Classic Rock News

In a new email interview with Charlie Kendall’s Metalshop, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton sheds some light about the future of the band while also clarifying some things about frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal injury that forced the rock legends to retire from touring. “Let me start by clearing up some information on Steven’s injury,” Hamilton wrote.…

Back on July 8th, AC/DC’s legendary 1980 album, Back In Black, was certified 26-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. And on August 21st, the RIAA upgraded the hard rock classic to certified 27-times platinum, which pushed AC/DC’s iconic record into third place ahead of the Eagles’ Hotel California on the list of…

On Friday (August 23), Slipknot’s DJ Sid Wilson had to be hospitalized after he “sustained burns across his body” in a horrific accident. Sid shared an Instagram video from the hospital, showing his injuries while explaining to fans what happened in the incident, “I had an explosion in my face.” Despite the severity of his…

During Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s triumphant concert in Philadelphia on Friday night (August 23), Springsteen dismissed any suggestions that the band is no longer going to be able to tour in the future. The group is currently playing the final leg of their 2024 stadium tour, but they don’t show any signs…

Following last month’s cancellation of additional European tour dates due to Josh Homme‘s emergency surgery, Queens of the Stone Age have now removed all their remaining 2024 tour dates from their concert schedule in order to let Homme prioritize his health and continue to receive necessary medical care. The band made the announcement with a…

Linkin Park have launched a 100-hour countdown timer on their social media accounts, although what specifically the band is counting down to revealing remains unclear. There are rumors circulating that Linkin Park will be reforming with a new vocalist to replace their late lead singer Chester Bennington, who died by suicide on July 20, 2017…

Rumors of a long-awaited Oasis reunion are running rampant on social media. While the beloved Reading and Leeds music festivals were taking place in the UK over the weekend, rumors began swirling about potential Oasis live reunion shows tied to the upcoming 30th anniversary of their legendary debut album, Definitely Maybe, which was released on…

Following the success of their three reunion shows at Bush Hall in West London earlier this month, Sex Pistols have announced an additional run of UK shows this fall. The new Pistols lineup features three original members of the legendary punk band, guitarist Steve Jones, bassist Glen Matlock, and drummer Paul Cook, joined by singer…

Sebastian Bach has added more dates to his ongoing tour in support of his latest solo record, Child With the Man. Bach just announced an expansive fall 2024 North American tour, which gets going on October 4 in Portland, Oregon, following two previously announced dates supporting Ace Frehley and Tesla at the end of September.…