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    I still find it hard to believe that Judas Priest is celebrating their 50th anniversary.  Growing up in the 1980s and getting introduced to Judas Priest - to think 50 years before then - that would have been the 1930s.  Time does fly. Well, like it or not - the hard rocking band from West Bromvich are celebrating their 50th anniversary and have confirmed a tour of the US to celebrate it.  Lead singer Rob Halford has even hinted that there's a possibili …

The Foo Fighters are touring in 2020 and they're naming the shows after a van. Yes, you read that right.  The classic alternative rock band are about to embark on the The Van Tour 2020, which is named after the old Dodge van that the band toured around in, back in 1995, to launch their now legendary career.  With shows set in many of the original cities that they performed in back then, the band will be playing larger venues than the clubs where they got their start.&nb …

                                    Rolling Stones are returning to North America for a continuation of their No Filter Tour.   As you may recall, the Stones originally began their No Filter Tour back in 2017, in Europe, before taking it to the US, in 2019.  However, the tour went on an indefinite hiatus, due to lead singer Mick Jagger requiring heart surgery, although they did …

                    Scorpions are getting ready to rock Las Vegas, Nevada.   Starting on July 4 of this year, the classic hard rock band, from Germany, will begin "Sin City Nights," a 9-concert residency series at the Zappos Theater, located at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, with an opening set by Queensryche. Promoted by both Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, Scorpions will perform their hit …

Congratulations to: DEPECHE MODE NINE INCH NAILS DOOBIE BROTHERS T-REX WHITNEY HOUSTON (RIP) NOTORIOUS B.I.G. (RIP) This is the list of nominees who are officially being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for 2020.  Other nominees that didn't make the cut (much to my surprise, to be honest) are Pat Benatar, Judas Priest, Motorhead and Soundgarden.  There are other nominees that also didn't get inducted, but t …

                      I realize I'm a little late to the game on this announcement - it's been a bit of a challenge to stay on top of and report news in the rock n roll world while running and overseeing Rocker Rags, during the peak holiday shopping season.  So, I do apologize.However, as you may have heard, or maybe not, John Frusciante is rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers, for his 3rd stint, with the classic alternative ro …

KISS will re-embark on their End of the Road Tour, in February 2020, and they've nabbed one heck of an opening act: none other than David Lee Roth!  A few months ago, I reported that "Diamond Dave" will have a residency, in Las Vegas, early next year.  That's still planned, but those particular shows will occur before and after David goes on the road, with KISS.  As far as Van Halen is concerned, David thinks they're done, but he won't officially confirm or d …

         You've probably heard by now it has been confirmed that Motley Crue have officially reformed, literally blew up their Cessation of Touring Agreement, and will be co-headlining a tour with Poison, Def Leppard and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, in 2020.  And as promised, once I received the confirmed dates, I would post them.  I do apologize for being a couple of days behind here.  We've been busy, here at Rocker Ra …

     So do you remember when Motley Crue did this whole press conference thing back in, I believe, around 2013 -2014 swearing that their touring days, as Motley Crue were going to be done, after one last farewell tour, and even signed a contract, during that press conference, to legally swear by it?  Well, that contract is now null and void!  Yes, Motley Crue is possibly re-forming to tour along with Def Leppard and Poison, in 2020.  But how is t …

Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming album, that I wrote about on Halloween, due in January, 2020, has an official name, at least for now.  It's being called Ordinary Man.  And, it features some big name talent, as backing musicians: Guns N' Roses' bassist, Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer, Chad Smith. The album, recorded in 4 weeks, is, according to Ozzy the "catalyst" that propelled him out of a depressed state, as he was suffering from some serious health condit …