Classic Rock News

PRPhotos.comMegadeth has officially parted ways with longtime bassist David Ellefson in the wake of his involvement in a sex video scandal over which he denies having “groomed” an alleged underage girl online. The band’s Dave Mustaine issued a statement yesterday (Monday, May 24th) which read in part, “While we do not know every detail of…

Getty ImagesNight Ranger will release its first new album in four years when ATBPO drops on August 6th. The album, which is being dubbed, “an ode to making music during the Covid era,” features the just-released lead single, “Breakout.” ATBPO, which stands for “And The Band Played On,” will be available on CD and several…

PRPhotos.comSmashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan recalled how he dealt with not fitting the mold of a typical rock frontman. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Corgan’s chat on the Best Advice podcast where he explained, “I was not considered good looking. So, my looks were not part of anybody’s formula as far as the success of the…

PRPhotos.comJourney frontman Arnel Pineda is busy prepping his memoirs, tentatively titled, Journey Of My Life, according to Blabbermouth. Pineda, who grew up in poverty, was plucked out of obscurity in his native Philippines back in 2007 to front Journey after being spotted singing on YouTube by the band’s co-founder Neal Schon. Pineda, who has signed…

Getty ImagesThe Who has been honored by Britain’s Royal Mint with its very own coin as part of the Mint’s music legends series. NME reported that the Sheppard’s Bush quartet has joined past honorees David Bowie, Elton John, and Queen — with frontman Roger Daltrey visiting the Mint to strike one of the series’ first…

PRPhotos.comRobert Plant revealed he’ll be allowing his unheard music to be released after he dies. Ultimate Classic Rock reported that the Led Zeppelin frontman spoke about his archives during the premiere episode of the fourth season of his Digging Deep podcast, and explained that he had time to sort through things during the pandemic. Plant…

PRPhotos.comMusic gear that belonged to Randy Rhoads were recovered after Ozzy Osbourne announced that he would be offering a $25,000 reward. Randy’s first guitar, and the original Peavey amp used for his Quiet Riot album were recovered after being stolen from a school that has ties to Rhoads. Cops are now investigating how the items…

PRPhotos.comAll signs are pointing to Metallica releasing a deluxe version of its 1991 self-titled classic, dubbed, “The Black Album.” Blabbermouth reported, “Metallica shared a video of the band performing the song ‘Wherever I May Roam” during a San Diego concert in 1992. It was accompanied by the caption ‘And the road becomes my bride. .…

Getty ImagesIt was 45 years ago this week that Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Silly Love Songs” began its five-week stand topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. The track, which was the lead single to the band’s 1976 chart-topping Wings At The Speed Of Sound album, was McCartney’s 11th post-Beatles Top 10 hit, and his…