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More than 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia from the personal collection of legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Alex Lifeson will be auctioned at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York on May 22. Called “Property From The Archives of Alex Lifeson,” auction is part of Julien Auction’s three-day “Music Icons”…

Duran Duran have announced a long-awaited North American headlining Tour, celebrating the band’s spectacular four-decade career and in continued support of their critically acclaimed 15th studio album, Future Past. Starting August 19, the 14-date tour will see the multi-platinum, award-winning legends play iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Wynn…

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, is set to premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. According to Deadline, the biopic, which explores the relationship between the late rock icon and his manager Colonel Tom Parker will air at the 75th Cannes film fest, which is scheduled to run from May 17-28. The biopic starring…

Billy Idol has revealed that he continues to undergo treatment amid his ongoing battle with a sinus infection. “Medical update correction: I have to take a further 2 types of antibiotics to beat this MRSA sinus infection no intravenous just by mouth. 2 more weeks to go yuk! Still I should b ok after this…”…

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts have released a new acoustic version of “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” off their first-ever acoustic album, Changeup, due to arrive on March 25 via Blackheart Records. “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” first appeared on Jett’s 1981 album I Love Rock ‘n Roll, which soared to No. 2 on the Billboard 200…

The Rolling Stones have announced plans to embark on a tour of Europe this summer in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary. The legendary band are set to play 14 shows in ten countries, including two nights at British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, England, and their first concert in Liverpool, England, in more…

Rush recently released a new animated video for “YYZ” from their upcoming deluxe reissue of Moving Pictures marking the record’s 40th anniversary. The video, animated by Fantoons Animation Studios, features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson voice a pair of cops who are on the job while an art heist takes place. The visual, which shows…

Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons are set to play a set of Motörhead classics during their upcoming U.K. tour. The band, which features Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, and vocalist Joel Peters, are scheduled to embark on the 11-date trek this May. The first concert is scheduled to…

Elton John and Stevie Wonder have released a video for their recent collaborative track “Finish Line,” a song from John’s all-star LP The Lockdown Sessions, which arrived last year. The video for the Andrew Watt-produced single features photos and footage from throughout the years that celebrate life and love, including of John and Wonder performing.…

KISS co-founders Ace Frehley and Peter Criss will perform together at the upcoming Creatures Fest. Frehley is set to perform as headliner on the second day of the three day festival at Nashville’s Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel on May 27. Creatures Fest promoter Neil Davis recently announced on Facebook that Criss will come out of…