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Heart bursts into 2012 with new album, box set, autobiography and concert dates

After issuing just one album — 2004’s Jupiter’s Darling — between 1993 and 2010, Heart is now set to release its second studio project in two years. Frantic, due this fall, follows 2010’s Red Velvet Car. But that’s not all. You May Also Like: ‘Fanatic’ Rocked All the Way Out,Read More

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Santana/Journey cofounder Gregg Rolie to make appearance at New York City’s Iridium

Gregg Rolie, co-founder of a pair of multi-platinum supergroups in Santana and Journey, will make a two-night solo appearance at the famed Iridium in New York City in March. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Jack White prepares for busy March, with appearance on SNL and first solo headliner shows

March will be a busy month for Jack White, as he launches his solo career away from the White Stripes. You May Also Like: Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for Jack White? Jack Bruce and Robin Trower found new success with old sounds on Seven Moons

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Benoit David says he was informed of his ouster from Yes through news reports

Benoit David’s abrupt dismissal eerily mirrors that of his predecessor, Yes co-founder Jon Anderson.

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Posted master list for new Van Halen reunion tour includes some tasty deep cuts

A series of David Lee Roth-sung Van Halen songs has appeared at the Roth Army Forum, purportedly to be used as a master set list for the new comeback tour. There are some interesting surprises in store for fans of early Van Halen, You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Even though El Camino is just out, the Black Keys are eager for a return to the studio

The Black Keys are on a roll. Just months after the release of El Camino, and before the band has even launched a new North American tour, Dan Auerbach says the band has enough material for a follow up. You May Also Like: Why the Black Keys’ ‘El Camino’ WasRead More

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Tom Scholz wants to fit in some new Boston concert dates before the end of the world

Tom Scholz will rush Boston out on the road before the long-predicted apocalypse of 2012: “Just 10 months till the end … at least, till the end of the Mayan calendar, anyway,” he said in announcing a series of summer dates on Boston’s Web site. You May Also Like: HowRead More

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Rainbow's final album with Ronnie James Dio to be reissued as picture disc for Record Store Day

Rainbow’s 1978 project Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll, the last to feature frontman Ronnie James Dio, will be reissued on April 21 by Niji Entertainment Group in celebration of Record Store Day. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

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Yes alum Trevor Rabin to issue new instrumental project Jacadranda in May

Former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin has completed a new instrumental solo effort called Jacaranda, with a release date set for May 8 via Varese Sarabande Records. There are also plans for new album with fellow Yes alums Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman. You May Also Like: Trevor Rabin – ‘Rio’Read More

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Queen set to appear at Brit Awards, even as Adam Lambert jump starts rumors of new collaboration

Here’s what we know about Queen at this hour … Brian May and Roger Taylor will appear at next week’s Brit Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, February 21. As for their on-again/off-again collaboration with American Idol finalist Adam Lambert? Not so much. You May Also Like: No related posts.