Brian James penned "New Rose," the first U.K. punk single, and helped kick off both hardcore and goth subcultures.

Brian James, the founding guitarist for the Damned and writer of the first punk single, "New Rose," has died at the age of 70.

Maiden’s second album, Killers, followed in 1981. It included Innocent Exile, the ground-zero Maiden song. It was the band’s first album with guitarist Adrian Smith, who had replaced Dennis Stratton.

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With frontman Ronnie Platt headed for cancer surgery, legendary rock band Kansas recently announced some cancellations and shuffling of shows. The band said in a post on Facebook that its show on ...

In a recent interview with Evan Toth (that was transcribed by Blabbermouth), Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd gave his opinion on whether or not rock bands can still make a mark today: “In my opinion, it ...

This band was quite talented, especially in the way they blended together folk, rock, and jazz into their own bespoke version of psychedelic rock. It’s a garage rock album at heart, and one ...

Drummer Rick Buckler, a member of the pioneering punk rock/new wave band The Jam, has passed away. Buckler was 69, the BBC reported. The band was led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Weller ...

citing “band illness and doctor advisement.” Platt will undergo surgery to remove his thyroid. The singer, 62, took over lead vocalist duties in 2014 when Steve Walsh retired. He has been ...

Rick Buckler, former drummer of rock band The Jam, has died. He was 69. The musician died Monday in Woking (a town in Surrey, England) with family by his side after battling a short illness ...

The Freehold-based cover band played two balls: They opened, and then followed, Kid Rock at the Florida Sunshine Ball on Jan. 18 at the Conrad Hotel. Two days later they played an opening set ...