Drummer Frank Beard has rejoined ZZ Top for their summer tour after taking a leave of absence due to foot and ankle issues that have now been resolved. The band’s longtime drum tech, John Douglas, filled in for Beard over the past two months. “We’re happy that Frank is back with Elwood [Francis, bassist] and…… MORE
John Fogerty has followed Taylor Swift’s lead by re-recording his classic hits and deep cuts from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The 80-year-old rock legend has just shared “John’s Version” recordings of CCR classics “Up Around the Bend,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” and “Porterville.” Those three songs will be included on Fogerty’s upcoming 20-track album,…… MORE
Thom Yorke has reworked his unreleased track, “Gawpers,” into a new song titled “Dialing In,” which will serve as the opening theme for the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Smoke. Originally debuted at the Philharmonie de Paris in 2019, “Gawpers” was never officially released but has now been transformed into “Dialing In” for its role in…… MORE
On Thursday (May 28), Bruce Springsteen shared another unreleased song from his expansive vault, “Adelita,” which is drawn from the previously shelved LP, Inyo, included in his forthcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, due out June 27. “Inyo was a record I wrote in California during long drives along the California aqueduct, up…… MORE
Linkin Park’s recent album, From Zero, makes a strong return to multiple Billboard charts following the release of the deluxe edition of the album on May 16. The expanded reissue features a series of additional tracks, including “Up From the Bottom,” “Unshatter,” and “Let You Fade,” as well as live recordings. The album re-enters Billboard’s…… MORE
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who recently toured with Pearl Jam, was sentenced to one year probation and 60 days of community labor after pleading no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence for a fatal accident last year. Klinghoffer accepted a no-jail plea deal while appearing in a courtroom in…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 28), Styx revealed details about their upcoming 18th studio album, Circling from Above, which is set to be released on July 18th. The band also shared the project’s lead single, “Build and Destroy,” along with a Jay Ziebarth-directed music video. “We knew it was strong,” bassist Terry Gowan says of their new…… MORE
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening has added a Summer 2025 North American leg to their ongoing tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s iconic 1975 album, Physical Graffiti. Following their current spring run of shows, which winds down on May 31 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the summer jaunt begins on August…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 28), Kings of Leon announced the cancellation of their entire European summer tour after frontman Caleb Followill sustained a serious foot injury. Followill shattered his heel while playing with his kids, and underwent emergency surgery. He faces an approximate eight-week recovery period, which forces the band to forgo their upcoming headlining shows…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 28), Metallica’s 1991 self-titled record – commonly referred to as The Black Album – was officially certified 20x platinum by the RIAA, marking over 20 million copies sold. The band’s celebrated 1986 album, Master of Puppets, also received an 8x platinum certification. The heavy metal legends marked the momentous achievement by sharing…… MORE
In a new Rolling Stone interview, Bruce Springsteen reveals that he has finished recording a new solo album. “I would imagine it will come out in ’26 sometime,” Springsteen says of the project. He also revealed that a third volume of the Tracks box set series is completed and ready for release. “That’s something that…
In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “People have been asking: NO I won’t be there,” the 90-year-old Kaye wrote. “I am declining the RRHOF awards show. Turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work…
Jillian Lauren, bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been granted a delay in her LAPD shooting case following a court appearance in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 18). She faces charges of gun assault for allegedly firing at police officers first during a chaotic scene in her backyard in April. Lauren,…
During a recent appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, Johnny Marr revealed why he declined an “eye-watering” offer to reunite The Smiths. The guitar legend said that ultimately “the vibe’s not right” with his long-estranged bandmate Morrissey. “We got made an offer recently, but I said no,” Marr disclosed. “It was a little bit…