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Mötley Crüe ignited the Los Angeles rock scene in early 1981, creating a perfect storm of heavy metal, glam aesthetics, and notorious behavior. The quartet took shape when Nikki Sixx departed his previous project and connected with Tommy Lee, quickly recruiting guitarist Mick Mars through a newspaper ad and completing the lineup with vocalist Vince Neil. Their chemistry was immediate and undeniable, setting the stage for what would become one of rock’s most identifiable and influential acts.

Their sonic assault began with “Too Fast for Love,” independently released on their self-created Leathür Records before Elektra Records signed them and reissued the album. The follow-up “Shout at the Devil” showcased their signature blend of thunderous rhythms, guitar heroics, and anthemic choruses, establishing them as frontrunners in the burgeoning Sunset Strip scene. Their visual presentation proved equally striking—teased hair, elaborate makeup, studded leather, and provocative stage antics created a multimedia spectacle that transformed concerts into events and made them MTV darlings.

The Crüe’s discography spans nine studio albums over three decades: “Too Fast for Love” (1981), “Shout at the Devil” (1983), “Theatre of Pain” (1985), “Girls, Girls, Girls” (1987), “Dr. Feelgood” (1989), “Mötley Crüe” (1994), “Generation Swine” (1997), “New Tattoo” (2000), and “Saints of Los Angeles” (2008). Their commercial peak arrived with “Dr. Feelgood,” their only Billboard 200 chart-topper, produced by Bob Rock and certified six times platinum. Their radio dominance included unforgettable singles like “Kickstart My Heart,” “Home Sweet Home” (which revolutionized the power ballad format), “Wild Side,” and “Live Wire”—tracks that helped them achieve worldwide album sales exceeding 100 million units.

The band’s trajectory featured as many valleys as peaks. Substance abuse nearly derailed them numerous times, while Neil’s 1984 car accident resulted in the death of Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle and a vehicular manslaughter conviction. The classic lineup fractured when Neil departed in 1992, with John Corabi stepping in for their experimental self-titled 1994 album. Though the original quartet eventually reunited, additional challenges followed: Tommy Lee’s temporary exit, Mick Mars’ health struggles with ankylosing spondylitis, and a supposed “final tour” that concluded in 2015 (before an eventual comeback). These dramatic chapters fueled their mythology and informed their raw, autobiographical songwriting.

Beyond music, Mötley Crüe demonstrated remarkable business innovation. Their unprecedented acquisition of their master recordings from Elektra Records gave them complete ownership of their catalog decades before this became standard practice. Their unflinchingly candid 2001 autobiography “The Dirt” achieved New York Times bestseller status before becoming a Netflix film in 2019. Individual members expanded into diverse territories—Sixx as author and radio personality, Lee exploring electronic music and reality television, Neil in hospitality ventures, and Mars remaining a revered guitar architect despite physical limitations.

Mötley Crüe embodied rock’s transformative power through sheer determination and unapologetic authenticity. Though never embraced by Grammy voters, their cultural impact transcends conventional accolades. The Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipients (2006) remain among MTV’s highest-ranked metal acts, with a multi-generational fanbase that continues growing. Their compositions—simultaneously aggressive yet melodically sophisticated—created the template for countless followers, while their legendary excesses set an impossible standard for rock rebellion. Four decades after formation, their sonic blueprint remains instantly recognizable and perpetually influential, cementing their legacy as essential architects of hard rock’s evolution.

Complete List Of Mötley Crüe Songs From A to Z

1. 1st Band on the Moon – New Tattoo – 2000
2. Afraid – Generation Swine – 1997
3. All in the Name of… – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
4. The Animal in Me – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
5. Anybody Out There? – Generation Swine – 1997
6. Babykills – Mötley Crüe – 1994
7. Bad Boy Boogie – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
8. Bastard – Shout at the Devil – 1983
9. Beauty – Generation Swine – 1997
10. Brandon – Generation Swine – 1997
11. Chicks = Trouble – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
12. City Boy Blues – Theatre of Pain – 1985
13. Come On and Dance – Too Fast for Love – 1981
14. Confessions – Generation Swine – 1997
15. Dancing on Glass – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
16. Danger – Shout at the Devil – 1983
17. Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
18. Down at the Whisky – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
19. Dr. Feelgood – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
20. Dragstrip Superstar – New Tattoo – 2000
21. Driftaway – Mötley Crüe – 1994
22. Droppin’ Like Flies – Mötley Crüe – 1994
23. Face Down in the Dirt – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
24. Fake – New Tattoo – 2000
25. Fight for Your Rights – Theatre of Pain – 1985
26. Find Myself – Generation Swine – 1997
27. Five Years Dead – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
28. Flush – Generation Swine – 1997
29. Generation Swine – Generation Swine – 1997
30. Girls, Girls, Girls – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
31. Glitter – Generation Swine – 1997
32. God Bless the Children of the Beast – Shout at the Devil – 1983
33. Goin’ Out Swingin’ – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
34. Hammered – Mötley Crüe – 1994
35. Hell on High Heels – New Tattoo – 2000
36. Helter Skelter – Shout at the Devil – 1983
37. Hollywood Ending – New Tattoo – 2000
38. Home Sweet Home – Theatre of Pain – 1985
39. Hooligan’s Holiday – Mötley Crüe – 1994
40. Hypnotized – Mötley Crüe – 1994
41. In the Beginning – Shout at the Devil – 1983
42. Jailhouse Rock – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
43. Just Another Psycho – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
44. Keep Your Eye on the Money – Theatre of Pain – 1985
45. Kickstart My Heart – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
46. Kiss the Sky – Generation Swine – 1997
47. Knock ‘Em Dead, Kid – Shout at the Devil – 1983
48. L.A.M.F. – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
49. Let Us Prey – Generation Swine – 1997
50. Live Wire – Too Fast for Love – 1981
51. Livin’ in the No – Mötley Crüe – 1994
52. Looks That Kill – Shout at the Devil – 1983
53. Louder Than Hell – Theatre of Pain – 1985
54. Loveshine – Mötley Crüe – 1994
55. Merry-Go-Round – Too Fast for Love – 1981
56. Misunderstood – Mötley Crüe – 1994
57. Mutherfucker of the Year – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
58. New Tattoo – New Tattoo – 2000
59. Nona – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
60. On with the Show – Too Fast for Love – 1981
61. Piece of Your Action – Too Fast for Love – 1981
62. Poison Apples – Mötley Crüe – 1994
63. Porno Star – New Tattoo – 2000
64. Power to the Music – Mötley Crüe – 1994
65. Public Enemy #1 – Too Fast for Love – 1981
66. Punched in the Teeth by Love – New Tattoo – 2000
67. Raise Your Hands to Rock – Theatre of Pain – 1985
68. A Rat Like Me – Generation Swine – 1997
69. Rattlesnake Shake – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
70. Red Hot – Shout at the Devil – 1983
71. Rocketship – Generation Swine – 1997
72. Rodeo – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
73. Saints of Los Angeles – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
74. Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.) – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
75. Save Our Souls – Theatre of Pain – 1985
76. She Goes Down – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
77. She Needs Rock & Roll – New Tattoo – 2000
78. Shout at the Devil – Shout at the Devil – 1983
79. Shout at the Devil ’97 – Generation Swine – 1997
80. Slice of Your Pie – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
81. Smoke the Sky – Mötley Crüe – 1994
82. Smokin’ in the Boys Room – Theatre of Pain – 1985
83. Song to Slit Your Wrist By – Generation Swine – 1997
84. Starry Eyes – Too Fast for Love – 1981
85. Stick to Your Guns – Too Fast for Love – 1981
86. Sticky Sweet – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
87. Sumthin’ for Nuthin’ – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
88. T.n.T. (Terror ‘n Tinseltown) – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
89. Take Me to the Top – Too Fast for Love – 1981
90. Ten Seconds to Love – Shout at the Devil – 1983
91. This Ain’t a Love Song – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
92. Til Death Do Us Part – Mötley Crüe – 1994
93. Time for Change – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
94. Timebomb – New Tattoo – 2000
95. Toast of the Town – Too Fast for Love – 1981
96. Tonight – Too Fast for Love – 1981
97. Tonight (We Need a Lover) – Theatre of Pain – 1985
98. Too Fast for Love – Too Fast for Love – 1981
99. Too Young to Fall in Love – Shout at the Devil – 1983
100. Treat Me Like the Dog I Am – New Tattoo – 2000
101. Uncle Jack – Mötley Crüe – 1994
102. Use It or Lose It – Theatre of Pain – 1985
103. Welcome to the Machine – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
104. Welcome to the Numb – Mötley Crüe – 1994
105. What’s It Gonna Take – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
106. White Punks on Dope – New Tattoo – 2000
107. White Trash Circus – Saints of Los Angeles – 2008
108. Wild Side – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987
109. Without You – Dr. Feelgood – 1989
110. Wreck Me – Generation Swine – 1997
111. You’re All I Need – Girls, Girls, Girls – 1987

Albums

Too Fast for Love (1981): 12 songs

Shout at the Devil (1983): 11 songs

Theatre of Pain (1985): 10 songs

Girls, Girls, Girls (1987): 11 songs

Dr. Feelgood (1989): 11 songs

Mötley Crüe (1994): 15 songs

Generation Swine (1997): 16 songs

New Tattoo (2000): 12 songs

Saints of Los Angeles (2008): 13 songs

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have released the debut single from their collaborative project, the SatchVai Band.

Considering their status among rock’s greatest shredders, it’s fitting that the new tune is called “I Wanna Play My Guitar.” Former Deep Purple frontman Glenn Hughes provides vocals on the track, while rhythm guitarist Pete Thorn, bassist Marco Mendoza and drummer Kenny Aronoff round out the SatchVai Band.

In a conversation with Guitar Player, Satriani explained how “I Wanna Play My Guitar” captured the rockers’ youthful exuberance.

“This song depicts all that Joe and I used to think about as teenagers. All of the things we loved about pounding rock and roll and the glorious guitar,” he noted. “It is an absolute phenom for us to be able to present to you now our teenage aspirations in this song.”

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“I remember those days and how absolutely exciting it was to play the guitar,” Satriani continued. “Our whole world revolved around it as if it was a mysterious monolith, as it is, and I know that there are teenagers right now that are feeling the same thing about this sacred instrument when they play it.”

Listen to “I Wanna Play My Guitar” below.

‘I Wanna Play My Guitar’ Nearly Had a Second Singer

Elsewhere in the conversation, Satriani revealed that he initially envisioned the song with two vocalists: Hughes and Justin Hawkins, frontman of the Darkness.

“I got this crazy idea on the Monsters of Rock Cruise where Glenn and Justin were both performing,” the guitarist recalled. “Unfortunately, when I got back from the cruise I tested positive for COVID and I entered into a 10-day fog, forgetting if I had sent the invitations to collaborate.

“When I finally recovered, I heard back from Justin‘s people that the Darkness was going to be releasing a record at the same time and he wouldn’t be able to contribute to the song, so, I sent a rough demo to Glenn and he was into it.”

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Hughes, who Satriani referred to as “one of our childhood heroes,” turned out to be the perfect collaborator for the track.

“When I started writing this song I had no idea how important the contributions from Glenn and Steve would be,” Satriani admitted. “What they brought to the track made it all happen.”

The SatchVai Band will hit the road for the Surfing with the Hydra Tour. The trek begins June 13 in York, England and will take the band throughout Europe.

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Cage the Elephant was formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, by brothers Matt and Brad Shultz, along with Jared Champion, Daniel Tichenor, and Lincoln Parish. After building a following locally, the band made a decisive move to London in 2008, shortly before releasing their self-titled debut album. That record introduced their blend of garage rock, punk blues, and psychedelic influences, and spawned several successful singles including “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” which broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining song of the late 2000s alternative scene. Their energetic live shows and raw, dynamic sound helped them quickly find an audience in both the U.S. and the U.K.

Their second album, Thank You, Happy Birthday, arrived in 2011 and reflected a louder, more chaotic punk influence, inspired by bands like Pixies and Nirvana. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured standout tracks such as “Shake Me Down” and “Around My Head.” As their profile rose, so did their reputation for unpredictable, emotionally charged performances, often led by frontman Matt Shultz’s unhinged stage presence. During this period, their creative direction evolved, culminating in a turning point with their third album.

In 2013, Melophobia was released, showcasing a major shift toward a more deliberate exploration of sonic identity. With songs like “Come a Little Closer” and “Cigarette Daydreams,” the band crafted a more nuanced and introspective style that retained their signature edge while embracing melodic complexity. The album marked a critical breakthrough and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album, proving their evolution was resonating beyond just radio play and festival slots.

The 2015 album Tell Me I’m Pretty, produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, leaned even more heavily into vintage rock and blues textures. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2017, elevating the band’s credibility among critics while maintaining their mainstream appeal. Around this time, original guitarist Lincoln Parish departed to pursue a production career, replaced by Nick Bockrath, whose presence added new dimension to the band’s sound.

Cage the Elephant continued their upward trajectory with the release of Social Cues in 2019, an emotionally raw and sonically polished record born out of personal turmoil, including Matt Shultz’s divorce and the death of a close friend. Tracks like “Ready to Let Go” and “Skin and Bones” explored grief, identity, and self-destruction, wrapped in a refined production aesthetic. The album won the band their second Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2020, solidifying their place among modern rock’s most decorated and respected acts.

In 2024, they released Neon Pill, their sixth studio album. Though still fresh in the public ear, the record represents another bold chapter in their stylistic evolution. With nearly two decades of constant reinvention behind them, the band continues to defy genre conventions while maintaining a connection to the raw spirit that first brought them attention. Their catalog reflects a willingness to grow artistically while never losing sight of their foundational grit.

Beyond their musical output, the members of Cage the Elephant have also engaged in artistic pursuits outside of the studio. Matt Shultz has become known for his visual art, fashion-forward performances, and outspoken personality, while other members have pursued producing, side projects, and collaborations with a wide range of artists. The band has remained an active presence on the festival circuit and has performed on major stages worldwide, bringing a visceral, unpredictable energy to every show.

Cage the Elephant’s longevity and critical acclaim can be attributed not only to their musical versatility but also to their relentless commitment to authenticity. They’ve consistently taken creative risks while staying rooted in the emotional honesty and raw expression that defined their early work. Through six studio albums, two Grammy wins, and a dynamic career spanning almost 20 years, they’ve proven themselves as one of the most adaptive and enduring rock acts of their era.

Complete List Of Cage The Elephant Songs From A to Z

1. 2024 – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
2. 2024 (Acoustic) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Acoustic Bonus Disc) – 2011
3. Aberdeen – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
4. Aberdeen (Acoustic) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Acoustic Bonus Disc) – 2011
5. Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked – Cage the Elephant – 2008
6. Always Something – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
7. Around My Head – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
8. Around My Head (Acoustic) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Acoustic Bonus Disc) – 2011
9. Baby Blue – Melophobia (B-Side) – 2013
10. Back Against the Wall – Cage the Elephant – 2008
11. Back Stabbin’ Betty – Cage the Elephant – 2008
12. Ball and Chain – Neon Pill – 2024
13. Black Madonna – Social Cues – 2019
14. Black Widow – Melophobia – 2013
15. Broken Boy – Social Cues – 2019
16. Broken Boy (featuring Iggy Pop) – Non-album single – 2020
17. Carry Me In – Thank You, Happy Birthday (B-Side) – 2011
18. Cigarette Daydreams – Melophobia – 2013
19. Cold Cold Cold – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
20. Come a Little Closer – Melophobia – 2013
21. Cover Me Again – Cage the Elephant (CagetheElephant.com bonus track) – 2008
22. Cry Baby – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
23. Dance Dance – Social Cues – 2019
24. Doctor Doctor Doctor, Help Me Help Me Help Me – Thank You, Happy Birthday (B-Side) – 2011
25. Drones in the Valley – Cage the Elephant – 2008
26. Float Into the Sky – Neon Pill – 2024
27. Flow – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
28. Free Love – Cage the Elephant – 2008
29. Good Time – Neon Pill – 2024
30. Goodbye – Social Cues – 2019
31. Halo – Melophobia – 2013
32. HiFi (True Light) – Neon Pill – 2024
33. House of Glass – Social Cues – 2019
34. How Are You True – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
35. Hypocrite – Melophobia – 2013
36. In One Ear – Cage the Elephant – 2008
37. Indy Kidz – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
38. It’s Just Forever – Melophobia – 2013
39. James Brown – Cage the Elephant – 2008
40. Japanese Buffalo – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
41. Jesse James – Melophobia (B-Side) – 2013
42. Judas – Cage the Elephant – 2008
43. Lotus – Cage the Elephant – 2008
44. Love’s the Only Way – Social Cues – 2019
45. Mess Around – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
46. Metaverse – Neon Pill – 2024
47. Neon Pill – Neon Pill – 2024
48. Night Running – Social Cues – 2019
49. Out Loud – Neon Pill – 2024
50. Over Your Shoulder – Neon Pill – 2024
51. Portuguese Knife Fight – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
52. Punchin’ Bag – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
53. Rainbow – Neon Pill – 2024
54. Ready to Let Go – Social Cues – 2019
55. Right Before My Eyes – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
56. Right Before My Eyes (Acoustic) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Acoustic Bonus Disc) – 2011
57. Right Before My Eyes (alternate take) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Hidden track) – 2011
58. Rubber Ball – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
59. Sabertooth Tiger – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
60. Same – Neon Pill – 2024
61. Sell Yourself – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
62. Shake Me Down – Thank You, Happy Birthday – 2011
63. Shake Me Down (Acoustic) – Thank You, Happy Birthday (Acoustic Bonus Disc) – 2011
64. Shiver – Thank You, Happy Birthday (B-Side) – 2011
65. Shy Eyes – Neon Pill – 2024
66. Silent Picture – Neon Pill – 2024
67. Skin and Bones – Social Cues – 2019
68. Social Cues – Social Cues – 2019
69. Soil to the Sun – Cage the Elephant – 2008
70. Spiderhead – Melophobia – 2013
71. Sweetie Little Jean – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
72. Take It or Leave It – Melophobia – 2013
73. Teeth – Melophobia – 2013
74. Telescope – Melophobia – 2013
75. That’s Right – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
76. The Unforgiven – The Metallica Blacklist – 2021
77. The War Is Over – Social Cues – 2019
78. Tiny Little Robots – Cage the Elephant – 2008
79. Tokyo Smoke – Social Cues – 2019
80. Too Late to Say Goodbye – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
81. Trouble – Tell Me I’m Pretty – 2015
82. What I’m Becoming – Social Cues – 2019

Albums

Cage the Elephant (2008): 12 songs

Thank You, Happy Birthday (2011): 21 songs (including acoustic versions and B-sides)

Melophobia (2013): 12 songs (including B-sides)

Tell Me I’m Pretty (2015): 10 songs

Social Cues (2019): 13 songs

Neon Pill (2024): 12 songs

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Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini switched things up a bit at their second reunion show, adding three new Ratt classics to their set list at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland on Sunday night.

The recently reunited singer and guitarist brought out “Never Use Love” from Invasion of Your Privacy for their headlining set, and also added “Slip of the Lip” and “Body Talk” from 1986’s Dancing Undercover.

You can see fan-shot video of all three songs below, in addition to the full set list.

It was the second show the reunited Ratt duo have played this year, following an April 5 appearance at Mohegan Sun. Pearcy and DeMartini have announced five more shows for 2025, which you can find below.

Stephen Pearcy / Warren DeMartini 2025 Tour Dates

July 26: Rock the Dam 8 – Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Aug. 16: New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino
Aug. 17: St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
Aug. 30: Anaheim, CA – Grove of Anaheim
Nov. 03: Rock the Tides – Cancun, Mexico

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Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini May 4, 2025 M3 Festival Set List

1. “Wanted Man” (from 1984’s Out of the Cellar)
2. “I Want a Woman” (from 1988’s Reach for the Sky)
3. “Walking the Dog” (Rufus Thomas cover) (from 1983’s Ratt EP)
4. “In Your Direction” (from Out of the Cellar)
5. “I’m Insane” (from Out of the Cellar)
6. “Slip of the Lip” (from 1886’s Dancing Undercover)
7. “Never Use Love” (from 1985’s Invasion of Your Privacy)
8. “Back for More” (from Ratt EP)
9. “Givin’ Yourself Away” (from 1990’s Detonator)
10. “Nobody Rides for Free” (from 1991’s Point Break soundtrack)
11. “Way Cool Jr.” (from Reach for the Sky)
12. “Over the Edge” (from 1999’s Ratt)
13. “Lack of Communication” (from Out of the Cellar)
14. “Lay it Down” (from Invasion of Your Privacy)
15. “You’re in Love” (from Invasion of Your Privacy)
16. “Body Talk” (from Dancing Undercover)
17. “Round and Round” (from Out of the Cellar)

via SetList.fm

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Fresh off his first public performance in five years, David Lee Roth has announced a summer 2025 tour.

The former Van Halen singer is currently scheduled to hit the road July 31 in Hollywood, Florida, with 12 newly announced dates concluding Sept. 14 in Napa. He had previously announced one other show, Sept. 12 in Saratoga, California.

Roth made a triumphant return to the stage at the M3 Festival Saturday night, performing 16 classic Van Halen songs with the help of a newly expanded backing band. In addition to guitarist Al Estrada, bassist Ryan Wheeler, drummer Francis Valentino and a keyboard player, he was joined by a four-piece group of backing vocalists.

Prior to this weekend’s performance, Roth’s last public live show was opening for Kiss in March 2020. He announced his retirement in late 2021, shortly before he had been scheduled to begin a Las Vegas residency.

“We’ve reached the end of my first retirement,” he joked at one point during the M3 show. “How many retirements did Rocky have, nine?”

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Tickets for all twelve of the newly announced David Lee Roth shows will be available for pre-sale on Tuesday, May 6 at 10AM EDT via Ticketmaster.

David Lee Roth 2025 Tour Dates

July 31: Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Aug. 3: Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Aug. 6: Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol
Aug. 8: Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10: Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Aug. 13: Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug. 15: Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino
Aug. 17: Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
Aug. 18: Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern India
Aug. 21: Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Outdoor Arena
Aug. 25: St. Louis, MO – The Factory
Sept. 12: Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
Sept. 14: Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions

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Guns N’ Roses debuted a live cover of Thin Lizzy‘s “Thunder and Lightning” at the second show of their 2025 world tour.

You can see fan-shot video of the performance below.

Bassist Duff McKagan handled lead vocals on the group’s version of the title track to Thin Lizzy’s final album, which was released in 1983.

It was one of 28 songs Guns N’ Roses performed Monday night at Yokohama, Japan’s K-Arena. That’s six more than the played on opening night of the awkwardly named Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things tour last week in South Korea. (Of course, only in the world of Guns N’ Roses is a 22-song set considered “short.”)

“Don’t Cry,” “You Could Be Mine,” “Hard Skool,” “Absurd” and “Madagascar” were also added back into the set.

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Guns N’ Roses’ next scheduled show is Saturday night at Taoyuan Sunlight Arena in Taoyuan, Taiwan and is currently scheduled to conclude on July 31 at Germany’s Wacken Open Air. You can get complete show and ticket information at their official website.

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Guns N’ Roses May 5 2025 Yokohama, Japan Set List

1. “Welcome to the Jungle”
2. “Bad Obsession”
3. “Chinese Democracy”
4. “Slither”
5. “Live and Let Die”
6. “Mr. Brownstone”
7. “Estranged”
8. “You Could Be Mine”
9. “Double Talkin’ Jive”
10. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”
11. “Perhaps”
12. “Coma”
13. “Sorry”
14. “It’s So Easy”
15. “Rocket Queen”
16. “Thunder and Lightning”
17. “Better”
18. “Don’t Cry”
19. Slash Guitar Solo
20. “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
21. “November Rain”
22. “Wichita Lineman”
23. “Patience”
24. “Hard Skool”
25. “Nightrain”
26. “Absurd”
27. “Madagascar”
28. “Paradise City”

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When The Moody Blues paired a rock band with a full orchestra in 1967, they didn’t just release an album — they detonated a genre. That radical leap, Days of Future Passed, transformed them from a struggling rhythm and blues group into the architects of a sound no one had dared to attempt at full scale. But their story starts earlier, in Birmingham, England, in 1964, where a group of young musicians — Denny Laine, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, and Clint Warwick — came together with a different mission: to ride the R&B wave dominating British music. Their debut single, “Go Now,” became a transatlantic hit, soaring to number one in the U.K. and breaking into the U.S. Top 10. Despite that early spark, the follow-up efforts failed to ignite the charts, and internal shifts soon followed.

By 1966, the group had begun to fracture. Laine and Warwick exited the lineup, replaced by guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge — two changes that would alter the band’s future permanently. With a new creative core and the Mellotron in Mike Pinder’s arsenal, the band began to pivot away from standard R&B fare toward a more adventurous, experimental sound. Their reinvention culminated in Days of Future Passed — a sweeping, symphonic concept album that fused rock with classical orchestration. Anchored by the tracks “Tuesday Afternoon” and the haunting “Nights in White Satin,” the album initially had modest success, but its influence deepened with time. By 1972, “Nights in White Satin” re-entered the charts, climbing to number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and cementing the song as their signature.

The late 1960s marked a prolific and groundbreaking period. Albums like In Search of the Lost Chord (1968), On the Threshold of a Dream (1969), and To Our Children’s Children’s Children (1969) expanded the band’s vision, thematically and sonically. These records explored everything from spiritual awakening to space exploration and personal introspection, all backed by lush arrangements and philosophical lyrics. Pinder’s Mellotron became a defining element of their sound, while Hayward’s songwriting and vocals added a soaring, emotional quality. Each album pushed further into the territory of what would become known as progressive rock.

The creative streak continued into the early 1970s with A Question of Balance (1970), Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1971), and Seventh Sojourn (1972). These three records saw the band refine their balance between orchestral texture and rock accessibility. “Question,” “The Story in Your Eyes,” and “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)” emerged as standout singles. Seventh Sojourn reached number one in the U.S., signaling the band’s arrival not just as experimentalists but as commercial powerhouses. But after nearly a decade of unrelenting output, the Moody Blues took a hiatus in 1974, with members pursuing solo endeavors, including solo albums from Hayward and Lodge and a spoken-word project from Graeme Edge.

Their return in 1978 with Octave brought renewed attention, though internal changes continued. Mike Pinder declined to tour and eventually left the band, replaced by Patrick Moraz, who had previously played with Yes. The addition of Moraz introduced a more synthesizer-driven approach, which shaped their sound in the 1980s. With the release of Long Distance Voyager in 1981, the Moody Blues proved they could evolve. The album reached number one in the U.S., driven by hits like “Gemini Dream” and “The Voice.” It marked a rare feat for a band that had originally found fame in the 1960s — a full comeback in the MTV era without sacrificing musical depth.

The band followed up with The Present in 1983 and then achieved new success with The Other Side of Life in 1986, which featured the hit single “Your Wildest Dreams.” That track not only charted well but gained heavy rotation on MTV, introducing the band to a younger audience. Its sequel, “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere,” arrived with the 1988 album Sur la Mer, continuing their narrative and reinforcing their late-career visibility. Though these albums leaned more into synth-pop aesthetics, the band’s lyrical themes — memory, time, connection — remained consistent.

The 1990s brought further touring and the release of Keys of the Kingdom in 1991. Though it received a more muted reception, the band continued to perform to devoted audiences. They issued the box set Time Traveller in 1994 and continued to tour with orchestral accompaniment, reinforcing the symphonic roots of their identity. Strange Times in 1999 saw a return to more organic instrumentation and songwriting, and though it was their last studio album of new material with Ray Thomas, it showed the band was still capable of introspection and relevance.

In 2003, they released December, a Christmas-themed album that reinterpreted holiday classics and included new songs. This would mark their final studio release. Around this time, their legacy began to shift from active recording artists to elder statesmen of a genre they helped shape. While new music became less frequent, the band remained active on tour until 2018, often performing with symphony orchestras in a nod to the very experiment that launched their second act.

Outside of the studio, the band also devoted energy to charitable and community efforts. During their “Voyage 2011” tour, they partnered with the Ear Candy Charity, collecting used instruments for underfunded school music programs. John Lodge also supported children’s causes through auction campaigns. These philanthropic efforts were an extension of their belief in the power of music as a lifelong influence and necessity.

In 2018, the Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — a recognition that many fans believed was long overdue. It was a moment of celebration but also one of finality, as health and age began to catch up with the group. In the years that followed, the band suffered several devastating losses: Ray Thomas passed away in 2018, Graeme Edge in 2021, and founding members Denny Laine and Mike Pinder in 2023 and 2024, respectively. With their deaths, a remarkable chapter in music history came to a close.

Across 16 studio albums and more than 70 million records sold, The Moody Blues pioneered a sound that defied easy categorization. They took chances, trusted their instincts, and left behind a catalog that explored the deepest corners of human thought, emotion, and experience. From R&B beginnings to psychedelic masterpieces, symphonic rock to MTV-era reinvention, they remained curious, ambitious, and deeply musical to the end.

The band’s legacy is more than just albums and accolades. It’s in the way their songs still fill concert halls, still play at weddings and funerals, still move people in moments of reflection. They didn’t just blend rock and classical — they blended intellect and soul, structure and imagination. That is why The Moody Blues remain beloved, respected, and unforgettable.

Complete List Of The Moody Blues Songs From A to Z

1. 22,000 Days – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
2. After You Came – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
3. All That Is Real Is You – Strange Times – 1999
4. And My Baby’s Gone – Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 – 1965
5. And the Tide Rushes In – A Question of Balance – 1970
6. Another Morning – Days of Future Passed – 1967
7. Are You Sitting Comfortably – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
8. Beyond – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
9. Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back) – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
10. Blue World – The Present – 1983
11. Breaking Point – Sur la Mer – 1988
12. Bye Bye Bird – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
13. Candle of Life – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
14. Can’t Nobody Love You – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
15. Celtic Sonant – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
16. Dawn Is a Feeling – Days of Future Passed – 1967
17. Dawning Is the Day – A Question of Balance – 1970
18. Dear Diary – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
19. December Snow – December – 2003
20. Deep – Sur la Mer – 1988
21. Departure – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
22. Don’t Need a Reindeer – December – 2003
23. Don’t You Feel Small – A Question of Balance – 1970
24. Dr. Livingstone, I Presume – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
25. Driftwood – Octave – 1978
26. Emily’s Song – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
27. English Sunset – Strange Times – 1999
28. Eternity Road – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
29. Evening (Time to Get Away) – Days of Future Passed – 1967
30. Eyes of a Child I – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
31. Eyes of a Child II – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
32. Floating – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
33. Foolish Love – Strange Times – 1999
34. For My Lady – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
35. Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?) – Days of Future Passed – 1967
36. Forever Now – Strange Times – 1999
37. From the Bottom of My Heart – Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 – 1965
38. Gemini Dream – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
39. Go Now! – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
40. Going Nowhere – The Present – 1983
41. Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time) – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
42. Had to Fall in Love – Octave – 1978
43. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – December – 2003
44. Haunted – Strange Times – 1999
45. Have You Heard (Part 1) – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
46. Have You Heard (Part 2) – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
47. Here Comes the Weekend – Sur la Mer – 1988
48. Higher and Higher – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
49. Hole in the World – The Present – 1983
50. Hope and Pray – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
51. House of Four Doors – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
52. House of Four Doors (Part 2) – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
53. How Is It (We Are Here) – A Question of Balance – 1970
54. I Am – The Present – 1983
55. I Don’t Mind – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
56. I Don’t Want to Go On Without You – Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 – 1965
57. I Just Don’t Care – The Other Side of Life – 1986
58. I Know You’re Out There Somewhere – Sur la Mer – 1988
59. I’ll Be Level with You – Octave – 1978
60. I’ll Go Crazy – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
61. I Never Thought I’d Live to Be a Hundred – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
62. I Never Thought I’d Live to Be a Million – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
63. I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band) – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
64. I’m Your Man – Octave – 1978
65. In My World – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
66. In the Beginning – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
67. In the Bleak Midwinter – December – 2003
68. In the Quiet of Christmas Morning (Bach 147) – December – 2003
69. Is This Heaven? – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
70. Island – Seventh Sojourn – 1972 (Bonus Track)
71. Isn’t Life Strange – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
72. It Ain’t Necessarily So – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
73. It May Be a Fire – The Other Side of Life – 1986
74. It’s Cold Outside of Your Heart – The Present – 1983
75. It’s Easy Child – Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 – 1965
76. It’s Up to You – A Question of Balance – 1970
77. I’ve Got a Dream – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
78. Late Lament – Days of Future Passed – 1967
79. Lazy Day – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
80. Lean on Me (Tonight) – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
81. Legend of a Mind – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
82. Let Me Go – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
83. Lost in a Lost World – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
84. Love Don’t Come Easy – Strange Times – 1999
85. Love Is on the Run – Sur la Mer – 1988
86. Lovely to See You – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
87. Lunch Break: Peak Hour – Days of Future Passed – 1967
88. Magic – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
89. Meanwhile – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
90. Meet Me Halfway – The Present – 1983
91. Melancholy Man – A Question of Balance – 1970
92. Mike’s Number One – A Question of Balance – 1970 (Bonus Track)
93. Minstrel’s Song – A Question of Balance – 1970
94. Miracle – Sur la Mer – 1988
95. Morning Glory – Days of Future Passed – 1967
96. My Little Lovely – Strange Times – 1999
97. My Song – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
98. Nervous – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
99. Never Blame the Rainbows for the Rain – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
100. Never Comes the Day – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
101. New Horizons – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
102. Nice to Be Here – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
103. Nights in White Satin – Days of Future Passed – 1967
104. No More Lies – Sur la Mer – 1988
105. Nothing Changes – Strange Times – 1999
106. Om – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
107. On This Christmas Day – December – 2003
108. Once is Enough – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
109. One More Time to Live – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
110. One Step into the Light – Octave – 1978
111. Our Guessing Game – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
112. Out and In – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
113. Painted Smile – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
114. Procession – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
115. Question – A Question of Balance – 1970
116. Reflective Smile – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
117. Ride My See-Saw – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
118. River of Endless Love – Sur la Mer – 1988
119. Rock ‘n’ Roll Over You – The Other Side of Life – 1986
120. Running Out of Love – The Other Side of Life – 1986
121. Running Water – The Present – 1983
122. Say It with Love – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
123. Say What You Mean (Parts 1 & 2) – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
124. Send Me No Wine – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
125. Shadows on the Wall – Keys of the Kingdom – 1991
126. Sitting at the Wheel – The Present – 1983
127. Slings and Arrows – The Other Side of Life – 1986
128. So Deep Within You – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
129. Something You Got – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
130. Sooner or Later (Walkin’ on Air) – Strange Times – 1999
131. Sorry – The Present – 1983
132. Steppin’ in a Slide Zone – Octave – 1978
133. Stop – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
134. Strange Times – Strange Times – 1999
135. Sun Is Still Shining – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
136. Survival – Octave – 1978
137. Talkin’ Talkin’ – The Other Side of Life – 1986
138. Talking Out of Turn – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
139. Thank You Baby – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
140. The Actor – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
141. The Balance – A Question of Balance – 1970
142. The Best Way to Travel – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
143. The Day Begins – Days of Future Passed – 1967
144. The Day We Meet Again – Octave – 1978
145. The Dream – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
146. The Dreamer – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971 (Bonus Track)
147. The Land of Make-Believe – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
148. The One – Strange Times – 1999
149. The Other Side of Life – The Other Side of Life – 1986
150. The Spirit – The Other Side of Life – 1986
151. The Spirit of Christmas – December – 2003
152. The Story in Your Eyes – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
153. The Sunset – Days of Future Passed – 1967
154. The Swallow – Strange Times – 1999
155. The Voice – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
156. The Voyage – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
157. The Word – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
158. To Share Our Love – On the Threshold of a Dream – 1969
159. Top Rank Suite – Octave – 1978
160. Tortoise and the Hare – A Question of Balance – 1970
161. True Story – The Magnificent Moodies – 1965
162. Twilight Time – Days of Future Passed – 1967
163. Under Moonshine – Octave – 1978
164. Under My Feet – The Present – 1983
165. Veteran Cosmic Rocker – Long Distance Voyager – 1981
166. Vintage Wine – Sur la Mer – 1988
167. Visions of Paradise – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
168. Voices in the Sky – In Search of the Lost Chord – 1968
169. Want to Be with You – Sur la Mer – 1988
170. Watching and Waiting – To Our Children’s Children’s Children – 1969
171. When a Child Is Born – December – 2003
172. When You’re a Free Man – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
173. Wherever You Are – Strange Times – 1999
174. White Christmas – December – 2003
175. A Winter’s Tale – December – 2003
176. Words You Say – Strange Times – 1999
177. Yes I Believe – December – 2003
178. You and Me – Seventh Sojourn – 1972
179. You Can Never Go Home – Every Good Boy Deserves Favour – 1971
180. Your Wildest Dreams – The Other Side of Life – 1986

Albums

The Magnificent Moodies/Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 (1965): 16 songs

Days of Future Passed (1967): 11 songs

In Search of the Lost Chord (1968): 12 songs

On the Threshold of a Dream (1969): 13 songs

To Our Children’s Children’s Children (1969): 13 songs

A Question of Balance (1970): 11 songs

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1971): 10 songs

Seventh Sojourn (1972): 9 songs

Octave (1978): 10 songs

Long Distance Voyager (1981): 10 songs

The Present (1983): 10 songs

The Other Side of Life (1986): 9 songs

Sur la Mer (1988): 10 songs

Keys of the Kingdom (1991): 11 songs

Strange Times (1999): 14 songs

December (2003): 11 songs

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Gore. frontwoman Haley Roughton might have the coolest day job of anyone in metal. She works as a spacewalk engineer for NASA, where she helps train astronauts and develop the next generation of spacesuits.

“I’ve built a very fulfilling life,” she says proudly. “It took a lot of pain and challenges, but I’ve got a life I wouldn’t replace. I love my career, and I love music.”

Those challenges she mentions all seemed to hit at once. Three years ago, she went through a tumultuous time as her relationship ended, she was fired from her then-bands Dorzia and The Xebellian Triangle, and she had to move back in with her family.

“I was at rock bottom, baby,” she chuckles darkly. “I’d spent so long joining other people’s bands, doing things other people’s way… which I was fine with. It wasn’t as scary as starting my own band.”

Speaking to Hammer from her brightly lit, colourful home in Texas, Haley exudes a sense of comfort and happiness that’s a far cry from those difficult years. While coming to terms with her losses, she decided to channel her energy into writing her own emotive, potent songs. Moving away from the tech and melodic death metal of her former bands, Haley found herself writing metalcore with an R’n’B twist.

“I realised I hadn’t heard a sound quite like this before,” she recalls. “I envisioned an entire band, so I spoke to Alex [Reyes, guitars] and Devin [Birchfield, bass], two musicians that I trust and who bring different elements to Gore. to make it even better.”

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Channelling shoegaze, R’n’B vocal runs and crushing metalcore weight, Gore. released their debut single, Pray, in December 2023. The song explores unrequited love, its guitars echoing with despair as Haley’s vocals shift between desperate screams and yearning cleans. ‘When I pray alone, all that I know is I feel the weight of the world, so could you stay here and pray for me?’ she sings.

Doomsday came out a month later, and added a political spin to Gore.’s lyrics, as Haley raged about inequality. ‘I peek my head outside and watch the cops kill all my neighbours’ kids’ she sings. ‘I wonder if things would be different if their parents had been rich.’

Amid the personal and political observations, Haley was keen to incorporate her own identity and understanding of femininity into Gore.’s music. A turning point was the song Babylon, which deals with her complex feelings around motherhood and women’s “biological clock”.

“I want a husband and kids. That’s not a thing that most metalcore bands talk about,” she says. “I was feeling like, ‘Everything’s coming too late. I’m just learning from my mistakes, and I’m lost.’ The girl-boss perspective of, ‘I’m gonna be triumphant, and I’m fiercely independent, I can stand on my own two feet’ – that’s not Gore.. It was supposed to be this almost pining femininity, oozing nurturing emotions.”

The last year has been nonstop for Gore.. They signed to Spinefarm in August and went on their first tour, supporting deathcore stalwarts Within The Ruins in October. They released their debut EP, A Bud That Never Blooms, the same month, and got announced for Download.

As if that wasn’t enough, the band were completed when drummer Wills Weller – formerly of New Jersey prog metallers Toothgrinder – officially joined in November. It felt like a coup for Haley.

“I used to listen to Toothgrinder in the gym,” she grins. “So I was like, ‘Holy moly, Wills wants to join Gore.?’ We had to have him!”

This year is shaping up to be another busy one. Gore. supported Cane Hill in the US in March, and will soon undertake their first run of European festivals. There’s new music on the way, and the band want to expand their horizons.

“If you’re married to A Bud That Never Blooms, you’re going to be disappointed in the future,” Haley admits. “That’s not the sound we’re going to have forever.”

Although Gore. originally formed from a place of defeat, these days they’re helping Haley reassert her power. After her leap into the unknown, she’s confident about what comes next – even if she doesn’t know exactly what that will be.

“Not only is Gore. gonna sound different in the future and we’re gonna develop our sound further, but the vision and the story of that vision is going to develop,” she explains. “You’re going to hear some stuff that’s way heavier. You’re also going to hear some stuff that’s way more radio-friendly. You’re going to hear a huge spectrum of things, because we are still figuring out what we want to sound like.”

A Bud That Never Blooms is out now via Spinefarm. Gore. play Download in June.