How Black Sabbath Went Deeper With ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’
Black Sabbath unleashed their fifth and final masterpiece on Dec. 1, 1973. Rock critics hated the album, just as they had all the others, but…
Category: Ultimate Classic Rock
Bruce Dickinson Debuts Heavy Solo Song ‘Afterglow of Ragnarok’
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has just released a theatrical music video for “Afterglow of Ragnarok,” the debut single from his first solo album since 2005, The…
How Roger Waters Fired His Own Son
Roger Waters likely wasn’t expecting this plot twist when he fired his son in 2016. In a recent Rolling Stone article, Harry Waters opened up…
Geddy Lee Names Only Major Concert That Had No Competition or Ego
When you enjoy a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, there are plenty of shows that stand out, but during a recent chat with…
Simon Kirke: ‘Bad Company’s Days Are Pretty Much Over’
Drummer Simon Kirke has indicated that his band, Bad Company, is done. During an appearance on the Bob Lefsetz Podcast, Kirke was asked if Bad…
John Oates ‘Deeply Hurt’ by Daryl Hall’s Accusations
John Oates has responded to Daryl Hall‘s recent allegations against him in a sealed lawsuit. Hall’s legal action, which includes a temporary restraining order, was filed…
As Kiss’ Final Concert Approaches, What’s Next for the Rockers?
After nearly five years, 200-plus shows and millions of dollars in box office receipts, Kiss will wrap their End of the Road farewell tour with two…
Phish to Play Las Vegas Sphere in 2024
Phish will appear at the Sphere in Las Vegas next spring, performing four shows in April 2024. The jam band will play four consecutive nights: April…
How Loverboy’s Scott Smith Disappeared Without a Trace
Loverboy’s story took a tragic turn on Nov. 30, 2000, when longtime bassist Scott Smith went missing after a sailing expedition gone wrong. Members of…
Top 30 Rock Albums of 2023
The best rock albums of 2023 come from several places, starting with the past. Most of the artists in the below list of Top 30 Rock…
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’
Most of the songs on Guns N’ Roses‘ groundbreaking debut album Appetite for Destruction take a dark, despairing look at the dangerous underside of life.…
Pogues’ Troubled Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies at 65
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, best known for the holiday favorite “Fairytale in New York,” has died after a bout with viral encephalitis. He was 65.…
Top 10 Christine McVie Fleetwood Mac Songs
Christine McVie was a member of Fleetwood Mac long before Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined and transformed them from a lumbering ’60s British blues…
Simon Kirke: ‘Travesty’ Free and Bad Company Aren’t in Rock Hall
Simon Kirke believes his bands Free and Bad Company both deserve to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The drummer lamented the…
Daryl Hall Claims He Was ‘Blindsided’ by John Oates
Details continue to emerge in the ongoing legal battle between hit-making duo Daryl Hall and John Oates. Hall filed a lawsuit and restraining order against his…
John Lennon’s Killer Said, ‘Gee, I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Night’
A new Apple+ docu-series titled John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial includes new eyewitness accounts that reveal the strange disconnect between killer Mark David Chapman…
Here’s What Iconic Concert Took Place the Year You Graduated
What’s the best concert you could have possibly attended the year you graduated high school? That’s the subject of a new list that’s sure to…
When David Gilmour Thought He Was Joining Whitesnake
David Coverdale’s band Whitesnake has seen an impressive list of musicians come and go from its lineup. Still, one rocker heard he was joining the…
Matt Cameron Says Pearl Jam’s Next Album Is ‘In the Can’
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has confirmed that the grunge giants’ next album is completed. “We did make a record with Andrew Watt,” Cameron admitted…
Top 30 Rock Songs of 2023
It’s hard to believe, but the end of 2023 is already upon us, and musically speaking, this year had a lot to show for itself.…