Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Metallica Releasing '72 Seasons' Videos In Sign Language
Metallica is making history on April 25th, when all 12 of the songs from their new 72 Seasons album will be released as videos using American sign language. This marks the first time a major rock band...
Apr 16, 2023
Flashback: Paul McCartney Goes Solo With 'McCartney'
It was 53 years ago today (April 17th, 1970) that Paul McCartney released his first solo album apart from the Beatles. Although McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, a...
Apr 16, 2023
Springsteen News Roundup
SPRINGSTEEN WRAPS NORTH AMERICAN LEG IN NEW JERSEY Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band closed out the first leg of their 2023 tour on Friday night (April 14th) at Newark, New Jersey's Pruden...
Apr 16, 2023
Def Leppard Aimed To Make Songs 'Epic' With Orchestral Backing
Def Leppard is trying to break new ground with their upcoming first foray into orchestral collaboration. On May 19th, the band will release Drastic Symphonies featuring, "tracks dramatically reim...
Apr 16, 2023
Smashing Pumpkins Releases New Music Video For 'Empires'
Out now is "Empires," Smashing Pumpkins' latest video from their soon-to-be released Atum: Act 3 album, which drops on May 5th. "Empires" has become the Number One most added song to Active Rock r...
Apr 16, 2023
Flashback: The Rolling Stones Release Their Debut Album
It was 59 years ago Sunday (April 16th, 1964) that the Rolling Stones released their self-titled debut album. The collection, which was based around the Stones' stage act at the time, featured cov...
Apr 13, 2023
Flashback: Pete Townshend Performs First Solo Concert
It was 49 years ago today (April 14th, 1974), that the Who's Pete Townshend played his first ever solo concert in London at The Roundhouse. The concert, which took place on Easter Sunday, was sche...
Apr 13, 2023
Flashback: The Beatles Record 'Paperback Writer'
57 years ago today (April 14th, 1966) the Beatles recorded their 12th U.S. chart topper, "Paperback Writer." The song, which was recorded during the group's Revolver sessions, was the first to pro...
Apr 13, 2023
Kiss Pauses Show After Gene Simmons Falls Ill
Kiss was forced to briefly pause their concert on Wednesday (April 12th) in in Manaus, Brazil after Gene Simmons fell ill, according to Blabbermouth. Paul Stanley addressed the situation, telling fans...
Apr 13, 2023
Bob Dylan Covers The Grateful Dead, Prepping New Live Set For June
DYLAN COVERS THE DEAD Bob Dylan proved there are more than a few surprises still up his sleeve. Despite the legendary singer /songwriter playing a pretty static setlist over the past few years, on Wed...
Apr 13, 2023