Romantics guitarist Mike Skill debut solo album, 'Skill…Mike Skill,' now due out in October

Courtesy of Mike Skill Founding Romantics guitarist Mike Skill has announced updated plans for his debut solo album, Skill…Mike Skill, which now will be released on October 8 after it initially was slated to arrive on September
Iron Maiden announces Eddie Funko Digital Pop! NFT

Funko Plenty of bands have been turned into Funko Pop! figures, but Iron Maiden is the first to release one as an NFT. The legendary metal group’s iconic mascot, Eddie, will be Funko’s first-ever music-themed Digital Pop!
Elton John premieres his lockdown duet with pop star Charlie Puth, “After All”

Interscope Records Elton John has unveiled his new duet with pop singer/songwriter Charlie Puth, “After All,” which will appear on Elton’s upcoming all-star album of collaborations, The Lockdown Sessions. The two musicians met in March of 2020
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts cancel 2021 tour plans because of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

ABC Audio Last month, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts returned to the road for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the band has now decided to postpone most of the remainder of
Rolling Stones debut video for 'Tattoo You' 40th anniversary reissue track “Living in the Heart of Love”

Credit: Charles Mehling The Rolling Stones have premiered an official music video for “Living in the Heart of Love,” a recently released archival track that also will appear on the upcoming deluxe 40th anniversary issue of the
Billy Corgan selling studio- and tour-used Smashing Pumpkins gear

Courtesy of Reverb Billy Corgan is partnering with the site Reverb to sell various instruments and gear he’s used in-studio and onstage with The Smashing Pumpkins. Among the over 100 pieces available for purchase are two gold
StubHub says Rolling Stones are among the most in-demand live acts for 2021, Elton John tops for 2022

Courtesy of StubHub Now that many artists have returned to the road following the lockdowns of 2020, ticket marketplace StubHub is able to once again announce who the most in-demand touring artists are this fall — and
Dave Grohl taking part in 'The New Yorker' Festival event

Dey Street Books Dave Grohl is taking part in this year’s edition of The New Yorker Festival, an annual week-long event held by the famed magazine. On October 8, the Foo Fighters frontman will join New Yorker
Whitesnake's David Coverdale celebrates his 70th birthday today, says “he's still kicking a** and singing appropriately”

Courtesy of Whitesnake Here’s wishing a very Happy 70th Birthday to Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale. Asked how he plans to celebrate the milestone, the British rocker tells ABC Audio, “I’m going to ignore it,” adding with good