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Judas Priest Announce Fall 2022 Show Dates With Queensryche

The Priest have been on a hell bent for metal tour to represent their 50 years of metal innovation. And the journey continues this fall with Queensryche opening along a string of U.S. dates.

Prog Legends The Mars Volta Reunite and Release New Material

After ten years of laying dormant, The Mars Volta have re-emerged out of their own little corner of the music world. Releasing the new track ‘Blacklight Shine.’ An eleven plus minute track that runs the gamut of what the Volta can bring.

Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett Kick Off Summer Stadium Tour

The tour that some thought would never happen finally kicked off after numerous delays. Last night Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, along with Joan Jett and Blackhearts and some opening guests finally kicked off their long awaited stadium tour.

RIP Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such 1951-2022

The hard rock world suffered a major loss on Sunday, June 5th, when original bassist for Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, was found dead in his East coast apartment. The bassist apparently suffered from a heart attack in his sleep. The hard rock community has no doubt had a major blow.

James LaBrie Re-Discovers Mellow Side With ‘Beautiful Shade of Grey’

Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie has released many solo albums over the years. Most of which are quite different from each other. 2005’s ‘Elements of Persuasion’ was a melodic, progressive and groove oriented heavy metal record. While his follow ups explored some deathcore elements combined with melodic metal. His earliest works, such as ‘Mullmuzzler’ and its sequel have a more progressive and soft side. And that’s the direction that LaBrie has decided his newest album, ‘Beautiful Shade of Grey’ should go.

Def Leppard Show How It’s Done With New Album

British hard rock legends Def Leppard have roared back with their strongest material since 1999’s ‘Euphoria.’ ‘Diamond Star Halos,’ an album title taken off of a T-Rex lyric, is a great representation of what Def Leppard are all about in 2022. They’ve acclimated into the current musical climate. While also retaining who they are. Rocking hard, staying relevant and showing the younger generations how it’s done.

Scorpions And Whitesnake Announce 2022 North American Dates

Over the last fifteen years or so there have been some pretty killer co-headlining tours: KISS/Def Leppard, KISS/Motley Crue, Motley Crue/Aerosmith, Judas Priest/Whitesnake, Poison/Cinderella, Scorpions/Queensryche and so on. The list seems endless at times. And that list is about to get another notch on the belt with Scorpions and Whitesnake teaming up for a 2022 North American run.

Def Leppard Make Up For ‘Kick’ With New Single ‘Take What You Want’

Fans of the traditional, hard rocking, Def Leppard sound are sure to be thrilled with the new single ‘Take What You Want.’ Released off of the new ‘Diamond Star Halos.’ It’s the total opposite counterpart of the dreadful ‘Kick.’ Which is a major breath of fresh air.

Joey Jordison Omitted From Grammy In Memoriam

Well, it’s happened again. Once more the Grammy’s apparent disdain for hard rock and heavy metal was on full display during it’s airing. Leaving passed Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison out of the in memoriam segment.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Strike Back With ‘Unlimited Love’

RHCP have roared back with their first album including John Frusciante since 2006’s ‘Stadium Archadium.’ And thank the powers that be. Because having Frusciante back just feels right. It feels complete. And the Red Hot Chili Peppers finally sound like they’re getting back to themselves.