Gig Review: Duff McKagan / James and the Cold Gun – Academy 2, Manchester (3rd October 2024)

It’s hard to believe Duff McKagan’s third (fourth if you want to split hairs with Beautiful Disease never seeing the light of day), solo album is about to celebrate its first birthday. It feels like only yesterday the full record was available for cramming into earholes. What’s even more surreal is that it’s been five … Continue reading Gig Review: Duff McKagan / James and the Cold Gun – Academy 2, Manchester (3rd October 2024)

Duff McKagan reveals double single “Heroes” and “True to the Death Rock n Roll Ballad” ahead of tour

Duff McKagan has announced today’s premiere of two new songs, "Heroes" and "True to the Death Rock n Roll Ballad", both available now at all DSPs and streaming services. A distinctive cover of David Bowie’s timeless classic, the double-sided single – which pairs "Heroes" with a brand-new Duff original – heralds next week’s kickoff of … Continue reading Duff McKagan reveals double single “Heroes” and “True to the Death Rock n Roll Ballad” ahead of tour

Duff McKagan announces live album for fifth anniversary of Tenderness

Duff McKagan is celebrating the five-year anniversary of his acclaimed second solo album, Tenderness, with Tenderness Live From Los Angeles, a brand-new double-live collection arriving everywhere on Friday, May 31. Pre-orders are available now. Recorded June 13, 2019 at Los Angeles’ historic El Rey Theatre just days following Tenderness’ May 2019 release, Tenderness Live From … Continue reading Duff McKagan announces live album for fifth anniversary of Tenderness

Duff McKagan announces solo headline tour for October 2024

Following the successful release of his third solo album Lighthouse in October 2023, Duff McKagan is thrilled to announce a forthcoming headline tour in October 2024. Kicking off from Dublin, the series of shows will see the iconic musician play in fifteen cities in eleven countries bringing Lighthouse to life with his legendary live performances. … Continue reading Duff McKagan announces solo headline tour for October 2024

2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

It’s that time of year again where we reflect on the year that was and look to what next year is bringing us. It’s been an embarrassment of riches this year with so many great releases and tours to make this an extraordinarily great year for rock and metal. I say this every year but … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Album Review: Duff McKagan – Lighthouse

In 2019, Duff McKagan released one of that year’s best albums which happened to be his first solo release in 26 years (20 if you count Beautiful Disease which fell through because of a record label merger) with Tenderness. As he examined the problems the world faced as he travelled the world with his day … Continue reading Album Review: Duff McKagan – Lighthouse