August 2020 New Music ReleasesAugust 2020 New Music ReleasesFirst of three COVID-inspired reformulations of Record Store Day highlights this month's list.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
See AC/DC’s 1981 Performance of ‘What Do You Do for Money Honey’See AC/DC’s 1981 Performance of ‘What Do You Do for Money Honey’Rare footage comes from Tokyo concert during the Back in Black tour. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Poison’s Bret Michaels in Training to Star in New Action-Suspense MoviePoison’s Bret Michaels in Training to Star in New Action-Suspense MovieWatch the rocker unload.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Classic Artists Dominate Rock Streaming at 2020 Midway PointClassic Artists Dominate Rock Streaming at 2020 Midway PointFirst half of 2020 has seen a big increase in music consumption, with classic rock artists among the most popular. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
David Lee Roth ‘Isolating’ and Painting After Illness and SurgeryDavid Lee Roth ‘Isolating’ and Painting After Illness and SurgerySinger says he is "high risk," so he's staying at home and embracing a new outlet during the pandemic. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
‘Badass’ Grandma Rocks Drum Covers of Slipknot, Disturbed + Paramore‘Badass’ Grandma Rocks Drum Covers of Slipknot, Disturbed + ParamoreThis drum and drumline instructor also has her own band and is the church organist.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Great White Apologize for Concert With No Masks or DistancingGreat White Apologize for Concert With No Masks or Distancing"Our intent was simply to perform our gig, outside, in a welcoming, small town," band said of July 9 show in North Dakota.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Watch the Implosion of Detroit’s Palace of Auburn Hills Concert VenueWatch the Implosion of Detroit’s Palace of Auburn Hills Concert VenueThe venue played host to notable concerts by Sting, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, U2 and Bob Seger. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Brian May Says Riff Project With Tony Iommi Still Has a ‘Chance’Brian May Says Riff Project With Tony Iommi Still Has a ‘Chance’Queen and Black Sabbath guitarists have been teasing a collaboration since 2013. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rolling Stones’ Expanded ‘Goats Head Soup’ Adds Three New SongsRolling Stones’ Expanded ‘Goats Head Soup’ Adds Three New SongsJimmy Page appears on the previously unreleased track "Scarlet." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
14 Native American Artists in Rock + Metal14 Native American Artists in Rock + MetalNative American influence is deeply engrained in rock and metal.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Listen to David Gilmour’s New Song, ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’Listen to David Gilmour’s New Song, ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’Pink Floyd guitarist has released his first piece of new music in five years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy: ‘Politics, Leave Me the F— Out’Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy: ‘Politics, Leave Me the F— Out’"Politics leave me the f--- out, don’t be starting shit. Not into it. Not for press, not for nothing."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
New Seasons of ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Coming to Comedy CentralNew Seasons of ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Coming to Comedy CentralSeries' return is part of a new deal with creator Mike Judge. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ringo Starr Taps Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh for 80th Birthday ShowRingo Starr Taps Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh for 80th Birthday ShowGary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Sheila E and Ben Harper also set for virtual event, which features home performances and previously unseen footage.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rolling Stones to Screen ‘Havana Moon’ at Drive-InsRolling Stones to Screen ‘Havana Moon’ at Drive-InsBand's historic concert in Cuba will be shown at drive-ins across North America.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer, Dies at 73Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer, Dies at 73Singer cracked the Top 20 chart twice with his signature soft rock ballad.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Blue Oyster Cult Announce New ‘The Symbol Remains’ Studio AlbumBlue Oyster Cult Announce New ‘The Symbol Remains’ Studio AlbumNew record will be their first studio effort since 2001's 'Curse of the Hidden Mirror.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How the Doors Discovered the Meaning of ‘Mr. Mojo Risin’How the Doors Discovered the Meaning of ‘Mr. Mojo Risin’Jim Morrison had already used the line to help create “L.A. Woman” before he revealed it was an anagram.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica and Kiss Members Appear in ‘Creem’ Magazine MovieMetallica and Kiss Members Appear in ‘Creem’ Magazine MovieWatch trailer for documentary due in theaters in August.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty