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When Adrian Smith Knew 'Run to the Hills' Was 'Something Special'

Iron Maiden guitarist also recalls "very very rough" early version of "The Number of the Beast." Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Details Poison Rejection That Left Him 'F—ing Done'

The band's negative experience would later have a silver lining. Continue reading…
Hear Dee Snider-Led Cover of Triumph's 'Lay It on the Line'

It's part of the upcoming 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph' album. Continue reading…
Stevie Nicks Is Working on a New Album

It would be her first release of new material since 2011. Continue reading…
The Most and Least-Played Song Live Off Every Styx Album

How many have you heard in concert? Continue reading…
How Should Metallica Cut Down Their 'M72' Set Lists to One Night?

This weekend will mark the first time the band's M72 tour plays only one show in a city. Continue reading…
Def Leppard and Motley Crue Pair Up for 'Rock the Tides'

Special weekend destination concert event will also include Bret Michaels, Extreme, Living Colour and others. Continue reading…
Ozzy vs. Black Sabbath With Dio: 1980 Set List Comparison

On their first tours apart, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne took different approaches to their shared back catalog. Continue reading…
Little River Band Co-Founder Dies at Age 71

He helped the group to their first international hit 50 years ago with "It's a Long Way There." Continue reading…
Listen to 'Blind Spot' From Bruce Springsteen's 'The Lost Albums'

Second song from upcoming "Tracks II" comes from "Streets of Philadelphia Sessions." Continue reading…
Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Leaves Tour Over Health Issues

The singer cofounded the group in 1972 and has been its sole original member since 1996. Continue reading…
Zak Starkey Denies Blood Clot Affected His Drumming With the Who

Ringo Starr's son said he was "surprised and saddened" to be fired after nearly three decades with the band. Continue reading…
Heart Announces Summer 2025 Tour Dates With Todd Rundgren

Joint trek follows both artists' previously announced individual dates. Continue reading…
Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

There will also be documentaries about Depeche Mode, Billy Idol and Eddie Vedder. Continue reading…
War Expands 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' for Anniversary Reissue

They're previewing the reissue with a never-before-heard original unedited mix of "Low Rider." Continue reading…