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Ann Wilson discusses what Heart will — and won’t — play on the Fanatic tour

For Ann Wilson, a new album and tour is a chance to reinterpret Heart’s freshest, original work. So, expect a lot more from the band’s well-received new project Fanatic than, say, big hits from the 1980s. You May Also Like: ‘Fanatic’ Rocked All the Way Out, But Still Had PlentyRead More

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‘I think it’s gone past that now’: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi rebuffs reunion talk with Bill Ward

Original drummer Bill Ward says he’d like to put recent contract squabbles behind him and rejoin Black Sabbath, but guitarist Tony Iommi — the only member to play in every one of the band’s many incarnations — says that’s unlikely. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi WasRead More

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One Track Mind: David Lee Roth, “One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair” (2012)

Ready for some new solo music from David Lee Roth? Warning: As with his initial solo foray away from Van Halen, it’s nothing like his old band’s pop-metal sound. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Best of October 2012: Readers pick Donald Fagen, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beth Hart, Neil Young, Steve Hackett

The Beatles rumbled through our October reader’s poll, placing in four different spots, but the month’s leader in the clubhouse was Donald Fagen — as the Steely Dan leader issued a long-awaited solo album. You May Also Like: Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole featured at Fest for Beatles Fans SteveRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Asia – Resonance: The Omega Tour (2012)

Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming live 2CD/DVD package by Asia — a smart new take on “Only Time Will Tell,” the No. 17 hit off the group’s eponymous 1982 debut. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Geoff Downes say success nearly killed Asia: ‘The pressure got to someRead More

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‘I’ll kick their ass and maybe sue them’: Steven Tyler responds to hacker takeover of Aerosmith’s web site

Aerosmith’s official web site has been hacked, and Steven Tyler is impressed in his own inimitable way — saying these crafty cyber-criminals “got the balls.” You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016) Why ‘Draw the Line’ Signaled the End of Aerosmith’s Blazing First Era

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‘It wasn’t fun anymore’: Peter Criss on how Kiss’ celebrated 1990s-era reunion turned sour

Co-founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss talks about leaving the band after their long-awaited 1990s reunion in a new talk with BackstageAxxess. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Stuck on a desert island, you’re going to want to rock every once in a while, right? That’s where this string-bending, axe-swinging, fretboard-melting, amp-blowing list comes in. You May Also Like: Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The Musical Box’ gave rise to Eddie Van Halen Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’Read More

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Tired of “Stairway to Heaven”? Try These Led Zeppelin Songs Instead

We dug into Led Zeppelin’s 1969 sophomore release, 1970’s ‘III,’ 1975’s ‘Physical Graffiti,’ and 1976’s ‘Presence’ for slightly lesser-known highlights.

'Still in construction phase': New Spock's Beard project will include collaborations with Neal Morse

‘Still in construction phase’: New Spock’s Beard project will include collaborations with Neal Morse

Spock’s Beard is one again at a crossroads. Roughly a decade after original frontman Neal Morse left, successor Nick D’Virgilio has also departed. Now, the group is once again embarking on a new project with a new singer. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘SongsRead More