Today's Day in Rock Stories

Axl Rose Rocks AC/DC Classic With Billy Joel

Speaking with Billboard, the veteran guitarist said he, Don Henley, and Timothy B. Schmit "spent a long time" discussing how to move forward without beloved co-founder Glenn Frey. For Walsh, the reception that greeted the group for their Classic West concert earlier this month validates their decision to perform.

"We figured we would at least try it and see where it went, and it was magic," says Walsh. "It really was. It was received wonderfully, and the energy that we all have is very, very healing. I think Glenn would be proud of this, and we decided to do it some more."

The revived band recently added a third show to their schedule, announcing a "Classic Northwest" performance in Seattle on September 30. Still, no major tour is on the horizon-for now.

The band's 31-song set before 37,000 fans at The Dome At America's Center mixed hits with classic tracks and ran a marathon 3.5 hours, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The date marked GNR's return to the midwestern city 26 years after a riot broke out at a 1991 concert when frontman Axl Rose tackled a spectator who was photographing the show, resulting in injuries, arrests and property damage.

This time, the rockers came in peace while extending an olive branch with a cheeky reference to the past. "St. Louis - seems like just yesterday we were here," said a voice off-stage as the band members took the stage.

A six-song encore included covers of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "The Seeker" by The Who, as well as "Sorry", "Patience", "Don't Cry" and "Paradise City."

TMZ reports the rocker's family and closest friends gathered for a private funeral service Saturday afternoon at South Coast Botanic Garden, with many of the guests musicians who'd played or toured with Bennington and Linkin Park.

A full stage, including a drum kit, was set up for musical tributes to be performed. Bennington's family decided to have a private funeral as opposed to a public one for fans, and security was reportedly tight.

"That was old skool last night NYC," tweeted the rocker. "You smelt fantastic." Ahead of a scheduled appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on August 3, Gallagher delivered a 13-song set of Oasis classics and tunes from his forthcoming debut album, "As You Were."

Due October 6, the 15-track project was produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Beck) and Dan Grech-Marguerat (Radiohead, Mumford And Sons). The set has been previewed with the lead singles, "Wall Of Glass", and "Chinatown."

Shelby and Dougie wrote the song "Ascend" during a writing session in early 2017. We had just discussed with the rest of the band what type of theme we wanted to go with for the EP. Our drummer Blosk threw out the word "ascend" to us, and it spark fired some conversations about being in a situation you felt you didn't belong to.

Dougie was in the midst of a military enlistment and he was battling everyday to keep his feelings in check with not wanting to be there. Everyday felt like an eternity and his freedom didn't seem anywhere close. There we were a band trying to make touring, playing shows, and recording an EP fit into his crazy equation.

As the days grew closer to his enlistment end date it became and harder and harder to process the feelings he was having. In the chorus Shelby cries out "Tell now will I lose this war? Don't know what I'm still fighting for." At the time Dougie didn't know when everything would line up so he could pursue his true passion, writing and playing music with Crashing Atlas.

The verses that Shelby wrote make it seem like you had just lost someone/something in your life and you have no regret about it but you are happy that you have moved on to higher ground. There are ways to better your life if you are just willing to fight for them. The song as a whole represents hope, a promise for a better future, and a will to get out of a bad situation in life.

"They're making a new album now with a great producer called Rick Rubin," he told The West Australian. "I speak to my son every day and he says that they're so happy. I'm sure this will be a very successful record."

The band will be supporting its new album Wonderful, Wonderful, which comes out September 22. The Killers released the album's lead single, "The Man," last month. The new record, the band's fifth, is the follow-up to 2012's Battle Born.

The clip mixes performance footage the band's 2016 appearance at The O2 Arena and at 2017's Download festival. The forthcoming 3-CD package captures Alter Bridge in concert at the London O2 venue on November 24, 2016, alongside a disc of 13 rarities from their career.

While the first two discs feature the live performance, the third disc delivers 13 rarities from their career, including never-before released tracks "Cruel Sun" and "Solace" that were recorded during the sessions for their 2004 debut, "One Day Remains", as well as the song "Breathe" from the same time which has only ever been available as a US retail exclusive via Best Buy.

"'Mind Over Matter (Reprise)' was recorded in Nashville with The Raconteur's Brendan Benson while we were on tour. We strived to recreate the power of the original recording while harnessing a more pastoral sonic. We wanted to reshape and re-tool with the same skeletal framework; strip it and re-dress it with new varnish. Benson even brought in the renowned McCrary Sisters to sing back up. We hope you enjoy - 'Mirrorball & Mind Over Matter (Reprise)' out Friday."

Fans of the legendary alternative rock pioneers Jane's Addiction will get to experience the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Ritual de lo Habitual, in Jane's Addiction: Alive at 25, a new concert film documentary premiering on cable August 4, 2017. The special event includes the album performed in its entirety, along with the band's biggest hits, featuring guitar great Dave Navarro, lead singer Perry Farrell, drummer Stephen Perkins and Bass Chris Chaney igniting the stage at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. Performances are interspersed with band member interviews in the film.

The memorable special will premiere on both Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) starting on August 4 with the PPV premiere at 9PM ET. It will be available on most cable systems* around the U.S. until Sept. 3 for $3.99 SD or $4.99 HD (SRP**).

The intense video directed by Scantron and Mel Sonia depicts people examining their lives through VR headsets and reviewing difficult experiences. In the end, Smith pulls out a baseball bat and smashes his headset to bits.