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Iron Maiden Announces 2019 Tour Dates

Bruce Dickinson said, “The production is based on our mobile game, which basically takes various incarnations of Eddie into many different Maiden Worlds.”

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Rolling Stones’ Favorite Blues Tunes: New Compilation

The Stones have chosen the tracks on the new blues collection, and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation.

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Moody Blues ‘Lost Chord’ 50th Anniv. Edition: Listen

Released in July 1968, the concept album, which makes ample use of the Mellotron, is regarded by many to be the group’s masterpiece.

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Hugh McDowell, ELO Cellist, Dies at 65

McDowell was a member of the very first ELO lineup, then left shortly thereafter to join Roy Wood in Wizzard before rejoining ELO for several more years.

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New Book, ‘Dreaming of Dylan,’ to be Published

From the book’s description: “Some dreams are poignant; some are disturbing; some are touching; and others are nothing short of bizarre.”

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Ozzy Osbourne Announces 2019 Tour

The Prince of Darkness has added several dozen North American dates to his ambitious calendar, following surgery on his hand

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Godsmack Reschedule Tour Following Family Death

Tony Rombola’s son, Joe Fay, died unexpectedly. Says vocalist Sully Erna: “He was one of the kindest and most humble guys I had ever met”

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Eagles Release Comprehensive ‘Legacy’ Set: Listen

The set follows the Eagles through the different stages of the band’s career, from the country-rock of early albums to their most recent studio album.

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John Mellencamp Announces New Album, Tour

Says Mellencamp, “These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work.”

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Big Star Live 1974 Radio Show to Be Released

The 15-track set features material from the band’s first two albums, as well as a cover of “Motel Blues” by Loudon Wainwright III.

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