Roadhouse Rock

Anika Nilles Finds Confidence Joining Rush After Support from Neil Peart’s Widow

Monday, August 17 by Lyle F

Rush’s new drummer, Anika Nilles, said a message from Neil Peart’s widow helped her settle nerves before her debut with the band. Nilles, a German musician, auditioned for five days before Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson chose her to join Rush on drums for their... Read More.

Rod Stewart Pauses Tour to Recover After Heart Procedure

Thursday, August 13 by Lyle F

Rod Stewart is taking a break from touring after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, according to a statement shared on his official Instagram account. “Following further medical evaluation, Sir Rod Stewart has successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure,” the statement read. “Doctors are... Read More.

Ritchie Blackmore Plans Surprise Reunion With Deep Purple in New York Tonight

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyle F

WANTAGH, N.Y. — Ritchie Blackmore is expected to join Deep Purple on stage for a surprise encore tonight, Aug. 12, at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater. This would mark Blackmore’s first appearance with the band he co-founded in more than 30 years. Blackmore, 81, revealed... Read More.

Geddy Lee Says Rush Not Planning New Music, Focused on Current Tour

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyle F

Rush frontman Geddy Lee says the band is not considering new material at this time, as he and guitarist Alex Lifeson focus on their current tour after an 11-year hiatus. Lee and Lifeson recently returned to performing, joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren... Read More.

ZZ Top Continues Summer Tour Without Frank Beard as Michael Monahan Steps In

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyle F

ZZ Top will continue their “The Big One” summer U.S. tour without longtime drummer Frank Beard. The band will perform with founding vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Elwood Francis, who joined after co-founder Dusty Hill died in 2021. Drummer Michael Monahan is expected to fill... Read More.

Heart to Release First New Album in a Decade

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyle F

Heart will soon release its first new album in 10 years, singer-guitarist Nancy Wilson said in an interview with Gold Derby. Wilson confirmed the band has finished recording the album, a follow-up to 2016’s “Beautiful Broken.” She said the record features original songs written with... Read More.

Lindsey Buckingham Reconnects with Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac for New Documentary and Future Projects

Monday, August 10 by Lyle F

Lindsey Buckingham says reflecting on the past has helped him reconnect with his Fleetwood Mac bandmates, especially Stevie Nicks. Speaking to E! News at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in Los Angeles, Buckingham described work on an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary as “a very... Read More.

Joan Jett Cancels September Concerts After Surgery

Friday, August 7 by Lyle F

Joan Jett has canceled two concerts scheduled for September after undergoing surgery for a recent injury. A statement posted Wednesday, Aug. 5, on her social media said Jett had orthopedic surgery to treat a fractured vertebra. She will not perform at her scheduled shows in... Read More.

Canada Broadcaster to Air Documentary on Late Rush Drummer Neil Peart

Thursday, August 6 by Lyle F

TORONTO — CBC will air a new documentary about late Rush drummer Neil Peart next month. The film, called “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple,” explores the life and career of Peart, who retired in 2015 and died in 2020 at age 67. The documentary features... Read More.

Linkin Park Returns to the Stage in New Documentary Exploring Their Comeback and Evolution