Roadhouse Rock

Triumph’s Rik Emmett Recovering After Food Poisoning, Announces New Album

Monday, February 10 by Lyle F

Rik Emmett, guitarist for Triumph, revealed he was recently hospitalized after a severe case of food poisoning. Emmett shared the news in a Facebook post Thursday, saying he had to take an ambulance to the emergency room. “I can cross off ‘Ambulance Ride to Emergency’ from... Read More.

John Lennon, Roger Waters, and David Bowie Highlight Record Store Day Releases

Friday, February 7 by Lyle F

Record Store Day is set to captivate vinyl enthusiasts once more with a lineup of exclusive releases featuring iconic musicians. This year's event, scheduled for April 12th, promises special editions from legendary artists such as John Lennon, Roger Waters, and David Bowie. As part of... Read More.

Our Top Five Masters of the Electric Strings

Thursday, February 6 by Lyle F

We're just a few weeks away from our special "The Death Defying MOES - Masters of the Electric Strings," and we decided to put together our top five list of favorites. This may not fit the bill Red has for the show, but this... Read More.

Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Show to Feature Black Sabbath Reunion

Wednesday, February 5 by Lyle F

Legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath is set to reunite for what is being billed as Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. The iconic group, which last performed together in 2017, will gather again to honor Osbourne's storied career in a special event. The reunion will take... Read More.

Joe Satriani Reflects on Unfulfilled Dream of Eddie Van Halen Joining G3 Tour

Wednesday, February 5 by Lyle F

For nearly 30 years, Joe Satriani has toured with a variety of guitarists on his G3 tour. However, one major name never made the lineup: the late Eddie Van Halen. Though the collaboration never happened, Satriani made multiple attempts to reach out. “I called Eddie’s number,... Read More.

Rolling Stones Become 4-Time Grammy Winners

Tuesday, February 4 by Lyle F

For the fourth time in their history, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones are Grammy winners. The rock band won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album on Sunday for Hackney Diamonds, released in 2023. It is their first Grammy since 2018, when they won... Read More.

Grateful Dead Honored During Grammys Weekend

Monday, February 3 by Lyle F

"The Grateful Dead are a lot of things. I would venture to say they are the great American band," Andy Cohen declared at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala on Friday night at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The sentiment was widely shared by... Read More.

Def Leppard Releases ‘Stand by Me’ Cover to Benefit Wildfire Victims

Friday, January 31 by Lyle F

Def Leppard has released a cover of Ben E. King’s Stand by Me to support victims of the Southern California wildfires. All proceeds from the song will be donated to FireAid, which provides short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future disasters. “Los Angeles and... Read More.

Angus Young Celebrates Malcolm Young’s Rhythm Guitar Legacy in AC/DC

Friday, January 31 by Lyle F

Angus Young, the legendary lead guitarist of AC/DC, has written some of the most memorable riffs in hard rock. But his solos are equally hailed as some of the greatest. The Australian guitarist drew inspiration from electric guitar pioneers such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete... Read More.

A.A. Meetings Encouraged Peter Frampton to Keep Playing

Thursday, January 30 by Lyle F

Peter Frampton said he is relying on lessons learned in Alcoholics Anonymous to continue playing guitar as he navigates his ongoing health battle. Frampton, who announced in 2019 that he has inclusion body myositis (IBM), a progressive muscle-wasting disease, has continued to perform despite increasing... Read More.