With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years Silent Divide (listen here),  acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. What Lies Within is now available on all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on […]

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, 74, has canceled the remaining dates of his 2025 tour because of “ongoing medical issues” following a recent fall that left him hospitalized. “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates,” the musician announced on an Instagram post on […]

Nuno Bettencourt’s Six String Sanctuary is a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, just starting out, or simply a passionate fan, you’ll find workshops, performances, and activities designed with you in mind. The vibe is all about community-not competition-so you can fully […]

Rush co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of Rush‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale of RUSH’s R40 tour on August 1st, […]

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Though it wasn’t released until more than two months after his death, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says his longtime friend Ozzy Osbourne was able to hear and was, in fact, pleased with Priest’s new version of Black Sabbath‘s War Pigs (listen here) that features Osbourne’s vocals. “The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [manager wife] […]

I realize this is a difficult question, so I will allow for some honorable mentions. However, your first choice, must be your top choice. The genre must be Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal, only. For me, off the top of my head: Top choice: Judas Priest–Screaming For Vengeance Some honorable mentions: Def Leppard–Pyromania, Lynch Mob–Wicked […]

Two of rock ‘n’ roll’s most iconic voices — Miljenko Matijević of Steelheart and Jeff Keith of Tesla — are turning up the heat as they team up to deliver a scintillating new cover of Foghat‘s live version of the legendary Willie Dixon-written / Muddy Waters and Etta James classic I Just Want To Make Love To You. The single, was released worldwide today, across all major streaming platforms. […]

World-renowned guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the official launch of Nuno Guitars, his own guitar brand.  This new venture marks Bettencourt’s departure from his long-standing relationship with Washburn and represents a defining moment in his career—one that gives him complete creative control over design, innovation, and craftsmanship. “My new models, the Dark Horse and the White Stallion, […]