Stray Cats Announce 2025 Tour Dates
Monthlong run includes more than 20 dates in the fall. Continue reading…
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50 Years Ago: Black Sabbath’s ‘Sabotage’ Cover Goes Very Wrong
One of their toughest albums was nearly sidetracked by a ridiculous image. Continue reading…
Zak Starkey Got a NSFW Invitation to Play With Black Sabbath
Fired Who drummer says Ozzy Osbourne’s band wanted him to play on final album '13.' Continue reading…
Long Lost Prog Rockers Art in America to Release New Album
Hear "Running By," the first single from the upcoming album. Continue reading…
Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke Join All-Star Bad Company Tribute LP
Def Leppard members, Slash, Dirty Honey and Blackberry Smoke also appear on forthcoming 'Can't Get Enough.' Continue reading…
Representatives for Phil Collins Shut Down Hospice Rumors
The singer is, however, currently in the hospital recovering from knee surgery. Continue reading…
Why Billy Joel Thinks the Beatles’ White Album Is ‘Half Assed’
He also explains why he refused the chance to work with "fifth Beatle" George Martin. Continue reading…
U.S. and Chinese officials to meet in Sweden for trade talks
Chinese and American officials meet in Sweden for the latest in a series of ongoing trade talks. The talks come after President Trump announced a new trade deal with the European Union.
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Israel to allow limited aid into Gaza as global outrage grows, President Trump announces trade deal with EU during Scotland trip, Pete Buttigieg discusses future of Democratic Party.
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- The Most Iconic Magazine Covers From the '80s and '90s
by Stephen Lenz on September 11, 2025 at 18:08From Demi Moore’s groundbreaking pregnancy portrait to Janet Jackson’s provocative Rolling Stone cover — and even "Bat Boy" makes an appearance — these unforgettable ’80s and ’90s magazine moments defined pop culture and captured an era before the internet took over. Continue reading…
- How Warrant Became Victims of Their Own Success With 'Cherry Pie'by Jeff Giles on September 11, 2025 at 14:04
Warrant's second album defied the sophomore jinx, but there would be a larger price to pay later on. Continue reading…
- Boston Albums Ranked Worst to Bestby Michael Gallucci on September 11, 2025 at 12:21
Their debut album remains an all-time bestseller, but over the next four decades, they've released only five more LPs. Continue reading…
- How FireHouse Launched Their Career With Their Hit Debut Recordby Jeff Giles on September 11, 2025 at 11:58
Released on Sept. 11, 1990, FireHouse's first album laid the template for a sound that'd bring them Top 40 hits long after grunge cost many of their peers their record deals. Continue reading…
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