A.J. Pero, drummer for Twisted Sister and Adrenaline Mob, has died from an apparent heart attack at the age of 55.

Michael Brown, keyboard player and songwriter for the Left Banke and the 70's band Stories, died on Thursday from heart failure at the age of 65.

Whitesnake’s new album in a homage to the David Coverdale Deep Purple era. In other words, Whitesnake singer David Coverdale is paying tribute to himself, when he was the singer of Deep Purple.

The Rolling Stones expected American tour announcement for today looks like it has been delayed.

Ultravox/Visage/Live Aid legend Midge Ure joins Noise11 this week for iHeartRadio Music News.

Fleetwood Mac have rescheduled their Australian and New Zealand tour for October and November with A Day On The Green date included on the tour.

It appears that Kylie Minogue may be ready to shake up her career.

Jimmy Kimmel has discovered that when you discuss buzz bands at SXSW who people at the music festival, you can make up whatever you want.

Kylie (live), Alison Wonderland, James Bay, Seasick Steve, Incubus, Kendrick Lamar and the Furious 7 & Cinderella soundtracks lead the week's new releases.

Music Victoria, the organisation responsible for the Agent of Change principle and protection of industry operations and opportunities, will conduct its annual membership drive from Monday March 23.

Foo Fighters’ bass player Nate Mendel has formed a new band he calls Lieutenant.

Adele has the biggest selling album of the 21st century in the UK and Amy Winehouse and James Blunt are right behind her.

The Dead Daises will call their second album ‘Revolución’ in honour of the band’s recent trip to Cuba.

Kylie Minogue is no longer afraid to revisit the past and connect with her original audience. With Kiss Me Once, Kylie is musically born again, comfortable with being the Kylie Minogue was when she began.

Eric Clapton will release another compilation of material from his career, this time concentrating on his years with Reprise Records.

Paul Weller's new book, Into Tomorrow, offers a pictorial record of his solo years from 1992 onward. It is scheduled for publication in April.

The family of Marvin Gaye seem to have been inspired by their recent court win over Robin Thicke. Now they are going after T.I..

Original Santana keyboard player Gregg Rolie will rejoin the group to perform at four shows in Mexico this week.

Jimmy Barnes and Daniel Johns has been revealed as performers for the 2014 APRA Awards.

Paul McCartney will induct Ringo Starr into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Yothu Yindi will return to live performance with an appearance with East Journey at the National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin in July.

Hoodoo Gurus drummer of 31 years formerly retired from the band last weekend at Red Hot Summer in Ballarat followed by a secret show Sunday at Airies Inlet but he will be back for one more.

The original Taxiride ‘Imaginate’ line-up is back together for the first time in 15 years.

Daniel Johns will be performing his first ever solo show in Sydney in May for Vivid Live.

Neil Young will be in Austin, Texas this Thursday to attend a screening of his 1982 movie ‘Human Highway’.

Actor Terrence Howard, who starred in Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland’s Opus and is currently the star of Empire, will be seen up front and centre in Madonna’s new music video ‘Ghosttown’.

Free bass player Andy Fraser has lost his battle with cancer at age 62.

Elton John has called for a boycott of fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana after the company's principles came out against gay adoption.

Steven Tyler is in Nashville working with songwriters for a new country album.

Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, returns with a tour of the UK in November 2015. The 'Best Years Of Our Lives' 40th Anniversary Tour will visit venues across the country; with more dates to be added.