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Getty ImagesSmashing Pumpkins surprised fans by performing the classic holiday song, “Silver Bells” on an ABC television special, The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration. Frontman Billy Corgan commented: “When you get the call to come play at Disney World, you just don’t want to play any weird old Smashing Pumpkins songs.” He went…

PRPhotos.comJust released on Friday, (November 24th), “Motif…Volume 2,” a second collection of acoustic solo performances by Yes guitar Steve Howe. Released on his own Howesound label, “…Volume 2” follows 2008’s “Motif” with 16 songs — 14 of them new compositions plus fresh takes on “Mood For a Day” from Yes’ “Fragile” album in 1971 and…

PRPhotos.comJust released on Friday, (November 24th), “Motif…Volume 2,” a second collection of acoustic solo performances by Yes guitar Steve Howe. Released on his own Howesound label, “…Volume 2” follows 2008’s “Motif” with 16 songs — 14 of them new compositions plus fresh takes on “Mood For a Day” from Yes’ “Fragile” album in 1971 and…

Getty ImagesRush’s Geddy Lee has accompanied his new memoir, “My ‘Effin Life,” with some new music. In conjunction with the book’s Nov. 14 publication, lee released two demos — “Gone” and “I Am…You Are” — that were intended for his 2000 solo album “My Favorite Headache.” The songs are featured on the audiobook version of…

PRPhotos.comAfter canceling three shows in the last week, KISS returned to the stage on Saturday night, (11-25) in Indianapolis. During a pre-show question-and-answer session, Paul Stanley told fans, “I’ve done shows with cracked ribs, I’ve done shows with a 102 degree fever. And with how I felt this time around, I was wondering if it…

Getty ImagesThere’s a new Metallica live performance video of “Through The Never”. The 1991 classic was captured at their Detroit show earlier this month. It originally appeared on their self-titled album, known as The Black Album – which became their first to top the US charts and went on to sell more than 31 million…

Getty ImagesThere’s a new Metallica live performance video of “Through The Never”. The 1991 classic was captured at their Detroit show earlier this month. It originally appeared on their self-titled album, known as The Black Album – which became their first to top the US charts and went on to sell more than 31 million…

PRPhotos.comSammy Hagar recently announced his upcoming Best of All Worlds Tour, featuring bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham, and guitarist Joe Satriani. He then went on The Howard Stern Show and said that he’s inviting musicians in every town to join them on stage, and that included David Lee Roth. Given the duo’s tumultuous past…

PRPhotos.comFormer Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer, Artimus Pyle has teamed with Sammy Hagar to release, “Simple Man.” The collaboration is from Pyle’s new album, Anthems – Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The 13-track collection features guest vocals of several artists including Dolly Pardon. The album release date is February 2.

PRPhotos.comThe Rolling Stones will make stops in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada in spring and summer of next year. The North American tour kicks off in Houston on April 28 and has them in cities such as Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Orlando, Atlanta, and Philly. They’re also scheduled to play the New Orleans Jazz…