‘THE BEST OF JUDAS PRIEST’ OUT JUNE 19th 2026 Judas Priest today announce the upcoming release ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’, a career spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Mus…

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Ted Nugent has added a dozen new concerts to his Summer 2026 plans As per Ultimate Classic Rock:   Although he said farewell to extended touring after his 2023 Adios Mofos tour, Nugent was always clear that he would continue performing live. “The musica…

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79 As per Dave Mason social media: It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife …

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Slayer announces 40th anniversary Reign in Blood shows Slayer is continuing their tradition of playing some shows post-breakup, though these two upcoming ones are straight up monstrous. Slayer has announced two shows for this September celebrating 40 y…

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Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band Announce First-Ever North American Headlining Tour Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever North American headlining tour this summer; Fronted by the six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee,…

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Buckcherry Announce Final Leg Of “Roar Like Thunder” Tour BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE FINAL LEG OF “ROAR LIKE THUNDER” TOUR NINE SHOWS WITH BLACK STONE CHERRY AND TYLER BRYANT AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS Buckcherry are announcing today the final dates of the…

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BECK: RIDE LONESOME, SINGLE & TOUR Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lon…

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Duane Betts debuts poignant new song “Heartache”; watch the official music video April 17, 2026—Acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Duane Betts shares his new song, “Heartache,” today. A poignant reflection on grief and loss, the track honors the two-year anniversary of …

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#Thundermother Drop New Live Album "Live'n'Alive": backstageaxxess.com/2026/04/thun...

The Zombies Release Mono Remastered Version Of ‘Begin Here,’ Their Debut Album Today Today, The Zombies, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and “British Invasion” pioneers, release Begin Here (Mono Remastered) via Beechwood Park Records. The album is the second of four definiti…

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The Zombies Release Mono Remastered Version Of ‘Begin Here,’ Their Debut Album Today Today, The Zombies, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and “British Invasion” pioneers, release Begin Here (Mono Remastered) via Beechwood Park Records. The album is the second of four definiti…

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Brother Cane ft. Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke Honor Gary Rossington with “Prince Charming” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern rock takes on a heartfelt tone as Brother Cane teams up with Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke for their new single, “Prince Charming.” The collaboration d…

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Puscifer @ OLG Stage, Niagara Falls, Ontario 4-15-26 It’s been almost 14 years but Puscifer finally made its way back to the WNY/Southern Ontario area. The last time the band played the area was at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda back in…

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DEVILDRIVER Return With 11th Album “Strike and Kill” Out 7/10 + Lead Single “Dig Your Own Grave” Out Now GROOVE METAL LEGENDS DEVILDRIVER TO UNLEASH FEROCIOUS NEW ALBUM STRIKE AND KILL RELEASE SET FOR JULY 10 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE “DIG YOUR OWN GRAVE&#8221…

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Killswitch Engage Announce Headline Canadian Tour in August + Additional U.S. Headline Dates For September KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE CANADIAN TOUR DATES FOR AUGUST + ADD ADDITIONAL U.S. HEADLINE LEG FOR SEPTEMBER FIRST LEG OF HEADLINE U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF JUNE 3 IN DETROIT SEVERAL FESTIVAL APP…

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 Inductees: Oasis, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan and More As per Variety:   The wonderwall of secrecy has come down and the voters’ wishes for who will make it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year have become known. The eight performers vo…

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#Foreigner Announces New Album, First Single Out April 17: backstageaxxess.com/2026/04/fore...

DOKKEN'S ERASE THE SLATE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 180G VINYL IN THE UNITED STATES: backstageaxxess.com/2026/04/dokk...

#SOCIALDISTORTION: New Single, “Partners In Crime,” Out Now: backstageaxxess.com/2026/04/soci...

#SAVATAGE Announce New Live Album "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)": backstageaxxess.com/2026/04/sava...

THE ALARM releases “Live Today,” the final video feat. the late Mike Peters Releases “Live Today” The Final Video Featuring Mike Peters Who Passed Away April 2025 Premieres via Consequence New Album TRANSFORMATION To Be Released May 29, 2026 On Twenty First Century Recordi…

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Hard-rock power trio Triumph returns with ‘The Best of Triumph,’ definitive collection arrives June 12. Los Angeles, CA (April 8, 2026)—Few bands captured the scale, precision, and uplift of arena rock quite like Triumph—and now, as the Canadian trio steps back into the spotlight, their most defining…

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RADIOHEAD: MOTION PICTURE HOUSE, KID A MNESIA Radiohead have confirmed the impending existence of Motion Picture House featuring KID A MNESIA. Motion Picture House is a large scale audiovisual installation built to house KID A MNESIA, a film c…

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HOWARD JONES CURATES FEEL-GOOD 80S EVENT OF SUMMER: “THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR CONFIRMED JONES TO HEADLINE WITH SUPPORT FROM FELLOW BRITISH 80S GREATS WANG CHUNG, THE ENGLISH BEAT, MODERN ENGLISH AND HOSTED BY SIRIUSXM’S RICHARD BLADE PACKAGE TOUR HITS NORTH AMERICAN VENUES JULY/AUGUST…

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Fozzy Announce Twisted Faith 2026 U.S. Tour 2026 is off to a strong start with Fozzy being announced as performers at DWP’s Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple. So, why stop there and not add some more dates in between to satiate the fans …

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Thompson Square releases “Lay It On Me” with a high-energy, swampy groove NASHVILLE, TN – (April 6, 2026) – Thompson Square releases “Lay It On Me,” a high-energy track with a swampy groove co-written by Thompson Square’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson along with…

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Cheap Trick @ Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, NY 4-4-26 Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick returned to the Seneca Niagara Casino this past Saturday night. It was the bands first appearance at the casino in almost 14 years. Cheap Trick recently rel…

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Darius Rucker’s ‘Riverfront Revival’ Charleston Music Fest Announces 2026 Lineup; Tickets On Sale April 8 DARIUS RUCKER’S RIVERFRONT REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP: Gavin Adcock, Old Dominion, BigXthaPlug, Nelly, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Matthew, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, …

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