Classic Rock News

Kimberly Burch, realtor and fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, tragically passed away after going overboard on an ’80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise. Her family announced the heartbreaking news with a post on Facebook on Tuesday (March 4). “It is with broken hearts that we share the sad news that Kimberly Burch has passed away,”…

Thrash metal legends Slayer have just announced a five-date run of reunion shows for 2025, marking their first U.K. and Canadian concerts in six years. The group — featuring bassist/singer Tom Araya, guitarist Kerry King, drummer Paul Bostaph, and guitarist Gary Holt — will be performing their biggest headlining shows ever in the U.K., starting…

Bruce Dickinson just announced dates and details of his 2025 North American tour, marking his first solo tour on the continent in almost 30 years. The shows are in support of the Iron Maiden frontman’s 2024 solo album, The Mandrake Project, which reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The tour…

Eric Clapton has unveiled the dates and details of his 2025 U.S. arena tour. The brief jaunt includes a limited run of six concerts across the midwest and east coast in September, and features The Wallflowers as special guests on all dates. Clapton’s tour is in support of his 2024 album, Meanwhile, which reached No.…

Paul McCartney is advocating for the late Joe Cocker’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. McCartney’s letter – shared by publicist Bob Merlis – is dated February 25, and is playfully addressed, “Dear Rock and Rollers.” “Joe was a great man and a fine singer whose unique style made for some fantastic…

Elton John will headline the Curebound Concert for Cures benefit show on May 9 at San Diego’s Petco Park to raise money for cancer research. This will be one of Sir Elton’s few major live events since he officially retired from the road in 2023. The show is part of the Concert for Cures live…

During the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday night (March 2), Daniel Blumberg won his first ever Oscar for Best Original Score for his work on The Brutalist. The musician, who is the former frontman of London indie rock darlings, Yuck, triumphed over composers Volker Bertelmann (Conclave), Clément Ducol and Camille (Emilia Pérez), John Powell…

On Monday (March 3), Bring Me the Horizon took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of their fall 2025 US arena tour. The band will embark on the USA Ascension Program+ Tour, along with special guest opening acts Motionless in White, The Plot in You, and Amira Elfeky on select dates. The newly…

Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention of his music back to North American stages this summer. The 8-time Grammy winner will perform a series of nine concerts spread across eight cities, where he will be accompanied by local orchestras. The shows will feature Beck’s regular backing musicians – featuring guitarist-bassist Jason Falkner, keyboardist Roger Manning,…