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Lynyrd Skynyrd Farewell Tour Will Stretch into 2020, New Music in the Works
Lynyrd Skynyrd is opting for a long goodbye... like many artists who have announced farewell tours.
Dave Grohl, Brandi Carlile Perform at Pike Place Market in Seattle
As most of Foo Fighter fans know by now, you never know where Dave Grohl will show up and who he'll be with. This time around, he was busking with Brandi Carlile at the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle.
VIDEO: Steven Tyler Makes Surprise Appearance at Backstreet Boys Vegas Show
Aerosmith is currently in Las Vegas for their "Deuces Are Wild" residency at the Park Theater at Park MGM Hotel & Casino, but those shows aren't the only ones on Steven Tyler's itinerary.
Woodstock 50 Ticket On-Sale Date Postponed
Woodstock 50 tickets were slated to go on sale today (April 22), but the sale date has now been postponed.
VIDEO: Roger Waters Joins Nick Mason at Saucerful of Secrets Show
Fans at Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets show at New York's Beacon Theater last night (April 18) got quite the surprise when Roger Waters made an appearance on stage.
Jason Bonham Issues Apology on Jimmy Page Cocaine Story
Jason Bonham made headlines last week when he mentioned how Jimmy Page was the first person to offer him cocaine and how the incident happened when he was 16. Bonham has since issued a statement retracting the story.
'Hobbs & Shaw': New Trailer is Ridiculous Action Movie Fun
If ever there was a movie that could make the over-the-top nature of The Expendables franchise look pedestrian by comparison, it might just be Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
Glenn Danzig Releasing Elvis Covers Album Fall 2019
This news ought to set the souls, ought set the souls of Glenn Danzig fans on fire.
VIDEO: Bob Dylan Scolds Audience For Taking Photos During His Show
Bob Dylan isn't one for words or banter during his concerts, but he made his feelings known during a recent performance in Vienna, Austria.
Hollywood Vampires Announce New Album, Unveil New Single "Who's Laughing Now"
The Hollywood Vampires have officially risen and have shared with us news of a new album and unleashed its first single.
VIDEO: Metallica's "Sad But True" Performed in Group Jam
There's something about a group jam on a classic track that just brings on the goosebumps, and this performance of Metallica's "Sad But True" is no exception.
Riff TV Presents: New Music Breakdown
Get more info on the RUSH graphic novel HERE. Read more about We Came As Romans HERE. Listen to the new tracks from Motionless In White HERE. Watch the jam session on Fenders new GoT guitars HERE!
Motionless In White to Release New Album
Motionless In White have announced they'll be releasing their 5th studio album titled Disguise on June 7th!
Tom Morello, Scott Ian, Nuno Bettencourt Test Out Custom 'Game of Thrones' Axes
Yesterday we learned that Fender Guitars were releasing a custom 'Game of Thrones' guitar series and now we can hear how they sound!
We Came As Romans Preparing to Enter Studio
Michigan's own We Came As Romans recently spoke with Billboard about plans to enter the studio to work on their first album since singer Kyle Pavone passed away in August 2018.
Rush Announce New Graphic Novel 'The Making of Farewell to Kings'
Rush fans will get to enjoy the history of the band's 1977 album A Farewell to Kings through a new graphic novel in partnership with Fantoons.
Led Zeppelin Launch New Video Series "History of Led Zeppelin"
Led Zeppelin is in the middle of celebrating their 50th anniversary, and that now includes a new video series chronicling the band's rich history.
Tom Morello Endorses Effort to Get Black Hole Named After Chris Cornell
The fan effort to get the first photographed black hole in history named after Chris Cornell just got the support of former Audioslave bandmate Tom Morello.
Rival Sons Drop New Video for "Too Bad"
Rival Sons have released a new video for "Too Bad," the latest single off their sixth studio album Feral Roots.
Fender Announces New 'Game of Thrones' Guitar Collection
Fender has gone all out for the final season of Game of Thrones and has just unveiled a new collection of guitars inspired by the HBO series.
VIDEO: Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" Played on Church Bells
Davit Drambyan is at it again, and this time he's giving a Metallica classic the church bell treatment.
Weezer Perform "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" with Tears For Fears on 'Kimmel'
Weezer is getting a ton of viral mileage out of their "Teal Album" with their latest performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live highlighting their cover of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" along with Tears or Fears' Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.15.19
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.15.19 Still Woozy – “Goodie Bag” Black Belt Eagle Scout – “Loss & Relax” (Saddle Creek) Small Feet – “E-mptiness” (Barsuk) Tame Impala – “Borderline” (Interscope) Lady Lamb – “Little Flaws” (Ba Da Ding) We Are Scientists – “No Wait At Five Leaves” (100%) Switchfoot – “Native Tongue” (Fantasy/Concord) Amyl…
AUDIO: Mastodon's Cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"
Mastodon released a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" as part of Record Store Day over the weekend, and the recording has now made its way to YouTube.
Kirk Hammett on New Metallica Album: 'I Have a Ton of Material'
Kirk Hammett isn't just full of updates on Tool's latest album; he also has one regarding Metallica's follow-up to 2016’s Hardwired...to Self-Destruct, and it should make fans happy.
'Game Of Thrones' Premiere: 3 Great Moments And Great Reactions
At long last, Game Of Thrones returned tonight (April 14). While some GOT season premieres have been a bit sleepy, and serve to reset the game, this episode -- "Winterfell" -- had some big moments. And, as always, there were some big reactions on Twitter. Warning, spoilers ahead.
The Used, Circa Survive Cover Nirvana
The Used frontman Bert McCracken along with guitarist Joey Bradford and Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green got together last week to perform a cover of Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" in honor of the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death.
Five Finger Death Punch Release Kenny Wayne Shepherd Cover
Five Finger Death Punch have released a cover of Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Blue On Black" which can be streamed below!
The New 'Star Wars' Film Has A Name And A Trailer
The next Star Wars film will be called The Rise Of Skywalker.
Brian May, Roger Taylor, Taylor Hawkins Team Up On Lost Dennis Wilson Track
The big Record Store Day 2019 list has been out since late February, but one title that has flown under the radar a bit is the 7" single of "Holy Man," a lost recording from The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson that was finished by Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor and Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.
Fan Starts Petition for Black Hole to be Named After Chris Cornell
A Chris Cornell fan is hoping the first ever photographed black hole will also become a tribute to the late Soundgarden singer.
Record Store Day 2019: Rock/Alt. Rock Titles
Record Store Day is tomorrow, April 13. If you haven't taken the time and assembled your shopping list, you better do so today, because there are a bunch of rock and alt. rock titles up for grabs.
We All Need to Give Up on a Led Zeppelin Reunion
There are many musical moments that are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and among those are the 50th anniversaries of Led Zeppelin I and Led Zeppelin II. In recent years, the Zeppelin catalog has received a massive reissue campaign, and in honor of their big 5-0, the band, as a brand, has expanded to include various partnerships from…
Freddie Mercury's Family Stand to Make Millions from 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Bohemian Rhapsody made a staggering $900 million worldwide, and per Freddie Mercury's will, his longtime friend and confidant, Mary Austin, and his sister, Kashmira Bulsara, stand to make a significant amount of money.
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, Joe Hottinger Advocate for Musicians, Music Education in D.C.
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger were in Washington, D.C. yesterday as part of the Recording Academy's Advocacy group to speak with members of Congress about the rights of music creators and music and arts education.
AUDIO: Oli Herbert, A Dead Desire Cover Eurythmics' "Here Comes The Rain Again"
One of the final recordings from late All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert has been released.
System of a Down's Serj Tankian Making Documentary
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian announced via Instagram that he's working on a music documentary about activism and his music career.
Ice Nine Kills: Metalcore Band Gets Banned by Disney, Mocks Ban with New Merch
Metalcore band Ice Nine Kills were slated to perform at the Orlando, Fla. location of the House of Blues on April 26. The venue, which is located within Disney Springs on the grounds of Walt Disney World Resort, pulled the plug on the gig. Why? Because they deemed the band and their use of violent…
Ned Flanders Inspired Band Okilly Dokilly Featured on the Simpsons
Heavy metal band Okilly Dokilly (inspired by The Simpsons' Ned Flanders) received quite the honor Sunday (4/7) night as they were featured during the shows closing credits.
AC/DC Studio Album: Latest Update Comes From Longtime Engineer
AC/DC fans have been abuzz for months about a potential new studio album from the band, and the latest update on the potential project comes from longtime engineer Mike Fraser.
Dio Hologram: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
After touring Europe, the Ronnie James Dio hologram is finally coming to the United States.
David Ellefson, Frank Bello Talk Grammys' History with Metal, Big 4
It's no secret how metal fans feel about the Grammys and how seemingly out-of-touch the Recording Academy has been toward the genre. However, according to Megadeth's David Ellefson, the Recording Academy has been trying to improve.
Van Halen Reunion: Michael Anthony Says He Was Approached But "The Plug Got Pulled"
A rumored Van Halen reunion featuring all four original members has been the subject of a lot of speculation for months now. From what Michael Anthony said in a new interview, that reunion just wasn't in the cards.
David Hasselhoff Metal Songs & 5 Other Things No One Asked For
Some days you read the news and ask yourself, "WHY?!" This is one of those days.
Sharon Osbourne Shares Details on Ozzy's Injuries
Ozzy Osbourne was forced to postpone all of his 2019 tour dates last week due to "...an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia," and thanks to Sharon Osbourne, fans now know the extent of Ozzy's injuries.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.8.19
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 4.08.19 Haelos – “End of World Party” (Infectious) Jonathan Something – “Naked & Lonely” (Solitaire) Last Dinosaurs – “Eleven” (Dew Process) Middle Kids – “Real Thing” (Domino) The Lumineers – “Gloria” (Dualtone Music Group) Sleepwalkers – “Fault Is Me” (Spacebomb) White Fang – “Big Silly Baby” (Burger) Derange – “Divide”…
The Raconteurs Announce North American Tour
The Raconteurs returning after a lengthy absence will surely bring about a lot of "firsts," and this latest announcement is one fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Guns N' Roses Touring in October, Followed By Work on New Album
Guns N' Roses recently were named headliners for the Louder Than Life festival taking place September 27-29 in Louisville, Ky., but it looks like that won't be the band's only show in 2019.
VIDEO: ABC’s ‘Schooled’ Gets Rushified
Rush and the intense fandom that surrounds them gets another shout out this week's episode of ABC’s Schooled.