Steve Vai was still building his résumé when David Lee Roth handpicked him to front the former Van Halen singer’s band in 1985. But as Vai now explains, it took the intervention of a seasoned pro to ...

We’ll have to wait a little longer to hear their track, but the record’s dazzling first single is ramping up the excitement ...

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D.K. Harrell, with the Taryn Donath Duo How much has 27-year-old blues guitar and vocal dynamo D.K. Harrell’s career taken off since he and his brassy band sizzled and soared here at the 2025 edition ...

’80s music fans will get the ‘Best of All Worlds’ in 2026. Sammy Hagar recently announced he’s striking out on a short summer ...

The Mucky Duck will host a couple of shows featuring beloved Texas artists this week. On Thursday, it’s Rodney (“The Houston Kid”) Crowell.

Sicilian guitar savant Matteo Mancuso has announced details of his new album Route 96, released on 24 April via Music Theories Recordings.

Crooked frets, designed to solve the instrument’s biggest intonation issues, have won over some big-name players (even if ...

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email ...

Legendary drummer Tommy Aldridge has launched AldridgeWorld.com the definitive home for news including an exclusive 2026 interview teaser for subscribers.

Cashbox Canada recently announced the inaugural competition of North2North, The Artist Gateway between Canada and Sweden.

Alex Van Halen says he and Toto star Steve Lukather are about to start work on a new album together. "I'm getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people," Van Halen told ...