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Guns N' Roses' guitarist, Slash, has officially confirmed that a new GNR album is in the works.  While various band members have hinted that they might be planning on recording, Slash made an official announcement, on 101 WRIF, that they would really get to work on it, once they wrap up their current tour.  When asked why he and the others had been so vague, in the past, Slash said “The thing is, we hadn’t really done anything yet, and I don’t like to say anything.  …

50 years ago, this Labor Day weekend, exactly 2 weeks after the original Woodstock music festival, another huge, albeit not as well known music festival occurred in Lewisville, Texas, called the Texas International Pop Festival.  This festival featured performances by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Santana, Grand Funk Railroad and Chicago (then called Chicago Transit Authority), among others, and was attended by 100,000 music fans. This upcoming labor day weekend, the Texa …

Late this summer, on August 14, "Blinded by the Light" will hit theaters.   A song, originally, written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen, "Blinded by the Light" is best remembered as a hit, covered by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, in 1977.  However, the "Blinded by the Light" I'm referring to has nothing to do with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and has a lot more to do with "The Boss."   Blinded by the Light is a new upcoming film, about a young Pakistani immigrant, …

It might officially be time to say goodbye to KISS. The classic hard rock band have announced the first 44 dates of what they're calling the  End of the Road tour, and they're chalking it up as being their farewell tour. The final tour from this legendary band kicks off on Jan. 31, 2019, in Vancouver, Canada and (so far) ends on April 13 in Birmingham, Alabama.  However, this is only the first leg of the tour. The full run of the End of the Road tour is expected to last …

Is it the end of an era for classic rock concerts? With recent announcements of farewell tours for baby boomer rock stars, the future for legendary classic rockers on tour does not look promising. Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rush, to name a few, have resigned from performing all within the same week.Whether it’s due to failing health or simply slowing down after years on the road, one thing remains the same: their departure from the concert scene has left promoters wondering who will replace th …

It’s an exciting time for Beatles fans. Believe it or not, this summer is the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and to celebrate this momentous mark in history, the film is coming back in theatres. It’s set to debut on July 8, but the list of theatres that will display the film is still unknown. More details are highly anticipated by devoted fans. To refresh fans’ memory, the original animated film features the story of Captain Fred who leads an adventurous missio …

Bon Jovi is reuniting with all of the original band members.  Both Richie Sambora and Alec John Such have confirmed they will rejoin with their former band mates, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres and David Bryan, at the upcoming induction ceremony of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  The band will perform a few songs at the April 14 event, in Cleveland.   Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's original bass player, left the band back in 1993, although he rejoined the group for a one off …

As you may have already heard, the original lineup (minus 1) of Smashing Pumpkins are reuniting and they’re embarking on 34 city tour this summer, titled Shiny and Bright Tour. This series of concerts begin on July 12 in Glendale, Arizona and conclude on September 7, in Boise, Idaho. In addition, the band has also hinted at an upcoming album with producer, Rick Rubin, although, there's no official announcement confirming that, as of now. The original Smashing Pumpkins lineup consisted …

In what is being hailed as one of the worst kept secrets in rock and roll history, Journey and Def Leppard have scheduled a 58-city North America summer tour. The first concert will be on May 21 at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut and conclude in Los Angeles, CA at the Forum, on October 6. Below is a list of all of the currently confirmed dates, cities and venues. Journey and Def Leppard last co-headlined a tour back in 2006, when Def Leppard were promoting Yeah!. Hints of t …

Jethro Tull are turning 50, and lead singer Ian Anderson, the only original member of the British hard rock band, has confirmed a 2018 North American tour, to celebrate.  Titled "Ian Anderson Presents: Jethro Tull - 50th Anniversary Tour," this summer concert series will commence on May 30, in Phoenix, AZ and conclude on September 11, in New York, NY.  (All of the confirmed dates, cities and venues for the North American shows are listed below).  European shows will …