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Getty ImagesSammy Hagar revealed that back in late-2009, Aerosmith was interested in him taking over frontman duties from Steven Tyler. As anyone following the rock world remembers, that was around the time where the inner-band tensions between the group were an almost weekly headline, as Tyler was said to be devoting his energies to “Brand…

PRPhotos.comChester Bennington’s widow paid tribute to him on the fourth anniversary of his death. Talinda Bennington shared a photo of the Linkin Park singer with a lettuce cup on his head, along with the caption, “You always had a way to make us all laugh. You always made everything better. And when you put this…

PRPhotos.comRobert Plant revealed that he often dreams of his late-Led Zeppelin bandmate John Bonham and his deceased son Karac, who died of a stomach illness in 1977 at the of five. Rolling Stone reported Plant played his first post-pandemic show on July 19th in Worthington, England, marking his first concert with backing band Saving Grace…

PRPhotos.comElvis Costello & The Imposters have just announced a 20-date North American trek, dubbed the “Hello Again” tour. The shows start off on October 13th in Memphis with a show at The Soundstage at Graceland, hitting JazzFest in New Orleans on October 16th before wrapping — as of now — on November 14th in Oakland,…

Getty ImagesL.A. Foo Fighters fans are in luck with the band’s rescheduled Forum dates now announced. The band, which was forced to scrap its July 17th gig at the venue after a member of the band’s team tested positive for Covid, has rolled out a make-up date set for August 26th. Blabbermouth posted, “Tickets will…

Getty ImagesComing on September 3rd is Iron Maiden’s 17th studio set, the double-CD, triple-LP, Senjutsu. The record, which marks the band’s first in six years, was recorded in Paris with longstanding producer Kevin Shirley and co-produced by Steve Harris. Out now is the animated video for the album’s lead single, “The Writing On The Wall,”…

PRPhotos.comBono’s 21-year-old son Elijah Hewson is sitting on top the UK charts with his band Inhaler’s debut album, It Won’t Always Be Like This. AceShowbiz.com reported the album debuted at Number One on Friday (July 16th), replacing pop star Olivia Rodrigo in the top position. The new chart placing marks the first time an Irish…

Getty ImagesRon Wood revealed that the Rolling Stones have been busy prepping a 40th anniversary edition of their 1981 chart-topper, Tattoo You album. During a new chat with The Times, Wood — as is his custom — spilled the beans on both the Stones’ project as well as the Faces’ first sessions since 1974. Wood…

PRPhotos.comJourney has just tagged on a pair of dates to its 2021 itinerary. New on the books is an August 22nd gig in Grantville, Pennsylvania at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. Also added is a December 18th show at Las Vegas with a full symphony orchestra at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Blabbermouth…