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PRPhotos.comMusic gear that belonged to Randy Rhoads were recovered after Ozzy Osbourne announced that he would be offering a $25,000 reward. Randy’s first guitar, and the original Peavey amp used for his Quiet Riot album were recovered after being stolen from a school that has ties to Rhoads. Cops are now investigating how the items…

PRPhotos.comAll signs are pointing to Metallica releasing a deluxe version of its 1991 self-titled classic, dubbed, “The Black Album.” Blabbermouth reported, “Metallica shared a video of the band performing the song ‘Wherever I May Roam” during a San Diego concert in 1992. It was accompanied by the caption ‘And the road becomes my bride. .…

Getty ImagesIt was 45 years ago this week that Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Silly Love Songs” began its five-week stand topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. The track, which was the lead single to the band’s 1976 chart-topping Wings At The Speed Of Sound album, was McCartney’s 11th post-Beatles Top 10 hit, and his…

Getty ImagesDespite the breathtaking harmonies found on the 50th anniversary box set of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà Vu collection, according to the long-estranged David Crosby and Graham Nash, a reunion with Stephen Stills and Neil Young isn’t in the cards. The new four-disc collection, which was curated by Nash, features 38 newly released…

PRPhotos.comFoo Fighters leader Dave Grohl will serve as special guest host tonight (Monday, May 24th) on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Billboard reported “Grohl and Fallon will team up on the monologue, games and guest interviews with comedian Jim Jefferies and musical guest Blake Shelton.” Along with the rest of the Foo Fighters,…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Bob Dylan, the voice of his generation, who celebrates his 80th birthday today (May 24th)!!! Dylan made history this year when sold his entire music publishing catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) for an estimated $400 million. The catalogue of over 600 songs spans a full 60 years up through…

PRPhotos.comAn unreleased version of Stone Temple Pilots‘ “Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart” is now available online. This version is included on the band’s upcoming 25th anniversary edition their multi-platinum 1996 album Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop, which will be released on July 23rd. Drummer Eric Kretz told Stereogum, “So…

PRPhotos.comNikki Sixx, Rob Zombie, John 5, and Tommy Clufetos have teamed up to form the new side project L.A. RATS. Blabbermouth reported the band formed to record a cover of the 1962 Lucky Starr evergreen, “I’ve Been Everywhere,” for the soundtrack to Netflix’s new Liam Neeson movie, The Ice Road. The soundtrack, featuring, “I’ve Been…

PRPhotos.comBillie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, and Miley Cyrus have been added to the lineup at this year’s Austin City Limits Festival. The event boasts an array of music with performers ranging from Megan Thee Stallion, to George Strait, to Greta Van Fleet. The two-weekend festival is returning with full capacity and is set for October 1-3…