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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening wrapped the Physical Graffiti anniversary tour in Melbourne with a rare live performance of Led Zeppelin’s classic album.

Pink Floyd will release 8-Tracks, a curated compilation of eight songs from their 1971 to 1979 era, including a rare version of Pigs On The Wing.

Fifty years on, The Rolling Stones Black And Blue reveals a band in transition, blending genres while navigating internal upheaval and controversy.

Dave Mason, founding member of Traffic and solo artist behind Feelin’ Alright? and We Just Disagree, has died aged 79 following a career spanning six decades of rock history.

ZZ Top have added a new run of US dates to The Big One Tour, extending their 2026 global schedule across multiple continents.

The Rolling Stones’ 1966 album Aftermath turns 60, marking the moment Mick Jagger and Keith Richards delivered their first fully original album and transformed the band’s sound and songwriting.

Jethro Tull will revisit the band’s 1980s electronic era with Under Wraps The Unwrapped Edition, a 5CD and Blu Ray box set featuring remixed versions of Under Wraps and Ian Anderson’s Walk Into The Light plus rare recordings and a BBC concert.

Bad Company mark 50 years of Run With The Pack, with Paul Rodgers revealing the story behind the album’s two title tracks and reflecting on the band’s creative peak.

Suzi Quatro’s new album Freedom features a duet with Alice Cooper on MC5’s Kick Out The Jams, linking Detroit’s rock legacy to today.

Sixty years on, The Rolling Stones Big Hits High Tide And Green Grass remains the definitive collection of the band’s early hits and rise to global fame.

Bob Seger’s 1986 album Like A Rock turns 40, featuring classics such as the title track, American Storm, and The Ring, marking a milestone in his career

Paul McCartney’s next album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has emerged through a family post, hinting at a Liverpool-inspired release tied to his early years.

Paul McCartney’s Wings At The Speed Of Sound turns 50, marking a pivotal album that redefined Wings as a band and delivered global chart success.

A newly discovered 1986 live recording reveals Gregg Allman at the height of his solo powers in Philadelphia.

Don McLean returns to Australia this October to celebrate 55 years of American Pie with a national tour.

5150 marked Van Halen’s first album with Sammy Hagar, topping charts and reshaping the band’s sound

Neil Diamond will release Wild At Heart on May 8, 2026, a collection of previously unreleased songs completing his acclaimed trilogy with producer Rick Rubin.

Foreigner have released footage from their historic Double Vision Then And Now reunion concert, bringing original members back on stage with the current lineup for the first time.

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalised in Buenos Aires ahead of the band’s upcoming Power Up Tour shows, but is reportedly in good spirits and expected to perform.

The Doobie Brothers reshaped their sound with the 1976 album Takin’ It To The Streets, the record that introduced Michael McDonald and launched a new era for the band.

Peter Frampton returns with Carry The Light, his first album of new material in 16 years, created alongside his son Julian and featuring a stellar lineup of collaborators.

The Eagles celebrate the 1975 milestone album One Of These Nights with a Deluxe Edition, featuring a remixed album, unreleased live 16-song concert, and high-resolution audio.

Little River Band founding drummer Derek Pellicci has released his solo album Welcome To The Human Race, a collection of 14 original songs reflecting on modern life, technology and human connection.

After 61 years on the road with The Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston will step back from full-time touring to focus on songwriting and new creative ventures.

Jason Bonham returns to Australia to perform Physical Graffiti, discussing John Bonham’s drumming style and the challenges of bringing the album to the live stage.

As Hotel California turns 50, Noise11 looks at Don Felder’s crucial role in composing the music and shaping one of rock’s most celebrated guitar solos.

Baz Luhrmann’s EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert reconstructs Elvis Presley’s 1970 live performances with restored audio and a closing poem by Bono.

Forty years after the release of Live In New York City, John Lennon’s only full-length solo concert is revisited through the One To One documentary and the 2025 Power To The People box set.

The Romantics are stepping in for Loverboy at Wanstock 2026, bringing their classic hits and power pop energy to Sydney and Melbourne.

Van Halen’s landmark 1986 album 5150 receives an expansive anniversary release featuring remastered audio, rare tracks and a restored concert film.

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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Closes Physical Graffiti Chapter In Melbourne

Pink Floyd Announce 8-Tracks Compilation Spanning Classic 1970s Era

The Rolling Stones Black And Blue At 50, The Album That Redefined A Band In Flux

Dave Mason Dies Aged 79, Traffic Co-Founder And Rock Guitar Icon Behind Feelin’ Alright And We Just Disagree

ZZ Top Expand The Big One! Tour With New US Dates For August And September

The Rolling Stones Aftermath Turns 60, The Album That Redefined The Band’s Songwriting

Jethro Tull Announce Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition Box Set

Paul Rodgers Tells A Story of Writing Two Run With The Pack Songs Because He Forgot The First One

Suzi Quatro And Alice Cooper Reunite On MC5 Classic ‘Kick Out The Jams’ For New Album ‘Freedom’

The Rolling Stones Big Hits High Tide And Green Grass Turns 60

Bob Seger Celebrates 40 Years of Like A Rock

Paul McCartney The Boys Of Dungeon Lane Album Title Emerges Via Family Post

Wings At The Speed Of Sound Celebrates 50 Years Of Paul McCartney’s Chart-Topping Statement

Gregg Allman Great As Ever On Newly Unearthed Live Album From 1986

Don McLean Announces Australian American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour

Van Halen Celebrate 40 Years Of 5150 Album

Neil Diamond To Release ‘Wild At Heart’ Completing Rick Rubin Trilogy

Foreigner Premiere 4K ‘Double Vision: Then And Now’ Reunion Concert Footage

AC/DC’s Stevie Young Hospitalised in Buenos Aires but Expected to Perform

The Doobie Brothers Takin’ It To The Streets Turns 50

Peter Frampton Announces Carry The Light With Son Julian Frampton And All-Star Guests

Eagles Celebrate 1975 Milestone With One Of These Nights Deluxe Edition

Little River Band Co-Founder Derek Pellicci Releases Welcome To The Human Race Solo Album

Bruce Johnston To Step Away From The Beach Boys Touring After 61 Years

Jason Bonham Reflects On John Bonham’s Legacy Ahead Of Australian Physical Graffiti Tour

Eagles Hotel California Turns 50, Don Felder’s Riff That Built A Classic

Elvis Presley EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert Soundtrack Reconstructs The King For A New Generation

John Lennon Live In New York City Reaches Its 40th Anniversary

The Romantics To Replace Loverboy At Wanstock 2026

Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition Celebrates A Defining Album With Major Archival Release

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