Classic Rock News

Following the death of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne on Tuesday (July 22), a variety of artists paid tribute to the Prince Of Darkness during their shows that night. Pantera, who performed at Ozzy’s final Back to the Beginning concert, covered Black Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan” in tribute during their Cincinnati show. Lady Gaga, sporting an…

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are set to reissue their 1973 album, Buckingham Nicks, on September 19, after decades of the project being out of print. The album was recorded at Sound City in Los Angeles by producer Keith Olsen, and marks the only album the two rock legends released as a duo. It also…

On Tuesday (July 22), Deftones took to Instagram to reveal the lineup for their 2025 Dia De Los Deftones festival, which is set to take place on November 1 at Petco Park in San Diego. Joining the alt-metal band on the bill are Clipse, Deafheaven, 2hollis, Rico Nasty, Régulo Caro, Ecca Vandal, Glare, and University.…

On Tuesday (July 22), Grateful Dead announced plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their 1975 album, Blues for Allah, with a deluxe edition set to be released on September 12. Recorded following a rare hiatus from their live performances, the experimental album will be celebrated with a 3-CD deluxe edition featuring the newly remastered…

On Tuesday (July 22), Thrice announced the details of their new album, Horizons/West, which is set for release on October 3. The band also unveiled the project’s lead single, “Gnash.” The new record serves as a companion to the band’s last studio album, 2021’s Horizons/East. “This is the first time we leaned into something that…

Foo Fighters have secured their 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with their new track, “Today’s Song,” which jumps up two places this week to reach the top spot. The current chart-topper extends the band’s record for most Rock & Alternative Airplay No. 1s, ahead of both Green Day and Linkin…

Prince’s acclaimed 1987 live concert film, Sign O’ the Times, will make its IMAX debut in a limited global run beginning on August 29. Prince directed, scored, and starred in the movie, which featured his new backing band, including longtime collaborators Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Sheila E., Dr. Fink, Bobby Z., and his duet partner…

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary singer for Black Sabbath and heavy metal pioneer, died on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76. Osbourne’s family released a statement confirming his death: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.…

During Oasis’ final show of a five-night stand in their hometown of Manchester on Sunday night (July 20), frontman Liam Gallagher took a dig at Coldplay while reassuring the audience that anyone cheating on their partners would be safe at their show. Gallagher joked about the viral controversy surrounding the married tech CEO getting caught…