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“I Hate To Say It, But That Time Has Come” was the statement from longtime Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill, which began like this……”Hello everyone, for a long time now, when asked ‘how long can you continue’ – I’ve always answered ‘until my performances suffer’. Ian Hill Is Retiring Ian missed a gig last month…

Def Leppard have announced their return to the stage with a huge North American Tour that will rock 45 dates , with The Struts and The Goo Goo Dolls opening – One of rock’s greatest bands! Let’s GO! Dates For The Mighty Def Leppard March 2, 2027 – Allentown, PA – PPL CenterMarch 5, 2027…

So, Aerosmith fans have been waiting ever since the band “teased” a Tuesday 10/5 announcement on their website and socials about a potential Hollywood Bowl show . After two days of waiting we FINALLY got the news. After retiring from touring in 2024 due to Steven Tyler’s reported vocal injuries, many thought we wouldn’t see…

Supergroup The Dead Daisies has announced the next phase of the bands career with the addition of former Foreigner and Hurricane vocalist KELLY HANSEN. The band lineup these days is- The band consists of   Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) – Guitar David Lowy (MINK, RED PHOENIX). Guitar Tommy Clufetos (BLACK SABBATH, Ozzy Osbourne) Drums Jimi Crutchley (THE QUIREBOYS). Bass…

When I first started in rock radio the early 90’s was a challenging time for women, as the hair metal revolution was dying and grunge was born. Enter Sass Jordan , who put out a killer record RACINE that my station started playing immediately. Sass had a record called “Tell Somebody” that can out in…

For Those About To Rock! And Boy Did We! When the Nor’easter postponed a September AC/DC show at MetLife stadium, we were pissed! Until the weather gods gave us an 85 degree October day and the Foo Fighter’s were added to the bill! Now, let me start by saying, I have seen AC/DC countless times….

After a long and loud search metal icons QUIET RIOT have announced their new vocalist- Long Island Metal Fan and Quiet Riot dynamo (he sicks the tunes to perfection) John Torra. Who is the eighth to sing for the band since Kevin DuBrow’s death in 2007. Torra’s incredible video got to the band and manager…

The Nor’easter of 2026 postponed AC/DC’s PWR UP Tour at Met Life Stadium on 9/25 with The Pretty Reckless opening, however the rescheduled date was tough for TPR as they are also on a headlining tour- So enter Foo Fighters! Who also saved the day in St. Louis when a scheduling conflict also came up!…

SLIPKNOT is back! And have announced their (sic)est Stadium Tour The summer of 2027 is going to be banging for metal fans. Dates are as follows- Wembley Stadium, in a Europe exclusive. Dates are – Jul. 03 – London, UK – Wembley StadiumJul. 16 – Washington, DC – Nationals ParkJul. 18 – Queens, NY – Citi…

Great American Rock Tunes From Great American Rock Bands It’s always fun to make rock lists! Whether you are BBQ’ing, Rocking fireworks, parades, beaches, lakes, adult beverages, you need the tunes. There are no BEST’S – It’s Music. But we all have favorites. Here are a few of my FAVE American Jammers as we celebrate…