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Stevie Nicks took to social media last Tuesday (July 27) to reflect on her debut solo album Bella Donna on its 40th anniversary. Nicks, who captioned the post, “From my journal….”, also gave a shout out to her collaborators Lori Perry-Nicks and Sharon Celani. Sharing her thoughts on what inspired her to create “Bella Donna,”…

Late Rush drummer Neil Peart’s last recorded drum solo is featured in a teaser for the Rush concert film, Cinema Strangiato. The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on September 9, when Rush: Cinema Strangiato – Director’s Cut is screened in movie theatres worldwide via Trafalgar Releasing to celebrate 40 years of…

Whitesnake and Foreigner have announced that together they will be hitting the road across the U.K. and Ireland in 2022 alongside very special guests Europe. The legendary bands will kick off their tour in Dublin on 10 May, 2022. They will also play in Glasgow, Newcastle, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham before closing in Cardiff. Europe…

Dee Snider, who is currently busy with promotion of his new album Leave a Scar, has been diagnosed with Covid-19 despite being vaccinated. “FOR ALL WHO READ I GOT COVID…I’m fully vaccinated so my symptoms were minor. Advil and Sudafed totally managed them. Didn’t miss a beat business wise (did 10 interviews on first day…

Journey guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that former drummer Deen Castronovo has rejoined the band. Ultimate Classic Rock reports that Schon, in a series of Facebook comments below a San Francisco Chronicle story about Journey, confirmed that Castronovo is returning to the band. One fan commented on the post, “So is Deen Castronovo back in…

Rick Astley’s 1987 single “Never Gonna Give You Up” has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. “1 BILLION views for Never Gonna Give You Up on @YouTube ! Amazing, crazy, wonderful!” Astley tweeted in celebration. In an accompanying clip, he says, “I’ve jus been told that ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has been streamed a…

Whitesnake will release a 25th anniversary super deluxe edition of their 1997 album Restless Heart on October 29. The 4CD/DVD collection features newly remastered and remixed versions of the original album, along with unreleased demos and studio outtakes. The DVD includes music videos and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album with new…

Bryan Adams has signed a global recordings agreement with BMG to release his upcoming studio album. The agreement marks the Canadian singer-songwriter’s first new label deal in more than 40 years. “I’m delighted to join the BMG team, and can’t wait for everyone to hear the new music,” Adams said. Adams’ long-time manager Bruce Allen…

American blues-rock band ZZ Top’s bassist Dusty Hill has died at the age of 72. The band said Hill passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas. “We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental…

Violent Femmes plan to reissue Why Do Birds Sing? in celebration of the best-selling album’s 30th anniversary. The deluxe edition arrives on October 8 via Craft Recordings. The reissue will feature newly remastered audio as well as previously unreleased material, including alternative takes and outtakes, and a complete concert from 1991 recorded at The Boathouse…