MOTLEY CRUE singer VINCE NEIL recently underwent hand surgery for something called Viking’s Disease, which prevents curled fingers from being able to straighten. In other CRUE news, MICK MARS says that his debut solo album will be out in April. 

Coming February 7, a foour disc box set from CREAM. “Goodbye Tour Live 1968″ includes performances from their last trip to CA, and also their final show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. 

A new album from DEEP PURPLE is finished and set for release in 2020.

DUFF MCKAGAN released a new song and video called “Cold Outside”, to raise awareness of homelessness. 

LYNYRD SKYNYRD added more dates to their farewell tour. In addition to Epicenter 2020 in May, the band has shows scheduled through August, including Lynyrd Skynyrd & Frynds Simple Man Jam: A Family Reunion festival that will happen August 20-24 in Orlando. Not only will the band perform, but they’ll also host a Q&A.

The book “Reclaimed Rust: The Four-Wheeled Creations of James Hetfield” will be released on May 5, 2020. Click here for info and to pre-order.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS dropped a new single this week. “Fare Thee Well” is the first release from their new album, “Perdida”, which will be out on February 7th. An acoustic tour will follow.