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July 14, 2022

Pantera to Reform in 2023 with Remaining Members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown for ‘Reunion’ Tour

Pantera is a staple of heavy metal history, but the Texas-based band met an untimely end in 2004 when guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was shot and killed onstage during a...

May 6, 2022

The Black Crowes Release ‘1972,’ a New EP ft. Covers of Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Bowie and More

If you’ve ever heard a song by The Black Crowes — and you definitely have, by now — their love of what came before is evident, their roots in the...

November 9, 2020

Watch the Acceptance Speeches from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, the Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and More

This past weekend saw the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a taped event that streamed on HBO and HBO Max in place of an in-person event,...

November 5, 2020

Producer Tony Visconti: Why Marc Bolan and T. Rex Are Deserving 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Tony Visconti was closer than anyone to the flame that was Marc Bolan, the front man, songwriter and phenom that was the heart and soul of T.Rex, part of the...

September 11, 2020

Watch Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Play ‘Jeepster’ for James Corden (from the New Marc Bolan/T. Rex Tribute Album)

On Sept. 4, a star-studded new tribute album honoring the late Marc Bolan and T. Rex was released — and Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex...

September 4, 2020

Out Now: ‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex,’ Featuring an Eclectic Array of Tributes (Including U2 + Elton John on ‘Bang a Gong’)

Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex is a brand new tribute album paying homage to the late, great Marc Bolan and T. Rex, and the record...

August 31, 2020

New Music Out This Week 9/4: Fleetwood Mac Reissues, Rolling Stones ‘Goats Head Soup’ Reissue, Marc Bolan/T.Rex Tribute

This upcoming Friday, Sept. 4 brings with it a handful of notable reissues, as well as a curated musical tribute to a late rock and roll icon. Below is our...

July 16, 2020

Preview ‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’ with Four Songs, Including Joan Jett Reimagining ‘Jeepster’

On Sept. 4, a number of music icons will team up for Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, a tribute album to the classic (and perhaps...

April 29, 2020

‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’ Tribute Album Out 9/4, ft. U2, Elton John, Nick Cave, Joan Jett, Many More (Produced by Hal Willner)

On September 4, a very special, star-studded tribute album honoring Marc Bolan and T. Rex will be released via BMG. Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex will present...

April 8, 2020

Stop What You’re Doing and Celebrate Rex Manning Day in Honor of ‘Empire Records’

It’s that time of year again — a day, April 8, set aside to come together as a people and celebrate that time-honored tradition … that’s right, it’s Rex Manning...

January 15, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Doobie Brothers, T.Rex, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, More

In mid-October, the official list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its Class of 2020 was announced, and on Wednesday we found out which acts...

May 27, 2022

‘Americana Railroad’ Compilation of Train-Themed Songs Releases June 17th – Listen

Americana Railroad is a compilation of traditional and contemporary train-themed songs recorded by a collection of some of the best country-rock and roots-rockers in music today. The 19-track collection was...

August 3, 2022

Recap: Anthrax/Black Label Society/Hatebreed’s Heavy Metal Masterclass at the Hollywood Palladium

This past Friday, July 29, Anthrax’s 40th anniversary tour rolled through the Hollywood Palladium, finding the thrash metal titans sharing the stage with co-headliners Black Label Society and special guest...

June 29, 2022

Premiere: Marc Broussard Previews New EP with Bold, Soulful New Video for “Fire” (Dedicated to Al Green)

Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Marc Broussard gives a special shout-out to Al Green in the opening seconds of his new song, “Fire,” before the track’s soulful energy and rhythmic stomp take over....

May 28, 2022

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Releases Bob Dylan Tribute ‘Dirt Does Dylan” on Digital – Album Out 8/22 (Listen)

On May 20th, the 5-decade-old Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released Dirt Does Dylan – a Bob Dylan tribute with 10 of his most beloved songs. The vinyl album will come...

May 5, 2022

Def Leppard to Play Special SiriusXM Small Stage Gig 5/26 Ahead of New LP ‘Diamond Star Halos’ & Stadium Tour

On May 27, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard will unleash their new record, Diamond Star Halos, prior to launching the highly anticipated Stadium Tour this summer. The...

April 6, 2022

Going to Coachella 2022 (or Watching the Live Stream)? Don’t Miss These 21 Acts Across All Stages

This article spotlighting acts to catch at Coachella was first written for the 2020 event, but it has now been updated to reflect the 2022 lineup and details.  Headliners. When...

February 9, 2022

Rest in Peace, Funk/Soul Singer Betty Davis: 1944-2022

Betty Davis, an American funk/soul singer and model known for an unmistakable sense of musical style and a career that  featured three albums in the 1970s before retiring from music...

January 12, 2022

Christian Lee Hutson Shares “Rubberneckers,” ‘Quitters’ LP 4/1 (Produced by Phoebe Bridgers/Conor Oberst)

Christian Lee Hutson will release a new album titled Quitters on April 1 — and on Wednesday, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter debuted a compelling music video for a track called...

January 10, 2022

Top 11 Rock Covers from Women

Rock Cellar contributor Emily Herring makes her debut with her picks for the Top 11 Rock Covers from Women. 11. Ella Fitzgerald — “Can’t Buy Me Love” (The Beatles) In March...

December 16, 2021

‘Hunky Dory’ at 50: Looking Back on David Bowie’s Transitional 1971 Record

Visionary. Truth teller. Influencer. Pioneer. Storyteller. There are countless superlatives to describe the iconic David Bowie, but even such lofty praise is perhaps insufficient to represent the critically acclaimed musician,...

November 2, 2021

Pavement Sets 2022 North American Reunion Tour Dates, Revered Indie Band’s First in 12 Years

Pavement returned to the news this week with some pretty massive news for fans of the celebrated and groundbreaking indie/rock band: A string of North American dates for 2022, which...

October 26, 2021

Outside Lands Announces Live Stream of Festival on Twitch ft. Select Performances (Oct. 29-31)

After skipping 2020 due to the pandemic, a rescheduled Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival is set for this coming Halloween weekend, Oct. 29-31, at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park....

September 20, 2021

‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’: The Last Gig of its Kind, from Those Who Were There (Noel, Liam, ‘Bonehead,’ More)

Oasis went from playing to a handful of fans on Tuesday nights in their hometown of Manchester in the early 1990s to 250,000+ at Knebworth Park in the summer of...

July 20, 2021

Elvis Costello Reinterpreting ‘This Year’s Model’ Album with Latin Rock/Pop Acts — Hear Juanes Sing “Pump It Up”

Elvis Costello and his longtime producer/colleague Sebastian Krys have put together an intriguing revisiting of This Year’s Model, Costello‘s 1978 album that marked his second overall and first with the...

April 27, 2021

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Reveals Daily Lineup; 2021 Passes Sold Out (Single-Day Tix On Sale 4/29)

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival was among the many cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the festival went ahead and detailed its 2021 show in its place before...

March 18, 2021

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Moves 2021 Event to Halloween Weekend

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival was among the many cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the festival went ahead and detailed its 2021 show...

January 20, 2021

Watch the Amazing Tico the Parrot Sing Along to Classics from Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and More

Meet Tico. He’s a singing parrot. His owner, Frank Maglio, plays classic rock songs on acoustic guitar — quite well, we should point out — and Tico sings along. It’s...

November 13, 2020

November 2020 Issue

Click the links below to enjoy our November 2020 features. Peter Frampton: On His New Memoir, Twitter, Coping with Inclusion Body Myositis and More (The Interview) Reappraising Paul Weller’s The...

November 6, 2020

This Saturday 11/7: Watch the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (with an Eddie Van Halen Tribute)

Among the many things upended by the COVID-19 pandemic this year was the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, which were pushed back from a planned in-person...

November 5, 2020

Rock Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Amazon Music Series: Stream Covers of Nine Inch Nails, Doobie Bros., More

This Saturday, Nov. 7 will bring with it the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. After the in-person event was shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

October 14, 2020

‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ at 25: Revisiting Oasis’ 1995 Album with Those Who Should Know

(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, the second album from Oasis released to the masses in 1995, celebrated its 25th anniversary in early October. After bursting onto the British music scene...

September 1, 2020

Chris Carter, Host of ‘The Beatles Top 50 All-Time Favorite Songs’ Live Stream 9/5, Reflects on His Life in Music, Film, Broadcasting and ‘Breakfast With The Beatles’

Chris Carter is a noted radio personality and host of the long-running program Breakfast with The Beatles, in addition to an abundance of other projects and work over the years...

August 28, 2020

This Weekend: Watch Outside Lands’ ‘Inside Lands’ Virtual Festival w/ Gorillaz, Jack White, Haim, Leon Bridges, Brittany Howard, More

In early August, the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival announced that its 2020 festival at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park was officially cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

August 7, 2020

Grateful Dead Weekend Viewing: Shakedown Stream ‘Tinley Park 1990’ Friday 8/7; Dead & Company ‘The Sand 2020’ Sat. 8/8 — Part of ‘Daze Between’ Jerry Garcia Tribute

This weekend brings with it another trip through the vaults of the Grateful Dead and its offshoot, Dead & Company — this time, as part of the ongoing nine-day Daze...

August 6, 2020

(Updated 8/6): Celebrate Jerry Garcia with ‘Daze Between,’ a Nine-Day Live Stream Event/Fundraiser Paying Tribute to the Grateful Dead Legend — Launched on Garcia’s Birthday, 8/1

Jerry Garcia will be the focus of Daze Between, a special nine-day marathon of online programming scheduled to begin on Saturday, Aug. 1 — Garcia’s birthday. The Grateful Dead legend...

July 31, 2020

What to Stream This Weekend 7/31-8/2: Elton John, Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia, Lollapalooza Virtual Festival, ‘Mavis 80’, Stone Temple Pilots ‘Core,’ The Go-Go’s Showtime Documentary

It’s the weekend, again, which means one thing: There’s plenty of streaming events from the music world to keep you entertained at home — which is so important these days,...

July 8, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Live 2020 Induction Ceremony Due to COVID-19, HBO Special in Place for 11/7

There will be no live Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction event for the Class of 2020, it was announced by the Hall on Wednesday, one of the latest...

June 24, 2020

Outside Lands Cancels 2020 Festival, Announces 2021 Lineup/Details (Lizzo, Tame Impala, The 1975, The Strokes, More)

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival will not take place in 2020, as expected given the COVID-19 pandemic, but the festival lessened the blow of the bad news...

June 16, 2020

Bristol, UK Band Idles Announces New LP ‘Ultra Mono,’ Premieres Intense, Gritty Video for ‘Grounds’

Idles has earned a reputation in recent years, the Bristol, UK band’s in-your-face lyrical urgency and aggression and penchant for mind-blowing live performances earning the group legions of dedicated fans...

April 13, 2020

Watch ‘That Thing You Do!’ on Friday 4/17 to Raise Money for MusiCares’ COVID 19 Relief Fund In Honor of Adam Schlesinger

This Friday, April 17, you’re encouraged to find a copy of That Thing You Do!, the 1996 comedy/drama written and directed by Tom Hanks (who also stars in the film)...

March 12, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Postpones 2020 Induction Ceremony Due to Coronavirus

Add the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the ever-growing list of things being canceled or postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus, as on Thursday it was announced...

January 31, 2020

Preview the New ‘Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – Live At The Roundhouse’ Album/Film, Due Out 4/17

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is enjoying a bit of a renaissance lately thanks to his Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets project, which has found the iconic musician touring the...

January 10, 2020

Dimebash 2020: More Details Revealed for Star-Studded Tribute to Dimebag Darrell at OC Observatory 1/16

Next Thursday, January 16 — right as the NAMM Show begins —  big names from the heavy metal community will come together at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California for...

January 10, 2020

Morrissey Premieres ‘Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know?’ ft. Thelma Houston — from Moz’s New Album Out in March (Listen)

Moz is back. On Friday, Morrissey premiered a new song, “Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know?” It’s from his upcoming album titled I Am Not A Dog On A Chain....

January 7, 2020

Dimebash 2020: Dave Grohl, More Rock Icons to Honor Dimebag Darrell in Santa Ana 1/16 (During NAMM Show Week)

There was only one Dimebag Darrell Abbott, the loud-and-proud lead guitarist for heavy metal marauders Pantera — and there’s only one Dimebash. This year, it’s returning to the Observatory in...

January 2, 2020

Coachella 2020 Officially Announced: Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott, Frank Ocean Headlining

Well, it’s here: The official lineup and details for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival‘s 2020 edition, which will take place at the polo fields in Indio, California on...

November 22, 2019

This Full-Album Cover of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ by Kevin Devine Does Justice to One of the Most Important Albums Ever (Listen)

Indie/rock musician/songwriter Kevin Devine wears many hats, having performed as a solo artist and as a part of various projects over the years, earning a strong fan base and the...

November 21, 2019

Watch The 1975 Explore Vulnerability in the New Video for ‘Frail State of Mind’

Last month, The 1975 premiered “Frail State of Mind,” a new single that expressed some real, relatable sentiments of vulnerability and fragility that front man Matty Healy said was inspired...

November 14, 2019

Behind the Curtain: Prepping for the End of the World with Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter

In this latest Behind the Curtain entry, Steve Rosen recounts an unexpectedly serious chat with Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, then of the Doobie Brothers, all about survival.  Imagine the world is...

October 15, 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees: Motörhead, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Dave Matthews Band, Thin Lizzy, Todd Rundgren, Pat Benatar and More

It’s that time of year again — the time to debate, argue and vote for a new crop of musical acts nominated for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall...

September 30, 2019

Ginger Baker’s Family Updates His Health Status: He’s ‘Holding His Own’ in the Hospital

Last week, word came down that legendary rock and roll drummer Ginger Baker was gravely ill in a hospital and in need of prayers and well-wishes. The original message, as...

September 13, 2019

Joan Jett and the Hunt for the ‘Perfect’ Guitar (The Interview)

“(Joan) Jett is always the coolest person in the room, and an inspiration to anyone who feels like an outsider or misfit,” the rock and roll firebrand’s biography reads on...

September 12, 2019

The Story of Oasis’ Groundbreaking Debut Album ‘Definitely Maybe,’ as Vibrant as Ever 25 Years Later

25 years after Oasis announced its arrival to the world, Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Tony McCarroll, plus Creation Records head Alan McGee, DJ Gary Crowley and the Oasis...

August 16, 2019

Liam Gallagher Premieres ‘One of Us,’ Another Song from His New Solo Album Coming Soon

It’s tough to keep up with Liam Gallagher and his brother and ex-Oasis band mate Noel Gallagher. Both have been releasing new music recently, as both have new records coming...

June 27, 2019

Take a Tour of Manchester in Liam Gallagher’s New Music Video for ‘The River,’ from His New Album ‘Why Me? Why Not.’

Liam Gallagher hails from Manchester. Did you know that? You probably did. It’s an inescapable part of his whole existence, really — from a snarling, trenchcoated youth fronting Oasis in...

June 13, 2019

The World’s On Fire in Liam Gallagher’s New Video for ‘Shockwave,’ the Lead Single from His New Solo LP ‘Why Me? Why Not.’

There’s quite a bit of fire in Liam Gallagher‘s new music video for “Shockwave,” the lead single off his forthcoming solo album — but the longtime Oasis vocalist doesn’t seem...

June 10, 2019

David Gilmour Discusses His Christie’s Guitar Auction for Charity

This month, famed auction house Christie’s will auction more than 120 of rock and roll legend David Gilmour’s guitars. The David Gilmour Guitar Collection represents a remarkable, hand-picked group of instruments...

May 24, 2019

Paul McCartney Reissuing Four Archival Live Albums on July 12

On July 12, Sir Paul McCartney will dip into the vaults once again for a series of reissues of live albums spanning more than four decades of his timeless career,...

May 13, 2019

Monty Python’s Michael Palin on His New Book ‘Erebus: The Story of a Ship’ and the State of the World

“I love this place and it means a lot to me, because when I was young, before I wanted to be a lumberjack, I really, really wanted to be an...

April 5, 2019

Out Now: PUP’s ‘Morbid Stuff,’ an Invigorating New Album Tackling Death, Anxiety, and Emotion with Boundless Energy and Hooks

PUP named its new album Morbid Stuff, and that’s a solid representation of the themes explored on the Toronto band’s third studio album, which was released on Friday via Little...

March 26, 2019

Outside Lands 2019: Paul Simon, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots Headlining (Full Lineup/Details)

On Tuesday, the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival announced its lineup and details for its 2019 edition, which will take place August 9-11 at Golden Gate Park in San...

January 14, 2019

Top 11 Question Songs

“A guy gave me a job at an information booth – no questions asked.” – Jay London “Questions 67 and 68” by Chicago “Questions 67 and 68” was written by...

October 31, 2018

Turn Me On: Rob Bonfiglio

Calling Rob Bonfiglio either a “singer-songwriter” or a “multi-instrumentalist” would feel almost tragically inadequate. His fifth solo album, Trouble Again, is an immaculate, euphoria-inducing song cycle that seamlessly weaves together...

March 22, 2018

KAABOO 2018: Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons and More Top Eclectic Lineup

Since its inception a few years ago, KAABOO Del Mar has boasted one of the most far-ranging lineups of the music festival scene. (Read our recap of the 2016 KAABOO...

January 12, 2018

Top 11 Glam Rock Songs

Top 11 Glam Rock Songs “I was recently looking at an old cover of New Musical Express from 1973. It’s me and Mick Jagger, and he’s just found glam a...

October 28, 2017

Watch Linkin Park and Friends Remember Chester Bennington with Three-Plus Hour Concert at the Hollywood Bowl

Friday night, the remaining members of Linkin Park took the stage publicly for the first time since the death of vocalist Chester Bennington back on July 20. A special ‘Celebrate...

May 10, 2017

Ray Davies and His Version of ‘Americana’ – The Interview

One of the most fascinating things about interviewing Ray Davies is how interested the legendary British songwriter and former frontman of The Kinks is in you. He’ll ask where you...

January 12, 2017

Rick Wakeman: On ‘Piano Portraits,’ David Bowie, Yes in the Rock Hall of Fame and More (Q&A)

At age five, Rick Wakeman began taking piano lessons — talk about musical lessons that truly paid off decades later! First coming to prominence as a member of Strawbs, Wakeman...

June 27, 2013

I Will Be Me: An Interview with Kinks Guitarist Dave Davies

Founding Kinks guitarist Dave Davies talks to us about his new solo album, spirituality, and perseverance.

June 4, 2013

Turtle Talk with Howard Kaylan (Interview)

An exclusive interview with founding member of the Turtles - on his career and his new book 'Shell Shocked'.

June 11, 2012

June Album Reviews

Fiona Apple Rush Smashing Pumpkins The Cult The Beach Boys Translator Giant Giant Sand Maroon 5 Fiona Apple The Idler Wheel… The exhausting title of Fiona Apple’s new album, The...

September 2, 2011

Sinéad O’Connor Wants A Man. We Want That New Record.

The news this week is all about how Sinéad O’Connor has been trolling the internet in a comical and desperate search for a sexual companion.  Her own website outlines (in...