Classic Rock News 12/21

Van Halen Returning Says David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth has dropped some hints about a 2019 return by Van Halen after four years away from the spotlight

Steve Perry Shares His Take On Classic Christmas Song

Former Journey front man Steve Perry has shared a little holiday spirit with the release of an online stream

KISS Farewell Tour Is Not A Gimmick Says Guitarist

KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer says that the group’s upcoming End Of The Road tour is not a gimmick

Def Leppard Release ‘We All Need Christmas’ Video

Def Leppard are premiering a video for the original holiday song, ‘We All Need Christmas’,

Pink Floyd Stream Rare Video Of 1968 TV Performance

Pink Floyd are streaming video of a rare 1968 Belgian TV performance of ‘Astronomy Domine’,

Metallica Perform 1983 Classic In Rare Portland Concert

Metallica are streaming an official video clip of a performance the 1983 classic, ‘No Remorse’,

Willie Nelson All Star Tribute Concert Adds More Big Names

Even more big name music stars have been added to the lineup for the upcoming Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw

Eric Clapton Releases ‘Christmas In My Hometown’ Video

Eric Clapton is streaming a performance video for his version of the 1966 Sonny James classic, ‘Christmas In My Hometown’,

Bruce Springsteen Wraps Up Springsteen On Broadway Series

Bruce Springsteen closed out his ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ series on December 15 after 236 performances

Rock News

Vampire Weekend Announce A New Batch Of 2025 US Tour Dates

Vampire Weekend has just announced a new series of 2025 US tour dates for late May to early June 2025, following their festival performances at Just Like Heaven and Boston Calling. The 11-date tour kicks off with a show in Burlington, Vermont on May 27, and from there the band will hit Portland, Maine, a…

Vampire Weekend Announce A New Batch Of 2025 US Tour Dates

Vampire Weekend has just announced a new series of 2025 US tour dates for late May to early June 2025, following their festival performances at Just Like Heaven and Boston Calling. The 11-date tour kicks off with a show in Burlington, Vermont on May 27, and from there the band will hit Portland, Maine, a…

Father John Misty Announces Summer 2025 North American Tour Dates

Father John Misty has just announced dates and details of his summer 2025 North American tour in support of his 2024 album, Mahashmashana. The 14-date tour follows FJM’s current winter run with Destroyer, with the just announced shows featuring special guest opening acts Lucinda Williams and Hamilton Leithauser. The North American tour kicks off in…

Father John Misty Announces Summer 2025 North American Tour Dates

Father John Misty has just announced dates and details of his summer 2025 North American tour in support of his 2024 album, Mahashmashana. The 14-date tour follows FJM’s current winter run with Destroyer, with the just announced shows featuring special guest opening acts Lucinda Williams and Hamilton Leithauser. The North American tour kicks off in…

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reportedly Shopping Their Recorded Music Catalog For $350 Million

Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly seeking to sell their recorded music catalog for approximately $350 million. This new deal would be in addition to the $140 million they received from Hipgnosis Songs in 2021 for the publishing rights to their music. The band currently owns the rights to all 13 of their studio albums…

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reportedly Shopping Their Recorded Music Catalog For $350 Million

Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly seeking to sell their recorded music catalog for approximately $350 million. This new deal would be in addition to the $140 million they received from Hipgnosis Songs in 2021 for the publishing rights to their music. The band currently owns the rights to all 13 of their studio albums…

Mark Hoppus Announces Book Tour In Support Of His Forthcoming Memoir, ‘Fahrenheit-182’

On Wednesday (February 19), Blink-182's Mark Hoppus announced his plans to embark on a book tour that he has dubbed, "An Evening With Mark Hoppus," in support of his upcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182. The book, which was co-authored with Dan Ozzi, is set to be released on April 9.  Hoppus’ seven-city tour begins in New York…

Mark Hoppus Announces Book Tour In Support Of His Forthcoming Memoir, ‘Fahrenheit-182’

On Wednesday (February 19), Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus announced his plans to embark on a book tour that he has dubbed, “An Evening With Mark Hoppus,” in support of his upcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182. The book, which was co-authored with Dan Ozzi, is set to be released on April 9.  Hoppus’ seven-city tour begins in New York…