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Getty ImagesA tribute album to honor the music of Triumph will be out later this year and will feature a host of rock stars. Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Mickey Thomas of Starship, ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and Anthrax’s Joe Belladonna are among the artists involved. In an interview that appeared in Blabbermouth, drummer Gil Moore…

Getty ImagesKISS announced details this week for their final concert in Australia. The date is October 7th and was initiated via a national petition. The KISS ARMY Australia pleaded for the show and that’s how it was booked. The band stated: “The End Of The Road will detour one last time to Sydney for a…

PRPhotos.comPantera’s major label debut from 1990, Cowboys From Hell, has now sold two million copies, certifying double Platinum in the U.S. In a recent radio interview, bassist Rex Brown talked about how the album brought commercial success to the band. He said, “We were the biggest underground band of the ’90s. We didn’t have a…

PRPhotos.comFoo Fighters have dropped “The Teacher,” another new song and video in advance of their upcoming album. The nearly 10 minute long clip goes between psychedelic images and old footage that looks like it could be of a young Dave Grohl. Their eleventh album, But Here We Are, is due on Friday (June 2). Foo…

Getty ImagesProducer Bob Rock revealed that none other than Jimmy Page and Jack White were fans of Metallica’s 2003 St. Anger collection. The album, which alienated some of the band’s fan base, featured Rock handling bass duties during a turbulent time in Metallica’s history — with bassist Jason Newsted quitting while the band dealt with…

Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen & The E Street Band have been shaking things up while on tour in Europe by reaching back into “The Boss’s” back catalogue. Bruce and the band play tonight (May 30th) in Edinburgh, Scotland at BT Murrayfield Stadium. Among the deep-cut tunes the European crowds have been getting include “Human Touch” which…

Getty ImagesAccording to several online industry sources, the Queen catalogue — including both the group’s recording and publishing rights — is in the process of being sold, with Universal Music Group among the key prospective buyers showing interest. The most commonly number being bandied about for the right to Queen’s albums, songs, and intellectual property…

Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp had some choice words for rowdy fans during his May 25th concert at Cleveland’s Playhouse Theatre. Clevescene.com reported that it was clear that some concert goers chose to ignore the signs in the venue’s lobby declaring, “This show respects theater etiquette.” When a member of the crowd became too boisterous, Mellencamp snapped:…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (May 30th, 1968) that the Beatles began recording their 30-song self-titled double album, which is commonly known as “The White Album.” On May 30th, 1968, the “White Album’s” first session was held for John Lennon’s “Revolution 1,” which was recorded in London at EMI’s Studio Two, with the…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters were joined by Shane Hawkins, son of late band member, Taylor Hawkins on Friday night (5-26), at the Boston Calling festival. In an emotional moment, lead singer, Dave Grohl described the teenager as, “one of my favorite drummers in the world.” Hawkins performed on the song, “I’ll Stick Around.” He had previously…