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IDIOTEQ Sep 10

CASPIAN return after six years with new album, new single “Remain” streaming, tour dates coming up

Caspian Explosions in the Sky Mogwai Will Yip Hot Mulligan

The Line of Best Fit Sep 10

Dog Unit announce second album, Runners

Dog Unit

2 articles Sep 8

Vai Joe Satriani Steve Vai Kalandra

Metalorgie, Rolling Stone France

Shoot Me Again

The Allman Brothers Band’s First Big Hit in 1973 Was Inspired by a Childhood on the Go

The Allman Brothers Band Dickey Betts Hank Williams

Magnet Magazine Sep 5

Happy Birthday Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

7 articles Sep 3

Joe Satriani Steve Vai Gregg Bissonette Kenny Aronoff Matt Chamberlain Mike Mangini Billy Sheehan Bryan Beller

Blabbermouth, HardForce, MetalZone +4

American Songwriter Sep 2

Gregg Allman’s Son Channels His Dad With Two Allman Brothers Band Classics at the Ryman

Gregg Allman The Allman Brothers Band Devon Allman John Oates Sam Bush Maggie Rose Yola Wynonna

Blabbermouth Aug 31

MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

Mötley Crüe Tommy Lee Sparta John 5 Rob Zombie Mick Mars Matt Pinfield

All About Jazz Aug 30

Richard Hallebeek, Tohpati, Jizue,The Rewind Collective, Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech and Jean-Luc-Ponty

Richard Hallebeek Tohpati jizue Allan Holdsworth Tribal Tech Jean‐Luc Ponty

Louder Sound Aug 28

“I wound up on the bill with them in Malaysia, where I got escorted offstage by police with automatic weapons”: Despite the drama, Joe Satriani still loves Jethro Tull

Joe Satriani Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Emerson, Lake & Palmer Keith Emerson King Crimson Martin Barre Andy Johns

Louder Sound Aug 28

“Mike Portnoy said, ‘This is the first thing we’re going to play in 10 years. Guess what it is.’ He started playing. I came in with the wrong song!”: John Petrucci hired ex drummer for his 2020 solo album, but didn't want him back in Dream Theater

Dream Theater John Petrucci Mike Portnoy Mike Mangini Iron Maiden Berklee College of Music John Myung

Louder Sound Aug 26

“I watched it and I thought, ‘That’s similar.’ I watched it again and thought, ‘That’s really similar!’ She sent me a big apology… it was pretty cool”: Prog metal prodigy Plini’s laid-back reaction to a pop star stealing his solo

Plini Doja Cat

2 articles Aug 25

Alice Cooper Dee Snider Lzzy Hale Joe Hottinger John 5 Twisted Sister Halestorm The Creatures John 5 and the Creatures

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound

Radio Metal News Aug 25

Richie Kotzen dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Ivory Queen »

Richie Kotzen

Rolling Stone France Aug 24

Hermanos Gutiérrez – Los Andes

Hermanos Gutiérrez

2 articles Aug 21

Hermanos Gutiérrez The Black Keys

Consequence of Sound

Blabbermouth Aug 20

RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

Richie Kotzen Mr. Big The Winery Dogs Smith/Kotzen Iron Maiden Adrian Smith

The Line of Best Fit Aug 20

Hermanos Gutiérrez capture the mystery of the Andes with new single, "Los Andes"

Hermanos Gutiérrez

The Obelisk Aug 20

Acid Rooster to Release Live at Fuzz Club Festival 2025 Oct. 9

Acid Rooster

IDIOTEQ Sep 10

CASPIAN return after six years with new album, new single “Remain” streaming, tour dates coming up

Caspian Explosions in the Sky Mogwai Will Yip Hot Mulligan

2 articles Sep 8

Vai Joe Satriani Steve Vai Kalandra

Metalorgie, Rolling Stone France

American Songwriter Sep 5

The Allman Brothers Band’s First Big Hit in 1973 Was Inspired by a Childhood on the Go

The Allman Brothers Band Dickey Betts Hank Williams

7 articles Sep 3

Joe Satriani Steve Vai Gregg Bissonette Kenny Aronoff Matt Chamberlain Mike Mangini Billy Sheehan Bryan Beller

Blabbermouth, HardForce, MetalZone +4

Blabbermouth Aug 31

MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

Mötley Crüe Tommy Lee Sparta John 5 Rob Zombie Mick Mars Matt Pinfield

Louder Sound Aug 28

“I wound up on the bill with them in Malaysia, where I got escorted offstage by police with automatic weapons”: Despite the drama, Joe Satriani still loves Jethro Tull

Joe Satriani Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Emerson, Lake & Palmer Keith Emerson King Crimson Martin Barre Andy Johns

Louder Sound Aug 26

“I watched it and I thought, ‘That’s similar.’ I watched it again and thought, ‘That’s really similar!’ She sent me a big apology… it was pretty cool”: Prog metal prodigy Plini’s laid-back reaction to a pop star stealing his solo

Plini Doja Cat

Radio Metal News Aug 25

Richie Kotzen dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Ivory Queen »

Richie Kotzen

2 articles Aug 21

Hermanos Gutiérrez The Black Keys

Consequence of Sound

The Line of Best Fit Aug 20

Hermanos Gutiérrez capture the mystery of the Andes with new single, "Los Andes"

Hermanos Gutiérrez

The Line of Best Fit Sep 10

Dog Unit announce second album, Runners

Dog Unit

Shoot Me Again

Gregg Allman’s Son Channels His Dad With Two Allman Brothers Band Classics at the Ryman

Gregg Allman The Allman Brothers Band Devon Allman John Oates Sam Bush Maggie Rose Yola Wynonna

All About Jazz Aug 30

Richard Hallebeek, Tohpati, Jizue,The Rewind Collective, Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech and Jean-Luc-Ponty

Richard Hallebeek Tohpati jizue Allan Holdsworth Tribal Tech Jean‐Luc Ponty

Louder Sound Aug 28

“Mike Portnoy said, ‘This is the first thing we’re going to play in 10 years. Guess what it is.’ He started playing. I came in with the wrong song!”: John Petrucci hired ex drummer for his 2020 solo album, but didn't want him back in Dream Theater

Dream Theater John Petrucci Mike Portnoy Mike Mangini Iron Maiden Berklee College of Music John Myung

2 articles Aug 25

Alice Cooper Dee Snider Lzzy Hale Joe Hottinger John 5 Twisted Sister Halestorm The Creatures John 5 and the Creatures

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound

Rolling Stone France Aug 24

Hermanos Gutiérrez – Los Andes

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Blabbermouth Aug 20

RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

Richie Kotzen Mr. Big The Winery Dogs Smith/Kotzen Iron Maiden Adrian Smith

The Obelisk Aug 20

Acid Rooster to Release Live at Fuzz Club Festival 2025 Oct. 9

Acid Rooster

Overview

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have announced their collaborative album 'The Sea of Emotion,' marking a significant reunion in the instrumental rock scene. Meanwhile, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee praised John 5 for revitalizing the band's energy, and Alice Cooper revealed a 2026 holiday concert featuring Dee Snider, Lzzy Hale, and others.

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instrumental rock

Most active in instrumental rock

CASPIAN return after six years with new album, new single “Remain” streaming, tour dates coming up

Dog Unit announce second album, Runners

Messa en tournée

The Allman Brothers Band’s First Big Hit in 1973 Was Inspired by a Childhood on the Go

Happy Birthday Dweezil Zappa

Gregg Allman’s Son Channels His Dad With Two Allman Brothers Band Classics at the Ryman

MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

Richard Hallebeek, Tohpati, Jizue,The Rewind Collective, Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech and Jean-Luc-Ponty

“I wound up on the bill with them in Malaysia, where I got escorted offstage by police with automatic weapons”: Despite the drama, Joe Satriani still loves Jethro Tull

“Mike Portnoy said, ‘This is the first thing we’re going to play in 10 years. Guess what it is.’ He started playing. I came in with the wrong song!”: John Petrucci hired ex drummer for his 2020 solo album, but didn't want him back in Dream Theater

“I watched it and I thought, ‘That’s similar.’ I watched it again and thought, ‘That’s really similar!’ She sent me a big apology… it was pretty cool”: Prog metal prodigy Plini’s laid-back reaction to a pop star stealing his solo

Richie Kotzen dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Ivory Queen »

Hermanos Gutiérrez – Los Andes

RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

Hermanos Gutiérrez capture the mystery of the Andes with new single, "Los Andes"

Acid Rooster to Release Live at Fuzz Club Festival 2025 Oct. 9

CASPIAN return after six years with new album, new single “Remain” streaming, tour dates coming up

The Allman Brothers Band’s First Big Hit in 1973 Was Inspired by a Childhood on the Go

MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

“I wound up on the bill with them in Malaysia, where I got escorted offstage by police with automatic weapons”: Despite the drama, Joe Satriani still loves Jethro Tull

“I watched it and I thought, ‘That’s similar.’ I watched it again and thought, ‘That’s really similar!’ She sent me a big apology… it was pretty cool”: Prog metal prodigy Plini’s laid-back reaction to a pop star stealing his solo

Richie Kotzen dévoile le clip vidéo de la chanson « Ivory Queen »

Hermanos Gutiérrez capture the mystery of the Andes with new single, "Los Andes"

Dog Unit announce second album, Runners

Messa en tournée

Happy Birthday Dweezil Zappa

Gregg Allman’s Son Channels His Dad With Two Allman Brothers Band Classics at the Ryman

Richard Hallebeek, Tohpati, Jizue,The Rewind Collective, Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech and Jean-Luc-Ponty

“Mike Portnoy said, ‘This is the first thing we’re going to play in 10 years. Guess what it is.’ He started playing. I came in with the wrong song!”: John Petrucci hired ex drummer for his 2020 solo album, but didn't want him back in Dream Theater

Hermanos Gutiérrez – Los Andes

RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

Acid Rooster to Release Live at Fuzz Club Festival 2025 Oct. 9

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Satchvai annonce son projet musical conjoint

Joe Satriani et Steve Vai annoncent leur album ensemble « The Sea Of Emotion »

Alice Cooper announces 2026 'Christmas Pudding' concert with Dee Snider, Lzzy Hale, Joe Hottinger, and John 5

Hermanos Gutiérrez discuss their South American roots on Los Ojos del Cóndor

Satchvai annonce son projet musical conjoint

Joe Satriani et Steve Vai annoncent leur album ensemble « The Sea Of Emotion »

Hermanos Gutiérrez discuss their South American roots on Los Ojos del Cóndor

Alice Cooper announces 2026 'Christmas Pudding' concert with Dee Snider, Lzzy Hale, Joe Hottinger, and John 5

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