gontier offered. “It’s like we got back in a room together and picked up […] - [Linkin Park](https://rockintown.com/linkin-park/): Taking Old School Hip-Hop, Classic Rock and electronic elements into the mix, Linkin Park burst out of the So. Cal music scene. Their debut, “Hybrid Theory” was released in late ’00. Interestingly, the CD’s title was the group’s original name. The aggressive Rap/Rocker “One Step Closer” led the way with Joseph Hahn’s scratching and Brad Delson’s sledgehammer guitar. No mercy. The break, with Chester Bennington raving “Shut up when I’m talking to you,” was brutal. “03 saw the release of “Meteora” (named after six monasteries located on rock pinnacles above the plains of central Greece) with the “spray painter” cover […] - [3 Doors Down](https://rockintown.com/3-doors-down/): 3 Doors Down’s ’00 debut single, “Kryptonite,” which lead singer Brad Arnold wrote while in high school, peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The parent album, “The Better Life” went 7x platinum. An impressive launch for the Escatawpa, Mississippi, Post-Grunge/Alternative Rock band that formed four years earlier. Kryptonite Featuring the singles “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You” sophomore set “Away From The Sun” (’02) also went multi-platinum. When I’m Gone Here Without You Sharing their success, 3 Doors Down created The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in ’03, to give as many children as possible a better life […] - [Top 10 Rock Albums of 2025](https://rockintown.com/top-10-rock-albums-of-2025/): #10. Volbeat: God Of Angels Trust Volbeat: God Of Angels Trust Release Date: 6/6 “In the past, I’ve taken a long time to write and obsessed over so many elements of the songs before finishing them,” said guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen. “This time, I wanted to make a Volbeat record without thinking too much about it. Instead of following any kind of structure I said, ‘Okay, there are no rules. I can do anything I want’. That was freeing for me and made it exciting to write this album.” #9. Turnstile: Never Enough Turnstile: Never Enough Release Date: 6/6 Their fourth album was produced by Turnstile’s Brendan […] - [2025 #1 Mainstream Rock Songs](https://rockintown.com/2025-1-mainstream-rock-songs/): The songs on the chart are listed by the date they reached #1, song title, artist and a brief description. In 2025, Three Days Grace had the longest run at #1. Papa Roach, Disturbed and The Funeral Portrait all had three week runs at the top. Nothing More, Sleep Theory and Linkin Park hit #1 twice while Disturbed also went to #1 twice – but with the same song. Shinedown nailed their 20th song on the Mainstream Rock chart with Three Days Grace only one song behind. Breaking Benjamin 12/24/24: Awaken Breaking Benjamin “Working on this song has been something […] - [2026 Albums On The Horizon](https://rockintown.com/2026-albums-on-the-horizon/): 1/9 Alter Bridge: Alter Bridge The band’s self-titled eighth album includes the singles “What Lies Within,” “Silent Divide” and “Playing Aces.” “The term ‘Playing Aces’ ties in with the gambling analogy of risking everything regardless of how many times you’ve failed in life,” explains alter Bridge vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy. “It’s a last-ditch effort to come out on top.” Alter Bridge was formed in 2004 by Creed members months before Creed’s official breakup. What Lies Within Playing Aces Reliance 1/16 Soen: Reliance The set contains the single “Mercenary,“ from the band’s seventh studio album. “‘Mercenary’ is about the violence we inherit, which then sees […] - [10 Best Rock Songs Of The Year](https://rockintown.com/bes-10-rock-songs-of-2025/): #10. Poppy, Amy Lee & Courtney LaPlante – End Of You The song was produced by Jordan Fish. “I knew he was friends with Amy, and I thought she would really be a great person to meet and get to talk to,” Poppy says. “It was mine and Jordan’s idea to start with, and then we thought, ‘What if we made our version of a dark Moulin Rouge?” (the ’01 jukebox musical), Amy Lee fronts Evanescence while Courtney LaPlante is the vocalist for Spiritbox. Afterlife #9. Bad Guy – Falling In Reverse (featuring Saraya) “Bad Guy” was Saraya’s first charted title […] - [Falling In Reverse](https://rockintown.com/falling-in-reverse/): Falling In Reverse scored a #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart with “All My Life,” a Country-Rock collaboration between the band and Jelly Roll (Jason Bradley DeFord). All My Life Later in 24, the band’s fifth album, “Popular Monster” dropped followed by a U.S. tour. Next was a U.K. run of dates.  But the band was denied entry because frontman Ronnie Radke had done prison time. Wait.  What? In 2006, Radke was implicated in an Las Vegas altercation that resulted in a fatally shooting.  He was not involved in the shooting but was indicted on charges relating to owning brass […] - [Top 33 Stories Of 2025](https://rockintown.com/top-33-stories-of-2025/): Top Rock stories of 2025 include wildfire relief efforts in L.A. County, Rock Hall of Fame Inductions and the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. The following is a month-by-month recap of what happened in 2025. January 1/13 Metallica Announces Major Donation Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation grants $500,000 for Los Angeles area wildfire relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief And Recovery Fund. A series of destructive wildfires forced more than 200,000 to evacuate, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. Metallica 1/14 Dave Grohl Stirs The Pot For Fire Relief The […] - [The Doors](https://rockintown.com/the-doors/): “Ladies and gentlemen, from Los Angeles California, The Doors! Roadhouse Blues From L.A. No hope. The Doors were the anti-60’s group. When people preached peace and love, the Doors responded with sex and violence. They were off kilter but terribly in tune with the times. The Doors’ first two albums (“The Doors” and “Strange Days”) were brilliant. Everyone said so. The Doors Strange Days Their self-titled debut contained “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” and the #1 hit “Light My Fire.” “Strange Days” had the title track, “Love Me Two Times” and “People Are Strange.” Light My Fire Break […] - [2026 RockinTown Hall of Fame Nominees](https://rockintown.com/vote-now-2026-rockintown-hall-of-fame-nominees/): Alice In Chains ‘90s Grunge Formed in Seattle in 1987 and rooted in Heavy Metal, the band was known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between the late Lane Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell (and later Cantrell with singer William DuVall). In the US, Alice in Chains has sold over 30 million records. They had 18 Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart – five of which were #1 hits. Alice In Chains Man In The Box Check My Brain The song is on the band’s ’09 comeback album, “Black Gives Way To Blue.” The Bangles ’80s Pop Rock […] - [Megadeth's New Single From Final Album](https://rockintown.com/let-there-be-shred-megadeth/): “Let There Be Shred” is the most recent single from Megadeth’s self-titled final album, due on January 23rd. “When Megadeth started, we said we would be fast and furious… we said so on the flyers we handed out,” frontman Dave Mustaine (pictured above) remembered. “This song is fast and furious. Know it! It has a very hooky chorus that draws you in and you can’t help but play air guitar and headbang to this one.” Directed by Keith Leman, the video features Mustaine participating in a mixed martial arts battle alongside live performance footage. Let There Be Shred “Let There Be Shred” follows “I Don’t Care” […] - [Axe Dragger Makes Debut](https://rockintown.com/axe-dragger-makes-debut/): “The riffs on this song were inspired by the early ’80s Metal records I grew up on — Judas Priest, Riot, Maiden, Dio, etc., etc.,” explained Axe Dragger guitarist Bob Balch discussing the band’s self-title debut track. Axe Dragger consists of long-time Metal vets: Terry Glaze (vocals), Bob Balch (guitar), Fredrik Isaksson (bass) and Pete Campbell (drums). “The first song Terry sent back was ‘Axe Dragger’ and Pete and I completely lost our minds,” recalled Balch. “From there, we were all fired up, and over the course of a year, we put together this record.” Axe Dragger Axe Dragger will release its self-titled debut album on March 6th. “Axe […] - [Halestorm - 10 Best](https://rockintown.com/halestorm-10-best/):  “As a kid, when a lot of my friends were into Backstreet Boys, I attached myself to Alice Cooper, Cinderella, and Van Halen,” Lzzy Hale, Halestorm frontwoman, said in an interview. Halestorm, essentially a melodic Metal outfit, regularly displays those influences. #10. Amen According to Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale “the song is about personal freedom to do whatever you want.” The song, released in ’15, topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. #9. Mayhem “We really wanted to bridge the gap, so to speak, between what people see on our live shows and then what people hear on all our records,” […] - [Lynyrd Skynyrd](https://rockintown.com/lynyrd-skynyrd/): If you had long hair in the late-60s you probably also had pencil arms. So having a gym teacher who hated longhairs was a particular horror. One Leonard Skinner was notorious for putting Jacksonville, FL, longhaired high school boys through the ringer. To Skinner, long hair meant you were a hippie, in cahoots with left wing radicals and commies. It would take hard work and discipline to bring these weak-minded kids back to truth, justice and the American way. Skinner met the challenge head-on. By doing so, he achieved a lasting, if peculiar, brand of fame. A modified version of […] - [Random Notes: Black Veil Brides, Myles Kennedy, Nita Strauss, Triumph, Journey and Tony Iommi](https://rockintown.com/random-notes-black-veil-brides-myles-kennedy-triumph-journey-tony-iommi/): Black Veil Brides Black Veil Brides will drop “Certainty” on January 8th. Frontman Andy Biersack says he’s hyped. “I really love the record. We’re really excited about it. We produced it ourselves. And it’s our first record with Spinefarm (label) and so it’s just a great relationship, a great situation.” Former Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi plans to release a solo album this year. “I’ve got one singer on it at the moment, which I originally thought of different singers. But it started off as an instrumental album, and it’s gone from I’ve got some instrumental stuff, but then I thought, ‘Oh, I […] - [Morello/Shomo Collab: "Everything Burns"](https://rockintown.com/rage-against-the-machine-tom-morello-beartooth-caleb-shomo-everything-burns/): Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo have teamed for “Everything Burns.” The track made its in-game debut in the latest update to the “Final Fantasy XIV” video game. “‘Everything Burns’ is a high-energy, riff-heavy banger that feels like it’s rising from the streets,” said Morello. “Creating ‘Everything Burns’ was the definition of lightning in a bottle,” added Shomo. “Pressure makes diamonds.” Everything Burns “When I got a call saying ‘Tom Morello wants you to sing on a song for a huge project and it’s due in a few hours,’ I had no idea what would happen, but I gave it all I had and it turned […] - [Looking Back: Halestorm, Megadeth, Metallica, Living Colour & Alice Cooper](https://rockintown.com/looking-back-cult-of-personality-meaning-on-the-road-with-alice-cooper-and-metallicas-fill-in-guitarist/): The New Year is a time to look forward but it’s also a time to reflect on the past. Here are recent “20/20” recollections from Arejay Hale, Dave Mustaine, Vernon Reid, Gilby Clarke and Daron Malakian. Halestorm open for Iron Maiden. Halestorm “People that came out to the Iron Maiden shows were very receptive to us,” noted Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale after the band spent May/June of last year in Europe opening for Maiden. “(Maiden fans said) ‘I never heard about you guys until I saw you open up for Iron Maiden.’ We’re, like, hell yeah, we’ll poach some of those fans. And […] - [Venus 5 Deliver "Like A Witch"](https://rockintown.com/venus-5-deliver-like-a-witch/): Venus 5, the all-female European Pop-Metal band, will release its second studio album, “March Of The Venus 5,” on March 20th. The lead single is “Like A Witch.” “There’s a hypnotic pull in ‘Like A Witch’, a blend of mystery, rhythm, and feminine fire that you feel instantly,” offered Erina Seitllari, one of the band’s five vocalists. Like A Witch “March Of The Venus 5” Tracks: 01. March Of The Venus 502. Like A Witch03. Far Away04. Set Me Free05. Stereotypes06. Surrender07. Satelite08. Invincible09. Winter On My Skin10. Take It From The Start11. The Other Shore March Of The Venus 5 “This album feels like a storm made of fire and velvet! Wild, electric, […] - [The Fixx](https://rockintown.com/the-fixx/): College friends, vocalist Cy Curnin and drummer Adam Woods decided to have a crack at starting a group. They placed an ad and recruited guitarist Jamie West-Oram, keyboardist Rupert Greenall and bassist Charlie Barret. They originally called themselves The Fix but found that there was already band using that moniker so they quickly added another ‘x’. Two years later, in ’82, this line-up recorded “Shuttered Room,” containing “Stand Or Fall.” With the group’s debut finished, Barret left and was replaced by Alfie Agius. But his tenure was equally brief, departing while “Reach The Beach” was recorded. But it’s Agius playing […] - [Lacuna Coil Announces U.S. Tour With Live Track](https://rockintown.com/lacuna-coil-announces-u-s-tour-with-live-track/): Lacuna Coil will return to the U.S. with special guests Escape The Fate and Vowws (March 24th – April 13th) and Metalcore quartet AXTY (April 15th – April 29th). The tour will launch in New York on March 24th and conclude in Albany, NY on May 1st. The announcement is accompanied by an official video for “Hosting The Shadow” that has Lacuna Coil during their set at the Aftershock festival last October. Joining them on stage (and for the filming) is Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe. “Hosting The Shadow” originally appeared on the Goth-Metal band’s tenth album, “Sleepless Empire,” released in early ’24.  The track also featured Blythe. Hosting The Shadow “Randy is not […] - [Marilyn Manson's 2026 Tour](https://rockintown.com/marilyn-manson-one-assassination-under-god-tour/): Marilyn Manson will extend his “One Assassination Under God Tour” with U.S. shows this spring. The tour supports the 2024 album, “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1,” featuring the songs “Sacrilegious,” “Raise The Red Flag” and “As Sick As The Secrets Within.” Raise The Red Flag As Sick As The Secrets Within Tour support will come from Australian Death-Pop duo VOWWS (unless noted otherwise). According to their website, the L.A. based band “exist at an intersection of hidden emotions – melancholic but not sad, reflective but not hopeful, and fun without being the slightest bit aware of it.” “One Assassination Under God Tour” Dates: Ticket Information or MARILYN […] - [Battle Beast Pull Off Quick Change](https://rockintown.com/battle-beast-pull-off-quick-change/): Battle Beast, a Finnish Heavy Metal band, revealed the departure of their long-time vocalist on Monday, then the very next day, presented their new vocalist. Noora Louhimo  The band released a statement that read: “After six albums and 13 incredible years together, we announce that Noora Louhimo is leaving Battle Beast to focus on her solo career. While we are saddened by her departure, we fully support her decision to pursue new creative paths — something she hasn’t been able to explore wholeheartedly with the demanding schedule of Battle Beast.” Before the dust could settle, the band presented Louhimo’s replacement, Marina La Torraca. “One […] - [All That Remains Spring U.S. Trek](https://rockintown.com/all-that-remains-phil-labonte-2026-u-s-headlining-tour/): All That Remains, the band co-founded by vocalist Phil Labonte (pictured above) and the late guitarist Oliver “Oli” Herbert, has announced a spring 2026 U.S. headlining tour. “We are a Modern Metal band, is really the best way to say it, you know,” offered Labonte. “Because we’ve got solos, we’ve got harmonies, we’ve got some of the kind of breakdown-y.” Support on the trek will come from the Progressive Metalcore band Born Of Osiris and Dead Eyes, who recently released their debut album, “Black Hole Heart.” “Antifragile,” All That Remains’ tenth studio album and first without Herbert, who passed away in ’18, “dropped earlier this year. […] - [Testament To Launch "Thrash Of The Titans"](https://rockintown.com/testament-to-launch-thrash-of-the-titans/): Testament have announced the March/April U.S. leg of their “Thrash Of The Titans” world tour with Overkill and Destruction. Testament frontman Chuck Billy says: “This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!” Overkill vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth adds: “March can’t come soon enough. We are stoked to be part of this killer package, that will lay waste to the States!” Destruction bassist Schmier concludes: “The best tours happen when you roll with bands you respect, bands you can raise hell with — and when the bill just hits hard.” “Thrash Of The Titans” U.S. Tour Dates: Ticket Information Mar. 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theaterMar. 15 – Boise, […] - [Songs To Rock New Year's Eve](https://rockintown.com/best-new-years-eve-rock-songs/): High-energy rock songs perfect for New Year’s Eve—loud hooks, driving rhythms, and midnight-ready anthems built for celebration and release. - [December 14th - December 20th](https://rockintown.com/the-week-in-rock-december-14th-december-20th/): Musicians respond to violence. Black Stone Cherry announce a foundation and Battle Beast present a new singer. Garbage 12/14 Garbage Speaks Out Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson addresses the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Two gunmen open fire, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40. During a concert later in the day Manson says, “I think the only thing we can do really, as people who do not believe in all this separation and all this intolerance, all we can really do is really try and profess our love for one another.” Rob Reiner 12/14 […] - [Garbage Speaks Out After Attack](https://rockintown.com/garbage-speaks-out-after-attack/): Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson addressed an attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. On Sunday, December 14th, two gunmen opened fire, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack an “act of evil antisemitism.” Garbage played a concert at Sydney Opera House hours after the tragedy. During the show Manson told the audience, “I think the only thing we can do really, as people who do not believe in all this separation and all this intolerance, all we can really do is really try and profess our love for one […] - [Def Leppard's 2026 World Tour To Hit Vegas](https://rockintown.com/def-leppard-las-vegas-the-colosseum-at-caesars-palace/): Def Leppard will embark on a world tour in 2026 but all the U.S. shows are part of a residency in Las Vegas. The February Vegas concerts will be at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Def Leppard have released a dozen albums to date. By their fourth album, “Hysteria,” the band had developed a distinctive sound featuring electronic drums and effects-laden guitars overlaid with a multi-layered, harmonized vocals. Def Leppard 2026 Tour Dates: Ticket Information 2/3 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Colosseum at Caesars Palace 2/5 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Colosseum at Caesars Palace 2/7 – Las […] - ["This Is Spinal Tap" Director Dies In Apparent Homicide](https://rockintown.com/rob-reiner-dies-brentwood/): Rob Reiner, director of the Rock band mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” and the sequel, “Spinal Tap Il: The End Continues,” died Sunday (12/14) with his wife Michelle at their Brentwood, CA home. According to police both suffered “lacerations consistent with a knife. Reportedly there was no sign of forced entry. Rob Reiner was 78 years old. Michelle was 70. Their son Nick has been arrested in connection with the crime. Reiner, a two-time Emmy-winning actor for his role in the landmark television series “All In The Family,” later became a director. In addition to the “Spinal Tap” films Reiner directed “Stand By […] - [Jet](https://rockintown.com/jet/): With a touch of AC/DC, a dose of The Ramones and a shot of classic Stones, Jet is closest to The Pretenders. But they are far more than the collective sum of their influences. Guitarist/vocalist Nic Cester and his younger brother, drummer Chris, ceaselessly listened to their parent’s Rock records. Reacting negatively to early ’90s Grunge, Nic decided to go in another direction. His plan was bare-bones Rock ‘n’ Roll – raw, basic and primal. With guitarist Cameron Muncey and bassist Mark Wilson, the Melbourne, Australia group hit the club circuit. Their debut single “Take It Or Leave It” led […] - [December 19th - 26th](https://rockintown.com/the-week-in-rock-december-19th-26th-2026/): Alice Cooper 12/19 Alice Cooper At “Night Of The Proms” Alice Cooper, with guitarists Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss, play the first of two “Night Of The Proms” tour dates at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne Germany. Founded in ’85, “Night Of The Proms” features Rock and pop artists performing with orchestral accompaniment. Mick Abrahams 12/19 Jethro Tull Guitarist Passes Founding Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams dies following more than a decade of “ill health. He was 82. Conflicts between Abrahams and Anderson over the band’s musical direction led Abrahams to leave shortly after Tull’s debut album, “This Was.” was finished. Abrahams wanted to pursue a more […] - [December 7th - December 13th](https://rockintown.com/the-week-in-rock-december-7th-december-13th/): Evanescence performs at awards ceremony, Three Days Grace place third straight #1 and U2 are #2. Stone Temple Pilots  12/7 Broncos Rock Raiders, STP Rocks Everybody Stone Temple Pilots take the stage to perform a medley of “Plush,” “Vasoline,” “Big Empty,” “Interstate Love Song” and “Sex Type Thing” Thing” during halftime as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Denver Broncos. STP has original members Robert and Dean DeLeo, drummer Eric Kretz plus singer Jeff Gutt. KISS 12/7 KISS Honored KISS is recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. The band has earned 30 gold albums, the most of any band from the U.S. They have also garnered 14 […] - [Guns N' Roses - Top 10 Songs](https://rockintown.com/guns-n-roses-top-10-songs/): With an “Appetite For Destruction,” Guns N’ Roses always managed to find controversy. There were those pesky arrests for disorderly conduct or public disturbance. During various performances or awards shows, a band member or two would show up intoxicated and say something that got everybody riled. Angered by something, usually insignificant, band members routinely announced they were quitting. There was a lot of press but nothing came of it. Singer Axl Rose held up his end by winning Rolling Stone magazine’s Worst Male Rock Singer and Worst Dressed awards. Guns N’ Roses– Greatest Hits Guns N’ Roses Greatest Hits works […] - [Creed](https://rockintown.com/creed/): Creed got slammed by critics but rather than ignore them, the reviews took root. Creed’s third full-length release “Weathered” hit the streets in ’01. The symbolic title, as in “weathered the criticism,” should have been a warning – even for a group with a pretty incredible track record. To add insult to injury, the critics weren’t all that excited about this “artistic statement” either. “My Own Prison Creed’s career started on a much higher plane. Vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti were high school friends. A few years after graduation, the two teamed up in Tallahassee, of all places, […] - [Epica's New Single Is "Avatar - The Final Incarnation"](https://rockintown.com/epica-avatar-the-final-incarnation/): “We’ve just unveiled our brand-new single, “Avatar – The Final Incarnation,” a track written during the “Aspiral” sessions,” writes Epica. “In Hindu philosophy, Kalki represents the final avatar who restores balance at the end of the age,” noted Epica guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen “That idea of breaking free from cycles — through self-realization, detachment from desires, and inner transformation — resonates deeply with me. ‘Avatar’ channels that journey toward liberation, something both powerful and universal.” Avatar – The Final Incarnation The single’s artwork is taken directly from the Dutch Symphonic Metal band’s forthcoming Epica Oracle Card Set, based on the band’s ninth studio album, “Aspiral.” It will launch worldwide on […] - [Once Feuding Bands To Play Summer Of '99 In July](https://rockintown.com/once-feuding-bands-to-play-summer-of-99-in-july/): Creed and Limp Bizkit will play the two-day Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival taking place on July 18th and 19th in Tinley Park, IL. Limp Bizkit will headline the first night with performances by Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, Puddle Of Mudd, Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild and Slay Squad at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. Joining Creed on the next night will be Bush, Candlebox, Hoobastank, Sleep Theory, Big Wreck, The Verve Pipe and Ashes of Billy. The band’s feud started when Bizkit frontman Fred Durst and Creed’s Scott Stapp traded barbs in the press following the 2000 Dysfunctional […] - [The Church](https://rockintown.com/the-church/): The Church, though popular in their native Australia, had a tougher time in the States due in large part to their often diverse, free-form approach. They tended to favor thoughtful and meandering acoustic oriented songs. The Church could be moody and gloomy but also lush and textured. Steven Kilbey (bass, keyboards, vocals), Marty Wilson-Piper (guitar, vocals), Peter Koppes (guitar, vocals) and Richard Ploog (drums, vocals) comprised the original line-up. Jay Dee Daugherty took over on drums in the ‘90s Starfish Under The Milky. Easily, their best album (and best-seller going gold in the U.S.) was “Starfish” arriving in ‘88. The […] - [Filter Tour Launches In March](https://rockintown.com/filter-tour-finger-eleven/): Filter will embark on a U.S. tour in this March with Finger Eleven. Recently Filter frontman Richard Patrick recorded the single “Blue Sky Mystery,” with Finger Eleven, for the band’s “Last Night On Earth” album, the group’s first studio album in a decade. Blue Sky Mystery Filter Tour Dates: Ticket Information March 5 – Wenatchee, WA @ Town Toyota CenterMarch 6 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House & Event CenterMarch 8 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity TheatreMarch 10 – Denver, CO @ Ogden TheatreMarch 10 – Evans, GA @ Columbia County Performing Arts CenterMarch 11 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion BallroomMarch 13 – Saint Charles, MO […] - [Rise Against Announce Spring Tour](https://rockintown.com/rise-against-north-american-tour/): Rise Against will headline a tour across North America in March and April with festival dates in May. The tour kicks off in Providence, RI at The Strand on March 3rd, 2026. The full itinerary is below. Rise Against recorded two albums for Fat Wreck Chords that were underground successes before moving to a major label. “Siren Of The Counter Culture” (2004), the band’s major label debut, brought mainstream success, The band’s next album, “The Sufferer & The Witness” (2006, peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 and was Rise Against’s first album to chart in countries outside of North America. […] - [Triumph Will Return](https://rockintown.com/triumph-50th-anniversary-tour-april-wine/): “Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for 50 years,” wrote the band in a statement announcing their first tour in 30 years. “We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together — and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now.” Triumph “Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour,” with special guest April Wine, will launch in Canada in April then will move south in mid-May for fourteen U.S. concerts. “Triumph 50th Anniversary: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour North American Tour Dates: Ticket Information April […] - [The Cure's Robert Smith Curates The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts](https://rockintown.com/2026-teenage-cancer-trust/): Garbage, My Bloody Valentine, Chyrches and Wolf Alice are slated to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall during the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert series, March 23rd – March 29th. The Cure’s Robert Smith (pictured above) curated the line-up taking over from The Who’s Roger Daltrey, who stepped down last year after 24 years. “Teenage Cancer Trust does the most fantastic work, and it is a great honor — and a real thrill — to be asked to curate the 2026 shows at the Royal Albert Hall,” offered Smith. “I can promise it will be a very memorable week!” […] - [Three Days Grace Hit Twenty](https://rockintown.com/three-days-grace-billboards-mainstream-rock-twentieth-1-kiill-me-fast/): Three Days Grace are only the second act in the forty-four-year history of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart to earn their twentieth #1, “Kill Me Fast” (dated 12/13). Only Shinedown has logged more #1s (21). “Kill Me Fast”is the band’s third #1 in a row, starting with “Mayday,” in January. Kill Me Fast Three Days Grace first charted on the Mainstream Rock survey in ’03 with “(I Hate) Everything About You.” The following year they landed their first #1 with “Just Like You.” Three Days Grace’s first 10 chart leaders were with frontman Adam Gontier, When he left, Matt Walzt stepped […] - [U2: Second On Pollstar List](https://rockintown.com/coldplay-leads-u2-on-pollstar/): U2 come in second on Pollstar’s list of the Top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists Of The Millennium” (dated 12/12), based on concert ticket sales from January 1st, 2001 to the end of 2025. Coldplay topped the list with 24.8 million tickets sold, followed by U2, with 20.2 million tickets sold. The list also includes: Metallica: #8 with over 15.5 million tickets sold at 562 concerts, since 2001.  Guns N’ Roses: #16 with 10.7 million tickets sold at 486 concerts.  Iron Maiden: #19 with 10 million tickets sold at 620 shows. Metallica Guns N’ Roses Iron Maiden “It is staggering to consider […] - [Avenged Sevenfold/Good Charolette Announce Summer Trek](https://rockintown.com/avenged-sevenfold-good-charolette-announce-summer-trek/): Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charolette will launch a joint summer tour in July. Promoted by Live Nation, the 16-city tour kicks off July 25th in Ridgedale, MO and concludes August 27th at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ. Avenged Sevenfold have released eight studio albums, one live album/DVD, two compilation albums and eighteen singles and have sold over 8 million albums worldwide, and their records have received numerous certification awards, including five platinum album awards from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). “We play music for the sake of music, not so that we can be labeled a Metal band,” offered […] - [Janis Joplin](https://rockintown.com/janis-joplin/): Hailing from Port Arthur, Texas, Janis Joplin had a lot of hurt and resentment. She was, through her youth, seen as different or crazy by the locals. At age seventeen she fled. Joplin had taken an interest in poetry and Folk singing. Along the way she picked up an appreciation for Blues and was influenced by Bessie Smith. Later as a Rock star, Joplin bought a proper marker for Smith’s grave. Nice gesture. Drugs ruined both lives, but they had a stronger connection, Joplin and Smith lived and died exactly the same way, alone. Like many people looking for a […] - [KISS Receive Kennedy Center Honors](https://rockintown.com/kiss-receive-kennedy-center-honors/): KISS was recognized (on 12/7) at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. A day earlier, the original KISS surviving members were among the latest Kennedy Center honorees presented with their medals by President Donald Trump during an Oval Office ceremony. Formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, KISS rose to prominence in the mid-’70s with Shock Rock–style live performances that featured fire-breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics.  KISS has also earned 30 Gold albums, the most of any band from the U.S. They have earned 14 Platinum albums, three of which reached multi-Platinum status. The […] - [Stone Temple Pilots Best 10 Songs](https://rockintown.com/stone-temple-pilots-best-10-songs/): Vocalist Scott Weiland met bassist Robert DeLeo at a Black Flag concert in Long Beach, CA. The meeting led to the formation of Mighty Joe Young and Shirley Temple’s Pussy (that was a lawsuit waiting to happen) before becoming Stone Temple Pilots (STP), with Robert’s brother Dean on guitar and drummer Eric Kretz.   #10. Sex Type Thing The band’s debut single is credited as the single factor that helped make STP a contender in the Grunge era. Released in’93, the song is from their debut studio album, “Core.” #9. Lady Picture Show Frontman Scott Weiland wrote in his memoir, […] - [Avenged Sevenfold Deliver "Magic"](https://rockintown.com/avenged-sevenfold-deliver-magic/): Avenged Sevenfold has issued “Magic,” their latest contribution to the Call Of Duty” franchise. The band’s first new release since the ’23 album “Life Is But a Dream…” is part of ‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7′ Season 1. Magic Avenged Sevenfold has made significant contributions to the Call Of Duty franchise, particularly in the Black Ops series, with several original songs and features in the games. Seven years ago, an EP containing four songs the band had written and recorded for “Call Of Duty: Black Ops“ was released. ### - [Stanley Simmons Debut Single](https://rockintown.com/stanley-simmons-evan-stanley-and-nick-simmons-body-down/): Stanley Simmons, with Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of KISS co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, has released its debut single, “Body Down.” “We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana Folk, so you hear a lot of that in there,” offered Nick Simmons. “It really has nothing to do with what our dads do.” Body Down A debut album, produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day) is in the works. “The fact that it has nothing to do with the sound of KISS is the first thing that’s interesting,” explained Cavallo. “You realize they’re kind of like the new Laurel Canyon mystical, magical. It’s just got […] - [Aerosmith, Yungblud & Lainey Wilson: "Wild Woman" Released](https://rockintown.com/aerosmith-yungblud-lainey-wilson-wild-woman/): Aerosmith, Yungblud and Country singer Lainey Wilson have released “Wild Woman,” a track from Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP “One More Time.” “I’m really hyped to have Lainey Wilson jump on this record with us,” enthused Yungblud. “I have been a fan of her for a while. Her life story is truly inspirational. With this record, we really needed a female vocalist who could carry it with the level of authenticity that Lainey embodies. We needed a wild woman and we for sure got one!” Lainey Wilsom Wilson’s musical style is rooted in Country but also incorporates elements of Pop and Southern Rock. To date, she has released five albums. Her […] - [November 30th - December 6th](https://rockintown.com/november-30th-december-6th/): Ozzy honored, Roger Waters dissed and Foo Fighters are #1 again. Roger Waters Diss Shirt 12/1 Roger Waters Gets Dissed The Ozzy Osbourne merchandise store launches a limited-edition Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) diss shirt depicting the Prince of Darkness peeing a rainbow on a wall resembling the cover art on Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” The text on limited edition tee reads, “Another Pr-ck in the Wall. Waters made some negative comments about Ozzy after he died. Ozzy Osbourne 12/3 Ozzy Receives Lord Mayor Award On what would have been Ozzy Osbourne’s 77th birthday, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham (U.K.), Councillor Ken Wood, presents the […] - [The Darkness](https://rockintown.com/the-darkness/): It’s funny how a seemingly meaningless performance can change a career. Justin and Dan Hawkins were struggling guitarists from Suffolk who’d rolled through a number of bands, together and separately, with little measurable success. In ’97, Justin was a university student and Dan had moved to London. Various line-ups, including bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Ed Graham, failed to connect. But it was New Year’s Eve ’99 (The Millennium) that things changed. Permission To Land Justin entered a karaoke competition and delivered a highly theatrical performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” After years of looking for a suitable lead singer Dan […] - [The Damned Covers Album Arrives Next Month](https://rockintown.com/the-damned-not-like-everybody-else-see-emily-play/): The Damned will release “Not Like Everybody Else,” a covers album dedicated to the memory of founding guitarist Brian James, who passed away last March. The album will drop January 23rd. James recorded two albums with The Damned in the ’70’s before founding Lords Of The New Church. The Damned have released a dozen albums to date (between ’77 and ’23). Also, “Not Like Everybody Else” marks the first time in 30 years that drummer Rat Scabies has recorded with the band. The covers include The Animals “When I Was Young,” Rolling Stones’ “The Last Time” with James vocals from his final live performance with The […] - [Guns N' Roses Issue Two New Songs](https://rockintown.com/guns-n-roses-nothin-atlas/): Guns N’ Roses have dropped two new singles: “Atlas” and “Nothin’.” “Atlas” is a heavy-duty grinder while “Nothin’ provides a change of pace with a keyboard/guitar driven power ballad. Both songs were initially recorded during the (extended) “Chinese Democracy” sessions but were shelved. The tracks were recently reworked with contributions by original band members, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan – who were not in the band when “Chinese Democracy” was recorded. Atlas Nothing Nine years ago, Slash and McKagan reunited with vocalist Axl Rose and have released a series of standalone singles — “Absurd” (stylized as “ABSUЯD”),”Hard Skool,” “Perhaps” and “The General.”  Is there a new album in the […] - ["Megadeth: Behind The Mask" Coming In January](https://rockintown.com/megadeth-behind-the-mask/): “Megadeth: Behind The Mask” will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22nd — a day before the release of the band’s self-titled seventeenth and final studio album. “This cinema event is a celebration of the riffs, the intensity and the uncompromising spirit that have defined Megadeth’s legacy,” explained Megadeth founder/frontman Dave Mustaine. “I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!” Tickets go on sale December 11th at […] - [Ozzy Osbourne Receives Posthumous Lord Mayor's Award](https://rockintown.com/ozzy-osbourne-receives-posthumous-hometown-honor/): On what would have been Ozzy Osbourne’s 77th birthday, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham (U.K.), Councillor Ken Wood, presented the Lord Mayor’s Award to Ozzy Osbourne in a private ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. The award was accepted by daughter Kelly Osbourne on his behalf of the Osbourne family. “Ozzy Osbourne was more than a music icon—he was a proud son of Birmingham whose influence reached every corner of the globe,” noted Councillor Wood. “Presenting the Lord Mayor’s Award to his family is a deeply meaningful way to honour his incredible legacy and the love he always had for this city. Ozzy […] - [Alter Bridge Are "Playing Aces"](https://rockintown.com/alter-bridge-playing-aces/): Alter Bridge have released the single “Playing Aces.” The track is from the band’s self-titled eighth album, due January 9th. “The term ‘Playing Aces’ ties in with the gambling analogy of risking everything regardless of how many times you’ve failed in life,” explained vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy. “It’s a last-ditch effort to come out on top.” The accompanying music video was directed by J.T. Ibanez. Playing Aces The band has also announced a headline U.S. tour that kicks off April 25rh in Orlando, FL and runs through May 24th where it wraps in Tampa, FL. Ticket Information . Alter Bridge: Myles Kennedy (Vocals/Guitars) Mark […] - [The Distillers](https://rockintown.com/the-distillers/): Rock marriages rarely work. There’s traveling, concerts, promo junkets, photo shoots and recording sessions. Where’s the time? So when the union between The Distillers’ Brody Dalle and Rancid’s Tim Armstrong bit the dust it caused little stir. Fortunately, the relationship was not Dalle’s defining moment. In the end, it provided some inspiration. Born in Australia, Dalle hit the Punk circuit with Sourpuss but the band failed to connect so she immigrated to the U.S. in ’98. Teaming with guitarist Rose Casper, The Distillers soon added bassist Kim “Chi” Fuelleman and drummer Matt Young. This line-up signed with Hellcat Records, a […] - [Mammoth North American Tour Launches In March](https://rockintown.com/mammoth-north-american-tour-launches-in-march/): Mammoth (formerly Mammoth WVH), led by Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced a 2026 headlining tour. The 19-date trek will kick off on March 5th in Buffalo and conclude on April 4th in Prior Lake, MN. The End Mammoth has logged three #1s on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Airplay chart: “The End,” “Distance” and “Don’t Back Down.” “The End” is the title track off Mammoth’s recently released third album. Mammoth 2026 “The End” Tour Dates: Ticket Information Mar. 5 – Buffalo, NY – Town BallroomMar. 7 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino OttawaMar. 8 – Toronto, ON – HISTORYMar. 10 – Montral, QC […] - [The Pretty Reckless Drops "Where Are You Christmas" Video](https://rockintown.com/the-pretty-reckless-where-are-you-christmas/): The Pretty Reckless has released the official music video for “Where Are You Christmas?,” from the band’s recently released Christmas EP, “Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas.” The video stars frontwoman Taylor Momsen who returns to the role of Cindy Lou Who from the ’00 film “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Her character wonders if Whoville has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Momsen duets with her childhood self from the film before taking the lead, breaking into a Rock-oriented version of the holiday classic. Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas. Where Are You Christmas Recently, Momsen delivered a performance of the single in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving […] - [Foo Fighters Top Mainstream Rock For The 15th Time](https://rockintown.com/asking-for-a-friend-foo-fighters-1/): Asking For A Friend” is the Foo Fighters 15th song to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 12/6). Asking For A Friend “Asking For A Friend” takes over the #1 spot from Five Finger Death Punch (featuring Babymetal). “The End” was FFDP’s 17th chart leader. Only FFDP, Three Days Grace and Shinedown have scored more Mainstream Rock #1s than the Foo Fighters. Shinedown leads the survey with 21 chart toppers. With “Asking For A Friend,” Foo Fighters earn their first #1 since “The Glass,” which reached the top in April, ’24. “Best Of You,” released in ’05, was the Foo’s […] - [Evanescence 2026 World Tour Announced](https://rockintown.com/evanescence-2026-world-tour/): Evanescence has announced a world tour for 2026. The trek will kick off in West Palm Beach, FL and run through the end of October. Following the North American dates, the band will head for Europe. Support on the run will come from Spiritbox, K. Flay and Nova Twins for selected dates. . “It’s going to be a blast,” enthused Evanescence singer Amy Lee. “When we go out on tour, we have fun together and challenge each other to be the best that we can be.” Evanescence 2026 World Tour Dates: Ticket Information North American Dates June 11 – West Palm Beach, FL […] - [Ex-I Prevail Vocalist Releases Taylor Swift Cover](https://rockintown.com/i-prevail-brian-burkheiser-taylor-swift-look-what-you-made-me-do/): Brian Burkheiser has released a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do.”  “I’m excited to finally share a song with you,” stated Burkheiser. “I chose this cover because it truly resonates with me and serves as a nod to what first sparked my career.” Look What You Made Me Do Burkheiser had handled the clean vocals in I Prevail since the band’s inception but was forced leave last May due to his battle with Eagle’s syndrome, a rare condition commonly characterized as sudden, sharp nerve-like pain in the jaw and throat areas. During the ensuing months, Burkheiser claimed his former band was preventing […] - [Deep Purple](https://rockintown.com/classic-rock-deep-purple/): When the name Deep Purple comes up most people immediately think “Smoke On The Water.”  The thing is, Deep Purple had a long, accomplished career before and after that song. Early Deep Purple could be described as a covers band with Prog Rock tendencies. Hush The covers included “Hush,” a major hit, “River Deep, Mountain High” (Ike & Tina Turner),” “Help!” (The Beatles) and “We Can Work It Out” (The Beatles again). Pop singer Neil Diamond commented that Deep Purple’s version of his “Kentucky Woman” wasn’t even the same song. Even though they’d had successful tours, nothing major had occurred. […] - [Lit](https://rockintown.com/lit-popoff-brothers/): Which is better? Release a great debut album then spend the rest of your career trying to match it or consistently improve with each set until you hit the mark? While groups rarely get to choose Orange County’s Lit had it both ways. Debut album “Tripping The Light Fantastic” was an impressive start but hardly earth shaking. Sophomore effort “A Place In The Sun” honed the group’s sound and brought commercial success. “Atomic” arriving in ‘01 stood as Lit’s premier effort. Strong songs augmented by textured arrangements and omni-present hooks capped by angst vocals. Too bad it didn’t match the […] - [Foo Fighters Announce January Charity Concert](https://rockintown.com/foo-fighters-announce-january-charity-concert/): Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on January 14th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles with proceeds benefitting organizations serving people in need. “This concert will be more than just a celebration, it’s a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets.,” stated Rowan Vansleve, president of Hope The Mission. “We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.” […] - [Month In Rock: November](https://rockintown.com/month-in-rock-november/): Volbeat 11/1 Volbeat Score Twelfth #1 Volbeat’s single, “Time Will Heal,” is the band’s twelfth #1 on the Billboard Rock Mainstream chart. “Time Will Heal” and “By A Monster’s Hand,” which topped the chart earlier this year, are from Volbeat’s ninth album, “God Of Angels Trust.” Five Finger Death Punch Babymetal 11/1 Five Finger Death Punch Collab With Babymetal Scores Vocalist Ivan Moody and guitarist Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch join Japan’s Babymetal during the latter’s sold-out Los Angeles show at the Intuit Dome to celebrate their collaborative single “The End” reaching #1 on the Japanese iTunes Metal chart. In addition, it’s the first song featuring Japanese lyrics to chart on U.S. Rock […] - [Lynch Mob's Farewell Album Released](https://rockintown.com/lynch-mobs-farewell-album-released/): Lynch Mob has released its ninth and final full-length studio album, “Dancing With The Devil,” featuring the title track plus “Saints And Sinners.” Dancing With The Devil Saints And Sinners “All the other records of done in my life led me to this one,” commented George Lynch, the band’s founder. “”Dancing With The Devil‘ is pretty much my magnum opus and swan song.” “Dancing With The Devil” Tracks: 01. Dancing With The Devil02. Pictures Of The Dead03. Saints And Sinners04. Lift Up Your Soul05. Love In Denial06. Machine Bone07. Follow Me Down08. Golden Mirror09. Sea Of Stones10. The Stranger11. Somewhere (bonus track) Dancing With The Devil “We’ve always been about pushing boundaries and staying true to […] - [The Cure](https://rockintown.com/the-cure/): Was Robert Smith ever happy? At age fourteen, The Cure frontman, stated his ambition was to “sit on a mountain and die.” Don’t set the bar too high there, Robert. Just a scant seven years later (after failing to locate a suitable mountain) he was quoted saying he “didn’t see that there was much point in continuing with life.” Surprisingly, Smith not only survived the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and even the millennium, he took The Cure right along with him as the group’s only constant. Not surprisingly, Smith’s dour attitude marked the group’s synth/keyboard-based Goth sound. The Cure’s debut, “Imaginary […] - [Five Finger Death Punch Top 10](https://rockintown.com/five-finger-death-punch-top-10/): Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP) got going in ’05 with Zoltan Bathory (great name – he was born in Hungary), a vet of the L.A. based post-Grunge group U.P.O., Ivan Moody, formerly of Santa Barbara’s Nu Metal band Motograter (yes, there is a motograter – it’s like a guitar with industrial cables) and W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts. Of the three, W.A.S.P., in one configuration or another (the band started in ’82) was the best known. Rounding out the line-up were bassist Matt Snell and drummer Jeremy Spencer.  Each entry is listed in countdown order. There’s the song title, parent album […] - [The Gems Sophomore Album On The Horizon](https://rockintown.com/the-gems-year-of-the-snake/): The Gems, featuring former Thundermother members Guernica Mancini (vocals), Mona Lindgren (bass) and Johansson (drums) will release “Year Of The Snake,” on March 13th. The band has released the single “Hot Bait.” ‘Hot Bait’ is a playful shuffle track in a ZZ Top-oozing vibe about our days as single ladies,” noted The Gems, “It’s the excitement of when you finally get what you want.” Hot Bait “‘Year Of The Snake’ is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter,” continued the band, “It’s packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing […] - [Metal Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony In January](https://rockintown.com/metal-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-in-january/): The Metal Hall Of Fame Inductions will take over the Sunset Strip on January 21st. “We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the ’80s,” says Metal Hall Of Fame founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and dress in leather.” There will be a Celebrity Red Carpet event at the Rainbow Bar & Grill (8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood) followed by the Induction Ceremony and All-Star Jam at the nearby Roxy Theater (9009 West Sunset Blvd.). The inductees are: Chris Holmes (former W.A.S.P. guitarist)Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns – pictured above))Warren DeMartini (Ratt)Riki Rachtman (MTV’s “Headbangers Ball”)Rikki Rockett (Poison)All-Star Jam 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame “We are dedicated […] - [Extreme](https://rockintown.com/extreme/): Countless bands are remembered for one thing: a song, an album or even involvement in a notorious event. It’s unfair since bands are often more accomplished than they are given credit for and find that their catalog goes unrecognized. What’s really crazy is what they are remembered for is something that is not indicative of the band. That’s Extreme and their hit “More Than Words.” It’s ironic that with the name Extreme they are best known for a ballad. Some groups are acknowledged only when a former member achieves a higher profile. Here too, Extreme fits – but barely. Following […] - [Megadeth Announce Canadian Tour](https://rockintown.com/megadeth-announce-canadian-tour/): Megadeth has announced a 12-date “Canada 2026” headlining tour with support from fellow Thrash Metal legends Anthrax and Exodus. The Canadian run which launches in February will be followed by a U.S. trek beginning in September. To date, Megadeth has released sixteen albums and sold over 50 million copies. Megadeth “Canada 2026” Tour Dates Ticket Information Feb. 15 – Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial CentreFeb. 17 – Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers ForumFeb. 18 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera PlaceFeb. 20 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank SaddledomeFeb. 21 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers PlaceFeb. 24 – Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel CentreFeb. 25 – Winnipeg, MB @ […] - [Michael Monroe's Second Single From "Outerstellar"](https://rockintown.com/michael-monroe-disconnected-outerseller/): Former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe has released “Disconnected,” the second single from “Outerstellar,” due February 20th. The accompanying clip shows Monroe and band playing live. “Live music is a rare and vital space for people to find each other,” commented Monroe. “And, you know, the Internet can’t take away the experience of being at a live show. You’re on stage, and you communicate with the audience who are there, in that moment. That’s where the magic really happens, and absolutely no program or device or computer can reproduce that.” Disconnected Rockin’ Horse “Rockin’ Horse” was the lead single from “Outerstellar.” “We […] - [Airbourne Provide A "Christmas Bonus"](https://rockintown.com/christmas-bonus-airbourne/): “Christmas Bonus” is a seasonal offering from Airbourne. The Rock song is accompanied by a raunchy, action-packed, animated video. “Christmas is a time to Rock ‘n’ Roll!,” Airbourne frontman Joel O’Keeffe enthused. “I remember being a little kid, and I really didn’t like carols at all — I thought they were annoying. I just wanted to listen to AC/DC and Black Sabbath. Rockin’ out at Christmas is one of the best times of the year to Rock out — let’s all headbang around the Christmas tree!” Christmas Bonus Word is, Airbourne has finished recording their sixth album, reportedly to be titled “Gutsy,“ which is also […] - [Guns N' Roses Summer Stadium Tour](https://rockintown.com/guns-n-roses-summer-stadium-tour/): Guns N’ Roses have announced a series of U.S. stadium concert dates that will run from late July through mid-September with a stop at Welcome To Rockville (5/7). The schedule also includes a special performance at Los Angeles’s Rose Bowl (9/5), marking a return to the venue for the first time in over 30 years. The shows are part of the band’s 2026 world tour. GN’R will play two U.S. dates following next year’s South American trek before heading to Europe in June. That leg features a stop at the Download Festival (6/12) in Donington, U.K. GN’R 2026 World Tour […] - [Derek & The Dominos](https://rockintown.com/derek-the-dominos/): Following the demise of Blind Faith, after one album and a single tour, guitarist Eric Clapton, trying to escape the hype that surrounded Cream and Blind Faith, landed a “low-key” gig with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. It was here Clapton met the future Dominos. Delaney & Bonnie and Friends backed Clapton on his self-title solo album and they all contributed to George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” triple album. As this was going on, Clapton became obsessed with Harrison’s wife, Pattie (née’ Boyd) who was flattered by Clapton’s attention. When it came time to name the band, they settled on […] - [Former Arch Enemy Vocalist Drops Single](https://rockintown.com/alissa-white-gluz-the-room-where-she-died/): With her departure from Arch Enemy just announced singer Alissa White-Gluz has released “The Room Where She Died,” the lead single from her upcoming debut solo album. “‘The Room Where She Died’ is a song that feels truly satisfying to me; like I get to express myself in so many ways that have been dormant for years,” offered Alissa. The Room Where She Died Alissa wrote and performed all the vocals for the track with the music written by Oliver Palotai (Kamelot). “This upcoming album is diverse; and I love the idea of opening up this new chapter with this song,” added the […] - [November 16th - 22nd](https://rockintown.com/november-16th-22nd/): David Draiman Gets Married, Slipknot Sells & Five Finger Death Punch Reach The Top (w/ Babymetal) Daivid Draiman & Sarah Uli 1/16 Draiman Gets Married Dusturbed frontman David Draiman and his fiancée Sarah Uli tie the knot at an outdoor ceremony in their home state of Florida. Draiman proposed to Uli on stage during Disturbed’s May 9th concert in Sacramento, CA. Always Moving – The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod 11/17 Voivod Publishes “Always Moving – The Strange Multiverse Of Voivod” The book celebrates the 40-plus-year career of Canada’s cosmic Metal visionaries Voivod. Author Jeff Wagner presents exclusive interviews with band members, managers, producers, record label reps, family, peers, and musicians that were […] - [Don Broco's "Euphoria"](https://rockintown.com/don-brocos-euphoria/):  “‘Euphoria’ is Don Broco’s fourth release this year following “Cellophane,” “Hype Man” and “Disappear.” ‘Euphoria’ is about chasing that rush of the first time, trying to recapture that brand new magical feeling again and again for the rest of your life,” commented the band. Euphoria Cellophane Hype Man The U.K. band has released four studio albums: “Priorities” (2012), “Automatic” (2015), “Technology” (2018) and “Amazing Things” (2021), which was their first to reach #1 on the U.K. Album chart. In recent years, Don Broco has opted to release a series of singles. Don Broco: Rob Damiani (Lead Vocals) Simon Delaney (Guitar) Tom Doyle (Bass/Programming) Matt Donnelly […] - [Rob Zombie Is Living Through "Heathen Days"](https://rockintown.com/rob-zombie-heathen-days-the-great-satan/): Rob Zombie has released “Heathen Days,“ the second single from his upcoming eighth studio album, “The Great Satan,” due February 27th. Heathen Days Punks And Demons “The Great Satan” is Zombie’s first full-length effort in nearly five years. It’s also the first to feature Mike Riggs on guitar since ’01’s “The Sinister Urge” and the first to feature Rob “Blasko” Nicholson on bass since ’06’s, “Educated. Horses.” “Punks And Demons” was the album’s lead single. “The Great Satan” Tracks: 01. F.T.W. 8402. Tarantula03. (I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller04. Heathen Days05. Who Am I06. Black Rat Coffin07. Sir Lord Acid Wolfman08. Punks And Demons09. The Devilman10. Out of Sight11. Revolution Motherfuckers12. Welcome To The Electric Age13. The Black Scorpion14. Unclean Animals15. Grave Discontent […] - [Lamb Of God Deliver "Parasocial Christ"](https://rockintown.com/lamb-of-god-deliver-parasocial-christ/): Lamb Of God has released “Parasocial Christ,” a standalone single that follows “Sepsis.” Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people’s lives, people that you will most likely never meet — celebrities, politicians, influencers — is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro’s wallet,” commented Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe (pictured above). “You are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. Put down the phone, go live your life […] - [Steven Tyler, Joe Perry & Youngblud: "One More Time" Has Arrived](https://rockintown.com/steven-tyler-joe-perry-youngblud-one-more-time-has-arrived/): The EP “One More Time” is a collaborative effort between Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry plus British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud (Dominic Richard Harrison). The story begins when Yungblud invited Tyler and Perry into the studio for a guest spot on his song “Hello Heaven, Hello.” That session went so well plans were made for an EP. But before the EP arrived, the trio performed at the MTV Video Music Awards honoring Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits. One More Time The five-track effort features the single, “My Only Angel.” My Only Angel The studio sessions for “One More Time” included Tyler, Perry, Yungblud, Aerosmith’s […] - [Danko Jones Twelfth Album Drops](https://rockintown.com/danko-jones-twelfth-album-drops-in-november/): Danko Jones have released “Leo Rising.”  The set contains “Everyday Is Saturday Night.” “(The song) is proving we’re on a roll when it comes to anthems,” stated Danko Jones. Everyday Is Saturday Night What You Beed ‘Leo Rising‘ is another serving of peerless Hard‑Rock: bass, drums, guitar, vocals, no frills. Roll the windows down and crank it,” added Jones. The album also features the lead single “What You Need.” “Leo Rising” Tracks: 01. What You Need02. Diamond In The Rough03. Everyday Is Saturday Night04. I Love It Louder05. I’m Going Blind06. Hot Fox07. It’s A Celebration08. Pretty Stuff09. Gotta Let It Go10. I Can’t Stop11. Too Slick For Love Danko Jones: Danko Jones (vocals/guitar) John […] - [Volbeat](https://rockintown.com/volbeat/): Having Metallica praise your band is priceless. That’s what happened to the Copenhagen based Volbeat who promoted their third album, “Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood,” by opening for Metallica on their fall ’09 North American trek. That was likely the first time Americans became aware of the group. The story goes back to ’01. And like so many others, it starts with an end; namely Michael Poulsen’s band Dominus. They had recorded an album titled “Vol. Beat.” Vol. being an abbreviation for ‘volume’. For his next group, Poulsen further compressed the name. Joining Poulsen was ex-Dominus guitarist Franz “Hellboss” Gottschalk. […] ## Pages - [White Stripes](https://rockintown.com/bios/white-stripes/): The duo, White Stripes, hailed from Detroit in the late ’90s. Former Country/Rock drummer (with Goober and the Peas) turned guitarist/vocalist, Jack White (born John “Jack” Anthony Gillis) and drummer Meg White used Punk and Blues as their base while incorporating Folk and Art Rock. The idea for White Stripes was to create simple, basic Rock. Done. Jack and Meg were married briefly with Jack taking the relatively unusual step of adopting his wife’s name. For reasons best kept between them the couple divorced but maintained their working relationship. Debut album “White Stripes” came out in ’99 and was supported […] - [The Bangles](https://rockintown.com/bios/the-bangles/): For an earlier group, guitarist Vicki Peterson bought a drum set for her sister Debbi. They were joined by singer/guitarist Susanna Hoffs.  Annette Zilinskas handled bass. First as the Supersonic Bangs, then the Bangs, the future Bangles began their recording career with an indie label. Nothing happened. On top of that, they had to change their name because there was already a group recording as the Bangs. Contributing to a Rock radio station compilation album brought them to the attention of Miles Copeland head of I.R.S. Records. Another mini-project resulted. After that they landed with Columbia Records. Figuring there was […] - [Ozzy Osbourne](https://rockintown.com/bios/ozzy-osbourne/): Having been booted out of Black Sabbath (for excessive drug use – being the most wasted among the wasted), Osbourne embarked on a remarkable solo career. Out of the box he had two massively successful records, “The Blizzard Of Ozz,” with “Crazy Train,” and “Diary Of A Madman.” Both albums featured the fiercely brilliant guitar work of ex-Quiet Riot member, Randy Rhoads. Crazy Train But Osbourne’s ‘82 tour had a shaky start. First, there was the infamous “biting the head off a bat” during a Des Moines, IA, show. Legend has it Osbourne bit the head off a dove at […] - [Foo Fighters](https://rockintown.com/bios/foo-fighters-rockintown-hall-of-fame/): Foo Fighter: A World War II term used to refer to mysterious aerial phenomena. Following Kurt Cobain’s death and the demise of Nirvana, the band’s drummer David Grohl, a multi-talented musician, locked himself away as he recorded the Foo Fighters’ debut. But Grohl wanted a band, especially for touring. Bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith joined. Guitarist Pat Smear who toured with Nirvana also got the call. This edition hit the road as “This Is A Call” blasted across the airwaves along with the retro-sounding “Big Me.” A group effort, “The Colour & The Shape” followed. But the tracks from […] - [Alice In Chains](https://rockintown.com/bios/alice-in-chains/): It’s nearly impossible for a band to survive the death of its lead singer.  And Alice In Chains following Lane Staley’s passing seemed headed for a similar fate. The band’s third EP, the seven-song collection “Jar Of Flies” with “No Excuses” was both an artistic and commercial success. The set was recorded in seven days and had the distinction of being the first EP to ever top the Billboard album chart. Their first full-length set was “Facelift.” But their best effort was “Dirt,” released in ’92 with “Rooster”” and “Would?” Following “Dirt” bassist Mike Starr was replaced by Mike Inez. […] - [Newsletter](https://rockintown.com/newsletter/): This Week in Rock Newsletter Thank you for Signing Up Thanks for signing up for This Week in Rock — your all-access pass to the world of rock music, delivered straight to your inbox every week. You’re now plugged into the latest rock headlines, new album drops, upcoming tour dates, and major events from across the rock scene. From legendary icons to rising stars, you’ll get insider updates, sharp commentary, and the stories that keep rock alive. The RockinTown Weekly Newsletter is your backstage pass to everything that matters in rock music. Stay tuned. Newsletter Archive The latest News from […] - [Featured Rock Articles](https://rockintown.com/featured-rock-articles/): Featured Rock Music Articles Today’s rock music history highlights, the latest best song lists, and in-depth profiles of top rock artists. Rock Merch - [Rock Artists](https://rockintown.com/rock-artists/): Rock Artists Compiling a list of essential rock artists isn’t just about rattling off names—it’s about capturing the essence of a genre that has evolved, splintered, and redefined itself across decades. Rock isn’t a single sound; it’s a broad spectrum that spans classic rock anthems, blues-infused guitar heroics, the raw energy of punk, the bone-rattling force of heavy metal, and the introspective landscapes of alternative rock. This list aims to celebrate artists who have not only shaped rock music but continue to influence the industry today. What Defines a Rock Artist? Rock is a genre of rebellion, emotion, and unfiltered […] - [Rock Music History](https://rockintown.com/rock-music-history/): Rock Music History Rock music has been a cultural force since its inception, evolving through decades of innovation, rebellion, and artistic triumphs. Its journey is marked by iconic moments and transformative movements that have shaped the soundtracks of generations. Today in Rock Music History A collection of epic events, milestones, birthdays, chart-toppers, concerts, record releases, and relevant rock music news for this day, all brought to you by the Today in Rock Music History staff. Rock Albums Released Today Rock Albums Released on This Day in History. A daily list of albums that have shaped Rock music across decades. From […] - [Today in Rock Music History](https://rockintown.com/today-in-rock-history/): Today in Rock Music History A collection of epic events, milestones, birthdays, chart-toppers, concerts, record releases, and relevant rock music news for this day, all brought to you by the Today in Rock Music History staff. Also See… - [Smashing Pumpkins](https://rockintown.com/bios/smashing-pumpkins/): When Smashing Pumpkins were inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk – founder/guitarist/vocalist Billy Corgan was on hand for the ’07 ceremony. “I’m so used to bad vibes, people hating our band and throwing things at us,” said Corgan. “So it’s strange to be honored.” Siamese Dream Back in ’87 Corgan teamed with bassist D’Arcy Wretzky. The duo recorded songs for Sub-Pop. By ’91 guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin had joined. That same year their debut “Gish” arrived.’93 release, “Siamese Dream,” the band’s best early effort, contained “Cherub Rock” and “Disarm,” a song banned by the BBC for being too “disturbing.” Then […] - [Judas Priest](https://rockintown.com/bios/judas-priest/): Judas Priest featured the twin guitar attack of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing and along the way they found Rob Halford’s roaring vocals. Over their career they had five drummers before Scott Travis joined in ’89. Ian Hill handled bass. Judas Priest had their first major label release in ’77. “Sin After Sin” was produced by former Deep Purple bassist, Roger Glover. Throughout the late ’70s and early ’80s, Judas Priest released approximately an album a year. Screaming For Vengeance ’82’s “Screaming For Vengeance,” featuring the title track, perfectly illustrated why they were the premier Heavy Metal group. Tipton, Downing […] - [Joan Jett](https://rockintown.com/bios/joan-jett-rockintown-hall-of-fame/): The Runaways, created to be the female version of the Ramones, featured both Lita Ford and Joan Jett. Despite being big in Japan and recording a Rock version of Martha and the Vandella’s “Nowhere To Run,” the Runaways didn’t live up to expectations. Jett fared far better fronting The Blackhearts… but it was a slow start. After being rejected by numerous labels, Jett landed with Boardwalk Records. The debut album was titled “Bad Reputation,” referring to the “bad reputation” she had as a former member of The Runaways. Interestingly, it was the album’s fourth single, and title track, that broke through. […] - [Albums](https://rockintown.com/albums/): Rock Albums - [Rock Albums](https://rockintown.com/rock-albums/): Rock Albums From the innovative sounds of the 1960s to the punk rebellion of the 1970s and the grunge-fueled angst of the 1990s, rock albums have captured both societal transformations and deeply personal revolutions. Landmark records such as Led Zeppelin IV, The Dark Side of the Moon, and Nevermind not only reshaped their genres but also inspired generations of musicians. Today, the genre continues to evolve, with highly anticipated releases from iconic acts and emerging artists set to challenge conventions. Whether diving into classic masterpieces or exploring fresh directions, rock albums remain a powerful platform for storytelling and creativity. Rock […] - [Rock and Roll Collectibles](https://rockintown.com/rock-merch/rock-and-roll-collectibles/): Rock and Roll Collectibles Selected posts title - [Rock Merch](https://rockintown.com/rock-merch/): Rock and Roll Merch RockinTown has been dedicated to curating and recommending an extensive array of rock merchandise. To be your ultimate destination for all things rock-related, offering a diverse range of products including T-shirts, hoodies, collectibles, band posters, décor, and much more. Whether you’re a die-hard fan looking to expand your collection or seeking the perfect gift for a fellow rock enthusiast, RockinTown has you covered. With our carefully curated selection, you can find merchandise featuring your favorite bands and iconic rock imagery, allowing you to showcase your passion for rock music in style. Explore our collection and elevate […] - [Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers](https://rockintown.com/bios/tom-petty-the-heartbreakers/): Tom Petty once said of “Refugee,” “If I’d known it was going to be such a big hit I think I would have spent a lot more time working on it.” The quote reveals a casual, self-depreciating nature. Petty, solo or with the Heartbreakers, and there isn’t much difference (usually a Heartbreaker or two lends a hand on the solo records), is often unfairly described as a meat and potatoes musician. He is more of a straight-ahead, no-nonsense kind of guy, who delivers. Also, it helps to have a band like the Heartbreakers led by Mike Campbell’s guitar. Petty started […] - [Tina Turner](https://rockintown.com/bios/tina-turner/): Legend has it that when Tina Turner (born Anna Marie Bullock) left her abusive husband Ike (and the Ike & Tina Revue), her life and career immediately turned around.  Not so. Her first two albums since divorcing Ike, “Rough” (‘78) and ‘Love Explosion” (‘79), failed to make an impression.  To earn income, Tina earned income by appearing on game shows, variety shows and sitcoms. With debts continuing to mount from lawsuits related to canceled Ike & Tina Turner shows Tina returned to touring. Her career started to turn around in ’81 when Rod Stewart saw Tina’s show at the Ritz in New York […] - [Iron Maiden](https://rockintown.com/bios/iron-maiden/): Iron Maiden took its name from a particularly nasty medieval torture device. As a reaction to the U.K.’s rising late-70’s Punk scene Iron Maiden aimed at preserving the Metal ethos and set down a blistering path with chain saw twin guitars and manic, rage filled vocals, extolling a dark side that welcomed annihilation. They came on like street thugs channeling Nordic warriors. How could they miss? They didn’t, selling over 50 million albums before the dust settled. But even vocalist Bruce Dickinson’s theatrics were upstaged by the band’s mascot, Eddie. A decaying, wrinkled monster that graced several album covers, Eddie […] - [FAQ](https://rockintown.com/faq/): What is RockinTown? RockinTown.com is a leading platform for Rock Music content, established in 1998. It serves as a comprehensive resource for fans, providing information on artists, albums, concerts, and all things related to the diverse world of rock music. Who contributes to RockinTown? Our team comprises passionate and knowledgeable professionals with diverse backgrounds in the music industry, including radio, live venues, production, journalism, and music history. The team’s collective expertise ensures a well-rounded and insightful perspective on rock music. What content does RockinTown offer? RockinTown covers a broad spectrum of rock music, from artist profiles and album reviews to […] - [Rock Albums Released Today](https://rockintown.com/albums-released-today/): Rock Albums Released Today Rock Albums Released on This Day in History is a daily list of albums that have shaped Rock music across decades. From iconic classics to hidden gems, discover or revisit albums from various genres and past eras. Also See… Today in Rock Music History A collection of epic events, milestones, birthdays, chart-toppers, concerts, record releases, and relevant rock music news for this day, all brought to you by the Today in Rock Music History staff. The daily guide to the rock albums that have left an indelible mark on music history, each released on this day […] - [Yesterday in Rock History](https://rockintown.com/yesterday-in-rock-history/): A Glimpse into the Timeless Legacy “Yesterday in Rock” offers a daily glimpse into the history of rock music, reminding us of its profound impact on culture, society, and our lives. The genre’s history is a tapestry woven with tales of creativity, innovation, and, at times, tragedy. By revisiting these moments, we can better appreciate the rich and diverse heritage of rock ‘n’ roll and its enduring influence on music and beyond. So, stay tuned, because tomorrow, we’ll dive into another page of rock history, exploring the moments that continue to shape our musical world. - [Genres of Rock](https://rockintown.com/genres-of-rock/): Genres of Rock Music Rock music has continuously pushed limits, delivering an exciting tapestry of sounds to fit every emotion from its rebellious roots to its relentless mutations. So buckle up as we go across the diverse and ever-changing world of rock music genres. - [Best Rock Albums](https://rockintown.com/best-rock-albums/): Best Rock Albums From the groundbreaking experiments of the 1960s to the rebellion of punk in the ’70s and the raw energy of grunge in the ’90s, rock albums have chronicled societal shifts and personal revolutions alike. Iconic records like Led Zeppelin IV, Dark Side of the Moon, and Nevermind redefined genres and inspired countless artists. Today, rock continues to thrive, with upcoming releases from both legendary bands and fresh voices promising to push boundaries. Whether revisiting timeless classics or exploring new sounds, rock albums remain a vital medium for storytelling and innovation. Discover the Best Rock Albums Featured Rock […] - [About RockinTown](https://rockintown.com/about/): Launched 1998, our passionate and committed team of music industry professionals and ardent fans has worked nonstop to make RockinTown.com one of the leading provider of online Rock Music content. Our combined knowledge of the music business includes radio, live venues, production, journalism, and music history, among other fields. We have teamed together to create a platform that honors the strength, vitality, and spirit of rock music in all of its manifestations. We strive to give fellow fans of rock music an immersive experience out of a deep-seated love for the genre. We work hard to provide a wide variety […] - [Weekly Rock History](https://rockintown.com/weekly-rock-history/): Yhe weekly history of rock featuring the rebellious creativity that has driven legendary performers and memorable performances. [siteorigin_widget class=”ChromeNews_Featured_Post”][/siteorigin_widget] - [Soundgarden](https://rockintown.com/bios/soundgarden/): One thing about Grunge no one can deny is the band names were excellent – Pearl Jam, Nirvana and probably the best, Soundgarden. Soundgarden The story begins with guitarist Kim Thayil’s move from Chicago to Seattle. Like most bands there were several members in and out before the right combination was dialed in. The final line-up was lead singer Chris Cornell, bassist Ben Shepherd, drummer Matt Cameron and Thayil. Soundgarden recorded for Sub-Pop and SST before they signed with a major label moving to the forefront with the “Louder Than Love” and “Badmotorfinger” albums. Then came “Superunknown,” Released in ’94, […] - [R.E.M.](https://rockintown.com/bios/rem/): R.E.M. got together in the spring of ’80. Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), Bill Berry (drums) and Michael Stipe (vocals) were students at the University of Georgia but weren’t real interested in their education. The band’s first gig was in a rundown church that had been converted into apartments. Shortly thereafter, they were playing clubs, halls and parties. After some independent efforts R.E.M. signed with I.R.S. in ’82. The “Chronic Town” EP was followed by albums “Murmur” with “(Don’t Go To) Rockville,” “Reckoning” and “Fables Of The Reconstruction.” In ’87 “Document” came out with “The One I Love” and […] - [Cream](https://rockintown.com/bios/cream/): Fresh Cream During the ’60’s, and into the early ’70’s, guitarist Eric Clapton never stuck with a group for very long. This fact caused great consternation among the lesser lights who were counting on Clapton to be their meal ticket. By the time Cream formed, Clapton had been with the Yardbirds and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. He played two years or less with each. And Cream was no different. “Fresh Cream” was a basic Blues-Rock workout with Clapton updating his Yardbirds sound. It held Rocked-up Blues covers (“I’m So Glad,” “Rollin’ And “Tumblin'”), originals (“I Feel Free”) and Ginger Baker’s brief […] - [RockinTown Weekly Newsletter](https://rockintown.com/news-letter/): Newsletter Archive - [This Week in Rock](https://rockintown.com/this-week-in-rock/): This Week in Rock Music News This week’s rock music headlines and the hottest releases, upcoming tour dates, and major events. The latest trends in rock music, from emerging artists to established bands. Sign up for The This Week in Rock Newsletter and get all the Rock Music News delivered to your inbox once a week. “This Week in Rock” is your go-to newsletter for everything happening in the world of rock music. Delivered straight to your inbox, it provides a weekly roundup of the latest news, album releases, and concert announcements. Whether you’re into classic rock legends or the […] - [Van Halen](https://rockintown.com/bios/van-halen/): Van Halen’s strongest card was, and always would be, guitarist Eddie Van Halen. His innovative and explosive fretwork instantly put him in a league with Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page.  Van Halen In the early Van Halen days, they were having success with covers, (“You Really Got Me” and “(Oh) Pretty Woman”). The Kinks original version of “You Really Got Me” was a sonic breakthrough for its time. The guitar line, which mirrored by the bass, was dense and heavy. Van Halen let bassist Michael Anthony carry the riff while he feverishly augmented it. This version was faster […] - [AC/DC](https://rockintown.com/bios/ac-dc/): Powerage By ’79 AC/DC had produced three albums. The Rolling Stone Record Guide published that year, roundly dismissed AC/DC as both sonically and visually offensive. Their albums, one of which was “Powerage,” got the lowest possible rating. A rating that questioned AC/DC’s musical competency. Even ABBA who was alphabetically listed just above, got a two-star rating for most of their schlock. AC/DC got none. How anyone with ears could rate ABBA higher than AC/DC is unimaginable. William and Margaret Young left Glasgow, Scotland in ’63 for Sydney, Australia. With a low population and abundant resources Australia promised a better life. […] - [U2](https://rockintown.com/bios/u2/): If the Rolling Stones were the “World’s Greatest Rock Band” in the late ’60s and early ’70s, then U2 possessed the title in the ’80s. From Ireland, the band was also known for making potent social and political statements – usually death for most Rock groups. War U2 got together when drummer Larry Mullen posted a notice at his school looking for band members. U2 started out, as Feedback, then The Hype. Paul Hewson gave himself the name Bono Vox, taken from a hearing aid company. Guitarist Dave Evans became ‘The Edge’. The nickname was provided by Bono and had […] - [The Who](https://rockintown.com/bios/the-who/): It’s nothing short of ironic that a group that first got noticed for the line “I hope I die before I get old” (from “My Generation”), lasted over forty years. In great bands each member contributes something valuable and irreplaceable. The Who was one of the few bands not dominated by their lead singer. Roger Daltrey’s lasso twirling of the microphone cord had to compete with the windmill guitar antics of Pete Townshend, who was also the band’s chief songwriter. There was also Keith Moon’s over-the-top manic drumming. Meanwhile, bassist John Entwistle stood stoically off to the side providing a […] - [Bruce Springsteen](https://rockintown.com/bios/springsteen/): Bruce Springsteen is one of Rock’s all-time greats. His career is a celebration of what Rock is all about. On record or in concert “The Boss” is among the most creative and electrifying performers. Why? As one of the best storytelling songwriters that Rock has produced, he invests his songs with raw power and emotion. As a performer, Springsteen is dynamic and energetic, with stage presence to burn. After unsuccessfully wandering around California, Springsteen quickly re-formed his backing group naming them the E Street Band. “Greetings From Asbury Park” was the first offering but it failed to sell with the […] - [Rush](https://rockintown.com/bios/rush/): Geddy Lee (bass/vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar) and John Rutsey (drums) formed Rush in ’69 as a covers band (Cream, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, etc.). Four years later they recorded their first album and shopped it around. No one was interested so they started their own label, Moon Records. A copy of the album was sent to legendary Cleveland Rock station WMMS. A DJ, Donna Halper, brought the group to the attention of Mercury Records, who re-released the “Rush” album. Along the way, Rutsey quit for health reasons and was replaced by Neil Peart who incorporated Swing and Jazz in his playing […] - [Rolling Stones](https://rockintown.com/bios/rolling-stones/): Taking their name from a Muddy Waters song, The Rolling Stones were known as the “World’s Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band.”   For the record their reign spanned from “Beggar’s Banquet” (‘68) to the double set “Exile On Main Street” (‘72). In between is a body of work from the Stone’s most creative and accomplished period that included the albums “Let It Bleed,” “Get You Ya-Ya’s Out (a live set), and “Sticky Fingers.” In the world of Rock four years on top means a lifetime of tours. The Stones started as an R&B outfit in London. Singer Mick Jagger had […] - [Queen](https://rockintown.com/bios/queen/): Queen Fredrick Bulsara was born in Zanzibar. His family later immigrated to England and while in an English boarding school he picked up the name Freddie. Years later, figuring Bulsara wouldn’t cut it in the music business he changed his name to Mercury, after the winged messenger. Mercury came up with the name Queen. He thought it was regal and splendid. And yes, it could possibly have a gay connotation. It was the track “Killer Queen” that broke through in both the U.K. and U.S. Next, Queen created “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Six minutes in length, record people figured it was far […] - [The Pretenders](https://rockintown.com/bios/pretenders-the/): Had The Pretenders gone no further than their ’84 album “Learning To Crawl” (which nearly happened) they would have accomplished a lot. Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, originally from Akron, OH moved to London in 1973 but for a number of years she failed to find a regular or equal partnership in the bands she joined – but that eventually changed. The Pretenders formed in 1978 Having released their self-titled debut (with “Stop Your Sobbing,” “Brass In Pocket” and the jangling “Mystery Achievement) and “Pretenders II” (containing “Message Of Love,” “I Go To Sleep” and “Talk Of The Town”) The Pretenders’ story took […] - [Pink Floyd](https://rockintown.com/bios/pink-floyd/): Dark Side Of The Moon Named after Bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council, Pink Floyd was founded by Syd Barrett. But by the late ‘60s Barrett’s drug addled behavior resulted in his being replaced by David Gilmour. The band pushed beyond, way beyond, the existing boundaries of what constituted Rock music. In ‘73 “Dark Side Of The Moon,” a concept album dealing with madness, was released. Pink Floyd’s eighth studio effort featured “Money” and the spacey “Us And Them.”  By this time, they’d already established themselves as a heady band. Music by druggies for druggies – to be listened to […] - [Pearl Jam](https://rockintown.com/bios/pearl-jam/): Given their fractured beginning, who would have suspected that Pearl Jam would be the last Grunge band standing? Just as Seattle’s Mother Love Bone looked like it was going to be big news, lead singer Andrew Wood overdosed on heroin. Stone Gossard (guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass) pulled themselves from the ruins. They added Mike McCready (guitar) and Dave Krusen (drums). In an inspired move, they linked with vocalist Eddie Vedder, who was in San Diego. Vedder was told to write lyrics and lay them over pre-recorded music. Obviously, he passed this unusual long-distance audition. Pearl Jam’s ’91 debut “Ten” […] - [Nirvana](https://rockintown.com/bios/nirvana/): Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain ushered in the Grunge Era.  His death spelled its end. Kurt Cobain Always feeling an outsider, Kurt Cobain deliberately tried to separate himself, or at the very least insulate himself, from the rest of the world. He took up drums but his first musical contribution was hauling gear for the Melvins. That gig led to meeting Krist Novoselic. Their initial effort had Cobain on drums and Novoselic playing guitar. When Melvins’ drummer Dale Crover joined, Cobain moved to guitar and Novoselic to bass. Starting out as Ed, Ted, Fred and later, the Fecal Matter, they finally settled […] - [Metallica](https://rockintown.com/bios/metallica/): Master Of Puppets Metallica (originally the title of a proposed Metal magazine) started in L.A. and made their stage debut in Anaheim in early ’82. The group was signed by Jersey based Megaforce Records. They relocated to the greater New York area to be closer to their label’s HQ. Just a month later Dave Mustaine was fired and replaced by Kirk Hammett. Mustaine didn’t let the rejection get to him and produced a solo album before launching Megadeth. Moving from Megaforce to Elektra Records Metallica unleashed a series of groundbreaking albums, “Kill ‘Em All,” (’83), “Ride The Lightening,” (’84) and […] - [Rockin'Decades](https://rockintown.com/rockindecades/): Rockin’Town Decades will start in the 1960’s when rock music became more diverse and experimental, with the emergence of subgenres such as psychedelic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. The 1970’s saw the emergence of punk rock, which was characterized by its fast tempo, raw sound, and political lyrics. Rock music has continued to evolve and diversify in the decades since, giving rise to countless subgenres and variation - [Led Zeppelin](https://rockintown.com/bios/led-zeppelin/): One of the most intriguing things about Led Zeppelin was how hard Jimmy Page had to work to put the group together. Page was a leading session guitarist before he left that job to become the last great Yardbirds’ guitarist, following Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. But when the Yardbirds called it quits leaving the small matter of a Scandinavian tour up in the air, Page, more or less left holding the bag, looked for musicians for the tour but he also had an eye toward building a whole new entity. The Who’s John Entwistle and Keith Moon, Terry Reid […] - [KISS](https://rockintown.com/bios/kiss/): Chaim Witz, The Demon – otherwise known as Gene Simmons – was born in Israel in ’49. His parents had survived the Holocaust in Eastern Europe and immigrated to Israel. When Chaim’s parents divorced in ’54 he and his mother came to the U.S. settling in Brooklyn. As Chaim began learning English, comic books and horror films fascinated him. Obviously, this came into play later. By ’71 Chaim, now calling himself Gene, had hooked up with guitarist Paul Stanley in Wicked Lester. They even managed to get a record deal from Epic that went nowhere. But it did provide the […] - [Jimi Hendrix](https://rockintown.com/bios/hendrix-jimi/): James Marshall Hendrix was born in Seattle, dropped out of high school, joined the Army (rather than go to prison for riding in a stolen car) and was discharged about a year later (due either to injury, stated sexual orientation or general disinterest in being a soldier – take your pick). Out of the army Hendrix began working in various touring bands, including Little Richard’s, where he was allegedly fired for diverting too much attention from the star. Are You Experience While playing in New York under the name Jimmy James, Hendrix was “discovered” by The Animals’ bass player Chas […] - [Heart](https://rockintown.com/bios/heart/): Sibling rivalry is well known but sometimes it can have positive results. When Ann Wilson starting learning guitar her sister Nancy vowed to play it better. Eventually, Ann lost interest but Nancy kept practicing and it paid off, big time. The Seattle based Heart started out as the Army with Ann Wilson (vocals) Howard Lesse (guitar/keyboards), Steve Fossen (bass), Michael Derosier (drums) and Roger Fisher (guitar). They did standard Hard Rock material but showed a decided preference for Led Zeppelin.  Nancy Wilson joined in ’74. Heart had two iterations. The first came in the mid-70’s with the release of “Dreamboat […] - [Halestorm](https://rockintown.com/bios/halestorm/): “As a kid, when a lot of my friends were into Backstreet Boys, I attached myself to Alice Cooper, Cinderella, and Van Halen,” Lzzy Hale (pictured above) said in an interview. It’s always impressive when a band’s debut full-length album lands on the Billboard Album chart’s Top 40. That happened to Halestorm, essentially a melodic Metal outfit, but they had been issuing self-released EPs for a number of years before “One And Done,” a five-track live set, rolled out on Atlantic Records in ’06. Halestorm Halestorm also logged a lot of road time opening for Seether, Trapt and Shinedown. The […] - [Guns N' Roses](https://rockintown.com/bios/guns-n-roses/): Here is a band with an “appetite for destruction.” Appetite For Destruction Guns N’ Roses major label debut “Appetite For Destruction” was a monster selling six-million copies before the dust settled. “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” written about Axl’s girlfriend and future ex-wife, Erin Everly, rode heavy-duty vocals and Slash’s blistering guitar solo straight to the top. They followed that up with the Metal frenzy of “Welcome To The Jungle” and a tour supporting Aerosmith. The band’s sophomore set, “G N’ R Lies” went to #2 on the Billboard 200 shipping over five-million copies – impressive but a major step down […] - [Green Day](https://rockintown.com/bios/green-day/): Dookie Green Day is one of those lucky and talented bands to have two incredibly successful periods. The first culminated with the “Dookie” album which initially sold eight-million copies (on its way to moving twenty-million worldwide). “Dookie” won heavy MTV support and Green Day found themselves with an out of the box hit, “Longview.” In addition, “When I Come Around” had a friendly Pop-Punk sound that ruled the Modern Rock charts. As the fourth single it benefited from the group’s extensive touring through the summer of ’94. The second highpoint came nearly a decade later with “American Idiot.” The album […] - [Evanescence](https://rockintown.com/bios/evanescence/): In many groups, two people have a little more history than everyone else. They are the ones with a shared vision and made the sacrifices to build the group and hold it together. In Evanescence, a name meaning “a dissipation or disappearance, like vapors” it was vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. And that was a problem.  Lee and Moody fell in love and briefly became engaged, before backing off. Eventually, Moody quit the group in October of ’03. He packed his bags prior to a Berlin concert and left the country. “We both contributed to the resentment of […] - [The Eagles](https://rockintown.com/bios/eagles-the/): It should be noted upfront, The Eagles have the best-selling album of all-time “Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975).” But that’s hardly the end of the story.  Eagles: The Biggest Hits The Eagles had two distinct periods in the ‘70s – the “Hotel California” album was the dividing line. The first period had The Eagles” (’72), “Desperado,” (’73), “On The Border (’74) and “One Of These Nights” (’75) and established the band’s generally laidback sound. Still, there were those who preferred the raucous side highlighted by “James Dean” and “Take It Easy.” Then the Eagles veered toward a harder, more Rock sound […] - [The Doors](https://rockintown.com/bios/doors-the/): From L.A. No hope. The Doors were the anti-60’s group. When people preached peace and love, The Doors responded with sex and violence. They were off kilter but terribly in tune with the times. The Doors’ first two albums (“The Doors” and “Strange Days”) were brilliant. Everyone said so. Critics endlessly analyzed The Doors’ mystique and Jim Morrison, the wayward poet turned Rock star. The Doors However, The Doors weren’t a one-man show. Guitarist Robbie Krieger wrote both words and music (including most of “Light My Fire” the group’s first and biggest commercial success). Also, the Classically trained- Blues keyboardist Ray […] - [The Clash](https://rockintown.com/bios/clash-the/): “The Clash… the only band that matters.” London Calling As a politically conscious Punk band, The Clash were better than The Ramones and certainly more durable than the Sex Pistols. They also showed considerable musical range for a group labeled as a “Punk.” Their shows were ferocious. See the cover photo on the “London Calling” album. The Clash also incorporated several musical styles including Reggae and R&B. In the waning days of a band with a truly great name – London S.S – guitarist Mick Jones and bassist Paul Simonon decided, after going nowhere, it was time to pull the […] - [David Bowie](https://rockintown.com/bios/bowie-david/): No one in Rock was more consistently influential than David Bowie. He effectively adopted (and discarded) images (Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane & Thin White Duke) and styles creating an incredible and varied body of work. Hyped on his father’s Little Richard records, an eight-year-old David Jones announced he would grow up to be England’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll star. If he didn’t succeed, he came extremely close. While with the Lower Third Bowie changed his name after discovering that a fellow Brit with the same moniker was appearing in the U.S. television series “The Monkees” (a weekly rehash of The […] - [The Beatles](https://rockintown.com/bios/beatles-the/): Paul McCartney’s announcement of his departure from and the de facto end of The Beatles on April 9th, 1970, was front-page news, and not just in the music trades. Though their impact was considerably less than Christ’s, The Beatles were a one-of-a-kind-phenomena – often imitated, never duplicated. Their influence was, and continues, to be enormous. They arrived during the Cold War and in the U.S., shortly after the Kennedy assassination. They were irreverent and fun. Just what the U.S. and by extension, the world, needed to pull itself out of the doldrums. More than that, they were exceptionally talented. But […] - [Alice Cooper](https://rockintown.com/bios/alice-cooper/): Let’s clear up one thing right away. Alice Cooper is the name of the band AND its lead singer. Alice Cooper the band – lead guitarist Glen Buxton (who passed away 10/19/97), rhythm guitarist Mike Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith – backed Alice Cooper, the singer. A minister’s son the singer was born with the unlikely moniker of Vincent Furnier back in ’48 (February 4th). Possessing a knack for cranking out third rate covers of the Rolling Stones, The Who and Yardbirds the band rather quickly evolve into the founders of Shock Rock. From an Ouija board […] - [Aerosmith](https://rockintown.com/bios/aerosmith/): Early Aerosmith got slammed for being a second-rate Rolling Stones. Singer Steve Tyler possessed more than a passing resemblance to Mick Jagger. It wasn’t his fault. Jagger just got to the look first. Guitarist Joe Perry was pegged as a Keith Richards knock-off. (Of course, Richards was once dismissed as a Chuck Berry knock-off). But Aerosmith wasn’t as deeply steeped in the Blues as the Stones. Their music was Rock based. Helping push the ragged edges with Tyler and Perry, were Brad Whitford (rhythm guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums). Their self-titled debut didn’t do much in ‘73 […] - [Rockin'Town Hall of Fame](https://rockintown.com/hall-of-fame/): Rockin’Town Hall of Fame For over 20 years RockinTown has been holding a yearly Rock Hall of Fame visitor poll. Show how much you love your favorite artist. Vote or submit a new artist to the list.   In the form below, you can vote for your favorite artist to be added to the RockinTown Hall of Fame. Learn More About These Artists by clicking on the name.     Rock has become so much more than anyone could have imagined. We have opened voting for your favorite artist or band to be added to the RockinTown Hall of Fame. […] - [Rockin'Trivia](https://rockintown.com/rockintrivia/): Rock music has a long and rich history. Many influential rock bands and artists emerged in the 1960s, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. In the 1970s, rock music became more diverse, with the emergence of sub-genres such as heavy metal, punk, and Glam. In the 1980s, rock music saw the rise of hair metal bands, as well as the emergence of alternative rock bands like R.E.M. and Nirvana. In the 1990s, grunge music became popular, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam leading the way. In the 2000s and beyond, rock music has continued to evolve, […] - [Rockin'Town Hall of Fame - Artist Bios](https://rockintown.com/artist-bios/): Rockin’Town Hall of Fame – Artist Bios For over 25 years, RockinTown.com has been celebrating the legacy of rock music through its annual Hall of Fame visitor poll. This initiative invites fans to cast their votes, ensuring that the voices of the audience play a pivotal role in honoring the artists who have shaped the rock landscape. The Hall of Fame features an eclectic mix of rock legends, reflecting the genre’s rich and diverse history. From the raw energy of AC/DC and the pioneering sounds of The Beatles to the grunge-defining tones of Nirvana and the theatrical flair of Queen, […] - [Contact](https://rockintown.com/contact/): Contact Rockin’Town We are real people with a passion for rock music.Get in touch by using the form below. Join us on Facebook - [bios](https://rockintown.com/bios/): Rock Artist Bios Rock has always thrived on defiance, emotion, and the raw nerve of saying what others won’t—but pinning down exactly who qualifies as “rock” is a messy business. Some artists blur the lines, some tear them up completely. For this list, the spotlight stays on those who’ve forged lasting legacies—acts whose music still hits like a punch to the chest, whose fingerprints are all over the genre’s past and present. These are the voices that didn’t just play rock—they left a mark. 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