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  Earlier this week, the legendary (and oftentimes controversial for true rock music fans) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced who's being inducted into the 2025 class, and this year definitely includes a great deal of appropriate artists and of course some that rock fans might question.   The class of 2025 includes: Bad Company The Black Crowes Mariah Carey Chubby Checker Joe Cocker Billy Idol Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper Mana Oasis Outkast Phish Soundgarden The White …

On July 5, the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, is set to take his final bow as he joins the other original members of the band that launched his hard rock career, Black Sabbath, for one final show in their native Birmingham, UK.  This will, absolutely, be the band's final show while at the same time it's their first - as they haven't all performed together in 20+ years.  And though his Parkinson's Disease has progressed to the point of him not being able to walk, Ozzy's voi …

Ok - I realize simply based on that title, you may be saying "Lando - what are you talking about?"  To me, the King of Rock is Elvis, and he's been deceased more than 40 years.  True - there have been a number of artists who laid claim to the title, but in this case, I'm talking about the true King of Rock - the Run-D.M.C. album that was released on January 21, 1985.King of Rock was the hip-hop group's sophomore album and almost immediate follow up to their Run-D.M.C. titled debut.&nbs …

            Legendary shock rocker, Alice Cooper, who battled with alcoholism earlier in his career, has partnered with famed whiskey producer, WhistlePig, on a new limited edition non-alcohol infused spirit.Called Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned, the cocktail blends WhistlePig's renowned formula with Alice Cooper's edge, for a true rock n' roll inspired beverage catering to fans who are sober.Created using a blend of 100% Rye Non-Whiskey, ba …

You're gonna hate yourself for missing these shows as the "Godmother of Punk" and her legendary band of rockers are set to rock sin city in 2025.The legendary Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have scheduled a short 5-show residency next year, at the House of Blues, which is located at the megaresort, on the south side of the Las Vegas Strip, Mandalay Bay.According to the band's website, the 5-show residency will take place in June and, as of now, these are the only shows the band has scheduled …

Classic rockers AC/DC are bringing the PWR to North America - most specifically the United States in 2025.The legendary hard rock band has officially announced a short but sweet sweep of US shows for their Pwr Up tour which wrapped up its European and United Kingdom leg this past August.  Named for the band's 2020 album Power Up and featuring the line up of vocalist Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney whose best known for his work wit …

Let's all raise a glass to late '80s rockers, Skid Row, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of their biggest hit singles, 18 and Life.  And that's going to be a lot easier to do with the band, as they're celebrating as well, with the release of Skid Row 18 and Life Single Origin Ultra Premium Rum.  In development for a year, this spirit equates to Skid Row's hard rocking sound with an intensity and experience in line with what the fans have come to expect from the band.  …

By now, you've probably heard that brothers Gallagher (Liam & Noel) are FINALLY gonna put their rivalry behind them and reunite the groundbreaking alternative band that made these 2 household names, Oasis.Originally, when Oasis formally announced that they were getting back together, they planned a reunion tour of their home turf of the United Kingdom, but they have officially announced they will also be embarking on a 5-date tour of North America as well.  Beginning on August 24, 2025 in T …

While now he's a household names for rock music and film fans alike, mainly due to his rock music oriented films (and previous career as journalist for Rolling Stone Magazine), Cameron Crowe was once a fledgling movie director.  And his first film was considered "lost" but no longer.To celebrate what would have been Tom Petty's 74th birthday, Crowe's directorial debut, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party is returning to movie theaters for a very limited time - October 17 & 20.The original …

As part of its True Music Icons Collections, Ballantine's Scotch Whiskey is releasing limited edition bottles of its renowned spirit celebrating two of the most highly respected and loved rock stars in history: Elton John and John Lennon.Ballantine's Scotch Whiskey has become recognized for celebrating music through their True Music program, which has been going strong for the last 10 years, and their new John Lennon and Elton John bottles feature iconographic imagery of the class …