Texas’ Progressive Country Sound Pioneer Dies at 78
Texas singer/songwriter Joe Ely died Monday (Dec. 15) in Taos, New Mexico, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and pneumonia, according to his spokesperson. Ely was 78. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Amarillo, Texas, native Ely…
Styx and Cheap Trick Announce 2026 Tour Schedule
Styx and Cheap Trick are teaming up for a week-long series of dates in the Midwest next May. Their joint tour kicks off May 16 in Little Rock and concludes a week later in Lincoln. You can see the complete…
Most Collected Vinyl Rock and Metal Albums of 2025
Nearly half of the most collected albums on Discogs’ 2025 most collected albums list came from the worlds of rock and metal. The music cataloging website is popular among collectors who enjoy keeping track of what they have on their…
Record Players on Sale Now, Enjoy 20% Discount
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Foreigner and Lou Gramm Add New Dates to 2026 Reunion Tour
Foreigner and Lou Gramm have shared new dates for 2026, adding to their ongoing occasional reunion performances with the singer. The shows are set to kick off on April 17 in St. Augustine, Florida and will continue through April 23…
Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Pre-Fight Face-Off Hosted by Cam’ron
Key Takeaways Cam’ron is hosting the pre-fight face-off between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, featuring three eight-minute rounds. Cam’ron has signed a $750,000 deal for his debut memoir with Simon & Schuster….
GWAR Unveils 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
GWAR has announced their first U.S. tour dates of 2026, bringing back the Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour this coming spring with support from Soulfly and King Parrot. The tour continues to promote their latest effort, The Return of Gor…
Nick Jonas Reveals Release Date for Emotional Solo Single
Nick Jonas gave fans the first taste of his upcoming Sunday Best solo album on Sunday (Dec. 14), naturally, during one of his Sunday Best Brunch events in Toronto. The Jonas Brothers member and solo star dove into the moody…
Pat Benatar Announces 2026 Tour Dates with Neil Giraldo
Pat Benatar has begun putting together her next tour with husband and longtime musical collaborator Neil Giraldo. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame together in 2022. The early 2026 shows are primarily in the U.S….
Win Vinyl of Mirador’s Self-Titled Album
Here’s your chance to win an autographed copy of Mirador’s self-titled debut album on vinyl, signed by guitarist Jake Kiszka himself. This contest comes courtesy of the Loudwire Nights radio show, which has added Mirador’s self-titled debut as the latest…
Taylor Swift and The Beatles Among Top Artists
Discogs has unveiled its 2025 year in review, revealing what vinyl collectors prized most over the past 12 months — and Billboard has the first look at the data. Taylor Swift dominated Discogs’ global stats again this year thanks to…
Ozzy’s Last Words to Sharon Osbourne Revealed
In the days leading up to Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22 of this year, he dreamt of strange people lined up watching him, his wife Sharon has said. Speaking recently on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Sharon revealed some details about…