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Hundreds of musicians, including Rage Against the Machine, Julian Casablancas, Serj Tankian, Roger Waters, and Run the Jewels, in an open letter urged fellow artists to boycott performing in Israel. “We call for you to join us with your name in refusing to perform at Israel’s complicit cultural institutions, and by standing firm in your…

Vince Neil joined Sammy Hagar on stage for a cover of Led Zeppelin’s classic hit “Rock and Roll.” On May 26, during a concert at the Seneff Arts Plaza in Orlando, Florida, Hagar, who was performing with his band the Circle, welcomed the Motley Crue frontman on stage. The group then performed “Rock and Roll,”…

The Allman Brothers Band plan to celebrate their 50th anniversary by releasing their March 2020 Madison Square Garden concert as a film. The new concert film, titled The Allman Brothers/March 10, 2020/Madison Square Garden/New York, NY, will release on July 23. It will be available on DVD, CD and Blu-Ray. The band has previewed a…

Late legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen didn’t treat his famous Frankenstrat guitar with any respect, according to his son Wolfgang Van Halen. “To Dad, it’s just a little piece of junk that he built himself, but to us it’s the most famous thing in the world,” Wolfgang says. During an interview with Total Guitar, Wolfgang…

Stevie Nicks, The Strokes and Run The Jewels have been confirmed as headliners of the Shaky Knees Music Festival 2021 lineup. Shaky Knees is scheduled to take place at Atlanta’s Central Park October 22 and 24. Other performers at the festival include Alice Cooper, St. Vincent, Modest Mouse, Portugal. The Man, Phoebe Bridgers, Mac Demarco,…

The Allman Betts Band have announced three special livestream events via NoCap that will stream on Mondays starting June 14th through June 28th. On Monday, June 14, the band will play a special seated, intimate acoustic show, featuring songs from Down to the River, Bless Your Heart and some other gems. On Monday, June 21,…

Wolfgang Van Halen, former Van Halen bassist and son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, has revealed the favorite advice his father gave him. When asked about the late guitar legend’s advice, Wolfgang told Rock Sverige, “My favorite one – and it´s a bit tongue-in-cheek . was something his dad taught him: ‘If you ever…

Toyah Willcox and King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp covered Scorpion’s 1984 single “Rock You Like a Hurricane” during the latest episode of their “Sunday Lunch” series on May 23. Toyah dressed up as Catwoman for the show, while husband Fripp wore some eye make-up. “My cat is purring, it scratches my skin/ So what is…

Queen + Adam Lambert on Tuesday announced an extra U.K. show on the band’s twice-postponed Rhapsody UK & European tour, now set for 2022, as well as additional dates in mainland Europe. The band is already set to play a pair of shows each in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow and a 10-day run at London’s…

Pioneering concert promoter and Johnny Cash’s longtime manager Lou Robin passed away on May 18. He was 90. “It is with deep sadness and respect that we mark the passing of music industry legend, Lou Robin, at 90,” the Johnny Cash estate said in a statement. “Lou had an amazing 30-year run personally managing Johnny…