Rock Archive
KISS, Def Leppard, Poison Fan the Flames of Summer MegaTour
March 12, 2014
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
March 12, 2014
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
Daughtry, Goo Goo Dolls, Plain White Ts Invade Amphitheatres This Summer
March 12, 2014
The Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry are set to embark on a joint North American tour this summer, bringing along for the fun an acoustic Plain White T’s. The massive tour kicks off on June 12th in Wallingford, Connecticut, and will see the rock giants make stops in places like Tampa, Dallas, Toronto, Atlanta, Los
How Neil Young Affected the Sound of the Grunge Movement
March 8, 2014
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
March 7, 2014
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
Linkin Park Hits the Road with 30 Seconds to Mars on Carnivores Tour
March 6, 2014
Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars and AFI are set to hit the road as a collective this summer for the 25 date Carnivores Tour. The tour is set to kick off on August 8th in West Palm Beach, and will see the trio of heavyweights make stops in Tampa, Montreal, Toronto, Dallas, Phoenix, and
Red Rocks, Vegas Mini-Residencies Among Widespread Panic 2014 Tour
March 4, 2014
The Widespread Panic (the band, not the phenomenon) have just announced the dates for their upcoming 2014 tour, which will end with two three night residencies at the famed Red Rocks and Las Vegas. The 2014 Summer Tour begins at The Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee before heading to the Northeast making stops in Boston
Ben Folds Orchestral Experience Takes to the Road
February 27, 2014
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
February 18, 2014
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
How Soon Is Cancelled? Morrissey Announces 2014 Tour Dates
February 13, 2014
After a period of poor health forced Morrissey to cancel a string of both South and North American tour dates last year, the Mozfather is set to return to the states this year for a tour. The British icon kicks off the trek on May 7th in San Jose, followed by a May 10th show
