Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
'Led Zeppelin IV' RIAA-certified 24x Platinum on 50th anniversary of album's release
Atlantic Records/Swan SongWith Led Zeppelin celebrating the 50th anniversary today of the release of its classic 1971 untitled studio album, better known as Led Zeppelin IV, comes news that the record...
Nov 08, 2021
Van Morrison sued for libel by Northern Ireland's Health Minister over singer's critical comments
Mike Marsland/WireImageVan Morrison is being sued for libel by Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann after the singer called the politician "dangerous" in a series of recent outbursts criticizi...
Nov 08, 2021
Foo Fighters starring in upcoming horror-comedy film 'Studio 666'
Open Road Films Finally, Foo Fighters are starring in their own movie. Dave Grohl and company have announced Studio 666, an upcoming horror-comedy film set to premiere in domestic theaters February 25...
Nov 08, 2021
Metallica selling 40th anniversary limited-edition silver rings
ABC/Randy HolmesHere's a literally metal way to celebrate Metallica hitting the big 4-0. The "Enter Sandman" legends are selling a very limited edition silver ring in honor of the band's 40th annivers...
Nov 08, 2021
Steppenwolf releasing eight-CD box set this month featuring all of band's early albums
Esoteric RecordingsA new eight-CD Steppenwolf box set featuring remastered versions of the band's first six studio efforts and first two live albums will be released on November 19. Magic Carpet Ride:...
Nov 08, 2021
Been a long time! Led Zeppelin's classic album 'Led Zeppelin IV' was released 50 years ago today
Atlantic Records/Swan SongFifty years ago today, November 8, Led Zeppelin released its classic fourth studio album, an untitled collection commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. The massively successful a...
Nov 08, 2021
Recent documentary about Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott released as a digital video
Mercury StudiosPhil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away, a 2020 documentary about the life and music of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, got its release on digital video today, November 5. The film ...
Nov 05, 2021
Watch Billy Joel's first-ever video -- from 1971! -- now on YouTube
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesOn November 1, Billy Joel celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist, and now he's turning back the clock by posting his very first music video. But maybe ...
Nov 05, 2021
Brian Wilson, U2, Eddie Vedder, Van Morrison among nominees for 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Courtesy of Hollywood Music in Media AwardsA number of well-known veteran music artists have received nominations for the 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards -- the HMMAs -- which honor composers, so...
Nov 05, 2021
Watch video for new Neil Young & Crazy Horse song "Heading West" from forthcoming album, 'Barn'
Reprise RecordsNeil Young & Crazy Horse have debuted a music video for "Heading West," the second advance track that the veteran rockers have released from their upcoming album Barn. You can check...
Nov 05, 2021