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Weezer Sets Up Its Own Rock Cruise, Setting Sail in January 2012 [VIDEO]
Rock cruises have gotten pretty popular over the last decade or so, offering an interesting (albeit expensive) twist on the concert experience for fans of bands like Guster, Barenaked Ladies, John Mayer, and Rick Springfield.
Oh, and add Weezer to that list.
Megadeth Turns ‘Th1rt3en’ on New Album
This is shaping up to be a big year for Megadeth fans — not only do they have an expanded edition of the band’s landmark release ‘Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?’ to look forward to, but there’s also a brand new studio album on the horizon.
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, band founder Dave Mustaine discussed the new record, titled ‘Th1rt3en.’ It’s the band’s 13th studio album, but the
John Fogerty Warms to the Idea of a Creedence Clearwater Revival Reunion
Almost 40 years after one of the most acrimonious breakups in rock ‘n’ roll history, former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty says he’s willing to consider the possibility of an eventual reunion.
Though their recording career spanned a mere five years, Creedence amassed one of the most successful — and enduring — discographies of the rock era, selling millions of albums and churni
U2 Leads 2011 Worldwide Tour Grosses
Classic rock artists may not get much love on top 40 radio anymore, but that doesn’t mean no one’s listening to their music. Quite the contrary.
According to Pollstar’s mid-year report of worldwide concert grosses, some of the most popular tours of 2011 are being led by older rock acts.
Steven Tyler and Stevie Nicks Pay Tribute to Betty Ford
It’s always a national story when a former first lady dies — but when Betty Ford passed away over the weekend at the age of 93, the news affected not only those who remembered her years in the White House, but the thousands of people whose lives were affected by her groundbreaking work in addiction therapy.
Long before ‘rehab’ became a popular concept, Ford lent her name to the treatment center th
R.E.M. Quickly Returns to the Studio for Its Next Album
Over the last 15 years or so, R.E.M. fans have grown accustomed to three-to-four-year waits between new albums — but it looks like the band is speeding things up for its next release.
With its most recent album, ‘Collapse Into Now,’ a mere four months old, R.E.M. is already in an Athens, Georgia studio working on the follow-up — and fans can follow their progress via a series of snapshots that sin
Jon Bon Jovi Has Knee Surgery, Talks Richie Sambora’s Return
A quarter-century of steel horse riding can’t be good for your joints, but it was a rain-soaked concert stage that slowed down Jon Bon Jovi recently, leading to a torn MCL that put him under the knife.
Bon Jovi discussed the injury during an interview with ‘Extra,’ recalling, “It was raining; we were outside…it just sort of gave out and tore. Fortunately, we have a week off. So the doctor claims I
Van Halen New Album Rumor Round-Up
We still haven’t seen any official announcements from the band, but it’s clear that something is happening in the world of Van Halen — and the latest mini-flurry of VH activity, which includes the band’s first official Facebook page and a warning from vocalist David Lee Roth to ‘get ready…,’ has sparked a new round of rumors regarding their long-awaited new album.
The new collection, which will be
Artist Coalition Calls for Grammy Boycott After Several Categories Given the Ax
If you’ve ever sat through an entire Grammy Awards show, the idea of having a few less categories might not strike you as such a bad idea — but for some of the artists affected by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ recent decision to whittle down the number of awards, it’s a potentially racist affront.
A group of musicians — including Paul Simon and jazz legend Herbie Hancock — h
Some ‘Sex and the City’ for Selena Gomez?
She has a new album and stars in the current movie ‘Monte Carlo.’ What’s next for Selena Gomez? If ‘Sex and the City’ author Candace Bushnell has her way, the teen star’s future could include a film prequel to the hit franchise.
In an interview with the Daily Caller, Bushnell said, “Casting is like kismet. I’m going to get into trouble for this, but I was looking at some pictures of Selena Gomez t
New Chickenfoot Album Scheduled for September 27 [VIDEO]
Confirming bassist Michael Anthony’s earlier report that work on the album was finished, Chickenfoot’s second studio set has been scheduled for a September 27 release.
The veteran supergroup — made up of Anthony, vocalist Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Chad Smith — worked with producer Mike Fraser for the sessions, which produced songs such as ‘Last Temptation,’ ‘Something’s Gone
‘American Idol’ Contestants Release Exclusive Walmart EPs
Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can now relive your favorite musical moments from the most recent season of ‘American Idol’ with a series of exclusive EPs from the top four contestants.
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin have all released ‘American Idol Season 10 Highlights’ EPs, offering five tracks apiece for the low, low price of $5.