David Coverdale of Whitesnake is Considering Retirement in 2021


In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station earlier this week, Whitesnake frontman and legendary singer David Coverdale is considering retirement in 2021. Coverdale, who turned 68 last September, is still a great singer and performer, but he has had a myriad of health issues the last few years. Addressing the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe, Coverdale said: “I have a feeling it’s gonna take a little while to get things back to any semblance of what we knew before. So what we have to do is think outside the box. I have to get this surgery and get up and running. And what better age for the Whitesnake lead singer to go out and retire on — 69. [Laughs]”Continue reading


Whitesnake Has Cancelled All 2020 Touring Due to David Coverdale’s Surgery


Rock legends Whitesnake have canceled all of their previously announced tour dates, including runs with Sammy Hagar & The Circle and Night Ranger, so that frontman David Coverdale can undergo surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia. Coverdale made the announcement on social media. Continue reading


Whitesnake To Release “Slip of the Tongue” 30th Anniversary Package


Whitesnake will release an expanded edition of their eighth studio album Slip Of The Tongue this October 4th. The set comes in several versions including a colossal seven-disc boxed set. It will retail for $74.98. The 6CD/DVD collection includes a newly remastered version of the album, plus unreleased studio recordings, audio, and video of the band’s performance at the 1990 Monsters Of Rock festival, and a new interview with founder and lead singer David Coverdale. It comes with a 60-page hardbound book filled with rare memorabilia from the era. For a limited time, Rhino.com will offer the Super Deluxe edition paired with a lithograph signed by David Coverdale for $84.98.Continue reading


Whitesnake Live at Twin Rivers Casino


Rock royalty Whitesnake just released their new album Flesh and Blood via Frontiers Music Srl. The 14 tracks show the veteran band shaming lesser bands everywhere with their material and performances. The band is helmed by living legend David Coverdale, he is joined by Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitar, Michael Devin on bass, Tommy Aldridge on drums, and Michele Luppi on keyboards. On this night in front of a packed house, the band played a bunch of new songs and all their greatest hits too! Check out this EXCLUSIVE photos set from Twin Rivers Casino by Evil Robb Photography.Continue reading


Whitesnake – Flesh and Blood


After the decidedly ropey Deep Purple tribute record The Purple Album three years prior, Whitesnake is back to business as usual with Flesh and Blood (Frontiers Music S.R.L.). The thirteenth album in their illustrious forty-year career, it is full of the big and bolshy Hard Rock that made them a household name. Continue reading


Whitesnake Streams New Single – “Hey You (You Make Me Rock)”


Long-running heavy rock royalty Whitesnake are gearing up for their new album Flesh and Blood, coming May 10th via Frontiers Music Srl. Led by legend David Coverdale, he is joined by Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitar, Michael Devin on bass, Tommy Aldridge on drums, and Michele Luppi on keyboards. Jam out to the new song ‘Hey You (You Make Me Rock)’ right now!Continue reading


Tool, Slayer, KISS, Def Leppard, Gojira, ZZ TOP, King Diamond And More Booked For Hellfest 2019


Hellfest has unveiled the rest of their 2019 bill that had already announced a few bands. Tool, Slayer, KISS, Def Leppard, Gojira, Manowar, ZZ TOP, King Diamond, Dream Theater, Within Temptation, Lynrd Skynrd, Gojira, Whitesnake, Sisters of Mercy, Carcass, Emperor, Dropkick Murphys, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, Bloodbath, Deicide and many more. The takes places as always in Clisson, France and you can get tickets now at the links below. Continue reading


Def Leppard, Slipknot, And Tool Booked To Headline Download Festival 2019


 

Download Festival has made a major announcement for 2019 with Def Leppard, Slipknot, and Tool announced as the three headliners. This is major news as Def Leppard, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees are still a huge global touring act, while Slipknot and Tool seem poised to dominate in 2019 with new albums hopefully from each. Also announced are Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, Whitesnake, Rob Zombie, Trivium, Amon Amarth, Carcass, Delain, Die Antwoord, with the full list below. Ticket options are on sale now at 2018 prices, until Tuesday 6th November.Continue reading