Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesJason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening has announced a 29-date North American fall trek. The tour kicks off on October 15th at Stateline, Nevada’s Montbleu Casino and winds down on November 26th at Hollywood, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center. Jason Bonham, who launched the band — originally known and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters have announced the band’s first Alaskan dates. Blabbermouth reported the band will hit Anchorage for a pair of shows set for August 17th and 19th at the Dena’ina Center, as well as August 21st at Fairbanks’ Carlson Center. As we previously reported, the Foos were forced to postpone Saturday night’s (July 17th)…

PRPhotos.comIt was 40 years Saturday (July 17th, 1981) that Journey’s Escape was released. The set, which was the band’s seventh album, topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for one week starting on September 12th, 1981, and to date has sold over nine million copies in the U.S. alone. Escape, which was the band’s first set…

Getty ImagesPremiering tonight (July 16th) on Hulu is the Paul McCartney / Rick Rubin docuseries, titled, McCartney 3, 2, 1. The six-part, limited series finds the former-Beatle and famed record producer discussing all aspects of his 60-year-career. McCartney and Rubin serve as two of the project’s executive producers, with the series being directed by Zachary…

PRPhotos.comVeruca Salt’s Louise Post is giving some background on the song written about her by her ex, Dave Grohl, on which she contributed backing vocals. The song is “Everlong,” one of the Foo Fighter’s most iconic hits. She shared an old YouTube clip that isolates Post’s contributions, writing in part, “I sang these back-ups over…

Getty ImagesMetallica has just rolled out a pair of fan club-only shows in celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary. The two concerts — with completely different setlists — will take place on December 17th and 19th at San Francisco’s Chase Center. In addition to the Metallica gigs, San Francisco will host a four-date Metallica anniversary…

PRPhotos.comAC/DC has its own officially licensed beers, the first in a new music branded beverage line created by KnuckleBonz and Calicraft Brewing Company. AC/DC PWR UP Juicy IPA and AC/DC TNT Double IPA will arrive at select retailers in California and Arizona later this summer. A tap room release event will be held in the…

Getty ImagesKiss drummer Eric Singer and the band’s former-lead guitarist Bruce Kulick have teamed up for a new cover of Bryan Adams’ 1984 ballad, “Heaven.” Ultimate Classic Rock reported the two former bandmates reunited with Kulick’s side band Vegas MOBB — featuring bassist Todd Kerns, background vocalist Zach Throne, and Brent Fitz, who handled both…

Getty ImagesCinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar died on July 14th at age 58, according to Metalsludge.tv. The news was broken by his son, Sebastian LaBar, who posted on social media: “So i just got the call… Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. I’m currently at a loss for words. I love…