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35 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Launches 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:43 +0000

When the 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' tour kicked off at Shea Hall in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 23, 1978, Bruce Springsteen was looking to restart his career after nearly three years on the sidelines. By the time it ended seven months later, he had cemented his reputation as one of the most electrifying performers in the entirety of rock music.

Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath + Solo Hits at 'An Evening with Women' Cancer Benefit

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:21 +0000

Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne dropped by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 'An Evening with Women' cancer fundraiser on May 18. Hosted by comedienne Kathy Griffin, musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Sia performed at the function, but the highlight of the night was Ozzy himself, who performed a short set consisting of both Black Sabbath and solo hits.

What You Missed at the Smashing Pumpkins Show [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:27:37 +0000

Last night, May 14th, was a momentous evening. The Smashing Pumpkins were in Dallas, Texas and turned that city upside down with their amazing riffs and old favorites. It was a great show. If you missed it, here’s a little bit of a taste of what it was like. Smashing Pumpkins have been a part [...]

Kiss Promise New Stage Show Featuring Fireball-Shooting Spider

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:38 +0000

You can never accuse Kiss of not putting on an over-the-top rock show. But for the upcoming European leg of their ‘Monster’ tour, the band are unveiling a new stage setup that they promise is a step beyond even their previous stadium spectaculars. “It’s really great,” Paul Stanley tells VH1 Radio Network’s Dave Basner (quote [...]

25 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Reunite at Atlantic's 40th Anniversary Concert

Jeff Giles — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:36:17 +0000

By 1988, Led Zeppelin had been disbanded for the better part of a decade, its members having moved on to solo careers in a show of respect for their fallen drummer John Bonham. But as they'd shown in 1985 with their mini-reunion for Live Aid, they were willing to come together for the right cause.

Drowning Pool + Eye Empire Unite for 2013 North American Dates

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:01:25 +0000

Drowning Pool, fresh off dates with Flyleaf earlier this spring, will kick off a new leg of shows with support act Eye Empire toward the end of the month.

Anthrax to Shoot Concert DVD in Santiago, Chile

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:01:28 +0000

Anthrax are currently on the latter portion of touring behind their 'Worship Music' album and 'Anthems' cover EP and they've decided to capture the live experience while the band members are definitely clicking on all cylinders. The group revealed via their Facebook page that a new concert DVD will be filmed during their upcoming stop in Santiago, Chile.

Purchase Discounted Tickets for the Bud Light River City Rockfest

Jeff Evans — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:30:09 +0000

For being a listener of 96X you are receiving access to a limited time deal for the Bud Light River City Rockfest! This inaugural festival features multiple stages, over a dozen bands, 12 hours of music, plus features headliners Guns N’ Roses and Alice in Chains! Tickets for the River City Rockfest are usually $59.50, [...]

Stone Temple Pilots Members Minus Scott Weiland to Play Benefit with Slash, Duff McKagan + More

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

For those wondering about the future of Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland, the first clue will come later this month when the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz perform at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in Los Angeles. The trio is being advertised as 'Members of Stone Temple Pilots,' lending credence to the notion that they'll be able to continue utilizing the band name without worry.

Aerosmith Cancel Concert Due to Bomb Threat

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:27 +0000

Boston-based rockers Aerosmith have canceled a scheduled concert in Indonesia after reports of a bomb threat in the capital city of Jakarta. The band were scheduled to perform in Jakarta on May 11. According to Rolling Stone, the group canceled the show on Saturday (May 4) after the Indonesian government announced they had arrested two [...]

Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:00:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Lou Gramm Says He May Reunite With Foreigner for Farewell Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:21:18 +0000

Legendary Foreigner singer Lou Gramm has not been a part of the band that made him famous in more than a decade, but in a new interview, he says that may be changing. The singer behind all-time rock classics such as 'Hot Blooded,' 'Double Vision' and 'Urgent' says his management has been talking about him re-joining the group for a reunion that would also serve as a farewell tour.

Hellyeah Tapped for Megadeth's Gigantour 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:44:09 +0000

Yet another band has been confirmed to support Megadeth on this year’s Gigantour. The fall trek now has four bands locked in, with Hellyeah having been announced over the weekend. This year’s Gigantour will be the fifth installment of the traveling fest, and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has continued the tradition of hand-picking each act. So [...]

Black Sabbath Announce 2013 Summer Tour of North America

Dave Lifton — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:28:12 +0000

We didn't think four dates would be enough, and today (April 25), Black Sabbath confirmed what we had been thinking all along. The band has announced a five-week tour of North America in support of its upcoming album, '13.' The full list of shows can be found below.

Eagles 2013 Tour Could Be Their Last

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:35:29 +0000

Haven't we heard this one before? The Eagles, making the publicity rounds in London, told reporters that their upcoming tour could very well be their last one. Like, ever. But the band has made this announcement about three dozen times over the past 35 years, so believe what you want.

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Offers Special 96X Pre-Sale

Jeff Evans — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:09 +0000

Today only (4/24) from 10am-10pm you can purchase tickets to the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival before they go on sale to the public! This year’s line-up includes: Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, New Politics, Middle Class Rut, Danko Jones, Chuck Shaeffer Picture Show. The festival is set [...]

Rolling Stones Discuss Preparations for '50 and Counting' Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:01:29 +0000

Going on tour might look glamorous, but it actually involves a lot of preparation and hard work — even if you’ve been doing it for half a century, like the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone took a peek behind the scenes of the Stones’ upcoming ’50 and Counting’ tour, speaking with each of the band members [...]

3 Doors Down Cancel Spring Shows After Bassist Todd Harrell Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:01:37 +0000

After the recent arrest of 3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell, who was charged with vehicular homicide on April 19 in Nashville, resulting in the death of Paul Howard Shoulders, Jr., the band has canceled its upcoming spring U.S. tour dates.

2013 Uproar Festival Lineup Boasts Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction + More

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:47 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival was announced this morning (April 22), and the headliners are Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction, two ’90s alt-rock goliaths who are still going strong. Joining Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction on the Main Stage are Coheed and Cambria and Circa Survive. Meanwhile, the [...]

Rush + Heart Enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame With Tributes From Foo Fighters + Chris Cornell

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:35 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just gained a few more great acts, with Rush, Heart, Donna Summer, Public Enemy and Randy Newman making up the 2013 induction class. The five acts were inducted Thursday night (April 19) in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater with a number of music luminaries doing the honors.