Mark Knopfler sends message of encouragement to fans; says he hopes to return to recording ASAP

Credit: Derek HudsonMark Knopfler has been quiet in recent months, but the former Dire Straits frontman posted a message on his official website this week touching base with fans in the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Stevie Nicks getting through quarantine with the help of pop star Harry Styles

Nicholas Hunt/WireImageLike seemingly everyone else in the world, Stevie Nicks is practicing social distancing and staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s posted a message on social media explaining how she’s been spending her time during
Listen to Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong cover “I Think We're Alone Now”

ABC/Image Group LAGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has released a cover of the hit “I Think We’re Alone Now.” “While we’ve all been in quarantine I’ve been reflecting on the things that matter the most in my life,” Armstrong
AXS TV offering concert specials this week featuring Meat Loaf, Joe Walsh, Eagles & many more

Courtesy of AXS TVWith so many of us stuck inside during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, AXS TV is treating viewers to a variety of archival concert specials in the coming week. The programming block, which runs from
Sebastian Bach announces rescheduled 'Skid Row' anniversary tour dates

Credit: Enzo MazzeoSebastian Bach has announced the rescheduled dates for his 2020 Skid Row anniversary tour. The original outing, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to kick off later this week in Blue Lake, California. It
Pearl Jam launches 'Gigaton' preview hotline

Credit: Danny ClinchIf you’re bored while in quarantine, how about a taste of Pearl Jam‘s new album? The grunge legends have launched a special hotline offering a preview of their upcoming 11th studio effort, Gigaton. If you call the number, you’ll
Metallica postpones South American tour dates; Epicenter, Welcome to Rockville & Sonic Temple festivals canceled

Credit: Ross HalfinCOVID-19 has officially hit Metallica‘s tour schedule. The metal legends are postponing their upcoming South American tour dates with Greta Van Fleet — originally set for April — to December due to the pandemic. Additionally, the ‘Tallica-headlined Epicenter
Whitesnake cancels remaining 2020 tour dates because David Coverdale needs hernia surgery

Credit: Katarina BenzovaWhitesnake frontman David Coverdale delivered some unfortunate news today via a video posted on his group’s social media pages — he’s canceling all remaining 2020 tour dates on the band’s schedule because he needs to
Nirvana tells you to “Stay Inside” with parody “Stay Away” video

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc.Nirvana is encouraging social distancing with a parody version of “Stay Away.” Musician Urian Hackney from the sibling rock band Rough Francis has made a hygiene-themed version of the Nevermind cut, titled “Stay Inside.” The updated tune replaces the lyrics of “Stay
Metallica's Kirk Hammett “working on riffs” while self-isolating

Credit: Herring & HerringCould the COVID-19 pandemic lead to some new Metallica tunes? Guitarist Kirk Hammett has been “working on riffs” while in self-isolation. “Things are most definitely not business-as-usual, but I’m good, staying safe, working on riffs,” Hammett writes in