Creed and Nickelback have been announced as the co-headliners for the 2025 Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on July 18th and 19th. The festival lineup on Friday (July 18) also features Live, Daughtry, Tonic, Our Lady Peace, and Lit joining headliners Nickelback, while the lineup…… MORE
Despite previously announcing his retirement due to severe hearing loss, Paul Simon surprised fans on Tuesday (February 18) by announcing a series of live dates as part of his 2025 A Quiet Celebration Tour. The 83-year-old folk rock icon, who previously thought he would never tour again, will embark on a lengthy North American run…… MORE
Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels came to Keith Richards’ defense back in 1978, testifying as a character witness in the Rolling Stones guitarist’s Canadian drug trial where Richards faced possible life imprisonment for heroin possession. Richards, who was severely struggling with addiction at the time, managed to avoid jail time with Michaels’ support, who…… MORE
During a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island radio station WBAB, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum said that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is unlikely to ever tour again. The legendary rock singer suffered a severe vocal cord injury in 2023, which led to the band’s retirement announcement in 2024. Hope was…… MORE
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is auctioning off his Banksy painting, “Crude Oil (Vettriano),” which is expected to sell for up to $6.3 million at Sotheby’s London on March 4. The musician plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale to the California Fire Foundation, the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Cedars Sinai Hematology…… MORE
During Pantera’s European tour stop at Adidas Arena in Paris on February 15, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson surprised fans by making a guest appearance and joining the metal legend’s for a rendition of their 1993 hit, “Walk.” Before Pantera launched into the song, frontman Phil Anselmo announced to the crowd that Dickinson was in attendance…… MORE
Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion have announced their first-ever co-headlining US tour for Summer 2025. The Summer of Discontent Tour will feature support from the Mainliners on all dates, and kicks off on July 22 in Spokane, Washington, and finishes on August 17 in Big Flats, New York, making stops in cities like Reno, Sacramento,…… MORE
During a panel at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor expressed his belief that bands are disappearing from the contemporary music scene. Taylor noted the dominance of solo artists in the major categories at the Grammys this year to support his claim. “[The] day of the group is almost gone,”…… MORE
Compelling Pictures has partnered with Roy Orbison’s family to develop both a biopic and documentary on the life of the legendary singer, who was known for hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” and “Only the Lonely.” The film is tentatively titled You Got It, and the picture will focus on the Rock and Roll Hall…… MORE
Guns N’ Roses, Tool, and Jason Momoa have been added to the star-studded lineup for Black Sabbath’s final reunion concert, set for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Aquaman star Momoa will host the event, with Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello serving as musical director. Ozzy Osbourne’s official Instagram revealed the lineup…… MORE
