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Guns N' Roses Bassist Tommy Stinson Says Record Label Contributed to Delay of 'Chinese Democracy'

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:01 +0000

It’s a fact that Guns N’ Roses spent an extraordinary amount of time recording ‘Chinese Democracy.’

But according to GNR bassist Tommy Stinson, the bulk of the blame for the drawn-out process really falls on the band’s label for failing to understand what the musicians needed.

ZZ Top Enjoying 'Luxury of Extra Time' While Making New Album

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:33:15 +0000

ZZ Top have released a hefty update on the progress of their long-awaited new album courtesy of an in-person interview that Billy Gibbons gave recently to David Fricke from Rolling Stone.

Ringo Starr to Ring in 2012 With New Album

Dave Swanson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:51:54 +0000

It may not always come easy, but that hasn’t stopped our beloved Ringo Starr from rocking on year after year. Whether on tour with his ‘All Starr Band’ or in the studio recording new material, the ever youthful Mr. Starr just keep rolling along musically.

Hip-O/UME has Jan. 30th set for the re

Jimi Hendrix Bassist Billy Cox Has the 'Old School Blue Blues' on His New Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:28:40 +0000

The only surviving member of both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Band of Gypsys, Billy Cox is a genuine rock treasure — and although he turned 70 in October, the bassist is staying just as busy as ever.

Though his schedule of late has kept him on the road with the Experience Hendrix tribute band, Cox found time to resume his solo career with 2009′s ‘Last Gypsy Standing’ album, and he picked up right where he left off with his just-released latest CD, ‘Old School Blue Blues.’

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce New Album, 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:03:17 +0000

Bruce Springsteen has announced on his official website that he and the E Street Band will be embarking on a 2012 world tour in support of a brand new album, ending months of feverish speculation by his fans.

Kiss to Release 'Destroyer' Deluxe Edition with Original Cover Art

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has revealed that producer Bob Ezrin is currently remixing the band’s legendary 1976 album ‘Destroyer’ for re-issue in “Deluxe Edition” form sometime in 2012, complete with unreleased tracks and re-instating the original label-rejected cover art as displayed above.

Bob Seger Details New Album Schedule, 2012 Tour Plans and His Songwriting Methods

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:00:04 +0000

Bob Seger has announced plans to release a new studio album, and to support that record with a tour. “I will write from January 1 through March 31. I will finish the next record and right now, yes, I will tour with the next record,” Seger tells Ultimate Classic Rock.

Rolling Stones Roll Out More Details About 'Some Girls' Bonus Disc

Joe Robinson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:00:42 +0000

More details have been unveiled about the 12 bonus tracks featured in the upcoming re-release of the Rolling Stones‘ 1978 album ‘Some Girls,’ including the full track and personnel listings. The dozen tracks, many of which were recorded instrumentally with vocals added recently by Mick Jagger, will be included in the the Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition of ‘Some Girls,’ which has been remastered for the occasion and drops Nov. 21.

The Grateful Dead Announce New 'Dave's Picks' Series Of Live Releases

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:51:48 +0000

Although the “road trips” might be coming to an end, it turns out that the Grateful Dead will keep the highway open with a new series of live releases curated by Dead archivist David Lemieux.

New Michael Jackson Album, 'Immortal,' Will Drop November 21

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:02 +0000

As the trial of Conrad Murray — the doctor accused of administering a drug that killed singer Michael Jackson — wears on and heartbreaking details emerge, MJ fans may find the news of an upcoming album to be a welcome bright spot in the darkness.