The official cause of death for legendary original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has been revealed by the Morris County, New Jersey Medical Examiner, according to TMZ.
They report that the medical examiner's report states that Frehley "suffered a fracture to the back of his skull, a subdural hematoma -- a collection of blood formed between the brain's protective outer layer and the brain itself -- and a stroke." (continue)
The 40th anniversary of legendary Queen singer Freddie Mercury's majestic debut solo album Mr Bad Guy is being celebrated with a lavish new vinyl reissue.
Originally released end of April 1985, Mr Bad Guy was Mercury's first album away from the group he had co-founded 15 years before and helped steer to staggering artistic and commercial heights. It found him breaking free from the confines of a band, swapping Queen's chameleonic, arena-sized music for a set of songs that combined his unique songwriting with a driving, dance and pop-inspired sound. (continue)
Slaytanic Verses, the official Slayer online museum, unveils its latest collection: "Hell On Tour." The new archive celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Hell Awaits" and revisits the 1985 world tour that carried the album across seven countries and sixty shows.
Built around the band's original handwritten tour notebook, the "Hell On Tour" archive offers fans a rare, day-by-day account of Slayer's early rise. The blue-cover notebook, kept by the band's tour manager, details the four relentless weeks from March 15 to April 19, 1985, when "Hell Awaits" began its march on the world. (continue)
Sublime will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled album with two special nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, April 17 and 18, marking the kickoff of a year-long celebration honoring the 1996 groundbreaking album.
On April 17, Sublime will perform their self-titled album in its entirety for the first time ever, followed by an April 18 performance featuring a career-spanning set packed with the band's greatest hits. Together, the shows pay tribute to the legacy of the multi-platinum album that defined a generation, featuring timeless anthems like "What I Got," "Santeria," and "Wrong Way." (continue)
Chicago performed live on this week's Dancing with the Stars (ABC) for its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, honoring the iconic music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
The band played an incendiary, riveting version of their hit "25 or 6 to 4" in the ballroom while Team Chicago, led by host Alfonso Ribeiro, danced a specially choreographed number in tribute to the band and the city that inspired it. (continue)
Hot off their electrifying performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this weekend, Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced the details for their annual residency at The Beacon Theatre, presented by Live Nation.
The acclaimed 12-piece powerhouse ensemble will take over the famed New York City venue for six nights on March 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, and 21. TTB Swamp Family Fan Club presales will be available on Wednesday, November 12th at 10am ET with local presales starting Thursday, November 13th at 10am ET. The public on-sale commences Friday, November 14th at 10am ET. VIP options will also be available for a limited time. (continue)
The James Hunter Six shares the high-energy music video for the blues blaster "Ain't That A Trip," a rare duet with legendary Irish singer Van Morrison. Directed by James Slater (Jamie T, Major Lazer, CMAT), the joyful clip features a group of dancers performing an expertly choreographed, eye-catching routine in a desolate UK factory. The track comes from the group's upcoming LP Off The Fence, their first release with Easy Eye Sound which is out January 16.
On the music video, Hunter shares: "Nearly all my tunes are written to be danced to and 'Ain't That A Trip' is no exception. Anyone who wants to wreck the dance floor (or factory floor) bustin' some moves to it is more than welcome." (continue)
Y&T Music is proud to announce the release of a previously unreleased album by The Iveys, Miniskirts And Rainbows. The album, which features 19 rare demos, recorded between 1966 and 1969, will be released on CD and all streaming services on November 28, 2025. There will also be a strictly limited edition 17-track vinyl pressing of 300 copies.
There were a few major developments since the last Iveys release, titled, How Much Is The Sky. The release of Pete Ham's Acoustic album was the follow-up release to Y&T Music's Gwent Gardens, which has sold out, and Badfinger's long lost final album recorded with Pete Ham, Head First, was remixed from the original multi-tracks and issued on both CD and vinyl as a special 50th Anniversary edition. (continue)
Graham Bonnet and his own group, the Graham Bonnet Band, are pleased to share their new single, "Night Games," taken from the upcoming new live album, 'Lost In Hollywood Again,' out on December 12, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives accompanied by an official live music video.
On "Night Games," Graham shares: "'Night Games' is one of those songs that brings everybody to their feet within the first three notes. It's a good old rock 'n' roll song and everyone can relate to that!" (continue)
The Eagles have added four new dates, what they say are their final 2026 shows to their Sphere Las Vegas residency, the longest-running residency at the revolutionary venue with 56 shows in total.
The legendary band have added shows on Friday, March 20; Saturday, March 21; Friday, March 27; and Saturday, March 28 to run that launched on September 20, 2024. (continue)
Three Days Grace have announced their 2026 Alienation tour, kicking off in Fort Wayne, Indiana in February, before hitting Canada and Europe and wrapping up the tour in November for the final show in Los Angeles, California.
The US tour dates will receive support from I Prevail and The Funeral Portrait, Canada will see support from Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk on select dates, and Europe support acts announced shortly. (continue)
Goose has announced their first headline dates for 2026, beginning April 10, 2026, at Asheville, NC's ExploreAsheville.com Arena and then continuing through the month.
Highlights include two-night stands at Fort Lauderdale, FL's War Memorial Auditorium (April 14-15, 2026), St. Augustine, FL's St. Augustine Amphitheatre (April 18-19, 2026), and New Orleans, LA's historic Saenger Theatre (April 21-22, 2026), and a special return to Austin, TX's Moody Center (April 24, 2026) after their triumphant and sold-out 2024 New Year's Eve shows there, as well as a festival appearance at Orlando, FL's Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival (April 12, 2026). (continue)
Following their successful summer of 2025 tour in support of their debut album 'TRUE' and their live album 'Perpetual Change,' Jon Anderson And The Band Geeks announce today the first leg of their 2026 "YES Epics, Classics, and More" tour.
The 10 show tour commences on April 17th at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT and ends May 7th at the Royal Oak Theater in Detroit. As with previous tours, the set list will feature well known YES classics and deep cuts as well as songs from 'TRUE.' (continue)
Train is gearing up for a massive 2026 with the announcement of a brand-new North American summer headline tour. The Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour will bring fans an epic night of music filled with Train's most iconic, chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified, #1 best-selling smash "Hey, Soul Sister," double-GRAMMY-winning iconic track "Drops of Jupiter," 5x platinum-certified anthem "Drive By," and many more from their critically acclaimed catalog spanning three decades. Joining Train on the road this summer are multi-platinum-selling rock band Barenaked Ladies and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson.
Produced by Live Nation, the 2026 North American summer tour will kick off July 8 in West Palm Beach, FL, making stops in 38+ cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Dallas, Phoenix, and more before concluding on August 30 in Auburn, WA. (continue)
Sabaton have released the latest single and accompanying video, "A Tiger Among Dragons," from their 11th studio album LEGENDS that came out October 17 via Better Noise Music (marking the band's label debut).
LEGENDS has garnered impressive debuts on various Luminate U.S. and global chart thanks to their legions of devoted fans, including #1 Metal Album (U.S.), #1 Rock Album (U.S.), #1 Current Hard Albums (U.S.), #2 iTunes Album (Global), and #10 Spotify Debut (Global). (continue)
The 45th anniversary of REO Speedwagon's "Hi Infidelity' album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: The hard-charging Illinois band named after an Oldsmobile fire engine (don't laugh, Buffalo Springfield was the manufacturer of a steamroller, for heaven sake ), REO Speedwagon believed in their long game, and their long-suffering record label gave them TEN trips to the plate until the band touched all the bases in November 1980 with Hi Infidelity. Lead singer Kevin Cronin and band keyboard player co-founder Neal Doughty tell the worst-to-first "ten year overnight sensation" story behind "Don't Let Him Go", "Follow My Heart", "Tough Guys", "Take It on the Run", and the #1 "Keep on Lovin' You" here. (read more)
Blooming Fire recently released their new single "Waterfalls" and to celebrate we asked guitarist Dryden Van Cleave, aka 'The Wizard,' to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
"Waterfalls" stands out as one of our flagship songs off our upcoming album "Ripple Effect." It was one of the earliest creations from the tracks featured on our album. What started off as a basic groovy jam, quickly began to evolve into a song that merged elements of blues, funk, R&B, reggae, hip-hop, and jazz. (continue)
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