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Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Imagine playing in a tribute band, and the artist whose music you're paying tribute to joins you onstage. That's what happened to the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles Friday.According to the Palm Beach Post, Billy, who owns a home in the Palm Beach area, attended a Turnstiles concert at an amphitheater in Wellington, […]

Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Bryan Adams released a new album called Roll With the Punches in 2025, and in 2026 he's going to keep on rolling out new music. Well, sort of.In a New Year's Day video on Instagram, Bryan said, "In April, we have a new album coming out called Tough Town." But Tough Town isn't exactly new: It's […]

Tony Iommi bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of "Black Sabbath – The Ballet" at Sadler's Wells Theatre on October 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images) Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has given fans an update on his next solo project.In a New Year’s message, Iommi discussed the highlights of his 2025, including his reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates Ozzy Osbourne and […]

Drummer Alex Van Halen of Van Halen performs during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Sounds like Alex Van Halen may be getting back to music.In an interview with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on his Metal Sticks podcast, Alex revealed that he is about to work on music with Toto’s Steve Lukather."I'm getting […]

Sammy Hagar at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Disney/Michael Le Brecht II)/Mick Fleetwood at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Mick Fleetwood and Sammy Hagar joined forces on New Year's Eve for a benefit show in Maui.Both rockers posted footage from the concert on their Instagram accounts. Mick noted that the show raised money for the Maui Health Foundation, an organization providing […]

Soundgarden at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Disney/Frank Micelotta) After getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025, Soundgarden is teasing more activity in the coming year."2025 was super busy!" the "Black Hole Sun" outfit writes in an Instagram Story. "There's more to come in 2026!"We'll see if that means the release of the final Soundgarden album, which the band had been […]

Peter Gabriel performs at Little Caesars Arena on September 29, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) Peter Gabriel is starting the new year with new music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced he’ll release the new album o/i this year, which is the follow up to 2023’s i/o.Like i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from the album with each full moon of the year. […]

Cover of 'Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5',(Legacy Recordings) Songs from David Bowie, Iron Maiden, and the Pixies appear on Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5, which is now available via digital outlets.The collection features 14 songs, including tracks from Volume 1 and Volume 2 of season 5, as well as newly added songs from the series finale, which premiered on New Year's Eve. New additions include Iron Maiden’s "The Trooper," Pixies’" […]

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969…The Beatles began rehearsals for what would wind up being their final studio album together, Let It Be.Rehearsals took place at Twickenham Film Studios and were marred by tension within the band, which was captured on film as cameras were recording the sessions for a documentary.Let It Be was released in May 1970 along with the documentary of the same name, which featured The Beatles' unannounced rooftop concert, […]