Classic Rock News, April 12

U2 will mark 30th anniversary of their Rattle and Hum album with a special collection for website subscribers only.


Elton John has not received an invitation to next month’s royal wedding.


Night Flight, the 1980s late night series, is coming back that originally aired on the fledgling USA Network is coming back to TV on IFC April 20th.


Older music fans are amazed by how much Greta Van Fleet sounds like Led Zeppelin.


Rolling Stone reports that no one knows what is going on with Dire Straits at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, although Mark Knopfler says Bob Dylan or Eric Clapton would be a good choice to induct the band into the hall at the ceremony.


Robert Lamm of the band Chicago discusses the presence of the late Terry Kath on their upcoming live box.


A collection of Rolling Stones set lists Ronnie Wood painted will soon be compiled in a new book.


Songwriters Fonts has created downloadable typefaces that mimic the handwriting of John Lennon, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain and others.


Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is featured in the documentary ‘Scream for Me Sarajevo,’ which opens at select theaters on May 10.


Keith Richards has quite a library of videos going in his “Ask Keith” series…see the latest below and take a look here for more

Rock News

Marilyn Manson Throws 56th Birthday Party Attended By Billy Corgan And Other Rock Stars

On Sunday (January 5), embattled shock rocker Marilyn Manson hosted his 56th birthday party in Hollywood that was attended by members of Smashing Pumpkins, Filter, Mötley Crüe, and Falling In Reverse. The Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and James Iha (who is Manson’s brother-in-law as they are married to sisters Ashley Usich and Lindsay Usich) were both…

Marilyn Manson Throws 56th Birthday Party Attended By Billy Corgan And Other Rock Stars

On Sunday (January 5), embattled shock rocker Marilyn Manson hosted his 56th birthday party in Hollywood that was attended by members of Smashing Pumpkins, Filter, Mötley Crüe, and Falling In Reverse. The Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and James Iha (who is Manson’s brother-in-law as they are married to sisters Ashley Usich and Lindsay Usich) were both…

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way To Provide A Character’s Voice In New Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Game

My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way is set to take part in an upcoming pinball game called ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye,’ which will honor the 50th anniversary of the classic role-playing game. Way will provide a voice for one of the arcade game’s many characters, along with celebrated film directors Kevin Smith and…

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way To Provide A Character’s Voice In New Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Game

My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way is set to take part in an upcoming pinball game called ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye,’ which will honor the 50th anniversary of the classic role-playing game. Way will provide a voice for one of the arcade game’s many characters, along with celebrated film directors Kevin Smith and…

Lenny Kravitz Announces 2025 ‘Blue Electric Light’ Las Vegas Residency

Lenny Kravitz took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to announce a second Las Vegas residency in support of his latest album, Blue Electric Light. Kravitz’s 2025 Blue Electric Light Vegas Residency will feature a five-night run of shows once again taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM. “Las Vegas…let’s do it again,” Kravitz…

Lenny Kravitz Announces 2025 ‘Blue Electric Light’ Las Vegas Residency

Lenny Kravitz took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to announce a second Las Vegas residency in support of his latest album, Blue Electric Light. Kravitz’s 2025 Blue Electric Light Vegas Residency will feature a five-night run of shows once again taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM. “Las Vegas…let’s do it again,” Kravitz…

AC/DC’s Angus And Malcolm Young’s Childhood Home Accidentally Demolished By Developers

The Sydney, Australia childhood home of the founding AC/DC brothers Angus and Malcolm Young has been mistakenly demolished by developers who claim that they had no idea about the musical significance of the house. The property was officially listed on the National Trust List of Historic Homes back in 2013, but after being purchased by…

AC/DC’s Angus And Malcolm Young’s Childhood Home Accidentally Demolished By Developers

The Sydney, Australia childhood home of the founding AC/DC brothers Angus and Malcolm Young has been mistakenly demolished by developers who claim that they had no idea about the musical significance of the house. The property was officially listed on the National Trust List of Historic Homes back in 2013, but after being purchased by…