Motley Crue To Perform All of Dr. Feelgood Album This Summer

Motley Crue digs classic hard rock album out of mothballs.

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Bon Jovi to Rock the New Joint at Hard Rock April 24

Opening week at The New Joint just got even BIGGER as the #1 tour in the world returns to Vegas. Grammy Award Winning rockers Bon Jovi are taking the excitement of opening The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the next level. Bon Jovi will play The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 24.

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Spinal Tap Recording New Material Together

The band, which is formed of actors Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest, are expected to release their new effort before the end of the year.

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Great White To Release 'Rising' On March 13, Samples Online

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the European release of GREAT WHITE brand new studio album "Rising" on March 13th 2009.

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Motley Crue Release Official Video For White Trash Circus

The official video for Motley Crue's new single WHITE TRASH CIRCUS

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Def Leppard And Poison Announce 39 City North American Tour

In what is sure to be the biggest rock event this summer, Britain's greatest arena rock band Def Leppard will join forces with Poison and special guest Cheap Trick for a 39-city North American Tour. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 6th at www.livenation.com.

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Ace Frehley Posts Footage Of "Wiped Out/Hard Times" Online

Ace Frehley has posted a clip of a song he rarely plays live online, the song being "Wiped Out/Hard Times".

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The Guitar Generation San Diego Gig Videos Streamed

Just as it was scheduled the highly anticipated super guitar collaboration formed by Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen and George Lynch dubbed The Guitar Generation has finally kicked off their first show on February 25 at the House of Blues, San Diego.

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Paul Gilbert's New Record U.S. & Europe's Due Dates Revealed

Great news for Paul Gilbert fans in the U.S. and Europe as they can finally wait patiently for Paul's new outing "United States" as it already has a official release date

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George Lynch at Tone Merchant NAMM 2009

Videos of the ex-Dokken guitarist while he was performing at the Tone Merchant on January 17 have surfaced online.

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George Lynch to Appear at KNAC's 'Wildside'

Still busy working on his upcoming album with his band, guitar hero, George Lynch spare a little bit of his spare time to appear at KNAC.com's show 'Wildside'.

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Platinum Masters’ Monster Circus Announces Rocker Dee

Platinum Masters’ Monster Circus brings one of the most distinctive voices in rock to Las Vegas to perform in the inaugural Monster Circus shows. Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider will hold court for the month of March with show dates March 19-21 and March 26-28.

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Is Your Band Going To Be The Next KISS?

Gene and his label, Simmons Records, are soliciting demo videos from unsigned Canadian bands to join his all-Canadian imprint, partnered up with Universal Music Canada. “The mandate of Simmons Records is Canadian,” Simmons recently told CBC Radio.

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Tesla still rockin' and rollin' with Forever More

The five-man, hard-rock band Tesla has been on a roll. Over the past year, the band has been busier than it had been in its previous 10 years combined. Tesla has released 3 albums of covers, returned to Europe for its first tour there in 15 years, released a DVD and now is preparing to release a new album of original material, "Forever More."

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Tesla, The Roadster, Vs. Tesla, The Band

A convenient chart to help you tell the difference between Tesla Roadster owners and the members of rock band Tesla.

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Supergroup Chickenfoot Releases Promo Vid

New promo video for supergroup Chickenfoot: Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Chad Smith

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Eddie Van Halen reinvents the guitar... Literally

After years of wearing down metal frets and having pieces of his guitar rip off or malfunction during shows, Van Halen says he's built a guitar that even he can't destroy.

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Chickenfoot release first clip of music online

Members included guitar god (and Coldplay tormentor) Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, RCHP drummer Chad Smith and ex Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony. The clip starts with them "talking" but then goes to music.

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Van Halen to continue with Roth

Classic rockers Van Halen, whose 2007/2008 tour with original frontman David Lee Roth was a box-office bonanza, reportedly plan to record new music with the singer and hit the road for more live shows.

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ROCK of AGES fans- help die hard Rn Roller get to Bdway??

I need help from anyone who has bought or plans to buy tickets to the new Broadway musical, Rock of Ages. I live in the southwest and am entering a contest to win a trip to opening night in NYC and a simple email from you can help me do it. I have never stopped believin'!Thanxxxx

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Hard rock band kicks it “old school”…

Strong hooks coupled with memorable choruses have always driven the hard rock music of Sinopoli. Their style has always remained true to their roots and classic rock influences (Queen, Kiss, David Bowie), but the truth is very simple - a good song is a good song no matter how much time goes by.

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Metal Maven - A New Heavy Metal Website!

A marketplace for heavy metal music enthusiasts, Metal Maven brings together the best, obscure, up and coming and classic hard rock and heavy metal bands, web links to the bands, music news, contacts in the business, memorabilia, concert information, recording artist information, products and services and so much more.

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Little Steven launches hard rock label

Our favorite Soprano star gets out of the garage rock thing and launches hard rock label

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Mr. Big Confirm Reunion Rumors

Finally confirming the rumors that have been circulating the internet for weeks, all four original members of the popular 90's rock supergroup, Mr. Big, are taking to the stage together for the first time in 13 years for a reunion tour of Japan.

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Rock Music - Tracii Guns Demonstrates Rip And Tear Solo

Solo lesson for The LA Guns song Rip And Tear by Tracii Guns. Tracii lets it rip live and raw. Live webcam demonstration.

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Rock Music - Tracii Guns Demonstrates Electic Gypsy Solo!

Guitar solo lesson for The LA Guns song "Electic Gypsy" by hard rock legend Tracii Guns. Tracii lets it rip live and raw with a webcam demonstration. Hard rock never sounded so good. A classic 80's rock song from LA Guns.

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Motley Crue Release Official Video For White Trash Circus

The official video for Motley Crue's new single WHITE TRASH CIRCUS

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Kid Rock Beer? Well, it has to be better than his music.

Giving your hard-earned cash to one of Pamela Anderson’s many ex-husbands just got easier thanks to your old friend, alcohol. While wife beaters and bongs are the obvious choice for Kid Rock products, the self-proclaimed “Rock’n’Roll Jesus” has chosen a different path, one that leads to the local brewery, and maybe the Waffle House (more)

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Top 5 Awesomly Cheesy Soundtracks

Nowadays it seems like soundtracks are whatever 10 bullshit hip hop songs are popular with the tweeners. Back in the 80's however, these albums were full of songs made just for the movie, and it was most non heinous. From hair metal to Kenny Loggins here’s the top 5 most awesomely cheesy soundtracks.

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Mamma's Fallen Angels

For fans of heavy metal and hair metal bands, this is a social networking haven. Come join the fun and mindless escapism that comes from worship of the hair metal gods and their infinite wisdom. http://hairmetal.ning.com/profile/PeterRuble

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Legendary Irish Guitarist Gary Moore Dishes on Thin Lizzy, his Solo Career

Legendary Irish guitarist Gary Moore possesses a rich musical history. Originally a member of rock bands Skid Row and Thin Lizzy in the ’70s, his bluesy style took a heavier turn with more metallic material in the ’80s, some of it with Irish influences.

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The OTHER Hair Metal Blog turns 100

100 posts - that is. So far,The Other Hair Metal Blog has linked to articles about LA Guns, Queen, Kiss with Vinnie Vincent, Enuff Z'nuff, and dozens more hair metal, classic rock and hard rock bands from both yesterday and today. Stay tuned for additional content - original interviews, videos and unusual stories.

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New rock songs from Enuff Z'Nuff

Enuff Z'Nuff returns to the spotlight with a strong set of songs under their belts. This is easily the best collection of tunes in a long time. Although labeled as the next Enuff Z'Nuff album "Lost In Vegas," both the track listing and title have changed. This is just a cool group of songs that has been circulating.

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Brilliant acoustic version of hard rock music's lost classic

On "Extra Strength," Donnie Vie masterfully recreates a classic Enuff Z’Nuff album – “Strength” – but all acoustic. The stripped down songs demonstrate strength (how fitting) and vulnerability. Opener “Heaven or Hell” has a few extra layers, but for the most part Extra Strength is just a man, a guitar, his voice, and sometimes a piano.

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Enuff Z'Nuff - Greatest Hits - Maybe Not The Greatest Legacy

Enuff Z'Nuff's Greatest Hits is available now. One listen to the 1-2-3-4 punch of the first four songs ("New Thing," "Fly High Michelle," "Mother's Eyes" & "Baby Loves You") might just leave the average listener slightly bewildered. The question is - why weren't these songs anywhere near a genuine hit single?

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Steel Panther

A faux glam hair band's power ballad about a morbidly obese woman.

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Music Business News: Vanity Labels the new Majors?

Steve Vai who played with Frank Zappa, Whitesnake and David Lee Roth, was among them and lead off with a sobering comment; even despite his huge fame and track record, “Every label passed on my solo work. The few offers I got really sucked. So– it cost $12 to start my own label. I was making $7 for every CD I sold myself. I sold thousands.

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5 Reasons Miley Cyrus Thinks She's In A Whitesnake Video

Miley's going t-t-t-totally '80s, Tawny Kitaen style!

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Evertime a mullet is shaved, an angel gets its wings

The hamburger, chili cheese fries, americanized mexican food, and now.... America has its SuperCar. Sure for a Ford fan you imagine some dude in tight leather pants, ripped sleeve AC/DC shirt playing Whitesnake with the top down, or you are amongst the millions of Chevy fans... This legend is born. The all new Corvette ZR1

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Profile of Top Drummer: Tommy Aldridge

Tommy Aldridge was born on August 15, 1950, in Pearl, Mississippi. He is a veteran hard rock and heavy metal drummer. Tommy Aldridge is popular for his work with numerous bands and vocalists. He is most notable being with Black Oak Arkansas, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne and Thin Lizzy.

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Whitesnake and Def Leppard to Play at Download Festival

It looks like June 14, will be marked as an important date for music fans in Dublin as on that day they will have the chance to watch a great rock act at the annual Download Festival

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Def Leppard North American Summer Tour Dates

Def Leppard North American Tour 2009 - Def Leppard 2009 Summer Tour Dates. Def Leppard has announced the dates for their summer 2009 tour. Def Leppard North American Tour to be the biggest rock event this summer, Britain's greatest arena rock band Def Leppard will join forces with Poison and special

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Tour News - Def Leppard Announce 2009 US Tour

Def Leppard have announced a US tour with Posion and Cheap Trick.

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Def Leppard Joe Elliott US Tour Interview

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has spoken about the 2009 US Tour with Poison and Cheap Trick.

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