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In an exclusive interview filmed in Tenerife for the re-release of his solo album, Queen’s Brian May spoke about Another World and revealed the joy he gets from the way his songs are interpreted. “I think in the course of writing a song, you cannot escape putting yourself in there, and you don’t even know…

David Lee Roth has responded to rumors regarding an all-star Van Halen tribute tour. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted recently said he was invited to join Alex Van Halen and guitarist Joe Satriani for a potential tour. Newsted later withdrew, saying he “didn’t want it to be viewed as a money grab.” In a statement…

Rob Halford’s second book, which spans various facets of hard rock and heavy metal history, will be released in November. “Biblical: Rob Halford’s Heavy Metal Scriptures” was co-written by Halford and Ian Gittins, who also co-authored the Judas Priest singer’s first book, “Confess.” The book, which arrives on November 1 via Hachette Books, is available…

It was a grand celebration for Loretta Lynn last Thursday (April 14), with several country stars sending their wishes through a video on her 90th birthday. The video posted on Lynn’s Facebook page shows artists including Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Maren Morris and more wishing the country legend well on the…

The Ohio State Athletic Band performed a tribute to Van Halen during their annual halftime show at Ohio Stadium in Columba on Saturday, April 16. The band kicked off the 8-minute drill with renditions of Van Halen’s “Runnin’ With the Devil” and “Dreams,” while the tribute also included takes on “Panama” and “Jump.” The tribute…

Sheryl Crow recently shared a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Live With Me” featuring the iconic band’s Mick Jagger on harmonica. The song will feature in the upcoming documentary SHERYL, which focuses on Crow’s life and career and will premiere on Showtime on May 6. “Live with Me” was recorded by the Rolling Stones for…

Bob Dylan has announced new dates for the next U.S. leg of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour,” which will focus on the West Coast. The next leg will kick off on May 28 in Spokane, Washington, and conclude on June 18 in San Diego, California. Tickets for the upcoming shows will be available starting…

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett recently released a new song, “High Plains Drifter,” from his upcoming instrumental solo EP, Portals, which is set to drop on April 23. Conductor Edwin Outwater, Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic all contributed to the song. Hammett explained that the track…

Ringo Starr has announced the second leg of his 2022 Tour with his All Starr Band, consisting of Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, Hamish Stuart and Edgar Winter. This is the second leg of tour dates initially planned for 2020. As previously announced, Ringo will commence the first leg of shows this…

The original artwork of the KISS logo, hand drawn and designed by Ace Frehley in 1973, is up for auction. Frehley unveiled the original logo artwork for the first time in 2011 and discussed its creation in his book, “No Regrets Book.” Originally designed by Frehley, the logo was later refined by Paul Stanley. One…