Mad About Rock

  AEG Presents is thrilled to announce that rock’n’roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to make their triumphant return to the United Kingdom in July this year. The upcoming arena tour marks their first UK visit since 2019, bringing the unmistakable sounds of one of rock’s most iconic acts back to British shores. Joined by special guests Blackberry Smoke, the tour promises to be an unmissable moment for UK rock fans. ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd’ marks half a century since the release of their groundbreaking debut album Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd. Five decades in, Lynyrd Skynyrd continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their electrifying performances and timeless music. Their first UK outing in over five years, the tour will kick off at Manchester’s AO Arena on 15 July 2025, taking in Birmingham, Brighton and closing at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 19 July. Joining as special guests for all four dates are Blackberry Smoke, who have earned a re...

  Combining the iconic talents of legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd member and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame drummer Artimus Pyle, the infectious vocal of son Chris Pyle, and the blistering guitar licks of Eric Gales, PYLETRIBE is proud to release their new single ‘EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” on Madison Records. Listen to "EGYPTIAN PRINCESS" here: https://orcd.co/egyptianprincess Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Artimus Pyle Quote: "EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” was recorded at Ovation Studios with engineer William Stevens, and Chris Pyle wrote, sang, and played guitar on the track. It is one of the coolest songs I’ve ever played drums on, especially when Guitar Wizard Eric Gales joined us with a scorching guitar solo. Rocking musicians all over the world will love this song!" ARTIMUS PYLE Singer Chris Pyle Quote: “EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” is just one of those songs that feels so right from the very start", said band leader Chris Pyle. "Having my dad on drums is always the most I could ever ...

  Mark Morton, guitarist and lyricist of Lamb of God and acclaimed solo artist, has released his powerful cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic track, ‘The Needle and the Spoon’ today, listen HERE . This rendition showcases Morton’s deep reverence for southern rock legends while infusing the track with his signature heavy sound featuring vocals from Neil Fallon of Clutch. Fans can watch a special visualizer for the song, HERE .   As a native of small-town Virginia, Morton grew up on the sounds of southern rock, with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd shaping his musical foundation. For Morton, covering ‘The Needle and the Spoon’ is not just a tribute to a classic; it’s a personal reflection of his own musical roots and the lasting impact of Skynyrd’s bluesy, swaggering rock. “As a small kid in the ‘70s and ‘80s, southern rock bands were the soundtrack of my youth. None of them resonated any deeper with me than Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their signature guitar driven blues-rock has had a profound inf...