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June 27, 2022
Listen: ZZ Top Revisits 1975’s “Heard it on the X” for New Album, ‘Raw,’ Coming 7/22

June 27, 2022
There’s a New, Free 24/7 Elvis Presley Streaming Channel — Here’s How to Watch

June 27, 2022
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong: ‘F*** America, I’m F****** Renouncing My Citizenship’ at London Gig

June 27, 2022
Tool to Release 3-LP Vinyl Edition of Massive 2019 Album ‘Fear Inoculum’ on 8/5 (Pre-Order)

June 27, 2022
Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Paul McCartney (and Bruce Springsteen) for Emotional Glastonbury Performance (Grohl’s First Appearance Since Taylor Hawkins’ Death)

June 24, 2022
Out Now: Regina Spektor’s Musical Individuality Shines on Captivating New LP ‘Home, before and after’

June 24, 2022
Out Now: Eric Clapton ‘Nothing But the Blues’ Documentary/Album, Restored from 1995 — Listen/Buy

June 24, 2022
Out Now: Soccer Mommy Releases New Album ‘Sometimes, Forever’; Headlining Tour On Now (Listen)

June 24, 2022
Out Now: Stream the Soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Biopic, ft. Eminem, Jack White, Doja Cat, More

June 24, 2022
Ozzy Osbourne Debuts “Patient Number 9” ft. Jeff Beck; New LP ft. Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton & More 9/9
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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...