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ZZ Top Cancel Remaining 2017 Tour Dates
ZZ Top have cancelled the remaining dates on their 2017 tour after bassist Dusty Hill was ordered to "lay low" by his doctors.
More than 50 Dead, Hundreds Injured in Mass Shooting at Las Vegas Music Festival
Local police said a lone gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay hotel.
‘He’s Back!’ Brian Johnson’s Surprise Live Return Electrifies Reading Festival
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson returned to the stage by performing "Back in Black" with Muse at the Reading Festival
Mayweather / McGregor Fight: Paul Stanley and Phil Anselmo Make Their Predictions
Two of hard rock's most famous frontmen make their Mayweather / McGregor predictions.
Rick-Grohling: The Foo Fighters and Rick Astley Perform ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ Together
The Foo Fighters invited Rick Astley onstage in Tokyo to perform his 1987 smash "Never Gonna Give You Up"
Foo Fighters’ New ‘Run’ Single and Video Stages a Nursing Home Riot
The Foo Fighters have surprise-released a storming new song entitled "Run," which comes complete with another of their trademark high-concept video clips.
Watch Guns N’ Roses Cover Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’ – ‘This One’s For You Chris’
Guns N' Roses performed a cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" during their May 27th concert in Slane, Ireland.
Chris Cornell’s Funeral Features Eulogies From Soundgarden, Pearl Jam Members
Chris Cornell's ashes were laid to rest May 26 during a private ceremony attended by his family, friends, bandmates and peers.
When Kiss Defied a Ban by Shooting All Their Pyro in Just 30 Seconds
A German fire marshal told Kiss they couldn't use any pyrotechnics during their show. They obeyed ... until the last song.
Black Sabbath Plays Last-Ever Concert: Video, Set List
Black Sabbath played their last-ever concert tonight in their hometown of Birmingham, England.
Metallica Confirmed for ‘Very Special and Unique’ 2017 Grammy Performance
Metallica will perform at the Grammys for the fourth time in their career, and they're promising something 'very special and unique.'
20 Ugly Rock Christmas Sweaters
We've rounded up 20 of the ugliest Christmas sweaters from the world of classic rock.