New star-studded Eric Clapton tribute album due in June
Cleopatra Records A star-studded and diverse roster of artists has contributed to a new album paying homage to the music of Eric Clapton. The aptly titled A Tribute to Eric Clapton will be released on June 17
Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament, Josh Klinghoffer's 'Under the Banner of Heaven' soundtrack due out in June
Hollywood Records/FX Productions, LLC A soundtrack for the new series Under the Banner of Heaven, featuring original music from Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and touring member Josh Klinghoffer, will be released in June. As previously reported,
Archival live album 'Carry Me Home,' featuring Levon Helm and Mavis Staples, released today
ANTI- Records The new album Carry Me Home, featuring an archival live recording of late Band singer/drummer Levon Helm and gospel/soul legend Mavis Staples performing together with their respective solo groups, was released Friday, May 20, on CD
ZZ Top releases new version of band's classic tune “Tube Snake Boogie”
Shelter Music/BMG ZZ Top has released an updated live version of their enduring 1981 song “Tube Snake Boogie” as an advance digital track from their upcoming album, Raw, which is due out on July 22. As previously
Paul McCartney, U2 once again ranked the richest musicians in the UK, Ireland
Jim Dyson/Getty Images The latest edition of U.K. newspaper The Sunday Times‘ annual Rich List has just been unveiled and, as usual, Paul McCartney is ranked among the wealthiest musicians in his homeland and Ireland. The former
Carlos Santana documentary being filmed; Santana extends Las Vegas residency
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for House of Blues Las Vegas An in-depth documentary about the life of rock-guitar legend Carlos Santana is currently in the works and is being directed by Emmy-winning Mexican American filmmaker Rudy Valdez. The as-yet-untitled film
“Fire”-mania! Def Leppard releases new single “Fire It Up,” music video to premiere Thursday
UMe Def Leppard has released a new advance single from their forthcoming studio album, Diamond Star Halos, a rocking, stadium-ready, riff-laden tune called “Fire It Up.” The track is available now via digital platforms, and you also
Newly mixed 'Holy Diver' to be reissued in honor of Ronnie James Dio's 80th birthday
Rhino/Warner Records Dio‘s Holy Diver is being reissued in honor of what would’ve been the late Ronnie James Dio‘s 80th birthday. The set will arrive on July 8, two days before Dio would’ve hit the big 8-0
Vince Neil guests on new song from Classless Act, Mötley Crüe reunion tour openers
Scott Legato/Getty Images Vince Neil guests on a new song from Classless Act, an up-and-coming rock band set to open for the Mötley Crüe‘s reunion tour this summer. The track, also titled “Classless Act,” finds Neil joining
Check out new Chicago song “If This Is Goodbye”
BMG As they gear up for a joint summer tour with Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, Chicago has released its first new song in over eight years, a bouncy pop gem titled “If This Is Goodbye.” The