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Accept 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026' album artwork. (Napalm Records) Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is featured on new version of the song "Balls to the Wall," originally by the German heavy metal band Accept.The updated track is included on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, an upcoming compilation of rerecorded Accept songs featuring guest artists in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary."Rob is the Metal God. I don't need to say any more about him," […]

Artwork for U2's new single 'Street of Dreams' (Island Records) U2’s just-released single, “Street of Dreams,” soundtracks a new short film of the same name featuring soccer star David Beckham.The film was released by Bank of America in conjunction with the World Cup. According to a press release, it "tells the story of a young girl whose life has been upended through homelessness but refuses to give up on her dream of […]

(L-R) David Winstanley, Wendy Beetlestone, Ringo Starr and Brian Boyd attend Ringo's Peace & Love Birthday Celebration on July 07, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA) Ringo Starr got quite a gift for his 86th birthday Tuesday. The rocker just received an honorary doctorate from the University of Liverpool.Wendy Beetlestone, University of Liverpool chancellor and United States district judge, presented Ringo with his honor […]

On This Day, July 8, 2023…Elton John wrapped the final show of Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm, Sweden. The tour, which Elton said would be his last, launched in September 2018.The final show featured performances of such classic Elton tunes as "Bennie and the Jets," "Candle in the Wind," "Good Bye Yellow Brick Road," "Rocket Man," "Your Song" and more.It also featured an appearance by Coldplay via a live video link-up […]

Bon Jovi performs onstage at the Forever Tour Kick Off - New York at Madison Square Garden on July 07, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Bon Jovi) After four years off the road, Bon Jovi returned to the stage Tuesday night for the opening night of their Forever Tour at New York’s Madison Square Garden.According to setlist.fm, the band opened with a cover of The […]

Cat Stevens 'Buddha and the Chocolate Box' (Cat-O-Log Records/A&M/UMe) A remastered version of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ eighth studio album, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, will be released in September.The follow-up to 1973’s Foreigner, Buddha and the Chocolate Box was originally released on March 21, 1974. The album had Stevens returning to the sounds fans were familiar with on albums like Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat.The album peaked at […]

Todd Rundgren performs with The Lemon Twigs onstage at the Gobi tent during Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella) Todd Rundgren has extended his Dammed if I Do Tour.The “Bang the Drum All Day” rocker has announced a new set of fall U.S. dates kicking off Oct. 21 in San Francisco. The […]

Michael Anthony performs with Sammy Hagar at the Palomino Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival on April 27, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach) The music of Van Halen will be the subject of an upcoming edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and it will feature one of the band’s original members.Van Halen Rock Camp – Volume II is happening Nov. 12-15 in Hollywood, […]

Elton John Mexico City admat (courtesy of Rocket Entertainment) Elton John is ready to say farewell again.While Elton wrapped his final tour, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, back in 2023, he never brought it to Mexico. He’s now set to say goodbye to his Mexican fans with two new concerts.The shows, which are being billed as Elton’s farewell to Mexico, are happening Oct. 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico […]