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Romantics guitarist Mike Skill releases solo version of band's classic tune "What I Like About You"
Courtesy of Mike SkillFounding Romantics guitarist Mike Skill has released a new version of his band's classic 1979 tune "What I Like About You" in advance of his debut self-titled solo EP, which is d...
Jul 21, 2021
Alright now! Black Sabbath's 'Master of Reality' turns 50
Warner RecordsThe "Children of the Grave" are all grown up -- Black Sabbath's Master of Reality is now 50 years old. Released July 21, 1971, Master of Reality was the third studio effort from Ozzy Osb...
Jul 21, 2021
Ex-Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye releasing 9/11-themed debut solo album, 'End of Innocence,' in September
Spirit Of Unicorn MusicFounding Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye will release his debut solo album, End of Innocence, on September 10. The 16-track collection, which can be pre-ordered now, is a mostly ...
Jul 21, 2021
New Don McLean "American Pie" 50th anniversary "bookazine" available now
Courtesy of Don McLeanWith the 50th anniversary of the release of Don McLean's classic anthem "American Pie" approaching, a special "bookazine" has been released featuring information and stories abou...
Jul 20, 2021
Tesla launching "Let's Get Real!" US tour in August
Courtesy of TeslaVeteran hard-rockers Tesla will get their show on the road for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year with a new U.S. trek dubbed the "Let's Get Real!" ...
Jul 20, 2021
Sebastian Bach confirms dates for US tour marking 30th anniversary of Skid Row's 'Slave to the Grind'
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesIn January, ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach announced plans to tour the U.S. this fall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his old band's 1991 album, Slave to the Grind, w...
Jul 20, 2021
Foo Fighters reschedule LA Forum concert that was canceled due to COVID
Credit: Danny ClinchAfter scrapping a July 17 concert at The Forum in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, California, because of a case of COVID-19 in their camp, Foo Fighters have now rescheduled th...
Jul 20, 2021
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard says band is heading for an "'OK Computer'/'Kid A' moment"
Jim Bennett /Getty Images ContributorNext year, Pearl Jam will finally be able to tour behind their most recent album, 2020's Gigaton, but guitarist Stone Gossard is already looking ahead to the band'...
Jul 20, 2021
Stone Temple Pilots reflect ahead of 'Tiny Music' reissue: "It's heartbreaking that [Scott]'s not here to celebrate this"
Credit: John EderAhead of this Friday's release of a 25th anniversary reissue of Stone Temple Pilots' 1996 album Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, STP's Robert and Dean DeLeo and drummer ...
Jul 20, 2021
Foreigner, Journey, John Mellencamp featured on upcoming 'NOW' hits compilation focusing on the '80s
Sony Music EntertainmentA new compilation from the NOW That's What I Call Music! folks focusing specifically on classic songs from the 1980s will be released on August 6. NOW That's What I Call a Deca...
Jul 20, 2021