Remembering Pink Floyd in Hamilton, Ontario – June 28, 1975
On June 28, 1975, Hamilton, Ontario witnessed one of the most legendary concerts ever staged in the city: Pink Floyd’s performance at Ivor Wynne Stadium. For fans lucky enough to Read More…
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Wolfgang Van Halen Explains Two Distinct Tapping Styles Of His Father: “It’s Just Super Simple”
Few techniques in rock guitar history are as iconic as Eddie Van Halen’s tapping, a revolutionary approach that changed the way the instrument is played. Recently, Eddie’s son Wolfgang Van Read More…
Council Moves To Ban Fireworks After Oasis And AC/DC Noise Complaints
A local council is preparing to introduce a ban on fireworks following a series of noise complaints that arose after large-scale concerts by Oasis and AC/DC shook the community. The Read More…
Uriah Heep annunciano il loro tour d’addio: The Magician’s Farewell
Dopo oltre mezzo secolo di carriera, più di 40 milioni di dischi venduti e un’eredità che ha influenzato generazioni di band rock e metal, gli Uriah Heep hanno annunciato ufficialmente Read More…
Axl Rose Must Save the World In New Appetite For Destruction Graphic Novel
Rock and roll’s most notorious frontman is trading the stage for the pages of a comic book. Guns N’ Roses’ legendary singer Axl Rose will be reimagined as the unlikely Read More…
Bruce Dickinson Takes Flight: The Story Of Iron Maiden’s First Journey On Ed Force One
In 2008, Iron Maiden redefined what it meant to be a touring rock band. While most groups relied on chartered flights, tour buses, or convoys of trucks, the British heavy Read More…
Eddie Van Halen Once Played Half A Show Wearing Gloves With The Fingertips Cut Out
Eddie Van Halen’s career was filled with legendary moments, but one of the most unusual, and telling of his determination to keep playing no matter the circumstances, came during a Read More…
Judas Priest & Ozzy Osbourne Unite On “War Pigs” Duet To Support Parkinson’s Charities
Heavy metal history was made this week as Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne unveiled a thunderous new duet on the Black Sabbath classic “War Pigs”, with all proceeds set to Read More…
What Valerie Bertinelli And Eddie Van Halen’s 1987 Costume Photo Has To Do With Taylor Swift
When a photo from decades ago resurfaces in pop culture, it often does more than just evoke nostalgia. Sometimes it connects past and present in surprising ways. A recent 1987 Read More…
Beat Van Halen: The Classic Band With One Very Simple Plan
“Keep it loud. Keep it fun. Keep it unforgettable.” That, in essence, was the unspoken mission statement of Van Halen, the California quartet that blasted out of the 1970s and Read More…