Category: Roadhouse Rock - Audilous

Ian Gillan Reflects on the Real Reasons Behind His 1973 Deep Purple Exit

Friday, July 10 by Lyle F

Ian Gillan has shared new details about his first departure from Deep Purple in 1973. Speaking on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gillan said that the reasons behind his exit were more complex than the often-cited heavy workload and personality clashes. He described how the band dynamic... Read More.

Rolling Stones Debut Unreleased Song at Private London Event Ahead of Album Release

Thursday, July 9 by Lyle F

LONDON (AP) — Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Ron Wood performed a previously unreleased song this week at a private fan event in London. The track, “Ringing Hollow,” appears on the band’s 25th album, “Foreign Tongues,” set for release Friday. While organizers did not confirm... Read More.

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Says Upcoming Album Will Surprise Fans

Thursday, July 9 by Lyle F

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott says fans can expect surprises from the band’s upcoming 13th studio album, set for release in early 2027. The new album will follow 2022’s “Diamond Star Halos.” The band released the lead single, “Rejoice,” in February, months ahead of the... Read More.

Elton John Announces “Final Farewell” Concerts in Mexico City

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyle F

Elton John will return to the stage for two “final farewell performances” in Mexico City, three years after ending his global farewell tour. The concerts are set for Oct. 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte, also known as Estadio Azteca, the city’s well-known soccer stadium.... Read More.

Santana Adds Eight Shows to 2026 Tour With Doobie Brothers

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyle F

Santana will extend their run of greatest-hits concerts with eight additional dates after a joint tour with the Doobie Brothers. Tickets for the new November shows go on sale to the public at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Saturday, July 11. Fans can find... Read More.

Eagles Add Four December Shows at Las Vegas Sphere

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyle F

The Eagles have announced four new concerts at the Sphere in Las Vegas, expanding their 2026 run at the venue. The new performances are scheduled for December and join previously announced shows in September and November. The band’s residency at the Sphere now totals... Read More.

AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Returns to Billboard Charts Decades After Release

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyle F

AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” is back on the Billboard Global 200 chart more than 30 years after its original release. The track, first released in 1990 as the lead single from the album “The Razors Edge,” re-entered the Billboard Global 200 at No. 190, according to... Read More.

Kirk Hammett Reflects on Buying Neal Schon’s Guitar and Metallica’s Donation to Venezuela

Monday, July 6 by Lyle F

Kirk Hammett once felt guilty about buying a guitar from Neal Schon and offered to return it. The Metallica guitarist paid $87,500 for a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard at an auction in 2021. He later said he believed the price was too low. Hammett shared... Read More.

Rush Concerts Postponed Due To Illness

Friday, July 3 by Lyle F

Rush has postponed two more concerts on its Fifty Something reunion tour after lead singer Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. The band announced the postponement hours before their scheduled June 30 performance at Dixies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. “We are deeply sorry... Read More.

Metallica Covers Banned Song at Cardiff Show, Donates to Local Food Bank

Thursday, July 2 by Lyle F

Metallica performed Sunday, June 28, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, where bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett paid tribute to Welsh singer Tom Jones during their nightly "doodle" segment. The band covered Jones’ 1968 hit "Delilah," a song banned from choir performances... Read More.

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