Billy Steinberg, who wrote monster hits for Heart, Pat Benatar, The Bangles and more, dead at 75

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Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ended in Tragedy.

The Beatles’ beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, “That’s the Way God Planned It,” explores what he ...

Billy Steinberg, Hitmaker Behind Madonna's ‘Like a Virgin' and Heart's ‘Alone,' Dead at 75

The celebrated songwriter, best known for his work with Tom Kelly, helped write five Number Ones during the 1980s ...

Billy Steinberg Dies: Hall Of Fame Songwriter Who Co-Penned Five U.S. No. 1 Hits Including "Like A Virgin" Was 75

Billy Steinberg, a Hall of Fame songwriter who co-wrote Madonna’s smash “Like a Virgin” and four other U.S. No. 1 singles ...

'Like a Virgin' songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 74

The songwriter's many hits included Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" and Heart's "Alone." ...
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MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Announce Full Collaborative Album Savage Imperial Death March For April

The extreme underground icons unite for a true joint LP, arriving April 10 via Ipecac, with the first track already unveiled.

Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42

Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group ...
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Manchester Orchestra Drummer Tim Very Dies at 42, Rockers + Fans Pay Tribute

Longtime Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very has died at the age of 42, the band confirmed over the weekend. Since then, many rockers and fans have paid tribute to the beloved musician. Yesterday ...
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2026 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar

Here is your 2026 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week's newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty ...