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Rush Day 2024 is scheduled for August 25 (12 – 10 PM) at Henderson Brewing Co. in Toronto, Ontario. Organizers have checked in with the following update:

“Rush Day 2024 is just 1 week away! Check out the merch drop, or read on for a taste of what you’ll be able to buy or bid on exclusively at the event.

From Geddy’s touring bass strap, to a track sheet from the Counterparts studio sessions, to a Neil Peart stage-worn t-shirt, there will be a plethora of fascinating Rush-related artifacts for you to peruse at our Rush Day Museum.

Join our silent auction and place a bid on Alex’s used and autographed guitar strings, Neil’s concert-used drum sticks, tour itineraries, signed event passes, and more!”

Go to this location for a detailed look at the merch on offer.

Following is the Rush Day 2024 itinerary:

Noon – 1pm – Welcome to Rush Day!
1pm – 6pm – Something for Nothing Podcast Pop-Up
1pm – 6pm – Beer Genuis* Guided Tastings (ticketed)
2:00pm – Howard Ungerleider Q&A
2:30pm – Rush Karaoke
3:00pm – Hugh Syme Q&A
3:30pm – Rush ‘Game Show’
4:30pm – Rush Karaoke
5:15pm – Rush Trivia
6:00pm – Winners Announced (Trivia / Game Show / Crossword)
6:45pm – Brewery screening of ‘Beyond the Lighted Stage’ with an introduction by Banger Films.

Go to this location for more details and to get tickets.

The Rush camp recently checked in with the following announcement:

“We are thrilled to announce that registration has now opened for guided Rush Beer tastings at Rush Day 2024.

In these limited availability sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy all of our currently available Limited Edition Rush beers – Moving Pictures (2024 Vintage), X-1, Xanabrew, and Signals – paired with tasting notes and stories from our in-house team of beer sommeliers.

All attendees will receive a personalized Beer Genuis Certificate upon completion of the tasting!

Reserve your spot now here. Just 125 seats available!”

Your Rush Day ticket includes:

– a day of Rush music and stories by very special guests.
– a pop-up gallery of works by album cover artist Hugh Syme, who will be present to share stories and sign autographs.
– a unique Rush Day 2024 souvenir
– the launch of a new Rush beer
– the chance to hang out with Rush fans from around the world!
– viewing of official Rush Artifacts
– Rush Beer Tastings
– exclusive Rush merchandise
– Rush karaoke
– Rush Trivia
– a brewery screening of Beyond The Lighted Stage  introduced by co-director Sam Dunn.
– and more…

This is a family friendly event – kids under 12 are free.

Rob Halford of Judas Priest and YouTuber Metal Pilgrim are currently conducting a joint fundraiser campaign to raise funds for medical equipment for Ukrainian civilians in the remote deoccupied areas of the country. And for a small donation of just $10, metal fans have a chance of winning Metal God’s glasses Rob Halford has won on Judas Priest’s 50 Heavy Metal Years tour, as well as other metal memorabilia.

The fundraiser campaign, titled “Invincible Shield Of Europe”, started in June when Judas Priest and the promoters MadnessLive! invited Metal Pilgrim to visit the Spanish leg of the Judas Priest Invincible Shield Tour, during which the fans had a chance to donate to the cause at the sight of each Judas Priest show in the country, including the Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena, Spain. The next stage of the campaign, which involves the giveaway prizes, such as Rob Halford’s glasses, signed Invincible Shield vinyl, and Metal God picks kicked off in July and will go on until Rob Halford’s birthday on August 25th,  when the winner of the giveaway will be announced.

Yet this will not be the end of the “Invincible Shield Of Europe” fundraiser, as after Judas Priest, metal queen Doro Pesch has also joined the campaign, and more giveaway items will be raffled among those who donate in the coming weeks.

Head to this location to participate in the raffle, or visit metalpilgrim.net for more information and other ways to donate.

Metal Pilgrim: “Let’s together show that the heavy metal community is one of the most loving and caring ones out there, no matter what anyone says!”

Pantera – comprised of original members vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Sabbath) and drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax) – have spent 2023 and 2024 touring arenas, amphitheatres, and stadiums in tribute to the late Abbott brothers, guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul.

Guesting on Boston’s 100.7 WZLX, Wylde was asked if the line-up has considered releasing new music under the Pantera name.

Wylde: “No, we haven’t talked about anything like that… That’s up to the fellas (Anselmo and Brown); whatever they want to do. Me and Charlie, we’re basically just allied forces and they’re brothers. So it’s just, whatever the guys want to do right now. But as far as right now, I think we’re gonna be — we’re just rolling right now. After this (leg of the tour), I think we go out in February, over in Europe. Six weeks over in Europe.”

Pantera recently announced an early 2025 European tour.

Links to purchase tickets are live on Pantera.com/tour.

Dates:

January
21 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
23 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
24 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
26 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
31 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Arena Stožice

February
1 – Ostrava, Czech Republic – Ostravar Aréna
3 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena
4 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
6 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
7 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
9 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
10 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
12 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
13 – Zürich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
15 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena

The band previously announced a string of UK / Ireland dates in February 2025.

Dates:

February 2025
18 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
19 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
21 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
23 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
25 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley

2024 Pantera dates:

July
6 – Rock Fest – Barcelona, Spain

August
2 – Gilette Stadium – Foxborough, MA (with Metallica)
9 – Soldier Field – Chicago, IL (with Metallica)
16 – US Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, MN (with Metallica)
23 – Commonweath Stadium – Edmonton, AB (with Metallica)
30 – Lumen Field – Seattle, WA (with Metallica)

October
10 – Aftershock Festival – Sacramento, CA

Our Oldest Classic Bands & Artists Still Releasing New Albums article was purposely written without putting a number in front of the title. The reason behind this is that we wanted to keep this one open-ended and add bands and artists that our readers thought should be on this list. After all, this classic rock site is written by music fans, not critics. It was started by myself, who spent my entire life as a musician and wanted to write about rock and roll music in the most respectful and loving way possible. Without the readers, without the people who comment on the site and on our Facebook page, this site would have never been successful. So, we want this article to be shared by all of us. We hope that the readers will add their own artists to this list in the comments.

This article is a special tribute to musical artists who have been with us for a very long time. The only criteria we had was that any artist on this list should have released a new album within the past five years. We think that’s fair. We could probably make a few exceptions, and maybe we will, and that’s why this list is open-ended. But the twelve that are featured here first are artists who have been constantly putting out new music over a very long period of time, have become true musical legends, and have continued to tour and bring us all joy and happiness. This one was really fun to write.

Willie Nelson

We wanted to ensure we paid our respects to the legendary Willie Nelson, one of the longest-running artists in musical history. Thats whay we opened this list with Willie.  At the age of 91, Willie Nelson is releasing his newest studio album on November 1, 2024, titled Last Leaf on the Tree. The album’s title is inspired by the Tom Waits song “Last Leaf,” which appeared on Bad as Me. Willie Nelson has long been associated with rock and roll through the Outlaw Country movement. He has collaborated with many rock musicians throughout the years and remains a giant in music history. Nelson released his first album in 1962, entitled …And Then I Wrote on Liberty Records. Since then, he has put out 101 studio albums, 14 live albums, and 51 compilation albums.

Read More: Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs

Bob Dylan

I remember when Bob Dylan released his Time Out of Mind album in 1997, and in the song “Not Dark Yet,” he sang the words, “It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.” It seemed like the end was near for Dylan, but that was almost twenty years ago, and he’s still putting out new music. At 83 years old, Bob Dylan’s most recent album, Shadow Kingdom, was released on June 2, 2023. It features brand new studio recordings of songs from the early part of his career.

In 2020, he released Rough and Rowdy Ways, a studio album of all-new material. Dylan first appeared on the scene in 1962 with the release of his debut album, simply titled Bob Dylan. Since then, he has released 40 studio albums, 21 live albums, and 44 compilation albums. He has won many awards throughout his career, including the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Bob Dylan stands as one of the most influential musical artists and poets of all time.

Read More: Top 10 Bob Dylan Songs Of The 1970s

8 – Jethro Tull

We thought for sure that we had seen the last of Jethro Tull. The band’s last album was released in 2003, titled The Jethro Tull Christmas Album. Of course, Ian Anderson had been releasing solo albums, but in 2022, Anderson reformed Jethro Tull with new members under the legendary name and released the album The Zealot Gene. Just one year later, in 2023, Jethro Tull released another new studio album, RökFlöte. These are truly good records, and although Anderson is the only remaining original member of the band, the music is very representative of Tull’s earlier years.

Jethro Tull’s debut album, This Was, was released in 1968. Since then, Jethro Tull has released 23 studio albums, nine live albums, and 15 compilation albums. Led by the brilliant songwriting of Ian Anderson and featuring his spectacular flute playing, Jethro Tull stands as one of the most unique and original bands of all time, blending rock and roll with classical and folk influences.

Read More: 10 Most Underrated Jethro Tull Songs

Nazareth

While most rock fans in the United States know Nazareth from their very popular Hair of the Dog album and their huge hit single “Love Hurts,” the band’s popularity overseas is far more extensive and legendary than they are known for in the U.S. Nazareth’s most recent album, Surviving the Law, was released in 2022. The album features original band member Pete Agnew, who has been with the band on every album. Original singer Dan McCafferty left the band in 2013. Nazareth has released 25 studio albums, eight live albums, and seven compilation albums. Their debut album, titled Nazareth, was released in 1971.

Read More: Top 10 Nazareth Songs

6 – The Zombies

The Zombies are a band from the eastern side of the Atlantic, first formed in the early 1960s. The band became a household name in 1964 with their massive hit single “She’s Not There,” followed by other big-time hits, including “Tell Her No” and, in 1968, “Time of the Season.” Their debut album was released in 1965, titled The Zombies in the U.S. and Begin Here in the U.K. However, it was their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle that truly cemented their place in classic rock history.

The band took a long break after their second album but returned in 1990 with their third album, New World. Most recently, they released the album Different Game in 2023. The album featured original members, including Colin Blumstone on lead vocals and  Rod Argent on keyboards, though he has since retired from touring.

Read More: 10 Best Songs Of The Zombies

Neil Young

Neil Young has been one of the most consistent musical artists in classic rock history. As most people know, his career began as a member of the group Buffalo Springfield. After leaving Buffalo Springfield, he became a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. With both groups, he composed some of the most extraordinary rock songs of all time. However, his contributions as a solo artist far exceeded what he released with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Buffalo Springfield.

As a solo artist, and with his band Crazy Horse, who are a legendary group themselves, Neil Young has released 44 solo studio albums. These records have been released almost year by year since his debut album, Neil Young, was released in 1968. He has rarely gone more than three years between albums. His latest album of new music, World Record, was released in 2022. Additionally, he has released two other albums, Chrome Dreams (2023) and Early Daze (2024), which were recorded in the late 1960s and 1970s with Crazy Horse.

Read More: Complete List Of Neil Young Albums And Discography

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen’s debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., was released in 1973. Later that same year, he released The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle. However, it was in 1975, with the release of Born to Run, that he became a household name, especially in the United States. Nearly ten years later, when Born in the U.S.A. was released in 1984, Springsteen became one of the biggest musical stars in the world.

Throughout his career, Bruce Springsteen has released 21 studio albums. His most recent album of new material, Letter to You, was released in 2020. In 2022, he released another album, Only the Strong Survive, which featured covers of Motown classics. Despite being 74 years old, Springsteen continues to tour constantly and shows no signs of slowing down..

Read More: Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs Loved By His Older Fans

Foghat

Even though Foghat has only one remaining original member, the band’s heart and soul, driven by the phenomenal Roger Earl, is still alive, still touring, and still putting out new music. Foghat was originally formed in 1971 when Dave Peverett, Tony Stevens, and Roger Earl left the group Savoy Brown to form their own band. With the addition of Rod Price on guitar, the group went on to release some of the greatest rock and roll records of the 1970s.

Throughout the years, the band went through many lineup changes, including the additions of Tony Stevens, “Lonesome” Dave Peverett, Craig MacGregor, Kenny Aaronson, Charlie Huhn, and, most recently, Bryan Bassett (who has been with the band since 1999), Rodney O’Quinn (since 2015), and Scott Holt, who joined in 2022. Foghat’s most recent album, Sonic Mojo, was released in 2023—and it still rocks hard.

Read More: Roger Earl of Foghat: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Elton John

For many of us here at ClassicRockHistory.com, Elton John was one of the first musical artists we fell in love with. For me, my first Elton John album was Elton John’s Greatest Hits, which I bought in 1974. We all grew up with Elton John, who has brought us so much joy throughout our lives. I think it’s fair to say that many people in their 60s probably share a similar experience, with their first album purchase being an Elton John record.

Elton John’s debut album, Empty Sky, was released in the United Kingdom in 1969. Since then, Elton John has released 31 studio albums. His most recent album, The Lockdown Sessions, was released in 2022. It was a collaborative project recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown, featuring younger artists as well as longtime legends.

Read More: Complete List Of Elton John Articles

Deep Purple

This band continues to amaze all of us. Deep Purple has a reputation as one of the greatest and hardest rock bands of all time, constantly putting out great material since their debut album, Shades of Deep Purple, was released in 1968. The band has gone through many lineup changes, with the only consistent member being drummer Ian Paice. However, Roger Glover has also been a crucial part of much of the band’s history.

Deep Purple is well-known for showcasing some of the greatest guitar players in rock and roll, including the original guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satriani, and, for a long time, Steve Morse. Their newest guitarist, Simon McBride, brings his own unique style that blends seamlessly with the rest of the band. On vocals, Ian Gillan is still delivering electrifying performances.

The band’s newest album, =1, was just released a few months ago in 2024. I spoke with Ian Paice recently about the new record and his love of touring. His passion defines what rock and roll is all about, and his attitude toward keeping rock music alive while enjoying every moment he can is truly inspiring.

Read More: Ian Paice of Deep Purple: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Paul McCartney

What is there to say about Paul McCartney that hasn’t already been said many times before? We all know how his legacy began with The Beatles and the wonderful songs he wrote with John Lennon that have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Of course, he has also had a tremendously long solo career, constantly putting out new material—first as a solo artist, then with his band Wings, and later simply as Paul McCartney.

As a solo artist, McCartney has released 26 studio albums. His most recent album of new material, McCartney III Imagined, was released in 2021. It was a remix of McCartney III, which came out in 2020. He has been very consistent in releasing new music, rarely going long without putting out something new.

Read More: Complete List Of Paul McCartney Albums In Order

The Rolling Stones

While The Rolling Stones haven’t put out much new music in the past 20 years, they recently released a brand new studio album that stands as one of the best they’ve produced since Some Girls in 1978. Released in 2023, Hackney Diamonds is a true Rolling Stones rock album, filled with great songs and incredible performances. Watching Mick Jagger perform at 80 years old on stage is inspiring to all of us who are getting up there in age.

The Rolling Stones were formed long ago, in 1962. Their debut album was released in 1964 in the United Kingdom, titled The Rolling Stones. In the U.S., a variation of that album was released as England’s Newest Hitmakers. Since then, The Rolling Stones have released 31 studio albums.

Read More: Complete List Of The Rolling Stones Albums And Discography

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Oldest And Best Classic Bands & Artists Still Releasing New Albums article published on Classic RockHistory.com© 2024

Jimmie Vaughan, born in 1951 in Dallas, Texas, is a distinguished blues guitarist and singer who started his professional music career in the late 1960s. He initially performed with various Texas-based bands before forming Storm in the early 1970s. Vaughan gained widespread recognition as a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds before departing the band in 1990 to focus on his solo career. Since then, he has released six studio albums, including Strange Pleasure (1994), Out There (1998), and Baby, Please Come Home (2019). His solo work blends traditional blues with rock and R&B influences, showcasing his distinct and subtle guitar style, deeply rooted in the classic blues tradition.

In addition to his studio albums, Vaughan has released live recordings, such as Live at C-Boy’s (2017) with the Jimmie Vaughan Trio, and several compilations, including The Pleasure’s All Mine (The Complete Blues, Ballads & Favorites Sessions) (2020) and The Jimmie Vaughan Story (2021). His 2019 album Baby, Please Come Home earned him the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2020, underscoring his enduring influence on the blues genre. Vaughan’s ability to maintain a solid presence in the blues community has allowed him to remain an important figure on both national and international stages.

Jimmie Vaughan is also the older brother of the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan, and their relationship is a significant aspect of his career. Both brothers emerged from Dallas, Texas, to become key figures in the blues world. Jimmie had a formative influence on Stevie Ray’s early musical development, though they pursued separate paths in the music industry. In 1990, the brothers collaborated on the album Family Style, which was released shortly after Stevie Ray’s tragic death in a helicopter crash. This collaboration stands as a testament to their deep musical bond.

Over the years, Vaughan’s bands have included notable musicians such as organist Mike Flanigin and drummer Barry “Frosty” Smith. While his solo work may not have reached the commercial heights of his earlier career, it remains highly respected within the blues community, and Vaughan continues to be admired for his dedication to the genre.

JIMMY VAUGHAN STUDIO ALBUMS

Strange Pleasure

Released 1994

Strange Pleasure marks Jimmie Vaughan’s first solo album after leaving the Fabulous Thunderbirds. This engaging debut showcases a blend of blues, rock, and jazz, enriched by Vaughan’s crisp guitar work and compelling vocals. The album includes a poignant tribute to his late brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan, in the song “Six Strings Down.”

This album featured notable musicians such as bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer George Rains, with production by Nile Rodgers. It was recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas, during the early months of 1994.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Boom-Bapa-Boom” – 3:34
2. “Don’t Cha Know” – 3:12
3. “Hey-Yeah” – 3:15
4. “Flamenco Dancer” – 3:57
5. “(Everybody’s Got) Sweet Soul Vibe” – 3:46
6. “Tilt A Whirl” – 3:29
7. “Six Strings Down” – 4:20
8. “Just Like Putty” – 3:11
9. “Two Wings” – 3:00
10. “Love the World” – 4:07
11. “Strange Pleasure” – 3:47

Out There

Released 1998

Out There continues Jimmie Vaughan’s exploration of blues-infused rock music, offering a more experimental approach than his previous works. The album features a rich array of guest musicians and showcases Vaughan’s matured guitar skills and musical versatility.

Recorded at The Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California, with production handled by Jimmie Vaughan himself, this album encapsulates a refined sound. It was recorded over several sessions between late 1997 and early 1998.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Like a King” – 4:02
2. “Lost in You” – 4:08
3. “Out There” – 3:44
4. “Can’t Say No” – 3:48
5. “The Ironic Twist” – 4:16
6. “Positively Meant to Be” – 3:51
7. “Motor Head Baby” – 3:40
8. “Kinky Woman” – 3:32
9. “Astral Projection Blues” – 3:48
10. “Little Son, Big Sun” – 6:14

Do You Get The Blues?

Released 2001

Do You Get The Blues? dives deeper into the emotional and soulful aspects of the blues. The album is celebrated for its introspective lyrics and profound musical arrangements, highlighting Vaughan’s growth as a songwriter and musician.

The recording took place at Pedernales Studio in Spicewood, Texas, produced by Jimmie Vaughan himself, during the mid-2000. This album particularly shines with its moody atmospheres and intricate guitar work.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Dirty Girl” – 4:22
2. “Out of the Shadows” – 4:46
3. “The Deep End” – 4:19
4. “Power of Love” – 3:49
5. “Without You” – 3:53
6. “Let Me In” – 3:45
7. “Don’t Let the Sun Set” – 5:27
8. “Robbin’ Me Blind” – 3:38
9. “Slow Dance Blues” – 4:40
10. “Planet Bongo” – 3:24
11. “Do You Get the Blues?” – 5:13

On The Jimmy Reed Highway

Released 2007

On The Jimmy Reed Highway is a collaborative effort between Jimmie Vaughan and Omar Kent Dykes, dedicated to celebrating the music of blues legend Jimmy Reed. The album revisits classic blues with a fresh and energetic approach, emphasizing the foundational rhythms and lyrical simplicity that characterized Reed’s style.

The recording includes contributions from other musicians such as Lou Ann Barton on backing vocals, and Ronnie James on bass, with production by Vaughan and Dykes. It was recorded at Wire Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, over several sessions in 2006.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Jimmy Reed Highway” – 4:04
2. “Baby What You Want Me to Do / Bright Lights Big City” – 5:09
3. “Big Boss Man” – 3:09
4. “Good Lover” – 3:07
5. “Caress Me Baby” – 5:08
6. “Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth” – 4:00
7. “You Upset My Mind” – 3:16
8. “I’ll Change My Style” – 3:45
9. “Bad Boy” – 4:01
10. “Baby, What’s Wrong” – 3:15
11. “Hush Hush” – 3:01
12. “You Made Me Laugh” – 3:50

Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites

Released 2010

Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites showcases Jimmie Vaughan’s deep appreciation for the blues genre, offering a mix of covers and traditional standards. This album is characterized by its authentic sound and straightforward blues arrangements, allowing Vaughan’s guitar skills and vocal delivery to take center stage.

Recording took place at Top Hat Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, with Vaughan co-producing alongside Greg Reddick. The album sessions were conducted in late 2009.

CD Track Listings:

1. “The Pleasure’s All Mine” – 3:42
2. “Come Love” – 3:15
3. “I’m Leavin’ It Up to You” – 3:06
4. “Comin’ & Goin’” – 2:53
5. “Wheel of Fortune” – 4:02
6. “How Can You Be So Mean” – 2:53
7. “Just a Little Bit” – 3:03
8. “Lonely Weekends” – 2:36
9. “I Miss You So” – 2:48
10. “RM Blues” – 3:53
11. “Roll, Roll, Roll” – 2:51
12. “Send Me Some Lovin’” – 2:54
13. “Why, Why, Why” – 4:30
14. “(She’s Got The) Blues For Sale” – 2:37
15. “Funny How Time Slips Away” – 5:34

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Complete List Of Jimmy Vaughan Albums And Songs article published on Classic RockHistory.com© 2024

On August 16th, Delain performed at the 2024 edition of Germany’s Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band’s full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.

Setlist:

“The Cold”
“Suckerpunch”
“Burning Bridges”
“The Quest and the Curse”
“Invidia”
“Get the Devil Out of Me”
“Army of Dolls”
“Queen of Shadow”
“The Gathering”
“Don’t Let Go”
“Moth to a Flame”
“We Are the Others”

Delain continue to grace stages around the world in support of their latest opus, Dark Waters, out now via Napalm Records. The band is thrilled to announce their return to North American shores with a newly announced headline tour, set to take place in early 2025. The run will also feature support from special guests, symphonic metal patriots and label mates Xandria, who are touring in support of their latest album, The Wonders Still Awaiting.

Fans should expect to hear Delain and Xandria fan favorites, the latest hits, as well as brand new material from both bands during this tour, so don’t miss out. Kicking off on March 7 in Phoenix, AZ, the tour will visit several major cities across North America, ending in Austin, TX on March 29. Tickets are on sale now, here.

Delain’s Martijn Westerholt says: “After such a warm welcome & meeting so many amazing fans, performing new music and introducing our new members to the metal masses of North America last year, we are absolutely stoked to return to the United States and Canada to meet again! This time, we’re thrilled to share this experience with our special guests and good friends Xandria. Each night will be stunning for all – don’t miss this one!”

Marco Heubaum of Xandria adds:”We are delighted to come back to the USA and Canada, and even better, with our good friends Delain! We are super excited to bring this package to the North American fans! This is going to be amazing!”

Dates:

March
7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Nile
8 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
9 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
10 – Portland, OR – The Bossanova Ballroom
11 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
14 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
16 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
17 – Detroit, MI – The Token Lounge
19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
20 – Toronto, ON – Axis
21 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
22 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
23 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
24 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
25 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans
26 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
28 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
29 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

August 18, 2024, 2 hours ago

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Professor Of Rock has released the video below, along with the following introduction…

“The alleged feud between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young has long been a topic of fascination for rock fans and pop culture enthusiasts. What began as a lyrical exchange in the early ’70s soon spiraled into a highly publicized, and often misunderstood, rivalry. When Neil Young critiqued Lynyrd Skynyrd’s heritage, their home state, and their people, it sparked an immediate response from them in one of the most famous anthems of the 70s, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’. They were fighting their rivalry in the lyrics of their songs. This back-and-forth between the two iconic acts was perceived by many as a deep-seated feud, but was it really as contentious as it seemed?? Let’s get into the story behind this supposed conflict and uncover the truth behind the music and the myths that have surrounded it for decades.”

August 18, 2024, 3 hours ago

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King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, Toyah Willcox, have shared anouther throwback video for Sunday Lunch. Check out their performance of the KISS classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” below.

“I Was Made For Lovin’ You” has joined Spotify’s Billions Club. The Billions Club playlist launched in 2020 and includes the songs on Spotify that have reached 1 billion streams on the service. 

Other tracks in the club include Aerosmith’s “Dream On”, Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”, and Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City”.

“I Was Made For Lovin’ You” was released in 1979 on their Dynasty album. The single reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and #1 in Canada. 

AC/DC played the 24th and final show of their Power Up European tour on Saturday at Dublin’s Croke Park, bringing their first extended trek in eight years to a close.

You can see the set list and watch video from the show below.

The Aussie rock titans’ 21-song set list was identical to the one they’ve used on most Power Up tour dates. They opened with the one-two punch of “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” and “Back in Black” before shifting gears to play “Demon Fire” off 2020’s Power Up. They played a myriad of classics from across their storied career, including “Hells Bells, “Shoot to Thrill,” “Highway to Hell,” “Let There Be Rock,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train” and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” and they ended their show with a two-song encore comprising “T.N.T.” and “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You).”

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How AC/DC Defied the Odds on the Power Up Tour

The Power Up tour marked AC/DC’s first extended outing since 2016’s Rock or Bust tour, which was plagued with difficulty. Singer Brian Johnson had to bow out of the trek due to hearing loss, and the band recruited Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose for nearly two dozen shows.

Four years later, Johnson returned to the fold for Power Up, but it remained unclear whether he was healthy enough to tour with AC/DC. The band made its long-awaited return to the stage in late 2023 at Indio, California’s Power Trip festival. Although some still questioned whether AC/DC — particularly the 76-year-old Johnson — could handle the rigors of a full tour, the band assuaged their doubts when they launched the Power Up trek in May.

Watch AC/DC Play ‘Back in Black’ in Dublin on 8/17/24

Watch AC/DC Play ‘Riff Raff’ in Dublin on 8/17/24

Watch AC/DC Play ‘Highway to Hell’ in Dublin on 8/17/24

Watch AC/DC Play ‘For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)’ in Dublin on 8/17/24

AC/DC, 8/17/24, Croke Park, Dublin Set List
1. “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”
2. “Back in Black”
3. “Demon Fire”
4. “Shot Down in Flames”
5. “Thunderstruck”
6. “Have a Drink on Me”
7. “Hells Bells”
8. “Shot in the Dark”
9. “Stiff Upper Lip”
10. “Highway to Hell”
11. “Shoot to Thrill”
12. “Sin City”
13. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train”
14. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
15. “High Voltage”
16. “Riff Raff”
17. “You Shook Me All Night Long”
18. “Whole Lotta Rosie”
19. “Let There Be Rock”
20. “T.N.T.”
21. “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

AC/DC at Power Trip 2023

Rockers stormed the desert for their first show in more than seven years.

Gallery Credit: Bryan Rolli

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Sammy Hagar has revealed which Van Halen album will get the expanded reissue treatment next – and promised that the band he put together for his current tour celebrating his time in the band will record an album together.

He’s currently leading the Best of All Worlds Tour with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Ray Thistlethwaite, playing a set that celebrates the music of Van Halen by way of a salute to late guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

In a recent interview with The Bogus Otis Show (below), Hagar was asked if the quintet had considered writing new music with his current bandmates. “Yes. I guarantee it,” he said, adding: “I don’t know when and why because records don’t sell!”

He continued: “I’ve made a couple of [the] best records of my life the last two solo records (2019’s Space Between and 2022’s Crazy Times), and they’re lucky to sell 50, 60,000. You go and make a record nowadays just to lose a couple hundred thousand bucks.

“It’s all good – but, you know, I need a tax write-off, so it really helps. I go, ‘Look, I made too much this year… let’s go make a record!’”

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Van Halen Pay-Per-View Show Could Finally Be Released

In the same interview, Hagar said Van Halen’s 1995 album Balance – the last one to feature his voice – was next on the reissue schedule. The album featured the singles “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do),” “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” “Amsterdam” and “Not Enough.”

He was asked about plans for that year’s pay-per-view concert, shot in Toronto and aired in Canada and later in the U.S. It had been scheduled for a commercial release which never happened because of his departure from the band.

“I didn’t know about that,” Hagar replied. “So I’ll bring that up. That’s a very good idea.”

Watch Van Halen’s 1995 Toronto Concert

Van Halen Lineup Changes

Three different singers and two different bassists joined the Van Halen brothers over the years.

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