“It was like opera. The only thing missing was stabbing each other. That happened later”: Focus ex Jan Akkerman won’t go back

Former Focus guitarist Jan Akkerman says he still loves the music he made with the Dutch prog veterans, but he’s learned to resist the temptation to return. He co-founded the band with Thijs van Leer in 1969, but tensions led to his departure seven years later. He returned in 1985 and again in 1990 – […]
Why Paul Stanley Was ‘Scared to Hear’ Ace Frehley’s Solo Album

Kiss will salute their fallen bandmate with an all-star tribute show at this year’s Kiss Kruise Event in Las Vegas. Continue reading…
Post-hardcore masters Alexisonfire return with new single Push The River and announce first album in five years

Canadian chart-toppers and Platinum-sellers Alexisonfire have returned with Push The River, the lead single from their hotly anticipated sixth album Bleed It. The Ottawa five-piece, one of the leading lights of the 00s screamo revolution, have debuted their first track in four years ahead of the album’s release on March 19 via Dine Alone Records. […]
Duran Duran’s Roger Taylor to Step Down From Band

“I couldn’t have asked for a better final chapter,” the drummer noted. Continue reading…
Deftones Announce 2027 North American Tour With Knocked Loose

Deftones just announced a 2027 North American tour with support from Knocked Loose and it’s their first batch of dates for the year so far. Continue reading…
Jimmy Page says he doesn’t want to tour again but he’s still playing guitar

Jimmy Page says he no longer wishes to tour, but he’s still playing guitar. The Led Zeppelin man, who hasn’t performed in public since appearing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony four years ago, spoke to The Sun while attending this year’s Music Industry Trust Awards, held on Monday night at […]
Rush Expand Sphere Residency With New Shows

The band has doubled their number of performances at the groundbreaking venue. Continue reading…