As previously reported, those honored along with KISS were actor Sylvester Stallone, I Will Survive singer Gloria Gaynor, British actor Michael Crawford and country music superstar George Strait  The show will air on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23rd at 8 p.m. ET. Picture from the AP via The New York Post

Introducing Always Jovi — the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock’s most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. Always Jovi is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve Brown — known for his work with Trixter, Def Leppard and Ace Frehley. With his powerhouse vocal delivery, […]

Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS— has released its debut single, Body Down. The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration’s musical direction, Stanley told KTLA‘s Andy Riesmeyer, “We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana folk, so you hear a lot of […]

Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, Nothin’ and Atlas find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. Atlas is GN’R in full surging rock mode, while Nothin’ grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar. Both songs are available today via Interscope […]

Megadeth have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide January 22nd — on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album, out January 23rd. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. Tickets go on sale December 11 at […]

With less than six weeks until the arrival of their eighth studio album on January 9th, 2026, Alter Bridge return with their brand-new single, Playing Aces. The song bursts open with the band’s trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums) lock into the muscular groove that has […]

To honor ten years since Scott Weiland‘s passing, If I Could Fly, a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today on all digital streaming platforms through Primary Wave/Virgin. This is the first unheard song from Weiland‘s archive since he left us. It is personal, raw and a reminder of the heart […]

With just three dates left on their current run, GRAMMY® Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth are announcing their first headlining dates of 2026. The lineup—Van Halen with guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro, and drummer Garrett Whitlock—will return to North America in support of their third album, The End. The […]

PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13th with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and Dio fans for the annual Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. With sponsor lanes and spectator tickets officially sold out well in advance, the event […]

In a new interview with Cutter’s Rockcast, Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked about his decision to play all the instruments and sing all the vocals on the band’s recordings. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net): “It was initially just a challenge. ‘Cause I had these ideas I was writing on my own, and I wanted to see if I […]

Two of music’s biggest bands, legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx, got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, bringing the best of the Midwest to venues nationwide with The Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour begins July 13th in West Palm Beach, FL […]

As a female, I would suppose, more women than not, would agree, that image matters. Since I am one of those outlier females, the music is far more important, to me. If there is an attractive member in the band, that is just icing on the cake. I know some may not believe me, but […]

On October 16th, 2025, the rock world lost one of its true icons – when Ace Frehley passed away at the age of 74. As the original “Spaceman” and lead guitarist in KISS, Frehley inspired and influenced countless other guitar players in his wake. Serving as a member of the band throughout the ’70s (an […]

“We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80’s,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and Dress in Leather, Studs, Big Hair, and All The Metal You Can Handle Two iconic venues, one legendary night!!  Hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy […]

Following the January 23rd release of their self-titled final studio album, Megadeth will launch their farewell tour in North America (see dates here) with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates begin on February 15th in Victoria, BC and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping up on March 6th in Quebec City, […]

Extreme’s sixth studio album was released worldwide on June 9th 2023 via earMUSIC and has continued to impact fans and fellow musicians around the world. Here’s to the Losers, the video, completes the mission to create 12 visual interpretations of each song from Six. It is also a “thank you” gift to fans…just ahead of Thanksgiving […]

One of today’s most popular hard rock bands, Halestorm, has released a video of their rendition of the classic, Shooting Star– written by 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Rodgers – from the first ever Bad Company tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, available now on Primary Wave […]

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has reunited with his former bandmate in Black ‘N Blue, singer Jaime St. James, to write and record a new six-song EP, Bombshell. The effort is now available to order from the duo’s web site, thayerstjames.com. Bombshell track listing: 1. Bombshell2. Bulletproof3. Time of My Life4. Tonight’s the Night5. Magnetic6. I Wanna Fly Thayer and St. James comment, “Our story has always been about friendship first. From the […]

Airbourne give fans — naughty and nice alike — a seasonal surprise with Christmas Bonus, their spirited new single, unwrapped today. Not only does the track contain a guitar solo cunningly constructed to unleash good cheer, even at a distance, but it also features references to the first Die Hard movie, surely the most explosive festive flick of them […]

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage four kidney cancer. On November 22nd,the 68-year-old musician, took to his Facebook page to write: “Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to know I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about […]