Mitch Lafon

Van Halen’s Jump quietly passed One Billion streams on Spotify.

I’m actually more amazed that Panama hasn’t! 

Australia…

You’re in the Jungle, Baby!

At antitrust trial, ex-Barclays Center exec says Ticketmaster used Billie Eilish to punish him John Abbamondi, the former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, testified that Ticketmaster and Live Nation retaliated against him for choosing a different ticketing service.

Ticketmaster pulled a 2021 Billie Eilish concert from Barclays Center as retaliation for the arena swapping to SeatGeek, testified John Abbamondi, the former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, today at their federal antitrust trial

www.courthousenews.com/at-antitrust...

First pic of new Twisted Sister drummer, Joey Cassata.

Taken at the band’s current rehearsals with singer Sebastian Bach!

The Living Years YouTube video by Paul Carrack - Topic

The Living Years

youtu.be/54JyzSmeD-M

From new Paul Carrack album

‘For One Night Only’ -Out March 27th 2026

FireHouse release new single, Midnight Gasoline, exclusively via their website.

It’s available now!

Joe Jackson 2026 Tour: '100% Live Music'

”For this tour, we're ditching the laptops and sequencers, and walking the high wire without a net. Our show will be LIVE, warts and all. And I promise some good warts.”
J J

Also, Hope and Fury will be available as a 1 LP Gatefold in black. April 10th 2026

Lit Sue Sony, Say '90s Label Deal Guaranteed 50% Of Streaming Royalties If you lived through the late ’90s, you probably remember the poppy post-grunge band Lit, purveyors of “My Own Worst Enemy” and its gargantuan octave riff. That riff is right up there with “Machinehea...

"My Own Worst Enemy" Band Lit Sue Sony, Say ’90s Label Deal Guaranteed 50% Of Streaming Royalties

stereogum.com/2491048/lit-...

Twisted Sister 2026 is:

Guitars: Jay Jay French
Lead Vocals: Sebastian Bach
Guitars: Eddie Ojeda
Drums: Joey Cassata
Bass: Russ Pzzuto

Futher to today’s news about singer Sebastian Bach joining Twisted Sister.

ZO2 drummer, Joey Cassata, joins the band as well!

Congrats to Joey Cassata 🎉

"Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that Iconic Vocalist and Front Man, Sebastian Bach, will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current or future solo touring schedule”

"No More Tears" (Live) - Ozzy Tribute at The Brits 2026 YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne

Official Video

Ozzy Tribute at The Brits 2026
Featuring Robbie Williams

No More Tears (Live)

youtu.be/O6TzxHeQAhI

Australian Crawl - Unpublished Critics (Official Audio) YouTube video by AustralianCrawlVEVO

Did Guns N’ Roses turn this song into Sweet Child O Mine?

Australian Crawl
Unpublished Critics (Official Audio)

youtu.be/3hdRruOj7UI

Australian Crawl - Daughters Of The Northern Coast (1982) YouTube video by Australian Crawl

Did Nirvana’s borrow Teen Spirit’s intro from:

Australian Crawl
Daughters Of The Northern Coast (1982)

youtu.be/iYSN8z0x7m0

#OnThisDay - February 25th 1983

I first saw Bryan Adams, for the first time, in concert. It was at The Montreal Forum on a bill that had him squeezed in between Anvil (first time seeing them too) and Aerosmith featuring Jimmy Crespo (my second Aero show).

Metallica announce ‘No Repeat Weekends’ Sphere Las Vegas dates

October 1 & 3
October 15 & 17
October 22 & 24
October 29 & 31

Tickets go on sale on March 6th at 10 AM PT

Angels - Robbie Williams Cover (Recorded on the Reeperbahn) YouTube video by Erik Grönwall

Former Skid Row / H.E.A.T. singer Erik Grönwall cover Robbie Williams

Angels (Recorded on the Reeperbahn)

youtu.be/-YiDrckRPwU

The 2026 Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

My top 5 picks for induction are:

1. Phil Collins
2. Billy Idol
3. Iron Maiden
4. INXS
5. The Black Crowes

Is that in Ukraine or Russia?

Wait, what?

Working on a track with Van Halen?

According to this blurb in Music Week’s (UK mag) January 28th 1984 issue…

#OnThisDay - February 13th 1984

Scorpions release marvelous album, Love At First Sting!

Who owns this masterpiece?

According to the following…

KISS release debut album, KISS, #OnThisDay February 8th 1974

Happy 52nd anniversary! 🎉🎉⚡️⚡️

Lynyrd Skynyrd feat. 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite (Official Video) YouTube video by earMUSIC

Lynyrd Skynyrd featuring 3 Doors Down

Kryptonite (Official Video)

youtu.be/yfceY4Q3_V4

Rest In Peace 
Brad Arnold 🙏❤️

Ozzy Osbourne tape found after 46 years YouTube video by Sky News

Ozzy Osbourne tape found after 46 years

youtu.be/2fjVqhsaqDA

Céline Dion has uploaded a video talking about her current ‘playlist’ songs and, of course, she’s rockin’ Metallica’s brlliant - Until It Sleeps!

Great choice Céline!! 💪💪

#OnThisDay - February 4th 1986

Canadian rockers, Honeymoon Suite, release
classic album, The Big Prize.

It includes tracks: Feel It Again, What Does It Take, and All Along You Knew.

Press Release

Van Halen
5150 (Expanded Edition)
3CD / 1LP / 1 Blu-ray
Release date: March 27, 2026

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in March 2026, 5150 is the first of four albums recorded by Van Halen with lead singer Sammy Hagar.

Details on my other socials

Fun fact:

Two versions of Rejoice were sent out to the press today:

Single version: 4:21 (time) with drum intro

Radio edit: 4:02 (time) with guitar intro

YOU ARE ALL INVITED... Join the hoard! YouTube video by DEF LEPPARD

New Def Leppard!!

youtube.com/shorts/XvdD4...

Do ya wanna get rocked?

Def Leppard - Rejoice

Out January 22nd