Louder Than Life 2017 Lineup Announced

The Louder than Life festival returns to Louisville, Kentucky on September 30 and October 1. Some of the bands include Ozzy Osbourne, Prophets of Rage, Incubus, Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Rise Against, Mastodon, Stone Sour, The Pretty Reckless, We Came As Romans, Steel Panther and more.

I've never done this fest, but it does seem like a lot of fun. Tickets go on sale June 2. Weekend GA tickets are about $100. Not a bad price!

Apparently Aerosmith Won't Retire Next Year...I'm Glad!

Aerosmith's Joe Perry just did an interview with the Associated Press (AP) and basically said that retirement is off the table for a few more years. In fact, the band wants to stick around until their fiftieth anniversary - which happens in 2020. (I should note that the band's self-titled debut didn't come out until 1973). 

I'll admit, even though Aerosmith is my favorite band, I never put together that they've been together for nearly 50 years. I mean, my parents got married in 1973 and they've been together forever but I still never really gave much thought to Aerosmith being around just as long. The band has pretty much been a huge part of my life since my middle school days and always existed in the background for me. I guess I've taken that for granted.

What a professional accomplishment to still be playing together at their level for this long. Not very many bands can make this claim. I'm selfish and I hope they keep performing together for many years to come.

Guns n' Roses Pay Tribute To Chris Cornell

Here's an amazing performance of "Black Hole Sun" by Guns n' Roses in tribute to Chris Cornell. The performance took place at the band's show at Slane Castle in Meath, Ireland.

Farewell Gregg Allman

Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died yesterday at the age of 69. He died from complications of liver cancer. The Allman Brothers Band are legends and definitely earned their place in rock history. Respect.

Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed away, reports @westonphippen https://t.co/DME3MEqEga pic.twitter.com/5UYIq5OsNp

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) May 27, 2017

Here's an amazing clip of the band performing "Whipping Post" back in 1970.

Europe To Release 'The Final Countdown 30th Anniversary Show - Live At The Roundhouse'

Europe will release The Final Countdown 30th Anniversary Show - Live At The Roundhouse on July 21. The limited release will be available as standard or Blu Ray DVD with an accompanying CD. A digital only version or special vinyl will also be available.

We don't talk about Europe much around here but we probably should. Definitely an underrated band that I would love to see live. I don't have many bands left on my list, but Europe is one of them.

EUROPE To Release 'The Final Countdown 30th Anniversary Show - Live At The Roundhouse' In July https://t.co/hblpKv4Fhq pic.twitter.com/0PcdIvRV8u

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) May 26, 2017

'Girls, Girls, Girls' 30 Year Anniversary ReIssue

It's hard to believe, but Motley Crue's Girls, Girls, Girls has just turned 30. To celebrate the anniversary, the band is doing a special deluxe version of the album available on August 25.

Motley put out a video to promote this reissue. The promotional clip below proves that someone is still working behind the scenes at the Motley empire. After all, there's still stuff to monetize. Visit the band's official website to preorder the reissue bundle.

Guns n' Roses Just Dropped A Great Teaser Video

Guns n' Roses just dropped a great video on the band's official Facebook page. It was a little look back at the "Not In This Lifetime" tour... and a tease ahead of dates to come. This makes me want to see the show again but I don't really relish the thought of laying down that kind of cash again for another ticket.