Classic Rock – Lakes Media Network

Billy Corgan announces new TV deal for NWA wrestling league

Monday, April 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced a new TV deal for his National Wrestling Alliance wrestling league, or NWA.The NWA flagship program, NWA Powerrr, will air on Comet TV beginning May 1. "Wrestling was meant to bring fans closer to the action,"... Read More.

Steve Albini’s Indonesia ‘In Utero’ Gold record going up for auction

Monday, April 20 by Lakes Media Music News

A Gold record award given to the late Steve Albini for his work on Nirvana's 1993 album In Utero is going up for auction.Notably, the certification is not from the RIAA, but in recognition of In Utero going Gold in Indonesia."Basic story is that... Read More.

Scorpions cancel tour of India due to ‘unforeseen medical circumstances’

Monday, April 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Scorpions have canceled their upcoming tour of India due to medical reasons.The four-city Coming Home tour was supposed to begin Tuesday in Shillong, but the band announced on social media that it will no longer go on as planned "due... Read More.

Guns N’ Roses perform ‘”The Spaghetti Incident?”‘ cover of ‘Black Leather’ for first time live

Monday, April 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Guns N' Roses performed the live debut of their cover of The Runaways song "Black Leather" during a show in Brazil over the weekend.The rendition, which featured bassist Duff McKagan on lead vocals, comes 33 years after GN'R originally released "Black Leather" for their... Read More.

Petition launched to save recording studio used for classic Iron Maiden, Def Leppard albums

Friday, April 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Now that Iron Maiden is finally getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, wouldn't it be a shame if the studio where they recorded one of their best-known albums was demolished?An online petition has... Read More.

The Zombies release mono remaster of ‘Begin Here,’ announce details of annual festival

Friday, April 17 by Lakes Media Music News

The Zombies have just released the mono remaster of their debut album, 1965's Begin Here, and to mark the occasion, they've announced details of their third annual Begin Here Festival.Taking place over Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-Nov 1, in the band's hometown of St. Albans,... Read More.

Iron Maiden manager suggests band will not attend RRHOF because of tour

Friday, April 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Iron Maiden was chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, but it seems they are going to be too busy to attend the Nov. 14 induction ceremony.The heavy metal icons are already scheduled to be on tour in... Read More.

Don Henley’s ‘The End of the Innocence’ getting vinyl and digital reissue

Friday, April 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Don Henley's hit solo album The End of the Innocence is getting a new vinyl and digital release.The album, Henley's third full-length studio album, has been remastered from the original analog tapes and will be reissued on June 5 digitally, and on two-LP 180... Read More.

KISS announces 2026 edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Thursday, April 16 by Lakes Media Music News

KISS is returning to Sin City with another edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.This year's event is happening Nov. 13-15 at the Virgin Hotels and will once again feature two KISS unmasked shows with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.... Read More.

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl says parting ways with drummer Josh Freese is ‘what feels best for our band’

Thursday, April 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is once again talking about the band's decision to part ways with drummer Josh Freese in 2025.In a new interview with the Irish Times, Grohl explains that their decision was something that just felt right... Read More.

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan on why he refuses to use AI

Thursday, April 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Billy Corgan wants folks to know that he is not a fan of artificial intelligence.In a recent interview with the And The Writer Is... podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman didn't hold back when sharing his thoughts about using AI to... Read More.

Def Leppard contributes song to Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets

Thursday, April 16 by Lakes Media Music News

While Aerosmith has been removed from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will be featured in the new attraction.The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is set to... Read More.

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