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Ritchie Blackmore Announces 2027 Tour Dates After Hiatus

November 3, 2026

Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night have announced six Blackmore’s Night shows for March 2027, celebrating the project’s 30th anniversary and Blackmore’s return to the stage.

Deep Purple Postpones Shows After Ian Gillan Hospitalized

November 2, 2026

Deep Purple has postponed its October 31 Leipzig show and November 1 Hamburg show after 81-year-old frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalized following a sudden medical emergency.

Aerosmith Rocks Star-Studded Comeback Show at Hollywood Bowl

October 30, 2026

Aerosmith returned to the stage for the first time since retiring from touring in 2024, reuniting with drummer Joey Kramer and closing out a guest-filled Hollywood Bowl tribute show.

Cheap Trick Cancels Multiple 2027 Shows, Citing Need for a Break From Touring

October 29, 2026

Cheap Trick has scrapped a string of 2027 concert dates, with venues confirming the rock band is stepping away from touring for an undetermined stretch, though its November 2026 shows remain on the schedule.

Robert Plant Announces First 2027 Concerts With Saving Grace

October 28, 2026

Robert Plant has confirmed his first 2027 concert dates, pairing with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian for shows in Belgium and Latvia this July.

Neil Young Sues Trump Fundraising Group Again Over ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

October 27, 2026

Neil Young has filed a new $10 million copyright lawsuit against a Trump fundraising committee, accusing it of playing “Rockin’ in the Free World” without permission at an Ohio rally.

Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh Rock Icon, Dies at 83

October 27, 2026

Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh rocker known for ‘Ah! Leah!’ and ‘The Rapper,’ died on Monday, October 26, 2026, at age 83, just weeks after announcing his retirement from live performing.

Nikki Sixx Discusses Vince Neil’s Health and Live Vocals After Fourth Stroke

October 26, 2026

Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx addresses Vince Neil’s recovery from his fourth stroke and the singer’s push to prove himself vocally on tour, as the band details its upcoming fourth Las Vegas residency.

Santana Announces 2027 Global Tour

October 26, 2026

Santana has unveiled the Planet of Free Will Global Tour 2027, a 13-date run through Europe and the UK that opens at London’s The O2 on June 30 and wraps up in Helsinki on July 31.

Fleetwood Mac Documentary ‘The Chain’ Gets Title and Release Date

October 23, 2026

Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, the band’s first fully authorized documentary, arrives on Apple TV on January 29, 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Rumours.