Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesQueen Rock Montreal, the live concert, will be released on vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray on May 10th.  Taken from 2 concerts on November 24 and 25 of 1981, it was in front of 18,000 people at The Forum and the collection is currently only available as a digital download. The setlist included 28 songs. Drummer, Roger…

PRPhotos.comWillie Nelson’s new studio album, The Border will be out on May 31. Along with digital and CD versions, there will also be an exclusive LP edition pressed on orange vinyl and offered only on his website. The title track, written by Rodney Crowell and Allen Shamblin, is already available to download. The Border will…

PRPhotos.comOut today, March 15, is “Happiness Bastards,” the first album in 15 years from the Black Crowes. The 10-song set is the group’s first new music since brothers Chris and Rich Robinson announced a resumption of the band in 2019, following a six-year hiatus. The group initially toured to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its…

PRPhotos.comDue to some medical setbacks, Bret Michaels is making big adjustments to his tour schedule.  He said: With much discussion and real advice from my doctors and family, I will be taking most, if not all, of 2025 off, except for a few select dates with both the Bret Michaels Band and possibly all original…

Getty ImagesBon Jovi released a new single called “Legendary.” They also posted a video that shows the band set up in the middle of a deep green, grassy field performing the song.  Through a press release, Jon said: “This record is a return to joy. From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up…

Getty ImagesAfter a two-year boycott, Neil Young has returned his music to Spotify. In January 2022, Young demanded that the platform remove his music due to “fake information” regarding the spread of COVID-19 vaccinations on The Joe Rogan Experience. Now that Rogan’s podcast is on additional platforms, Young says fans can stream his music on…

Getty ImagesBruce Dickinson’s new album, The Mandrake Project, has become a global hit with huge chart success. In Germany and Sweden, he topped the album chart. And in the UK, he entered the chart at #3.  In the U.S. and in Canada it’s #1 on both Rock Album Sales and Hard Rock Album Sales charts.…

Blue Oyster Cult shared the second single from their upcoming album Ghost Stories. The track, titled “Don’t Come Running To Me”, is accompanied by a new music video. Having recently celebrated their 50th-anniversary the band is gearing up for the new record which is a collection of reimagined and completed songs that span from 1978-2016. These…

PRPhotos.comAC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler are launching a new six-part documentary series, called Johnson And Knopfler’s Music Legends. The show is based on the two rockers and their friends. Guests include Carlos Santana, Emmylou Harris, Cyndi Lauper, Tom Jones, and Sam Fender. The show will air on Sky Arts, Freeview, and will…

PRPhotos.comStone Temple Pilots, Halestorm and Bare Naked Ladies will be headlining the Rock The Locks Festival in Umatilla, Oregon. The festival dates run October 4th-6th.  The festival accommodates campers and 3-day passes for the shows range from $200 to $500. Other artists scheduled include Warrant, Winger, and Puddle of Mud to name a few.