Roadhouse Rock

Anika Nilles Brings Playful Energy to Rush Tour Reviving Band Spirit and Legacy

Monday, August 31 by Lyle F

DETROIT — If anyone questioned how well Anika Nilles has fit in with Rush, her recent onstage pranks during the Fifty Something tour have provided a clear answer. Nilles joined bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson after a demanding year of rehearsals. The tour marks... Read More.

Queen Unveils 4K Trailer for Budapest Concert Film 40th Anniversary Release

Friday, August 28 by Lyle F

Queen released a new 100-second trailer in 4K for the 40th anniversary edition of its final concert film, “Queen: Budapest.” The film was recorded during the band’s visit to Budapest in 1986. The event marked the first time a Western rock band staged a stadium... Read More.

Soundgarden and Taylor Momsen to Headline Seahawks Halftime Show

Thursday, August 27 by Lyle F

SEATTLE (AP) — Soundgarden will perform at the Seattle Seahawks’ NFC West season home opener at Lumen Field on Sept. 9, with Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen as guest vocalist during halftime. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of... Read More.

Remembering Dolly: The Time She Teamed Up with Steve Perry for Rock Album Debut

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyle F

Dolly Parton announced plans to record her first rock album after her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022. Parton, who built her career as a country artist, said she wanted to justify her recognition by venturing into the... Read More.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Sets 2027 U.S. Tour Dates

Tuesday, August 25 by Lyle F

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will return to the road in 2027, announcing more than two dozen U.S. dates for the No Speed Limit Tour. These concerts will mark the group’s first shows since fall 2025. “I was a rock ‘n’ roll child at 14 after quitting classical violin... Read More.

ZZ Top Honors Frank Beard With Triumphant Return to the Stage in Austin

Tuesday, August 25 by Lyle F

ZZ Top returned to the stage Saturday night at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, for the band's first concert since longtime drummer Frank Beard died Monday. The band did not directly address Beard’s death during the show. Singer and guitarist Billy... Read More.

Bret Michaels Pauses Tour for Several Months After Kidney Stone Surgery, Citing Health Concerns

Monday, August 24 by Lyle F

SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Bret Michaels will take several months off from touring as he continues to recover from complicated kidney stone surgery, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts. Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, performed Friday night at The Bowl... Read More.

Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Says Cancer Has Returned After Failed Transplant

Friday, August 21 by Lyle F

Vivian Campbell, guitarist for Def Leppard, said his cancer has returned after a donor transplant did not succeed. Campbell was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013. He underwent bone marrow surgery last year and was declared in remission afterward. In a recent interview with YSKL... Read More.

Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Opens Up About Life and Legacy in New Memoir

Thursday, August 20 by Lyle F

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett held off publishing his memoir while his parents were alive to spare them from embarrassment, he said in a recent interview. Rockett’s book, “Ghost Notes,” co-written with Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will be published Sept. 15 by Rare Bird Books.... Read More.

OzzFest Set for 2027 Comeback at Villa Park in Birmingham

Wednesday, August 19 by Lyle F

OzzFest will return in 2027, according to an announcement on the festival’s official Instagram page. The rock and metal festival will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. Event dates and a lineup have not been released. Villa Park, a 42,000-seat stadium, hosted Black Sabbath... Read More.