Alice Cooper Taps Gilby Clarke for Upcoming Tour Dates

Alice Cooper has recruited former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke to step in for Nita Strauss on his upcoming shows from January 31 to February 16. Strauss is unable to join due to prior commitments, and original replacement Orianthi also had to bow out unexpectedly.

Clarke, renowned for his Guns N’ Roses era, boasts a storied career collaborating with icons like Nikki Sixx, Slash, Heart, and more, alongside a string of solo albums.

Black Crowes Celebrate 35 Years of Shake Your Money Maker

The syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands is honoring the 35th anniversary of the Black Crowes’ debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.

Reflecting on the 1990 release, frontman Chris Robinson shared, “With Shake Your Money Maker we thought we would make our one album, you know, and then talk about it the rest of our lives.” What started as an unassuming debut climbed to the Top Five on U.S. charts and stayed there for 54 weeks, marking a pivotal moment as ’80s pop-metal faded and grunge loomed on the horizon.

David Bowie’s Berlin-Era Band Reunites for “Back to Berlin” Tour

David Bowie’s iconic late-1970s Berlin-era collaborators are reuniting for The D.A.M. Trilogy, a 16-date European tour celebrating the groundbreaking albums Low, Heroes, and Lodger. Led by legendary guitarist Carlos Alomar and bassist George Murray—marking their first time touring together since 1979—the tour kicks off at Berlin’s Metropol concert hall on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Honoring Bowie’s legacy, Alomar, who played on 11 Bowie albums, and Murray will deliver faithful performances of the Berlin Trilogy’s intricate arrangements. The band, missing the late drummer Dennis Davis (lost to cancer in 2016), includes four additional musicians, such as Tin Machine’s Kevin Armstrong, to bring these rarely performed songs to life in a stunning audiovisual production.

Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen: Rumors and Rivalry Revisited

Guitar legends Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen both emerged from Los Angeles’ vibrant late-’70s music scene, sparking stories and speculation over the years. Andrew Klein, co-author of the Randy Rhoads Coffee Table Book, recently shared his thoughts on some of these tales.

As Eddie and Van Halen lit up the Sunset Strip and released their debut album in 1978, Randy was making waves with Quiet Riot. By 1980, Rhoads cemented his legacy as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist with the release of Blizzard of Ozz, ushering in a new chapter of heavy metal. Klein’s insights shed light on the legends’ parallel paths and enduring impact on rock history. You can check out the full Q&A here.