Category Archives: Classic Rock

Courtesy of Modern DrummerIn honor of late Rush drummer Neil Peart, Modern Drummer magazine has announced the launch of an annual scholarship in his name that's geared toward inspiring a young drummer...

Stephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesMötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil is recovering from broken ribs after falling off the stage during his performance with his solo band on Friday at the Monsters on...

Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesJudas Priest frontman Rob Halford has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "I had my little cancer battle a year ago, which I got thr...

Epic RecordsOzzy Osbourne has released a deluxe digital version of his 2001 solo album Down to Earth in honor of its 20th anniversary. The expanded collection includes three bonus tracks which had bee...

Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty ImagesEddie Van Halen's hometown of Pasadena, California, has unveiled an honorary plaque dedicated to the late Van Halen guitarist. ...

Kevin Mazur/WireImageIn addition to inspiring countless metal musicians the world over, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has now inspired the name of a newly discovered fossil. The fossil, uncovered by a te...

Roswell Records/RCA RecordsFoo Fighters have released a new version of their song "Chasing Birds" in collaboration with acclaimed New Orleans jazz outfit the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The updated r...

ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica indeed has new music in the works, but it may be awhile before you hear it. Speaking with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, drummer Lars Ulrich assures that "of course there's new ...

Rounder RecordsRobert Plant and Alison Krauss have shared another new song from their upcoming collaborative album, Raise the Roof. The track, titled "High and Lonesome," was written by the Led Zeppel...

Courtesy of Judas PriestJudas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has shared more about the scary health issue that necessitated emergency heart surgery late last month. In a statement posted to the band...