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courtesy of Live Nation Styx and REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin have a treat in store for fans who come out to see their upcoming Brotherhood of Rock tour.The previously announced tour kicks off May 28 in Greenville, South Carolina, and now both acts have revealed that they will be playing one of their classic albums in its entirety on the tour.Styx is set to perform their 1977 release The Grand Illusion, which […]

On This Day, Feb. 14, 1984...Rocker Elton John married German-born sound engineer Renate Blauel in an extravagant wedding in Australia. The marriage didn’t last long and they split in 1988.Elton has said he realized he was "living a lie” and later said he believed that “being married would cure me of everything wrong in my life.”Elton's love life took a turn for the better when he started a relationship with […]

The Label Group/TLG|ZOID/Virgin Music Group Ozzy Osbourne has teamed up with Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison to rerecord their 2015 collaboration, "Gods of Rock Rock N Roll."The updated version, out now via digital outlets, adds a choir and a 61-piece orchestra to the track, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens, who also plays with Idol."Billy and I wrote 'Gods of Rock N Roll' together in a hotel room while I was touring in […]

Sony Pictures Classic The new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the formation of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, up until the release of their 1969 sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II. The filmmakers — Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty — say there’s a good reason why they wanted to stick to that era.“It was always going to be the origin story,” McGourty tells ABC Audio, “because the beginnings of things are always the most interesting.”The film includes […]

Reigning Phoenix Music Sebastian Bach has released a new video for a track off his most recent solo album, Child Within The Man.The latest clip is for “To Live Again,” a song he co-wrote with Myles Kennedy, who also teamed with Bach for the first song released from the album, “What Do I Got To Lose?”“‘To Live Again’ is the closest song to a ballad on the record,” Bach shares. “I could not be more […]

Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Props and costumes featured in the Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown are set to go on display at both the Bob Dylan Center and Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The new exhibit, Stepping Into the Unknown, will officially open Feb. 28. One day prior there will be a special opening event featuring the film’s Oscar-nominated costume designer, Arianne Phillips, and music supervisor Steve Gizicki. It will also […]

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images There’s another documentary about John Lennon on the way, and a new trailer for the film has just been released.Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade is a British documentary that explores Lennon’s post-Beatles career using archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with musicians, journalists and close friends. There are also archival interviews from Lennon, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney.“Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles creating revolutionary music […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Metallica is back in the watch game.After first announcing a collaboration with Nixon in 2018, the metal legends have reunited with the watch company to create four new pieces, each inspired by a different 'Tallica album: Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets and their latest effort, 72 Seasons.The watches vary in price from $150 to $550. For more info, visit Metallica.com.If you order one, perhaps you can show it […]

Jo Hale/Redferns Third time's a charm for Paul McCartney.After headlining the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced what's being billed as his third and final show at the venue, happening Friday.Just like the first two shows, tickets were available only at the Bowery Ballroom box office, with tickets limited to one per person, and they quickly sold out.According […]