Classic Rock News

On Monday (April 21), Halestorm shared their new single, “Darkness Always Wins,” which will be featured on their highly-anticipated upcoming album. The moody ballad is produced by Dave Cobb, and is set to appear on Halestorm’s forthcoming project, though the band hasn’t revealed any additional details about the record as of yet. “‘Darkness Always Wins’…

Linkin Park has secured their eighth overall No. 1 and fifth consecutive chart-topper on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, as “Up From the Bottom” climbs three spots to reach the summit on this week’s ranking. Linkin Park’s latest hit extends their record for the most consecutive number ones on the chart since its inception…

Billy Idol’s first album in 11 years, Dream Into It, is set to be released on Friday (April 25). The 9-track concept album delves into Idol’s life, from his punk rock days in England to his struggles with substances and redemption into sobriety. The record features high-profile collaborations with artists like Joan Jett – whom…

Phish emerged victorious in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, securing over 329,000 votes and surpassing runner-up Bad Company by nearly 50,000 votes. The Top Five in the fan vote was rounded out by Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and Joe Cocker, with notable acts like Soundgarden, Chubby Checker, and The Black…

Korn’s Jonathan Davis has launched a new line of dog apparel under his “Freak on a Leash” brand, in collaboration with designer Ashton Michael. The canine collection features spiked collars, accessories, and garments inspired by punk and metal bands from the late ’70s and ’80s. Davis has pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds…

Puddle of Mudd announced that their new album, Kiss the Machine, is set to arrive on May 2, and have shared the project’s lead single, “Beautimous.” The announcement comes despite the ongoing legal issues facing frontman Wes Scantlin, including a pending felony domestic violence charge following a recent physical altercation with his girlfriend. “This album…

Alice Cooper and his original band have reunited for their first album together in 51 years, The Revenge of Alice Cooper, which is scheduled to be released on July 25th. The album is produced by Bob Ezrin, who worked on Alice’s celebrated 70s albums Killers, School’s Out, and Billion Dollar Babies, with the classic band…

During a recent appearance on “Trunk Nation,” Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen revealed that he continues to grapple with the aftermath of a violent assault that occurred two years ago. The musician shared details of his ongoing struggle with trauma from the 2023 attack, a frightening incident where Allen was beaten by a 19-year-old assailant outside…

On Monday (April 21), The Cure announced details of their forthcoming project, Mixes of a Lost World, a remix collection featuring artists like Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, Paul Oakenfold, and others reimagining tracks from their 2024 album, Songs of a Lost World. The 24-track compilation was conceived and compiled by Cure frontman Robert Smith, and…