Classic Rock News

After 26 years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando is retiring the Aerosmith-branded Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which opened in 1999, to be reimagined with The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem as the new musical theme. The indoor roller coaster will close for an overhaul in spring 2026 and reopen next summer. The new ride will take fans…

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer known for shaping the Memphis soul sound with Stax Records, died on Wednesday (December 3) at the age of 84. No cause of death has been shared as of yet. “While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find…

All Time Low have earned their third No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “The Weather,” marking the band’s first chart-topper since 2023’s “Sleepwalking.” The Maryland rock band’s other No. 1 hit, 2020’s “Monsters” featuring Blackbear, ruled the chart for 18 weeks, which remains the fourth-longest-leading hit in the survey’s 37-year history. Since first…

Fender has launched a new collection of signature guitars and basses celebrating Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary, featuring models representing guitarists Dave Murray and Janick Gers, and bassist Steve Harris. Highlights include the $11,000 Limited Edition Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster, crafted with Murray and masterbuilder Andy Hicks for high performance on tour, and more affordable Limited…

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his debut solo album, set for release next year on Nonesuch Records, and dropped its lead single, “A Plea,” a nearly eight-minute free jazz/spoken word track featuring his electric bass, trumpet, and socially reflective lyrics calling for peace and love amidst division. The music video was directed…

Foo Fighters have announced a benefit concert on January 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to support homeless nonprofits Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission, coinciding with frontman Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday. Fans can access a pre-sale ticket opportunity on December 7 through an in-person donation drive at the Forum, where attendees…

On Tuesday (December 2), Gorillaz announced on social media that they will bring their immersive ‘House of Kong’ exhibit and full-album performances of their upcoming LP, The Mountain, to Los Angeles this February. The exhibition – which previously ran in London this summer – will be on display at Rolling Greens from February 26 to…

The 2026 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, set for June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee, will be headlined by Skrillex, The Strokes, Turnstile, Rüfüs Du Sol, Teddy Swims, Noah Kahan, and Kesha, with additional performances by Yungblud, Mt. Joy, The Neighbourhood, Alabama Shakes, Geese, Lil Jon, Clipse, Wet Leg, and many more acts set to play…

Foo Fighters scored their 15th No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Asking for a Friend,” breaking a tie with Metallica for the fourth-most chart-toppers in the tally’s 44-year history. The song reached No. 1 in only its fifth week, marking the the fastest rise to the top of the chart this year.…