Live albums have historically not been Black Sabbath's strong suit. There are several probable explanations for this. Rampant drug use, lack of foresight, intraband strife and frequent lineup changes all compounded to hamper the group's progress and make it difficult to maintain any sense of stability. It's one of the great tragedies of Black Sabbath that their first and most substantial tenure with Ozzy Osbourne has no official live album to show for it, save for the unsanctioned Live at Last, which the group wouldn't officially sign off on until decades later — and even then, they deserved better.

The U.K.'s Royal Mail postal service announced a series of stamps marking the 60th anniversary of the Who. The range will include classic photos of the band while also reproducing some of their iconic album covers. A total of 34 items – some of which can be seen below –...

Despite his history as Journey’s founding bassist, Ross Valory admits he’s no longer in touch with his former bandmates. Valory was there from the beginning, his initial stint in Journey running from the band’s start in 1973 through his first firing in 1985. The bassist returned to the lineup in 1995 and stayed until his acrimonious dismissal in 2020.

When Sebastian Bach first entered the studio with Skid Row, he found it was a daunting task. Jon Bon Jovi was there with some key words of advice. "Back when I first joined Skid Row in 1987, you know, I was just a little kid. I was fuckin’ wild as they come," Bach tells UCR, pausing to exhale. "I wasn’t a great singer then."

Joker: Folie a Deux star Joaquin Phoenix drew inspiration from a different group of musical clowns as he prepared to reprise his role as the titular supervillain: Kiss. The follow-up to 2019's Joker stars Phoenix as the Joker (nee Arthur Fleck) and singer and actor Lady Gaga as his love interest, Harley Quinn. Folie a Deux takes place two years after Joker, by which point Arthur has been arrested and is in custody at Arkham State Hospital awaiting trial for a series of murders.

Paul Simon may have retired from touring, but playing live generally is not off the table. "I'm hoping to eventually be able to do a full-length concert," he recently told The Guardian. "I'm optimistic. Six months ago I was pessimistic." Six years ago, the singer-songwriter announced his retirement from the...

Jethro Tull has remixed and expanded a 2003 Yuletide album which served as their last with stalwart guitarist Martin Barre. The Jethro Tull Christmas Album: Fresh Snow at Christmas is set to arrive on Dec. 6. The multi-format return of Jethro Tull's 21st studio album includes a limited-edition deluxe 4CD/Blu-ray...

David Gilmour revealed he had been offered a trip into space and explained why he politely declined. In a new fan-led interview with The Guardian, the guitarist also revealed he enjoys a hobby that his insurers would rather he didn’t pursue. Asked if he’d like to go on an...

Bruce Springsteen announced his intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election and warned again supporting Donald Trump’s bid for a second term. In a social media video, recorded in a diner, the Boss said he’s been asked by many people about his political stance but added that he recognized they were no more or less important than anyone else’s.

Motley Crue have released the title track to their new Cancelled EP. It's the third and final song to be released from the band's first collection of new music since the departure of founding guitarist Mick Mars, following "Dogs of War" and a cover of the Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right."

David Gilmour insists there is nothing that could conceivably get him back onstage with Roger Waters. During a Q&A with The Guardian, a fan queried whether Gilmour and his former Pink Floyd bandmate could ever perform together again. “Absolutely not,” the guitarist responded. “I tend to steer clear of people...

As Ozzy Osbourne prepares to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a second time, he’s championing the case of another famous singer: Billy Idol. “Billy Idol is a rock icon,” Osbourne declared during a recent conversation with Rolling Stone. “His music is timeless. Billy Idol should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

Chicago is celebrating the anniversary of their double-platinum debut with Live at 55, a guest-packed new movie and album featuring Steve Vai and others. See a complete list of the tracks and guests below; you can also preview "Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away." "This concert film is...

Pop star Kelly Clarkson will help induct Foreigner during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. The American Idol alumnus announced the news from the set of her nationally syndicated talk show. “This is pretty cool. In two weeks, I’m gonna be at the Rock & Roll Hall...

Frontman Kevin Cronin insists he did everything he could to save REO Speedwagon. Now, all that's left to do is play out the rest of their scheduled shows after the group imploded. "I will always hold out hope that REO Speedwagon can be rescued," Cronin says in a social media...

One of Ritchie Blackmore's former classmates has been scammed out of almost $184,000 by someone pretending to be the former Deep Purple cofounder. Valerie Horwood, a terminally ill cancer patient, was conned into sending a series of Apple gift cards over a period of three years. The fake Blackmore connected with Horwood through Facebook then began requesting money for fake investments through messaging apps. The gift cards can be redeemed at many retail outlets and supermarkets.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced an all-star lineup of musicians spanning decades and genres to honor Ozzy Osbourne at his upcoming induction. The institution revealed on Thursday via social media that Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Tool's Maynard James Keenan, Robert Trujillo, Steve Stevens, producer Andrew Watt, country star Jelly Roll and Jack Black would all take part in honoring the Prince of Darkness.

Motley Crue is heading back to Sin City in the spring for their third Las Vegas residency. The extended stay, simply titled "The Las Vegas Residency," will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM and comprise 11 shows from March 28 through April 19. It follows 2012's "Motley Crue Takes on Sin City" and 2013's "Evening in Hell" residencies.

Neil Finn has revealed the song that had to be dropped from Fleetwood Mac’s set list after he joined the band. The Crowded House frontman was added to Fleetwood Mac's lineup following Lindsey Buckingham’s acrimonious dismissal in 2018. During a recent appearance on the Broken Record podcast, Finn noted he “admired” the group for their “great pop songs.” Still, his arrival came with adjustments.

If frequently thinking ‘Wait, that’s not actually how that happened!’ will ruin your night out, then do yourself a favor and stay away from the new Saturday Night Live movie. If you can forget or not worry about the show's actual history, the Jason Reitman-directed Saturday Night...