Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
For whom the bell tolls: Metallica announces 40th anniversary concerts
Credit: Anton CorbijnMetallica has announced a pair of concerts to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary this year. The shows will take place December 17 and 19 at the Chase Center in the metal legend...
Jul 14, 2021
The Police's Andy Summers releasing "beautiful" new instrumental album, 'Harmonics of the Night,' this fall
Credit: Mo SummersAndy Summers recently announced that he'll be publishing his first book of short stories, Fretted and Moaning, in August. The Police guitarist has now revea...
Jul 14, 2021
2007 Who documentary 'Amazing Journey' gets streaming premiere on Amazon Prime's Coda Collection service
The Coda CollectionAmazing Journey: The Story of The Who, a 2007 documentary that takes a career-spanning look at the legendary British band, is available to stream for the first time via Amazon Prime...
Jul 13, 2021
Listen to Carlos Santana's new collaborative tune with Diane Warren and G-Eazy, "She's Fire"
Di-Namic Records/BMGCarlos Santana has lent his guitar talents to "She's Fire," a track from acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren's forthcoming debut studio album, Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1....
Jul 13, 2021
David Byrne's HBO special 'American Utopia' receives multiple Emmy nods
David Lee/HBODavid Byrne's American Utopia, the Spike Lee-directed TV special presenting former Talking Heads singer David Byrne's critically acclaimed Broadway show of the same name, will vie for hon...
Jul 13, 2021
Metallica unveils "Rough Mix" & covers of "The Unforgiven" from upcoming 'Black Album' reissue & tribute record
Blackened RecordingsMetallica is spotlighting "The Unforgiven" this week as the celebration of The Black Album's upcoming 30th anniversary continues. The metal legends have unearthed a "Rough Mix" of ...
Jul 13, 2021
Metallica, Green Day, Duran Duran & more to perform on 'Global Citizen Live' broadcast in September
Courtesy of Global CitizenGlobal Citizen Live, a 24-hour live broadcast on Saturday, September 25, will feature performances from many of the music world's top stars, including Metallica, Green Day, D...
Jul 13, 2021
The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward to launch the "Nights" US solo tour in September
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesAfter his solo touring plans were put on hold last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward will get back on the road starting in Septe...
Jul 13, 2021
The Black Crowes to perform at 2022 Stagecoach festival alongside country stars
Courtesy of Stagecoach FestivalThe annual Stagecoach festival focuses mainly on country music, but the event also has traditionally featured some big-name artists from other genres, and the forthcomin...
Jul 12, 2021
Write My Fire: Doors guitarist Robby Krieger publishing memoir in October
Little, Brown and CompanyDoors guitarist Robby Krieger will share his life story, including his adventures with his famous band, in an upcoming memoir tilted Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and ...
Jul 12, 2021