Jeff Giles
Queen + Adam Lambert Is Still a Possibility, Says Adam Lambert
Talk of Queen touring with ‘American Idol’ star Adam Lambert has been floated and denied more times than we can count, but just because Lambert put the official kibosh on those rumors a couple of weeks ago, that doesn’t mean he won’t be working with the band in some capacity.
Boston Announces 2012 Tour Dates
Can you feel that? Oh no, wait, it’s more than a feeling. Yes, that’s right — while work on its long-delayed sixth studio album continues, Boston is returning to the road for a summer tour. As frontman Tom Scholz joked in his announcement to fans, this latest run of dates comes just in time for the end of the world.
Nikki Sixx Blasts Celebrity-Enabling Physicians on CNN
In the wake of Whitney Houston‘s untimely death, some of her fellow pop stars are coming out of the woodwork to discuss their own struggles with addiction, as well as the way the entertainment business can help enable patterns of destructive behavior. Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx added his two cents via an appearance last night (Feb. 15) on ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Debuts at Number Two
He’s just a gigolo, and everywhere he goes, David Lee Roth ain’t got no chart-topping Van Halen records. Despite an impressive 187,000 copies sold, the band’s new album ‘A Different Kind of Truth‘ was kept from the top spot in its first week by Adele‘s unstoppable ’21,’ which enjoyed a huge Grammy-week bounce, moving nearly a quarter of a million units in its 50th week on the chart.
Valentine’s Day: Rockers Spread the Love Via Twitter
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February 14 is here, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate Valentine's Day. How are your favorite rockers celebrating this special day? By taking to Twitter and letting their fans know just how they feel. In a f
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Steven Van Zandt on E Street Band’s First Show Without Clemons: ‘All We Can Do Is Carry On’
For many viewers, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s performance of ‘We Take Care of Our Own‘ was a Grammy highlight. But for the band members, their first full live gig without longtime sax player Clarence Clemons had decidedly solemn undertones.
Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Def Leppard Alumni + More Team Up for ‘Titans of Rock’
Have you ever dreamed of seeing Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Def Leppard, and Motley Crue on the same bill? Well, this year you can! Sort of. As long as you’re cool with only seeing individual members of the bands — and you live in South America.
Paul McCartney Says ‘No Streaming for You’
The next time you feel like listening to ‘Spies Like Us,’ ‘Silly Love Songs,’ or ‘Biker Like an Icon,’ you won’t be able to turn to your favorite streaming service. Thanks to a removal order recently issued by the Universal and Concord Music Groups, all Wings and Paul McCartney solo albums have been pulled from the digital shelves of Spotify, MOG, Rdio, and anybody else who charges a monthly fee f
Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show
While we wait for definitive word on whether the Rolling Stones will celebrate their 50th anniversary by going on tour this year, we can content ourselves with the band’s ongoing series of ‘official bootleg’ releases — and at least one of the band members is hitting the stage in the near future: Keith Richards, who’s performing at a benefit in honor of recently deceased guitar legend Hubert Sumlin
Lars Ulrich’s Friends Told Him They Liked ‘Lulu’
Metallica and Lou Reed‘s ‘Lulu’ might have been one of the most savagely reviewed rock records of 2011, but don’t expect Lars Ulrich to take any of that criticism to heart. During a recent interview with the Brazilian podcast Wikimetal, Ulrich reflected on ‘Lulu,’ offering some candid thoughts on the album — and insisting that people have actually told him they liked it.
Black Sabbath Fans Rally Behind Bill Ward as Group Reportedly Finds Replacement Drummer
Black Sabbath sounds determined to keep recording its next album without drummer Bill Ward — in fact, they may have already lined up his replacement. But disappointed fans who had been looking forward to a full reunion of the band’s original lineup aren’t taking the news lying down.
David Lee Roth Could Save Your Life with a Frito
Love him or hate him, David Lee Roth has never been anything less than eminently quotable — and his recent interview with the Toronto Sun found Diamond Dave in fine form, riffing on everything from Van Halen‘s longevity in the face of changing trends to the short list of things he’d need to save your life in an emergency.