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Listen To PAUL RODGERS's New Solo Single 'Take Love'

Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band BAD COMPANY, has released a new single called "Take Love". The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Midnight Rose", slated for release on September 22 via Sun Records. This is Rodgers's first solo LP o...

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THE EAGLES Founding Member RANDY MEISNER Dead At 77

Randy Meisner, a co-founding member of legendary rock band THE EAGLES, has died, according to an announcement on the band's social media. He was 77. "THE EAGLES are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, du...

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Former YES Guitarist TREVOR RABIN To Release New Solo Album, 'Rio', In October

InsideOut Music has announced the signing of Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer. The label will release "Rio", his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years on October 6 worldwide. Of the signing and the forthcoming album, Trevor commen...

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RICK NIELSEN Says CHEAP TRICK Doesn't Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...

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DEF LEPPARD Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From 'Historical' Concert At Wembley Stadium

DEF LEPPARD has shared behind-the-scenes video from the band's July 1 concert with MÖTLEY CRÜE at Wembley Stadium in London, England. It marked DEF LEPPARD's first appearance at Wembley Stadium since the Joe Elliott-fronted outfit played a 15-minute set in April 1992 at the Freddie Mercury Tribute C...

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ROGER WATERS Announces 'The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux', Shares His Reinterpretation Of 'Money'

Roger Waters has set October 6, 2023 as the release date for "The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux", an epically ambitious reinterpretation of one of the most famous and acclaimed albums in history, fifty years on from recording the original with PINK FLOYD. The album's lead single, Waters's reinterpreta...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of DEF LEPPARD's Most Intimate Show In Europe In 35 Years

On the eve of the band's biggest-ever European tour and the launch of new album, "Drastic Symphonies", DEF LEPPARD played a one-off club show on May 19 at the iconic Sheffield venue The Leadmill. The 850-capacity venue was treated to a must-see performance from one of Britain's greatest-ever rock ba...

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THE WHO Announces Deluxe, Multi-Format Release For 'Who's Next'/'Life House'

The suite of songs by THE WHO on which, more than half a century ago, Pete Townshend foresaw the invention of the Internet, of virtual reality and pandemic-style lockdown, is to be heard as he intended for the first time. UMR will release "Who's Next/Life House" as a lavish, multi-format Super Delux...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Calls WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'A Beautiful Human Being'. 'He's So Well Balanced'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Rick Allen spoke about his recent encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen when MAMMOTH WVH opened for DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE at three shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "Well, interestingly enough, I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie'...

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CHEAP TRICK Announces October 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have announced a series of new headlining dates for this fall. The trek kicks off on October 2 in Springfield, Missouri and ends on October 22 in Reno, Nevada. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 14. CHEAP TRICK will spend August opening for Rod Ste...

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PAUL RODGERS Explains Inspiration For Cover Of Upcoming Album 'Midnight Rose'

Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band BAD COMPANY, has explained the inspiration for the cover artwork of his upcoming album, "Midnight Rose", slated for release on September 22 via Sun Records. This is Rodgers's first solo LP of new music in...

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Watch: Injured JEFF PILSON Performs While Seated At FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour Kickoff

Legendary rockers FOREIGNER kicked off their farewell tour Thursday night (July 6) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia. As the result of a recent back injury, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson performed the show while seated on a stool. "I got a bird's eye view of everything that I wo...

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Watch FLYLEAF's Acoustic Set At Milwaukee's SUMMERFEST

The Rockin Rick Belanger YouTube channel has uploaded video of FLYLEAF's July 1 acoustic set at the American Family Insurance House at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check out the clips below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. I'm So Sick 02. Breathe Today 03....

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Watch: METAL CHURCH Performs With New Singer MARC LOPES In Reading, Pennsylvania

The LORDOFTHE80S YouTube channel has uploaded video of METAL CHURCH's June 30 performance at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania. Check out the clips below. METAL CHURCH made its live debut with the band's new vocalist Marc Lopes (ROSS THE BOSS, LET US PREY) on June 3 at the Legions Of Metal festiv...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Supports PANTERA's Return: 'They're Handling It Very Well'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTE...