CARRIE UNDERWOOD Unites With PAPA ROACH To Sing “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”

CARRIE UNDERWOOD Unites With PAPA ROACH To Sing “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood unites with Rock icons Papa Roach for a new recording of their multi-format hit single “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”. This powerful duet, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, furthers Papa Roach’s ongoing mission to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), both artists will donate the song’s royalties to the organization in perpetuity. Additionally, the release aims to raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.

“We were humbled that Carrie was open to our mission, and hearing the power of Carrie’s voice in that recording session we were blown away” said frontman Jacoby Shaddix. “Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe. It’s an honor to have a “Rock Star” bring life to this track with us.”

“I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby and Papa Roach and was honored to be invited to record ‘Leave A Light On’ with them,” says Underwood.  “It’s a beautiful song and the message behind it and the band’s mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness has never been more important.”

“Leave A Light On”, a band favorite, was first performed live last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox. In each city, including Nashville where Papa Roach fan Carrie Underwood was in attendance, the song was preceded by an emotional video PSA delivered by frontman Jacoby Shaddix, who pledged a donation to the AFSP on behalf of each city’s attendees, culminating in a $155,000 donation at the end of the tour. 

The accomplishment motivated the band to commit even further by re-naming the single as “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”, in conjunction with the AFSP’s “Talk Away The Dark” campaign, and pledged a perpetual royalty from the song’s use, in any manner, to the AFSP, continuing their mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The compelling song has connected with audiences globally and became the band’s 12th #1 and 26th Top-10 hit reaching #1 at Rock and Top-10 at Alternative in the US. The band’s efforts in raising money for the AFSP have not ceased and are now estimated to be over $250,000 – and growing.

“Papa Roach’s “Leave A Light On/Talk Away The Dark” has tapped into a cultural moment in which people are eager and ready for the message the song contains: that we all go through difficult times and that we can all be there for each other. We want to thank Carrie Underwood for joining with Papa Roach to record this new, inspiring duet version, which will reach even more fans and connect them to AFSP’s Talk Away the Dark campaign,” said American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia. “We are also incredibly grateful to Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood for their commitment to providing those struggling with their mental health information and resources that can help. These amazing artists are educating the public about the importance of taking care of our mental health, and they are generously supporting the AFSP’s mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.”

(Photo: Bryson Roatch)

SHINEDOWN Sets Chart Record For Top Ten Across Multiple Formats

SHINEDOWN Sets Chart Record For Top Ten Across Multiple Formats

Shinedown, the multi-platinum rock band known for its powerful performances and chart-topping hits, has achieved another remarkable milestone. The band’s single “A Symptom Of Being Human” is now the first song by a band or solo artist to chart in the top 10 on three major Mediabase charts: Active Rock, Alternative, and Adult Contemporary (AC). This unprecedented chart achievement underscores Shinedown’s versatility and broad appeal across multiple music genres.

In addition to holding Mediabase chart history with the most No. 1s, Top 5s and Top 10s in the Active Rock category, Shinedown has achieved a record-breaking 23 chart-topping songs.

“Radio has been the heartbeat of our band, and we owe an immense debt of gratitude to the stations that have championed us,” said Brent Smith, lead vocalist of Shinedown. Smith went on to add, “This milestone is a testament to the unwavering support from our fans and their beloved radio stations, which have been pivotal in our journey and growth since day one.”

Philippe Generali, president and CEO of Mediabase, said: “Mediabase would like to congratulate Shinedown, Atlantic-Elektra and the In De Goot Management team on this accomplishment for ‘A Symptom Of Being Human’. To be able to go top 10 at these three formats, as well as having successful runs at Top 40 and Hot AC is very rare for a rock song.”

(Photo – Sanjay Parikh)

OPETH Performs “In My Time Of Need” At Wacken Open Air 2024; Pro-Shot Video

OPETH Performs “In My Time Of Need” At Wacken Open Air 2024; Pro-Shot Video

Opeth performed earlier at Wacken Open Air 2024 and pro-shot video of Damnation track “In My Time Of Need” is available below:

Watch Opeth’s full show here.

Opeth revealed their 14th studio album, The Last Will And Testament, is set for release on October 11 via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music. It is five long years since their last album, 2019’s In Cauda Venenum, and also marks 30 years of the esteemed, creative band.

To celebrate, Opeth have shared its first single, “§1”, now available on all DSPs here.

Prior to today’s worldwide announcement, the album was teased yesterday exclusively for attendees at Wacken Open Air 2024 in conjunction with the band’s performance at the illustrious festival. UK fans should be sure not to miss the revered group’s headline set at Bloodstock Open Air festival next Friday, August 9, where the band will perform a special fan-picked set. And do stop by the festival’s on site Rock & Metal Gallery, for a little Opeth surprise.

Opeth vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt admits, “I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I’m proud even? There are some familiar ingredients in there I suppose. Most of our music has sprung from the same source, so I guess it’s not much of a shocker if it’s going to sound like ‘us’. I’m a bit in awe of what we did with The Last Will And Testament. It feels like a dream. There is some ‘coherence’ and ‘songwriting skills’ I hope, but what do I know? I tend to favour the ‘strange’ over the ‘obvious,’ but I feel like I’m in the minority, and that’s fine. So…fair warning! Don’t expect an instant rush (as per usual), but if you do “get it” (have you got it yet?) right away, that’s ok too!”

Listent to “§1” below.

The Last Will And Testament is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. The narrative weaves through the patriarch’s confessions, the reactions of his twin children, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden girl who the family have taken care of. The album begins with the reading of the father’s will in his mansion. Among those in attendance is a young girl, who, despite being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised by the family. Her presence at the will reading raises suspicions and questions among the twins.

Regarding the record’s creation, Åkerfeldt adds, “This is the first record with Walt on drums. Seeing and hearing him record his bits was otherworldly and what went through my head was something like: How can a human being play this stuff? The older cats (myself, Mendez, Fred, and Jocke) did our bits in due time. We did them well (I like to think) and the alcohol concentration in our blood was mostly quite low as the red light was on. We’re professionals, you see! Rockfield Studios treated us well and we love that place! Stefan Boman recorded and mixed it all (CAPTURED it on TAPE… kind of…). Miles Showell did the master at Abbey Road Studios and then we (myself and Stefan) took him for a curry in Covent Garden. Travis Smith has done this odd-masterpiece-artwork that put ‘clothes’ on the music. All in all, we hope we’ve put together a nice little morsel of information for you to nibble on when it’s raining out. Thank you for your time. Thank you for reading. Thank you for listening. Thank you for giving us a respectable past. I’ll thank you for our future in the actual future, OK?”

Pre-Order The Last Will And Testament here.

Åkerfeldt rolls out the red carpet for storied flautist and Jethro Tull main man Ian Anderson. Not only do Anderson’s signature notes fly on “§4” and “§7”, he narrates on “§1”, “§2”, “§4”, and “§7”. Joining Anderson, Europe’s Joey Tempest lends a backing vocal hand on “§2”, while Åkerfeldt’s youngest daughter, Mirjam Åkerfeldt, is the disembodied voice in “§1”.

The Last Will And Testament is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth’s finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story – this time with growls.

Album cover by Travis Smith.

The Last Will And Testament tracklisting:

“§1”
“§2”
“§3”
“§4”
“§5”
“§6”
“§7”
“A Story Never Told”

“§1”:

Trailer:

Opeth’s fourteenth album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). The Last Will And Testament was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of Opeth mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. Strings were arranged by Åkerfeldt and returning prog friend Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting “photograph” reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick’s infamous “Overlook Hotel” photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

In addition to Opeth previously announced North American headline tour in October 2024, the band can also reveal an extensive European run in February 2025. Opeth are offering a special bundle for fans who pre-order The Last Will And Testament. Starting today, August 2 at 9 AM, BST, fans who pre-order the album will receive a special ticket pre-sale code for the European tour! The offer will end on Tuesday, August 6 at 2 PM, BST. Tix go on general sale on Friday, August 9 at 10 AM, local time.

Pre-order the album here to get access to the tickets pre-sale.

European tour dates 2025:

February
9 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
11 – Stockholm, Sweden – Cirkus
12 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
14 – Copenhagen, Denmark – DR Koncerthuset
15 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks
17 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
18 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
19 – Munich, Germany – Muffathalle
21 – Paris, France – L’Olympia
22 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
23 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique

Get tickets here.

North American tour dates 2024:

October
11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club
12 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
14 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
15 – Montréal, QC – L’Olympia
16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
18 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
20 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
22 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
23 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore New Orleans
24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
25 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
27 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
29 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
30 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
31 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

Opeth lineup:

Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars
Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals
Martin Mendez – Bass guitar
Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion
Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals

Special Guests:

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) – spoken word (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7) // flute (tracks 4, 7)
Joey Tempest (Europe) – backing vocals (track 2)
Mirjam Åkerfeldt – spoken word (track 1)

– All Music and Lyrics written by Mikael Åkerfeldt
– Lyrical concept by Mikael Åkerfeldt, dramatic consultation by Klara Rönnqvist Fors
– Produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt
– Co-produced by Opeth and Stefan Boman
– Engineered by Stefan Boman, Joe Jones and Opeth
– Mixing by Stefan Boman and Mikael Åkerfeldt and Opeth at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe, Stockholm, Sweden
– Mastering and vinyl lacquer cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road studios, London, UK
– Strings conducted by Dave Stewart at Angel Studios, London, UK
– Strings arrangement by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart
– Artwork by Travis Smith with directions from Mikael Åkerfeldt

(Photos – Terhi Ylimäinen)

DANZIG – “Black Hell” Single To Receive Physical Release In October

August 2, 2024, 2 hours ago

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DANZIG – “Black Hell” Single To Receive Physical Release In October

Danzig’s opening song from the motion picture Hangover 2, “Black Hell” will receive a vinyl release from Cleopatra Records in October.

A description reads:

“The rarest of rarities in the catalog of metal legend Danzig finally gets a fitting and proper release!

“The track was featured on The Hangover Part II soundtrack but has never appeared on any other Danzig release…until now!

“Backed with another track from the Hangover film series, Danzig’s brilliant song written for and later recorded by the great Johnny Cash, ‘Thirteen!’”

Preorder at cleorecs.com.

 

NWOBHM Legends BLITZKRIEG Launch Official Music Video For New Single “If I Told You”

NWOBHM Legends BLITZKRIEG Launch Official Music Video For New Single

British metal veterans, Blitzkrieg, have released the new single, “If I Told You”, featured on their new, self-titled album, out September 6 via Mighty Music. Stream the song here, and watch the video below:

The new album will be released on vinyl (black, green and red vinyl versions available, each limited to 200 copies), CD & digital. Pre-order here.

Tracklisting:

“You Won’t Take Me Alive”
“The Spider”
“Dragon’s Eye”
“If I Told You”
“Vertigo”
“Above The Law”
“I Am His Voice”
“The Night He Came Home”
“On Olympus High – Aphrodite’s Kiss”

“The Spider” video:

Unrepentantly flying the flag for Classic British Metal since the release of their 1981 Blitzkrieg/Buried Alive demo, Blitzkrieg were a pivotal influence on countless heavy metal bands for decades to come: most notably, Metallica, who released a cover of the band’s eponymous track “Blitzkrieg” both on the Garage Inc compilation album, and as a B-side on their 1984 single “Creeping Death”.

Formed in Leicester in late 1980 by lead vocalist Brian Ross (who remains at the helm of the band to this day), the band would take a four-year hiatus when Ross left to join NWOBHM legends Satan, recording their classic album Court In The Act (Roadrunner) and touring extensively, before reuniting with bassist Mick Moore to form Avenger.

1985 saw the release of Blitzkrieg’s long-awaited debut album A Time Of Changes on legendary British label Neat Records, which remains a cult classic to this day. Further success would follow with 1991’s Ten Years Of Blitzkrieg (Roadrunner) and a three-album deal in 1995 with Neat Records.

The band continued to champion classic metal throughout the turbulent 2000s, with albums like 2002’s Absolute Power (Hellion) and 2007’s Theatre Of The Damned (Armageddon), the latter of which was co-produced by Saxon frontman Biff Byford after Blitzkrieg opened for Saxon on their UK tour the year prior. All the while, the band remained a mainstay on the international festival circuit, with appearances at Wacken, Headbangers Open Air, Keep It True, Hard Rock Hell and countless others, along with regular tours in four continents.

Returning from a hiatus in the wake of their critically acclaimed releases Back From Hell and Judge Not, Blitzkrieg are as vital, powerful and ferocious as the day they were founded over 40 years ago. Long time members Alan Ross (son of Brian Ross) and powerhouse drummer Matt Graham are joined by bassist Liam Ferguson and virtuoso guitarist and producer Nick Jennison. Their new album “Blitzkrieg” is set for release in summer 2024 via Mighty Music, and if early previews are to be believed, is their best work since 1985.

Lineup:

Brian Ross – lead vocals
Nick Jennison – guitar, vocals
Alan Ross – guitar, vocals
Liam Ferguson – bass
Matthew Graham – drums

“Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true”: Aerosmith announce retirement from touring, cancel farewell tour

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler onstage

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler during Aerosmiith’s last show at the UBS Arena on September 09, 2023 in Elmont, New York (Image credit: Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)

US rock legends Aerosmith have announced their immediate retirement from touring and cancelled their upcoming Farewell – Peace Out tour dates. The news was announced in a statement from the band shared on social media.

“It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith,” the statement begins. “Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.

“It has been the honour of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.

“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. 

“We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.

“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”

Tickets purchased via Ticketmaster will be refunded automatically, while ticket holders who bought their seats via third-party resellers will need to refer to those vendors. 

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The original Peace Out dates were announced in May 2023, but the trek faltered after just three shows when Steven Tyler sustained damage to his vocal cords, leading to the cancellation of six further dates. 

Two weeks later the band postponed the rest of the tour when Tyler’s injury was discovered to be more serious than initially thought, and that he’d fractured his larynx and would require a significant period of rest and recuperation. The shows were rescheduled in April this year, a month before Tyler successfully returned to the stage, guesting with the Black Crowes in London.  

Aerosmith’s last show was at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, on September 9 last year. 

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Revisiting Aerosmith’s Final Concert

When Aerosmith walked off the stage at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Sept. 9, 2023, they had no idea their touring life had just come to an end.

The band had only just launched their Peace Out farewell tour, a goodbye trek which started a week earlier on Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. That night’s performance was roundly praised, with many observers noting how strong the group sounded. A second show, Sept. 6 in Pittsburgh, offered more of the same, further building the excitement surrounding Aerosmith’s tour.

The New York show started much like the others – a video history of the band played on the big screens before Steven Tyler and company emerged from underneath the stage and launched into their opening number, “Back in the Saddle.”

Watch Aerosmith Play ‘Back in the Saddle’ at Their Final Concert

The second song of the night was a cover, as Aerosmith delivered their version of the Rufus Thomas song “Walking the Dog” for the first time on the tour (they originally covered the track on their 1977 LP Draw the Line).

READ MORE: How Aerosmith Began to Fall Apart With ‘Draw the Line’

The hits would keep on coming from there. The soaring power of “Livin’ on the Edge” gave way to the gradual build of “Janie’s Got a Gun.” Power ballads such as “Cryin’” and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” were sprinkled through the night, offering a change of pace from more raucous tunes like “Love in an Elevator” and “Sweet Emotion.”

Watch Aerosmith Perform ‘Love in an Elevator’ During Their Final Concert

How Did Aerosmith’s Final Concert End?

After briefly exiting the stage following their sixteenth song of the night, “Toys in the Attic,” Aerosmith returned for an encore. The band rocked through renditions of two of their biggest hits, “Dream On” and “Walk This Way,” the latter of which featured a piece of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” mixed in for good measure.

As fate would have it, the final song of the night wasn’t even an Aerosmith track. The group performed “Happy Birthday to You” and brought out a giant chocolate cake to celebrate guitarist Joe Perry, whose 73rd birthday was the following day.

Watch Aerosmith Perform ‘Dream On’ at Their Final Concert

At the time, Aerosmtih seemed poised for further triumphs throughout their Peace Out tour, yet something happened during the show at UBS Arena. Though it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when, Tyler’s voice was seriously injured during the set. Two days later, he’d announce to the world that he’d “sustained vocal cord damage” which “led to subsequent bleeding.” Tyler was initially told to rest for 30 days, but when his voice still hadn’t healed, the entire farewell tour was pushed into 2024.

Since that Sept. 9 show, Tyler and his medical team have worked tirelessly to get one of the most distinctive voices in rock history back in shape. For a long time, it seemed like the injury would simply be a bump in the road, a footnote in the tale of Aerosmith’s grand farewell. A surprise appearance at a Black Crowes concert in May marked Tyler’s return to the stage, and rescheduled tour dates gave fans everywhere the impression that Aerosmith was ready to rock once more.

READ MORE: Watch Steven Tyler’s First Performance Since Vocal Cord Damage

Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be. On Aug. 2, 2024 – roughly six weeks before they were scheduled to return to touring – Aerosmith announced they would retire from the road for good.

“Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the band noted in their message to fans. “We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage.”

The announcement brought to a close Aerosmith’s powerful history of performances spanning more than 50 years. Still, though the Bad Boys from Boston may not have ended things in the way they’d hoped, their sudden retirement did nothing to dampen a legacy which remains eternal.

Aerosmith Albums Ranked

Any worst-to-best ranking of Aerosmith must deal with two distinct eras: their sleazy ’70s work and the slicker, more successful ’80s comeback. But which one was better?

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Aerosmith Retires From the Road and Cancels Farewell Tour

Aerosmith Retires From the Road and Cancels Farewell Tour

Aerosmith has announced their retirement from the road and scrapped the rescheduled dates of their Peace Out farewell tour.

The band broke the news on Friday afternoon in an emotional statement. “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith,” they wrote. “Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.

“It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours,” they continued. “In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.”

They then addressed the primary cause for their retirement from the road: Steven Tyler‘s vocal injury, which forced them to initially postpone their farewell tour after just three dates in September 2023. They were scheduled to resume the tour on Sept. 20 and stay on the road through late February.

“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage.

“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time,” they concluded. “Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you — the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”

The band also noted that tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded. All other refunds will be available at point of purchase.

READ MORE: Aerosmith Live Albums Ranked

What’s Next for Aerosmith?

It’s unclear what, if anything, Aerosmith has planned next. The band has not released an album since 2012’s Music From Another Dimension!, but guitarist Joe Perry recently told Rock Candy magazine that new music was “definitely a possibility, but at the minute we’re looking at the set for the tour and the songs we can play. He added: “We’re also remixing some of the early stuff and finding some interesting outtakes, so it’ll be fun to look at that stuff.”

Perry also expressed his gratitude for every opportunity to play at this stage — comments that sound especially prescient in light of Aerosmith’s retirement from the road. “The issue with Steven shows you that freak things can happen,” he said. “You just don’t know, so that’s why every night that I go on, I play like it’s the last show.”

Aerosmith Albums Ranked

Any worst-to-best ranking of Aerosmith must deal with two distinct eras: their sleazy ’70s work and the slicker, more successful ’80s comeback. But which one was better?

Gallery Credit: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

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Kirk Fletcher: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Maya Ford Of The Donnas: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Robben Ford: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Bruce Franklin of Trouble: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Jimmy Fulp Of Roxy Blue: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Mychael Gabriel: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Patrick Gagliardi of Storm Force: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

John Gallagher of Raven: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Merritt James Gant: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Hirsh Gardner: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Josh Gardziel Of Last of Eden

An Interview With Mel Gaynor, Formerly Of Simple Minds

Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Daniele Gottardo: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Garnet Grimm of Savoy Brown: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Steve Hackett: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Steve Hickox of The Monoxides: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Tony Higbee Of The Tom Keifer Band: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Tom Hill of Geordie: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Zach Goode of Smash Mouth: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kris Gustofson of Trauma: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Ritchie Henman of April Wine: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Joel Hoekstra Of Whitesnake: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Scott Holiday of Rival Sons: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Quinten Hope: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Tod Howarth: Formerly of Frehley’s Comet: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Michael Jahnz of Richrath Project 3:13

Ross Jennings of Haken: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Will Johns: The ClassicRockHistory.Com Interview

Ivan Julian: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Leilani Kilgore: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kerry King of Slayer: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Doug Kistner of Studio D’Lux: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Billy J. Kramer: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Bruce Kulick: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

James LaBrie of Dream Theater: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Christian Larson Of Night Cobra & Necrofier

Nick Lashley: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Tim Lefebvre: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Chaz Leon of Kings of Thrash: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Herman Li of DragonForce: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With John Lodge Of The Moody Blues

Dave Lombardo of Testament: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

George Lynch of Lynch Mob: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Leslie Mandoki Of The Mandoki Soulmates

Jimmy Marchiano of Heaven’s Edge: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Russell Marsden of Band Of Skulls

Hayden Maringer: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kevin Martin of Candlebox: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Pat Mastelotto Of Mr. Mister & King Crimson: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Parris Mayhew of Aggros/ex-Cro-Mags: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Dave Meniketti of Y&T: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Chris McHugh: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Clay Melton: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Marcos Mena of Standards: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Mick Mars: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

John Merchant of Ghosts of Sunset: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Bobby Messano: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

AJ Mills Of KK’s Priest: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Cosmos Modisaemang Of Skinflint

Jason Myers of Icarus Witch: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With John Notto & Jaydon Bean of DIRTY HONEY

Ian Paice of Deep Purple: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

David Pajo of Gang of Four, Tortoise & Slint: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Carl Palmer Of ELP & Asia: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kenny Passarelli of The Elton John Band and Barnstorm: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Christoph Paul of The Dionysus Effect: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Thomas Pedersen & Michael Sonne Of Wasted: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Mike Peters of The Alarm: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Angela Petrilli: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Jeff Pilson of Foreigner: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Chris Poland formally of Megadeath The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Ted Poley Of Danger Danger: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Suzi Quatro: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Pat Reilly of Eramnesia / Fallahin Fall Interview

An Interview with Marc Ribler of Little Steven’s Disciples of Soul

Alex Salzamn Interview The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Leo Sayer: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Frank Sidoris of Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators/ Slash/ Mammoth WVH

A.J. Shakes: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kenny Wayne Shepherd: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Chris Slade of AC/DC: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Brian Slagel Of Metal Blade Records

An Interview With Michael Kelly Smith of Britny Fox

Elias Soriano Of Nonpoint: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Al Lester and Cam Mesmer of SPELL: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Ray West & Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle

Jody Stephens of Big Star: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Joscho Stephan: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Charlie Starr Of Blackberry Smoke

Nita Strauss: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Joe Stump of Alcatrazz: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Jim Suhler of George Thorogood & The  Destroyers: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Christine Radlmann, Colin McConnell & Sean Garnhart of Southpaw

Johnny 3 Tears Of The Hollywood Undead: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Robin Trower: The ClassicRockHistory.Com Interview

An Encore Interview With Robin Trower

Andy Timmons of Danger Danger: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Billy Tsounis Of Circus of Power: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Jim Vallance: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Fernando Varela: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Joey Vera of Armored Saint: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

An Interview With Tommy Victor of Prong & Danzig

An Interview With Oliver Wakeman, Formerly Of Yes

Eva Walker of The BlackTones: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Marty Walsh of Supertramp – The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Ricky Warwick of Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Robb Weir of Tygers of Pan Tang: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Mark White Of Spin Doctors: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Marty Wilde: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Dan Wilson: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Reggie Wu of Heavens Edge: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Kevin Wynn of Tysondog: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Adam Zaars of Tribulation: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Robin Taylor Zander of Cheap Trick: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

Steve Zing of Danzig: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview

10 Albums That Changed My Life Interview Series

John 5 Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Carmine Appice Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Jeremy Asbrock of The Ace Frehley Band: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Bryan Bassett of Foghat: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Jennifer Batten Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Nili Brosh: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Steve Brown Of Tesla Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Steve Brown of Trixter: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Tommy Bolan of Warlock & Doro: 15 Albums That Changed My Life

Grace Bowers: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Jon Button (Touring Bassist For The Who): 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Mark Chatfield of The Godz: 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Gilby Clarke, formerly of Guns N’ Roses: 10 Records That Changed My Life

Colin Clive of Mustard Plug: 16 Albums That Changed My Life

Jesse Dayton Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle: Five Concerts That Changed My Life

Liberty DeVitto: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

John Douglas (Touring Drummer for Aerosmith): 11 Albums That Changed My Life

David Ellefson Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Kirk Fletcher Interview: 12 Albums That Changed My Life

Marc Ford Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Richard Fortus Of Guns N’ Roses Interview: 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Marty Friedman Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Alex Grossi of Quiet Riot Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Johnny Hawthorn Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Arejay Hale of Halestorm: 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Kenny Hickey Interview: 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Scotti Hill of Skid Row Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Eric Johanson: 13 Albums That Changed My Life

Ivan Julian Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Simon Kirke Of Bad Company: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Tim Lefebvre: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Bill Leverty of FireHouse Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

James LoMenzo of Megadeth: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Kiko Loureiro, formerly of Megadeth & Angra: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Steve Lukather: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Trev Lukather Reveals The 10 Albums That Changed His Life

Alex Masi Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Rabea Massaad Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Blackbyrd McKnight of Parliament Funkadelic: 10 Albums That Changed My

Gerry McAvoy of The Rory Gallagher Band: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Bobby Messano: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Vinnie Moore Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Steve Morse Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Tony Obrohta of Chicago: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Joe Perry of Aerosmith Interview: 13 Albums That Changed My Life

Ginger Pooley Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Sin Quirin: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Richie Ranno of Starz Interview: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Blues Saraceno: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Jeff Schroeder: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Alex Skolnick of Testament: 11 Albums That Changed My Life

Jeff Scott Soto: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Evan Stanley of Amber Wild: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Kevin Steele of Roxx Gang/The Mojo Gurus: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Travis Stever of Coheed and Cambria: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Mick Sweda Of The BulletBoys: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Ray West of Spread Eagle: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Shannon Wilk: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Simon Wright, Formerly of AC/DC, Dio & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

Reggie Wu of Heavens Edge: 10 Albums That Changed My Life


The majority of these interviews have been conducted by Andrew Daly and Brian Kachejian

Feature Photo Credits: Left To Right

Slash – Slash with Gibson-ES-335 Photo credit Gene Kirkland – Courtesy Of Slash
Cindy Blackman – Cindy Photos 2024- ©Per Gustafson
Joe Perry – Feature Photo: A.PAES / Shutterstock.co
Dave Davies – by  Klaus Hiltscher, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Steve Cropper: “Courtesy of Steve Cropper”
Alex Lifeson – Courtesy Of Alex Lifeson
Don Brewer – Pics of Don Brewer credited to Ken Riccio /Courtesy Of Don Brewer
Carmine Appice – Courtesy Of Carmine Appice
Ian Paice – Feature Photo: Ivica Drusany / Shutterstock.com
Steve Morse – Photo: courtesy of Steve Morse

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VAN HALEN – Fly Your EVH Stripes At “The Best Of All Worlds” Tour

VAN HALEN - Fly Your EVH Stripes At

The following is an update from the Van Halen Store:

“This summer, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham are on tour performing a mostly Van Halen set. If you’re going, honour the Greatest Of All Time with your EVH stripes. Here’s the story, from our customer Jon Bassuk:

“Well…Sammy’s show in NJ this past Saturday was AMAZING!!

“I had some fantastic luck with very cool security people. Even though I was close (9th row), they let me get RIGHT UP FRONT when I told them about my EVH stripes towel. I wanted to give it to Sammy in hopes he’d show it off – and he did!

“Before the show, I had many people coming up to me asking where the hell I got it, and people who KNEW where I got it. I probably threw down the website name a dozen times that night… but I seemed to be the only guy who had one!

“When Sammy held up that EVH red, black & white towel, the place went INSANE! My ears are STILL ringing a bit, and the high of the show is still lingering for sure! So glad the Eddie Van Halen Stripes were flown so proudly!!”

Get your stripes towel and other swag here.

Produced by Live Nation and featuring special guests Loverboy, the 28-date The Best Of All Worlds tour will conclude on August 31 in St. Louis, MO. For tickets and more details, go to RedRocker.com.

Tour dates:

August
2 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
3 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
13 – Spokane, WA – Airway Heights, WA BECU Live at Northern Quest
14 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resort Amphitheater
16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
17 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
20 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resorts Amphitheatre
22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
23 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
25 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
27 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
28 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
31 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre