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Elton John to Star Alongside ‘X Factor’ Winner Melanie Amaro in Super Bowl Commercial
Elton John is a king holding court over a crowd of jokers and jesters in an upcoming Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi. He and ‘X Factor‘ winner Melanie Amaro recently filmed the spot, and shared behind the scenes footage of the ad.
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen to Release ‘Physical Mechanics’ Fitness DVD
Guitarist Phil Collen is becoming almost as well-known for his six-pack abs as he is for his shredding guitar riffs for Def Leppard.
Bruce Springsteen Close to Announcing New Album, Tour Dates
The new Bruce Springsteen album will have social overtones, and will include “new textures and styles.” Rolling Stone reports that the rocker is nearly ready to unveil his 17th studio album and tour dates with the E Street Band. Information about the new single, “We Take Care of Our Own,’ has also been revealed.
Jane’s Addiction Announce 2012 Theatre Tour Dates and Venues
Jane’s Addiction has announced a North American tour to support their new album ‘The Great Escape Artist.’
Tony Iommi’s Lymphoma Reportedly Forces Black Sabbath to Pull Out of Coachella
This lineup for this spring’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. wasn’t finalized until after Black Sabbath made a stunning announcement earlier this week. Billboard reports that Tony Iommi‘s lymphoma diagnosis forced the rockers to pull out of the event.
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Van Halen NYC Club Date, New Song Title and Tour Kick-Off City Announced
January is going to be a great month for Van Halen fans. The band is revealing their 2012 plans piecemeal, beginning with the recent unveiling of the album cover with the release date and continuing with tour details and a new song. The Van Halen News Desk reports that ‘Tattoo’ will be available to fans on Jan. 10.
Guns N’ Roses To Broadcast Two Live Concerts
Guns N’ Roses and iClips are giving fans of the band a chance to watch their live show for less than it cost to buy their most recent album ‘Chinese Democracy.’ Tonight’s (Dec. 21) show in Los Angeles, and next Friday’s (Dec. 30) show in Las Vegas will both be streamed live.
Jimmy Fallon Impersonates Sting on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch
Jimmy Fallon returned to ‘Saturday Night Live’ last weekend to mock Justin Bieber, comedian Russell Brand and Sting. In a sketch spoofing Michael Buble‘s Christmas duets album — which is currently the No. 1 album in America — Fallon joins the real Buble for a few short songs.
Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses Stars Turn Up for Dimebag Darrell Tribute Concert
This year’s tribute to the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a who’s who of heavy metal Gods. Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, former Guns N’ Roses member Duff McKagan, and Tom Morello were just a few of the artists that showed up to honor the former Pantera guitarist, as well as the late Ronnie James Dio.
Guns N’ Roses and Zakk Wylde Perform AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’
Axl Rose and Guns N’ Roses continue to surprise fans with unexpected additions to the set lists of their American tour. Last week in Indianapolis, Black Label Society‘s Zakk Wylde joined the band to perform a pretty heavy version of AC/DC‘s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie.’
Dick Sims, Longtime Eric Clapton Keyboardist, Dead at Age 60
Keyboardist Dick Sims backed up two of the greatest classic rockers of all times, and a dozen others that were pretty dang good in his 60 years. The keyboardist died on Thursday, after a battle with cancer, prompting Eric Clapton to dedicate his Saturday show to his one time bandmate.
Chris Cornell Says New Soundgarden Album ‘Picked Up Where We Left Off’
Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell says the band’s first album in 16 years will stay true to the sound the band had crafted in the 13 years previous to ‘Down on the Upside.’ The untitled effort is expected to be available in 2012.