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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour Takes ‘Several Steps Forward’

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s annual tour. This year’s theme is ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’, and drummer/founding member Jeff Plate says the show “has taken several steps forward from last year.” He also took a moment to remember late TSO founder Paul O’Neill, who “told us this…MORE

Mammoth WVH Announce 2024 Headlining Tour

After opening up for some of the biggest names in rock, Mammoth WVH will be stepping out as headliners in 2024. The band just announced a 21-date headlining tour, kicking off Feb. 21st in St. Louis, MO and wrapping up May 17th in Louisville, KY. Nita Strauss will join the tour for the first leg,…MORE

‘November Rain’ Reaches Two Billion YouTube Views

Guns N’ Roses’ 1991 classic “November Rain” has reached another impressive YouTube milestone. As of Wednesday, the video has been viewed over two billion times – the first 90’s rock video to reach that mark. The video was first uploaded to YouTube on Christmas Day, 2009. The next 90’s rock video to join the two…MORE

Scorpions’ ‘Wind Of Change’ Tops One Billion YouTube Views

Scorpions’ classic Cold War ballad “Wind Of Change” is the latest song to top 1 billion views on YouTube. The band thanked fans on social media: “One Billion views on the “Wind of Change” video!!! What a milestone. Thank you to all the Rock Believers for watching.” During last year’s tour, lead singer Klaus Meine…MORE

Keyboardist Gregg Rolie To Return For Journey’s 50th Anniversary Tour

More than 42 years after he left Journey, keyboardist Gregg Rolie is returning to the band, co-founder Neal Schon has confirmed. Schon, who announced Journey’s 50th anniversary tour on Facebook Wednesday, made the revelation in response to a fan who wrote, “Please tell me Gregg Rolie is coming along for the ride!” Schon responded, “You’ll…MORE

Dolly Parton Wants to Reunite Led Zeppelin

Dolly Parton has big plans for her future rock album. Those plans include possibly bringing together Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige for a cover of “Stairway to Heaven.” “I’m trying to see if Robert Plant might sing on it,” Parton said in an interview with Pollstar. “Maybe Jimmy Page might do the pick-up…MORE

Alice Cooper Biography Coming In January

A new biography of Alice Cooper will be released ahead of the shock-rock legend’s 75th birthday. Alice Cooper @ 75 will explore the singer’s career by examining 75 key moments from his life. The book was written by veteran rock journalist Gary Graff and features photos and illustrations on every page. Alice Cooper @ 75…MORE

Josh Kiszka Ruptures Eardrum

Greta Van Fleet is postponing shows in Raleigh, Greenville, and Jacksonville. Vocalist Josh Kiszka issued a statement saying, “To our fans in Raleigh, Greenville, and Jacksonville, it’s with a heavy heart that we must reschedule our shows this upcoming week.” He went on to explain, “During our last show in Bangor, I ruptured an eardrum…MORE

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