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Yes Guns ‘N Roses fans, a new G ‘n R song is confirmed to be on the new Rock Band 2 game! So what’s the big deal for non gamers? This news definitely increases the chances for the infamous and long awaited “Chinese Democracy” album to see the light of day via Interscope. Nine seemingly [...]

According to the authoritative fan site Electric Shock reports that AC/DC will embark on a world tour before the end of the year in support of its next studio album. The album is likely to be titled “Black Ice” and will be released Oct. 28 in North America via Columbia, but will be sold exclusively [...]

The Police are due to release a live CD & DVD from their live tour later this year. The group filmed and recorded two shows, Dec. 1-2 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Drummer Stewart Copeland says that there is no life for the Police after the tour ends on August 7 at a benefit for New [...]

Here are a few CDs coming out from 80′s artists late May and June 2008. I’m particularly excited about the Cure, Judas Priest & Motley Crue! There are a few interesting facts related to some of these new CDs: This is Cyndi Lauper’s first album of new material in 12 years, this will be the [...]

Here are a few recent 80′s band CD releases that might be of interest:   Digging Your Scene: The Best Of The Blow Monkeys   Ain’t No Sunshine: The Best Of Bill Withers   Wherever I Lay My Hat: The Best Of Paul Young     Killing Moon: The Best Of Echo And The Bunnymen [...]

I stumbled upon another band that sounds very 80′s-ish while strolling through Amazon’s Best Albums of 2007 list. Arcade Fire is a Montreal-based band that is very New Wave and I couldn’t help but think of 80′s New Wave while listening to samples. This is the second album from Arcade Fire and to critics, Neon [...]

There was an article that caught my eye this morning from the Associated Press about Police guitarist Andy Summers said that it is possible the Police could record some new material. In an interview the 64-year-old Summers said, “It’s sort of like living with the elephant in the room. I would see it as a [...]

Looking for new 80′s music? Sounds a bit contradictory, but with influences from the likes of Duran Duran and the Cure, you’ll be sure to like what you hear when you check out VHS or Beta. About to embark on a new tour across the country, experimental rock band VHS or Beta released their latest [...]

Sixties, 70′s, 80′s and 90′s rocker Ted Nugent releases his latest album “Love Grenade” this month. The Motor City Madman is at it again with his first studio album in 5 years, “Love Grenade” is said to be a sonic assault on the body, mind and soul. Featuring a 40th anniversary re-recording of the Amboy [...]