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KISS, Def Leppard, Poison Fan the Flames of Summer MegaTour

As if classic rock fans needed any further encouragement, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has sort-of hinted that the band may be going on a joint tour with fellow theatrical rockers KISS. In talking to TicketsThere about possible dates with KISS and Poison, Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell said, “I’d say you’d be half right there,

Phish Camp Out in Major Markets on U.S. Tour

Rock veterans Phish have decided to embark on a concert tour, complete with multiple residencies (presumably so they can actually unpack their suitcases for a change) across the continental US this summer. And, indeed, Phish demonstrate that, three decades into your career, you don’t need anything to support in order to go on tour, unless

How Neil Young Affected the Sound of the Grunge Movement

Neil Young’s illustrious discography can be daunting for even longtime fans. With 35 full-lengths and dozens of live and tribute albums, it’s impossible to concisely classify his sound. Folk, country, and rock dominate much of his material, but Young’s sheer willingness to stretch out his stylistic boundaries – throughout every decade of his career –

Queen Set to Tour North America with Adam Lambert

Rock legends Queen and singer Adam Lambert have announced that they’re set to embark on a joint 19-date concert tour starting June 19th in Chicago. Original Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor will be accompanying Lambert on the tour. After opening night, Queen and Lambert will hit several towns across Canada and the

Ben Folds Orchestral Experience Takes to the Road

Ben Folds is packing up the horns and violins as he’s set to take the orchestra on the road with him this summer as part of his Orchestral Experience tour. This tour doesn’t stop till it hits Antarctica. According to a press release, the shows will feature “high-energy performances of his new piano concerto, along

AC/DC Celebrate 40th Anniversary with World Tour, Album

Great news for AC/DC fans – the band, who have been relatively quiet in recent years, are allegedly working on a new album, and a veritable mega tour, according to a new interview. Speaking to Florida radio station Gater 98.7 – via Rolling Stone – lead singer Brian Johnson said the band would be heading