Classic Rock – Page 41 – Lakes Media Network

Metallica teams with Dr. Martens for new collection

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Metallica fans can now represent their band on their feet.The band has teamed with British boot maker Dr. Martens for a new footwear collection. There are three options, with two of them paying homage to their 1980s tours.The collaboration will consist of the 1460... Read More.

Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies after battle with cancer

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Francis Buchholz, bassist for German rockers Scorpions during their most successful years as a band, has died at the age of 71. His death was announced by his family in a Facebook post."It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts... Read More.

Hear Megadeth’s cover of Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Megadeth's self-titled final album is out now, which means fans are finally getting to hear the band's cover of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning."Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was Metallica's original guitar player but was fired from the band in 1983 and... Read More.

Queen rereleasing ‘Live Killers’ and ‘The Platinum Collection’ on vinyl

Friday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

Queen is revisiting their 1979 album, Live Killers.The band is set to reissue the live album on two-LP black vinyl on Jan. 30, marking the first time it's been available on vinyl in years.The double live album was originally released... Read More.

Bret Michaels seemingly comments on report he derailed Poison’s 40th anniversary tour

Thursday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Bret Michaels has made his first comments since his Poison bandmate Rikki Rockett revealed in a New York Post interview that a 40th anniversary Poison tour was derailed when Michaels asked for too much money.Rockett said the band, which also... Read More.

Tony Iommi guitar raises over $60,000 for cancer charity

Thursday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has helped raise money for a cancer charity in his hometown of Birmingham, England.The BBC reports that a guitar he donated to Birmingham-based Heartlands Hospital Charity helped raise over $60,000 toward the organization's campaign to... Read More.

The Doors’ John Densmore teams with Chuck D for doPE Record Store Day release

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

The Doors drummer John Densmore has teamed with Public Enemy rapper Chuck D for a new album that will be released for Record Store Day on April 18.The album, no country for old men, is being released under the moniker doPE, a combination of... Read More.

Talking Heads to release expanded ‘Tentative Decisions: Demos and Live’

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

In November, Talking Heads released Tentative Decisions: Demos and Live for Record Store Day Black Friday, featuring early band recordings. Now they are expanding the release.The original Tentative Decisions: Demos and Live collection included 11 songs that showed the evolution of the band. The... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 21, 2025: The Band’s Garth Hudson died at age 87

Wednesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 21, 2025...Keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson, who was the last surviving member of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Band, died at age 87.He passed away in his sleep in a nursing home near Woodstock, New York.The oldest and... Read More.

Foo Fighters performing at 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala in honor of Mariah Carey

Tuesday, January 20 by Lakes Media Music News

All I want for Christmas is ... Foo?Foo Fighters will be performing at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which is honoring Mariah Carey in recognition of her career achievements and philanthropic work.The lineup also features Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless,... Read More.

Phil Collins interviewed for new podcast on his life and career

Monday, January 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Phil Collins has sat down for an interview that will be part of a new podcast for the BBC.BBC Eras: Phil Collins, hosted by Zoe Ball, is a five-part podcast on the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. It features new interviews with such... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 19, 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunites for President Bill Clinton’s inauguration gala

Monday, January 19 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 19, 1993...The classic Fleetwood Mac lineup of Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie and John McVie reunited for the first time in six years to perform at President Bill Clinton's first inauguration gala.The band performed their classic Rumours... Read More.

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