Classic Rock News

Following the recent announcement of Soundgarden’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the band’s founding guitarist Kim Thayil has revealed six bands that he believes deserve that same recognition. “I did an interview last week, and the first thing I said was Alice in Chains, and next thing I said was Iron Maiden,” Thayil…

As Black Sabbath prepares for their final live show in Birmingham, England on July 5, the band’s founding bassist Geezer Butler expressed that he is feeling anxious ahead of the highly-anticipated performance. “I’m already having palpitations,” Butler recently shared with The Guardian. “In fact, I had a nightmare last night. I dreamed everything went wrong on…

On Monday (May 5), David Lee Roth announced the dates and details of his Summer 2025 US tour, marking the Van Halen legend’s first live trek in five years. Diamond Dave’s 14-date tour stretches from late July through mid September, starting in Hollywood, Florida, on July 31, and concluding in Napa, California on September 14,…

Primus has collaborated with Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan on their brand new single, “Little Lord Fentanyl.” The track marks Primus’ first release in three years, and their initial recording featuring their new drummer, John Hoffman. A press release describes the track as a “twisted fable steeped in groove and dark humor,” with the song…

The Black Keys’ track “The Night Before” claims the top spot on the Alternative Airplay chart this week. This marks the Ohio-based garage rock duo’s eighth No. 1 single of their career, tying them with U2 and Weezer for the seventh most No. 1s of all time. The Black Keys notched their first No. 1…

While preparing for his final show with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne gave an extensive interview with The Guardian where he revealed how he is approaching this historic performance. “I’ve got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going,” Osbourne says, while admitting “I have problems walking” due to his…

R.E.M. is set to release a new limited-edition 10” orange vinyl EP, titled Radio Free Europe 2025, on September 12 in support of Radio Free Europe. The news of the reissue of the band’s debut single was timed to commemorate Radio Free Europe’s 75th anniversary, while also aligning with World Press Freedom Day on May…

On Wednesday (April 30), Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry reunited to perform together at a San Francisco benefit concert raising funds for Janie’s Fund, Tyler’s nonprofit organization supporting vulnerable women. Alongside an all-star band, the notorious “Toxic Twins” played a series of classic Aerosmith hits like “Toys in the Attic” “Same Old Song and…

Ghost reaches the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time in their career, as the Swedish hard rock band’s new record, Skeletá, debuts at No. 1 this week. Skeletá is the first hard rock album to lead the Billboard 200 in over four years (since AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020), and…