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                              Scorpions did not rest or relax during the pandemic's lockdown.  In fact, it was quite the opposite, for the legendary classic German rock band.  They're getting set to both release a new full length album and support that with a world tour. Set for release on Feburary 11, Scorpions' new album is titled Rock Believer.  The lead single, Peacemaker, will be availab …

                                              Bassist Rudy Sarzo has confirmed he's returning the classic heavy metal band, Quiet Riot, after an 18 year absence.  "I am returning home, going home to Quiet Riot in the beginning of 2022, next year."   Sarzo was a member of Quiet Riot during their early 1980s heyday and played on their juggernaut rele …

   Iron Maiden fans rejoice!  The classic heavy metal band is releasing a new album on September 3 titled Senjutsu.   Senjutsu will be Iron Maiden's 17th studio release and the album cover features a new version of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie.  Co-produced by Iron Maiden's bassist, Steve Harris, and Kevin Shirley, Senjustu which translates into "tactics and strategy," found the band composing some very complicated songs but yet following the …

       I'm sad to report that Johnny Solinger, former lead singer of Skid Row, has passed away after battling liver failure. Solinger alerted his fans to his health issues back in May when he wrote on Facebook  "It is with a heavy heart I must let everyone know what’s going on with me and my health.  I have been hospitalized for over the last month. I have been diagnosed with liver failure. And prognosis is not so good. As with most musicians I …

As you may be aware, The Go-Go's were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, along with Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner, and to celebrate, the legendary new wave band will do a brief tour of California. Formed in 1978, The Go-Go's skyrocketed to pop music superstars following the release of their 1981 debut album, Beauty and the Beat, as new wave music was crossing over onto the pop music charts.  The band have been eligible to be in …

DURAN DURAN IS 40!  Well, actually, as a band they're older than that, but their self titled debut album, Duran Duran, is 40.   Released on June 15, 1981, the Duran Duran debut album introduced the world to a band that would go onto become one of the most successful groups in both the New Romantics/New Wave genres, as well as the 1980s, in general. Featuring the classic hits, Planet Earth and Girls on Film, both of which continue to receive heavy airplay on classic …

Classic rock superstar band, KISS, have officially announced the final dates of their "End of the Road" Tour, officially putting an end to KISS' touring career.  The "End of the Road" tour was supposed to wrap up in 2020, but like everything else live music related and otherwise, it had to be put on hiatus due to the pandemic.   The revised version of the tour will begin on August 18, in Mansfield, Massachusetts and is booked through the October 9 concert, in …

Is there a possibility that all the surviving original members of Pink Floyd are going to reunite?  According to David Gilmour, it's never going to happen.  "It has run its course, we are done.  "I’m all for Roger [Waters] doing whatever he wants to do and enjoying himself." So, what does Roger Waters have to say on the subject?  Is he in the same mindset as Mr. Gilmour?  Yes, unfortunately, he is.  According to a Rolling Stone magazine intervie …

                                      Well, as you may have heard, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, for 2021, were announced this week.  Some, as usual, are a carry over from last year and years past that have yet to be inducted while others are new to the list.  The prerequisite to be nominated is a band or artist's debut album has to be at least 25 years old.  Some …

Rarely one to ever turn down a marketing and branding opportunity, KISS, has teamed up with Dead Sled Coffee to bring you brew fans KISS Coffee.   Scheduled to be released sometime in 2021, KISS and Dead Sled are marketing the new KISS Coffee as "coffee you were made for lovin'."  There aren't too many more details available quite yet.   Don't forget that if you're looking for something to do on New Year's Eve, KISS is putting on a gigantic vir …