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On August 31, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner joined the Tennessee “epic viking metal” band DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY on stage at The End in Nashville to perform a cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic “Fear Of The Dark”. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Back in 2015, Faulkner, who was once the guitarist in the backing group for Lauren Harris, daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve […]
After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC‘s iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the “Full Metal Orchestra” — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the Auckland Philharmonic, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Together with Jon Toogood (SHIHAD) and a stellar lineup […]
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-nominated icons, and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (bass, keys, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar, vocals) have announced their return to the stage for a very special 2026 headline tour, “Fifty Something”, in celebration of RUSH‘s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. It notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years […]
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined Lita Ford and her backing band this past Friday (October 3) at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri to perform several songs, including Lita‘s Ozzy Osbourne duet “Close My Eyes Forever”, the TWISTED SISTER classics “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock”, and the AC/DC anthem “Highway To Hell”. Fan-filmed video of Dee‘s appearance can be seen below (courtesy of the bigconcertfan.com channel on YouTube). TWISTED SISTER recently […]
Becky Buerkett Meier and Rock Preservation Society have shared video of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate‘s September 5 acoustic performance at the Ulrich’s Rebellion Room Irish pub in Peoria, Illinois. Featured songs: 00:00 – Walk In The Shadows 03:57 – Jet City Woman 08:37 – Chasing Blue Sky 12:31 – Suite Sister Mary (featuring Clodagh McCarthy) 22:10 – Eyes Of A Stranger Source: https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-geoff-tate-performs-acoustic-set-at-irish-pub-in-peoria-illinois
FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich “The Duke” Ward, performed its cover version of the Ozzy Osbourne classic “Crazy Train” on September 18 when FOZZY supported JUDAS PRIEST and Alice Cooper at the Ameris Bank Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Georgia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Earlier in the month, FOZZY surprise released a studio version of its cover of “Crazy Train”. FOZZY commented: “Our […]
FOO FIGHTERS played a surprise show Tuesday night (September 23) at the 900-capacity Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut. The band announced the pop-up performance on Monday, with fans rushing to get tickets, priced at $30, and some camping out so they could get the best spot inside when the doors opened. “I can’t believe we’ve […]