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  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 …

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.  …