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Rock's Best Christmas Song Bracket: Only the Final Four Remain!

David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Eagles and John Lennon vie for your holiday honors! Continue reading…
Vinnie Vincent to Critics of His Song Prices: 'Grow the F--- Up'

He encouraged naysayers to "stay with your Kiss records." Continue reading…
Peter Gabriel 'Delighted' About 'Marty Supreme' Feature

One of his classic tracks appears in Timothee Chalamet's new film. Continue reading…
Peter Criss Was Selling Downloads of His New Album for $1,000

"Digital downloads are discouraged," reads a note on his BandCamp page. Yeah, no kidding! Continue reading…
Nazareth Announces New Singer Ahead of Busy Touring Year

Co-founding bassist Pete Agnew confirmed the news. Continue reading…
Vinnie Vincent's New Single Can Be Yours for $225

Former Kiss guitarist hasn't released new music in decades. Continue reading…
The Day Joe Strummer Died

The Clash singer was only 50 years old. Continue reading…
Megadeth Release New Video for 'Let There Be Shred'

Band leader says it was fun to celebrate his training and his early days in track from their final album. Continue reading…
Classic TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member

From 'Diff'rent Strokes' to 'Gilligan's Island' several of the most iconic TV shows in history now have only one surviving main cast member. Continue reading…
Chicago's NSFW Response When Jimi Hendrix Invited Them on Tour

To be fair, we probably would have said something similar. Continue reading…
Rock Christmas Songs Bracket Round 2: Only the Elite Eight Remain

Some of rock's most beloved holiday songs vie for your votes. Continue reading…
Original Jethro Tull Guitarist Mick Abrahams Dead at 82

His replacement, Martin Barre, paid tribute to his "friend and mentor" and "magnificent guitar player." Continue reading…
The 15 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 2025

Rock isn't dead. These artists are proof. Continue reading…
What to Expect From Styx's Second Rockin' In Paradise in 2026

Three-day event will also feature performances by 38 Special, Don Felder and Jefferson Starship, among others. Continue reading…
How Musicians Embraced, Rejected and Utilized the Early Internet

Some were eager to explore the new technology. Others not so much. Continue reading…