Steel Panther Announce Even More Tour Dates

Steel Panther might be the hardest working guys in rock these days because it seems like they are always on tour. The band just added more On The Prowl tour dates - for late summer. If you have never seen them live, what are you waiting for? They play everywhere!

Lzzy Hale Rocks With Skid Row (There Was Never Any Doubt)

There was no doubt, but the videos prove it: Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale rocked her gigs fronting Skid Row. Moreover, her vocals just prove how amazing Sebastian Bach was back in the day, recording the tracks. Hale worked her tail off to hit every note and she's got a great range! Bach hit the notes in "I Remember You" with ease and it is just a testament to his rare gift.

I wish these videos were pro-shot - I'm greedy like that and I want to hear Lzzy better! There are a couple more dates left - maybe one of those will be pro-shot.

Here's "18 and Life" - did I mention Lzzy looks fantastic too?

A little Halestorm live, just for fun:

Skid Row, "I Remember You" live in 1989:

Jon Bon Jovi -- 'American Idol' Live Performance

As promised, Jon Bon Jovi was on the American Idol finale last night. After the show opening which was "Livin' on a Prayer," Jon Bon Jovi joined the final three on stage to sing Bon Jovi's new song "Legendary." He did a good job and I was honestly surprised he chose to sing a new track, so good for him and the rest of the band. In case you were wondering, Abi Carter won the show.

A few weeks ago, Abi sang "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence and it was awesome:

Jon Bon Jovi Mentors and Performs On 'American Idol' Finale Tonight

Tonight is the finale of American Idol and a winner will be decided. Celebrity mentor this week is Jon Bon Jovi and he will also perform. Plus there are a slew of other guest performers as well in addition to the final three performing for votes to actually win.

The finale starts at 8pm ET and it is three hours long. I hope I can stay awake! #OldPeopleProbblems

FireHouse Makes It Official: Nate Peck Is Permanent

Singer Nate Peck was filling in for CJ Snare so FireHouse could keep their contracted shows going while Snare was getting medical care, but Snare suddenly passed away at the beginning of April. Just last night, the members of FireHouse announced Nate Peck as the band's permanent singer.

This announcement isn't surprising. I will be seeing the band live next month when they open for Warrant here in Ohio.

Bon Jovi, 'Living Proof' -- New Lyric Video

Another Friday, another new Bon Jovi single! The band just released the lyric video for "Living Proof," a song on the upcoming new album Forever.

Guess what? This is more like classic Bon Jovi with a talk box and it is uptempo! It's not a ballad, people.

It Is Happening: David Gilmour Edition

About those David Gilmour tickets that I wanted so bad… I got a pair!

I ended up with the Hollywood Bowl on October 29. The date kind of sucks for me personally, but I am going to try and make it work. It’s been a dream of mine to see Gilmour play his guitar live and in a historic venue no less! The best part was that I got lucky with a pre-sale code and just bought tickets direct. They weren’t cheap per se but they also weren’t jacked-up aftermarket prices either.

Pink Floyd forever, man.