Classic Rock

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Soundgarden inducted

Sunday, November 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony in Los Angeles.Guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassists Ben Shepherd and Hiro Yamamoto were on hand to accept the honor on behalf of the band and late frontman Chris... Read More.

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil plays on new version of ‘The Day I Tried to Live’ for King Ultramega project

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil plays on a new version of the band's song "The Day I Tried to Live," recorded for the King Ultramega project.Spearheaded by Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance, King Ultramega aims to pay tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris... Read More.

Watch latest episode of ’Queen The Greatest Special’ video series

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Queen has released the second episode in their ongoing five-part video series, Queen The Greatest Special, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of their 1975 album A Night at the Opera and its single "Bohemian Rhapsody." In the latest installment, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor describe... Read More.

Alice in Chains announces 30th anniversary reissue of self-titled album

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Alice in Chains has announced a deluxe reissue of their 1995 self-titled album in honor of its 30th anniversary.The package includes the original record across two vinyl LPs, plus three 7-inch singles, posters, art prints and a hardcover cover book, among other memorabilia. You can... Read More.

Carlos Santana releases new song ‘Velas’ with Carín León

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Carlos Santana has teamed up with Mexican musician Carín León for a new song called "Velas.""This song is about something that both God and humans love; it's called romance," Santana says. "Romance is a bridge between humans and God. We all pray for something, to God... Read More.

KISS announces 50th anniversary ‘Alive!’ reissue

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

KISS has announced a reissue of their famed 1975 Alive! live album in honor of its 50th anniversary.The super-deluxe edition boasts eight vinyl LPs featuring the original record remastered, rehearsal tracks, and bonus live recordings from 1975 shows in Davenport, Iowa; Wildwood, New Jersey; and... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 7, 1987: Bruce Springsteen went to #1 with ‘Tunnel of Love’

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Nov. 7, 1987 ...Bruce Springsteen topped the Billboard 200 chart with Tunnel of Love, his eighth studio album.The album was inspired by changes in Springsteen’s personal life, as his marriage to actress Julianne Phillips was in trouble. Phillips would file for divorce in... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Spotlight on Soundgarden

Friday, November 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony in Los Angeles, streaming live on Disney+.Formed in 1984 in Seattle, Soundgarden helped pioneer the grunge sound that dominated the rock scene in the early '90s. The original Soundgarden lineup... Read More.

Bono, David Byrne among 2025 HMMA nominees

Thursday, November 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Bono and David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2025 Hollywood Music in Media Awards.The U2 frontman's rendition of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" in his Stories of Surrender documentary is up for the song - onscreen performance (film) prize, while the Talking... Read More.

The Velvet Underground is brat: John Cale featured on upcoming Charli XCX song

Thursday, November 6 by Lakes Media Music News

The Velvet Underground's John Cale is collaborating on a new song with pop star Charli XCX.The track is called "House" and was recorded for Charli's soundtrack to the upcoming film adaptation of the classic Emily Brontë novel Wuthering Heights. In a lengthy Instagram... Read More.

Watch Def Leppard’s Hollywood Walk of Fame recap video

Thursday, November 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Def Leppard has shared a recap video looking back at receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The "Pour Some Sugar on Me" rockers were honored with the distinction during a ceremony in October. The recap, which is now streaming on Read More.

Journey announces 2026 Final Frontier farewell tour

Thursday, November 6 by Lakes Media Music News

The midnight train going anywhere is set to make its last stop.Journey has announced their Final Frontier farewell tour, kicking off Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The 60-city outing will come to a close July 2 in Laredo, Texas."This tour is our heartfelt thank... Read More.