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Metallica + Iron Maiden Sign on to Headline Rock in Rio 2013

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:01 +0000

Metallica may not be releasing new music until 2014, but that doesn't mean you won't still hear them next year. In fact, the band has just announced a headlining appearance at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joining Metallica as headliners are fellow metal mavens Iron Maiden and classic rockers Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.

What to Expect When Guns N' Roses Performs in Albany [VIDEO]

WQBK — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:24:03 +0000

Monday afternoon, we announced that Guns N Roses was coming to the Times Union Center on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23rd at 7:30pm. Many questions started coming in to the Q103 studios such as "Is this a reunion show or is it just Axl?" "Will they be on time and actually show up?". I'm sorry to say it is NOT a reunion show, so what can you expect?

Guns N' Roses To Play Rock In Rio

BJ Ragone — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:10 +0000

Axl Rose and whoever he is playing with these days have been confirmed to play the massive rock festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is official, Guns N’ Roses will be joining the lineup for this years Rock In Rio. The band has played the rock fest before in 1991 and 2001. They will [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers New Album

WQBK — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:59:21 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers are in the studio right now working on a new album, the follow-up to their 2006 double album, Stadium Arcadium. Bassist Flea recently joined Twitter and is tweeting about the new album. To see Flea making new music and to keep up with the band’s process, follow them at Twitter.com/Flea333. Flea [...]