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May 23, 2022

Iron Maiden Unveils ‘Samurai Eddie’ Mascot at ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour Opener in Zagreb; ‘Senjutsu’ LP Out Now

English heavy metal marvels Iron Maiden launched their highly anticipated Legacy of the Beast tour this past weekend in Zagreb, Croatia, supporting the group’s latest album, Senjutsu (which landed the...

December 13, 2021

Smith/Kotzen (Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden + Richie Kotzen) Announce First U.S. Tour for January 2022

Two titans of hard rock history converged before the COVID-19 pandemic to forge a new musical partnership, and Smith/Kotzen was born — combining the talents of guitarist Adrian Smith of Iron...

December 1, 2021

Iron Maiden: 2022 ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour to Feature 23 Shows Across North America, Starting in September

At long last, Iron Maiden officially announced global touring plans — as the English heavy metal icons are ready to bring their explosive live show stateside once again. Touring on...

November 1, 2021

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Sets 34-City North American Spoken Word Tour for 2022

Iron Maiden recently stormed back with an epic new album, Senjutsu, scoring its highest-ever spot on the Billboard 200 — and in early 2022, front man Bruce Dickinson will embark...

September 13, 2021

With ‘Senjutsu,’ Iron Maiden Scores Highest-Ever Spot on the Billboard 200

It’s safe to say heavy metal fans the world over were excited about Senjutsu, the new album from Iron Maiden. Released on Sept. 3 to rapturous fanfare, the English icons‘...

September 8, 2021

Watch Iron Maiden’s Intense Animated Video for “Stratego” — New Album ‘Senjutsu’ Out Now

Senjutsu, the new studio album from English heavy metal gods Iron Maiden, was released on Sept. 3 — and it’s intense, an exhilarating, high-energy experience from start to finish. One...

September 3, 2021

Iron Maiden Unleash ‘Senjutsu’: English Metal Gods Return with a Thunderous New Album (Listen)

Welcome back, Iron Maiden. Senjutsu, the English heavy metal gods‘ 17th studio album and first since 2015’s The Book of Souls, is best experienced with the volume turned up. But...

August 19, 2021

Iron Maiden Debuts “Stratego,” Another Epic Track from ‘Senjutsu’; New Album Out 9/3 (Listen/Pre-Order)

On Sept. 3, Iron Maiden will return with Senjutsu, the English heavy metal icons’ 17th studio album and first in six years, following 2015’s The Book of Souls. The band dropped “The Writing on...

July 20, 2021

Iron Maiden: ‘Senjutsu,’ New Double Album (and Band’s 17th) Set for 9/3 Release (Pre-Order)

On Sept. 3, Iron Maiden will return with Sentjutsu, the English heavy metal gods‘ 17th studio album and first in six years, following 2015’s The Book of Souls. The news...

July 16, 2021

Iron Maiden Roars Back with “The Writing On The Wall,” Metal Gods’ First New Song in 6 Years (Listen)

On Thursday, English heavy metal legends Iron Maiden made an epic return with “The Writing On The Wall,” a brand new song that marks the first new song in six...

March 26, 2021

Out Now: Stream the Debut Album from Smith/Kotzen (Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden + Richie Kotzen)

Two titans of hard rock history converged before the COVID-19 pandemic to forge a new musical partnership, and Smith/Kotzen was born. Combining the talents of guitarist Adrian Smith of Iron...

March 10, 2021

Smith/Kotzen (Richie Kotzen & Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith) Debut New Single ‘Running’; LP Out 3/26

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and fellow guitarist Richie Kotzen (he of a prolific solo career and stints with Poison and Mr. Big) recently announced a new project, Smith/Kotzen, and will release their...

February 24, 2021

Smith/Kotzen (Richie Kotzen & Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith) Share New Video for the Soaring ‘Scars’

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and fellow guitarist Richie Kotzen (he of a prolific solo career and stints with Poison and Mr. Big) recently announced a new project, Smith/Kotzen, and...

February 10, 2021

2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: The Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters, Carole King, Iron Maiden & More

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its official nominees list for the Class of 2021 on Wednesday, and it’s another eclectic mix of acts spanning decades, genres and...

January 27, 2021

Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) & Richie Kotzen Form Smith/Kotzen, Debut New Song ‘Taking My Chances’

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith has teamed up with fellow shredder Richie Kotzen (he of a prolific solo career and stints with Poison and Mr. Big) for a new project,...

May 8, 2020

Iron Maiden Cancels 2020 Shows Due to COVID-19, Pushes ‘Legacy of the Beast Tour’ to Summer 2021

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Bruce Dickinson and Iron Maiden have canceled their scheduled 2020 tour dates. The news was revealed in a two-part Instagram post on Thursday....

August 12, 2019

Iron Maiden Captivates Music Fans with Arena-Rock Euphoria in Philadelphia (Recap/Photos)

We’ve all seen extremely popular bands manage to still bring pure excitement of an arena rock atmosphere and fill the entire venue from top to bottom — but how many...

April 5, 2022

Shinedown: Stream “The Saints Of Violence And Innuendo,” ‘Planet Zero’ LP Out 4/22; On Tour Now

Dynamic alt/rock heroes Shinedown are out on the road right now alongside special guests The Pretty Reckless and Diamante, with eyes on an April 22 release for Planet Zero, the...

March 7, 2022

“Perseverance and Patience”: Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill on ’50 Heavy Metal Years,’ Anniversary Tour and Longevity

Celebrating 50 years of service on the hard rock battlefield, Judas Priest is routinely championed as one of the most important and influential heavy rock bands in music history. Their...

March 3, 2022

Shinedown Takes Aim at ‘Cancel Culture’ in Cinematic New “Planet Zero” Video; New Album & Tour in April

Shinedown has become one of the biggest hard-rock bands in recent history, and the group scored another major chart victory with “Planet Zero.” The song, the title track from Shinedown’s...

December 13, 2021

Shinedown Announces Big 2022 Tour with The Petty Reckless and Diamante

Next year, hard rock vets Shinedown will head out on a big run of tour dates with special guest The Petty Reckless and Diamante, a 24-show itinerary hitting some pretty...

August 18, 2021

Watch ‘Beer Scientist’ Alex Lifeson and ‘Beer Drinker’ Geddy Lee Introduce ‘Rush Canadian Golden Ale’

Prog-rock legends Rush have a new beer — a collaboration with Toronto-based microbrewery Henderson Brewing Company. Titled Rush Canadian Golden Ale, the beverage was officially unveiled on Wednesday with a...

July 2, 2021

Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, Green Day, BTS Among New Line of Music-Themed Funko Figures

Funko figures continue to be among the most highly sought collectibles in the memorabilia world today — and the company’s new Popapalooza line announce this week features a series of...

June 28, 2021

Australian Metal Band Lord Turned Savage Garden’s ’90s Hit “To the Moon and Back” Into a Soaring Power Ballad

In the mid to late 1990s, it was nearly impossible to avoid the earworm pop songs from Savage Garden, the Australian duo that scored major international hits including “I Want...

May 12, 2021

Rock Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees: The Go-Go’s, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, Foo Fighters Among Official List

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s list of inductees, and it’s among the most varied in quite some time. As it’s all laid out...

March 2, 2021

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony Returning to Cleveland, Set for 10/30

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that the 36th Annual Induction Ceremony is set for Oct. 30, 2021, and will return to Cleveland, Ohio, where it...

August 25, 2020

Record Store Day, the Resurgence of Vinyl, and How a Small, Independent Record Store is Surviving a Pandemic 

Record Store Day is, like many beloved pastimes of music lovers, experiencing a weird year. Usually, the country-spanning celebration of independent music shops is held on a given day each...

May 12, 2020

Behind the Curtain: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and the Magic of Music-Connected Memories

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock and roll writer Steve Rosen recounts a memorable afternoon with one of his heroes — Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.  I...

January 10, 2020

Dimebash 2020: More Details Revealed for Star-Studded Tribute to Dimebag Darrell at OC Observatory 1/16

Next Thursday, January 16 — right as the NAMM Show begins —  big names from the heavy metal community will come together at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California for...

July 18, 2019

Out Now: ‘Order in Decline,’ Sum 41’s Explosive and Riff-Heavy New Album (Listen)

The moment guitarist Dave Baksh rejoined Sum 41 in 2015, it meant one thing: lots of riffs were returning to the mix. When the Canadian pop/punk band burst onto the...

December 10, 2018

Top 11 Shock Rock Songs

“I’m at a point in life when nothing feels shocking to me. I need something to shock me! I’m almost ready to see a UFO.” – CeeLo Green The list...

June 29, 2017

Q&A: Guitarist Tim Mahoney on 311’s New Album ‘Mosaic,’ Career Longevity, the Dead, and More

On June 23, 311 released Mosaic, the twelfth full-length album for the long-running alt/rock band. This time around, the band — vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, vocalist S.A. Martinez, bassist Aaron ‘P-Nut’...

October 25, 2016

Record Store Day Unveils List of Limited-Edition Titles Being Released on Black Friday, 11/25

Vinyl enthusiasts, this is for you. The list of releases scheduled for Black Friday 2016 was unveiled today. Friday, November 25 at record stores and music specialty shops around the...

April 4, 2014

Dave Mustaine Riffs on the Internet, AC/DC, and Megadeth (Interview)

From his early days as a member of Metallica to his award-winning career as the front man and guitarist of the thrash/metal outfit Megadeth, Dave Mustaine has become something of...

October 29, 2012

Jimmy Page is Reportedly Remastering Every Led Zeppelin Album (UPDATED)

According to Peter Mensch, Jimmy Page’s manager, the Led Zeppelin guitarist is apparently hard at work at remastering the band’s entire catalog. According to Blabbermouth, tentative plans are to release...

August 16, 2012

Wrestler Chris Jericho Kicks Ass With Fozzy – WWE Will Have to Wait

Wrestler-turned-metal-singer Chris Jericho, on 10-minute songs, touring, and getting respect from the metal community.

January 25, 2012

Musician-Celebrities Abound at 2012 NAMM Show – More Photos

Rock Cellar Magazine’s Greg Feo spent some time at the 2012 NAMM trade show this past week. Related: PHOTOS FROM NAMM – 1ST DAY Here are some more photos of...

October 12, 2020

Behind the Curtain: In Pursuit of the Perfect Guitar Pick

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock journalist Steve Rosen expands upon the draw of one of of his lifelong hobbies as a music fan: Collecting guitar picks.  The clock...

July 8, 2016

Behind the Curtain: Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top

Every day now for two weeks, I heard the song rise from what must have been a pair of seriously-powered speakers the size of refrigerators. Floating out over the hills...