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If you survived the 15-year wait for Chinese Democracy, good news, the next Guns N’ Roses album probably won’t take quite that long. Maybe. In a new interview, Slash admitted the band has “a ton of material,” but the real challenge is, quote, “having the discipline to sit down and [effing] get into it.” He […]
It’s official — or at least according to Neal Schon. The Journey guitarist and founding member took to social media this week with a post that rocked the band’s fanbase: “Jonathan Cain announced his farewell to Journey tonight. I’m nowhere near done!” RELATED: Ranking Every Song by Journey: the Steve Perry Era Just like that, […]
Metallica’s powerful cover of ‘Turn the Page‘ stands as one of the most emotionally charged performances in their career, paying tribute to Bob Seger’s classic tale of life on the road while transforming it into something darker, heavier, and unmistakably Metallica. Originally released in 1973 on Seger’s Back in ’72 album, the song paints a […]
Guns N’ Roses’ version of ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door‘ is one of rock’s most powerful reinterpretations, transforming Bob Dylan’s 1973 folk ballad into an emotional hard rock anthem. The band began performing the song live as early as 1987, during their Appetite for Destruction tour, where it quickly became a fan favorite thanks to Axl […]
Journey’s ‘Stone in Love,’ a standout track from their landmark 1981 album Escape, captures the band at the height of their creative and commercial power. Written by Neal Schon, Steve Perry, and Jonathan Cain, the song radiates youthful energy and nostalgia — a musical snapshot of summer nights, first loves, and the unstoppable optimism that […]
On Sunday, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced Rush‘s comeback tour, Fifty Something, during a private event in Cleveland. Less than a week later, the duo has added an additional 11 shows to their seven-city tour. The tour, which kicks off in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026, initially featured 12 shows: Now the tour […]
Foreigner’s ‘Hot Blooded’ is one of the band’s most electrifying hits—a bold, swaggering anthem that epitomized the late-1970s hard rock sound. Written by guitarist Mick Jones and vocalist Lou Gramm, the song was released in June 1978 as the lead single from their sophomore album Double Vision. It became a defining moment in Foreigner’s career, […]
Alice Cooper’s ‘I’m Eighteen‘ was the song that transformed the group from an underground oddity into one of rock’s most provocative acts. Released in late 1970, it appeared on their third album Love It to Death—a record that marked the band’s first collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, whose studio guidance shaped their raw energy into […]
When the news broke that Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee were reuniting Rush, fans around the world rejoiced, but few knew who planted the seed. Turns out, it was Sir Paul McCartney himself. Backstage at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London in 2022, Alex recalls a surreal encounter. “We’d just come offstage,” he said, […]
Aerosmith’s ‘Jaded‘ marked a major comeback for the legendary rock band at the dawn of the 21st century. Released in January 2001 as the lead single from their album Just Push Play, the song blended the band’s classic rock roots with a sleek, modern pop-rock polish that helped reintroduce Aerosmith to a new generation of […]
ChatGPT said: Peter Frampton’s ‘I’m in You‘ marked both a triumphant and transitional moment in his career. Released in May 1977, the song served as the title track and lead single from his album I’m in You, the highly anticipated follow-up to the landmark Frampton Comes Alive! (1976)—one of the best-selling live albums in rock […]
After last performing in 2015 as Rush, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announced Sunday that the Canadian progressive rock will be returning to the stage for a 50th anniversary tour set for summer 2026. Rush disbanded after the drummer Neil Peart, who died in 2020, announced his retirement in 2015 following the R40 Tour. The […]