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KISS co-founder &  bassist, Gene Simmons, was set to embark on a 26 date solo tour, but has postponed 17 of those shows. Originally scheduled to begin on April 3, in Anaheim, CA, the tour will now officially kick off on May 2, in Peachtree, GA.   These cancellations come as a bit of a surprise, as Gene recently said "I tried to stay away from being on stage, but it's too much fun."  No official reason for the cancelled dates has been given, including any health issu …

British rock icons Iron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a pioneering heavy metal band with an upcoming book titled, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams. Set for a fall 2025 release, in hardback, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams documents all aspects of the band's history from their first pub gigs, in 1975, to their first record deal in 1979, to the recording and release of their best loved albums, along with chronicling their tours including their 2008 Back in Time World Tour which …

  The iconic Billy Joel has been forced to postpone his upcoming 2025 tour due requiring a medical procedure and time for recovery. The first show of the tour will begin on July 5, at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the follow up show rescheduled for November.  The other remaining dates have been pushed to 2026, with all pre-purchased tickets being valid at the newly scheduled dates. Billy is still planning to perform this summer, in his home town of New Yo …

  Motley Crue are postponing their upcoming Las Vegas residency that was scheduled to begin later this month (March 2025), at the Dolby Live at Park MGM, due to singer Vince Neil's health.  The new dates have been scheduled for September of this year, because Vince's health issue required a medical procedure.   While they didn't disclose what procedure Vince is undergoing, the  truly apologetic band took to social media and posted statements from both the band and Vince …

Iron Maiden lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, is embarking on a North American tour later this year - his first in nearly 30 years - to promote his solo album, The Mandrake Project. Released in 2024, The Mandrake Project is the follow up to Bruce's album, Tyranny of Souls, and this upcoming tour will be Bruce's first solo set of North American shows since 1997, shortly before he rejoined Iron Maiden, back in 1999. Kicking off in Anaheim, CA on August 22, this tour will find Bruce performing all ove …

  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 …