Mitch Lafon
@mitchlafon.bsky.social
For Those About To Rock. I Salute You 🫡
#OnThisDay - October 23rd 1995
The UK sees the release of Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzmosis album. Released on Oct. 24th in the US.
Billboard calls it, “a monstrous album that shows he still rules the kingdom of metal”
Perry Mason remains my favorite Ozzy Track!
(Pic of Ozzy by me in Montreal in 2014)
The UK sees the release of Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzmosis album. Released on Oct. 24th in the US.
Billboard calls it, “a monstrous album that shows he still rules the kingdom of metal”
Perry Mason remains my favorite Ozzy Track!
(Pic of Ozzy by me in Montreal in 2014)
October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#OnThisDay - October 23rd 1995
The UK sees the release of Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzmosis album. Released on Oct. 24th in the US.
Billboard calls it, “a monstrous album that shows he still rules the kingdom of metal”
Perry Mason remains my favorite Ozzy Track!
(Pic of Ozzy by me in Montreal in 2014)
The UK sees the release of Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzmosis album. Released on Oct. 24th in the US.
Billboard calls it, “a monstrous album that shows he still rules the kingdom of metal”
Perry Mason remains my favorite Ozzy Track!
(Pic of Ozzy by me in Montreal in 2014)
Iron Maiden with Megadeth & Anthrax announce 2026 tour!
Montreal included!
Montreal included!
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Iron Maiden with Megadeth & Anthrax announce 2026 tour!
Montreal included!
Montreal included!
There is no doubt that No Doubt are playing the Sphere Las Vegas in 2026
Happy Now?
Happy Now?
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
There is no doubt that No Doubt are playing the Sphere Las Vegas in 2026
Happy Now?
Happy Now?
Saddened by the news of John Lodge (The Moody Blues) passing today.
I had a chance to interview him once and “say hello” at a show in Ottawa years ago.
Rest In Peace John 🙏❤️
I had a chance to interview him once and “say hello” at a show in Ottawa years ago.
Rest In Peace John 🙏❤️
October 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Saddened by the news of John Lodge (The Moody Blues) passing today.
I had a chance to interview him once and “say hello” at a show in Ottawa years ago.
Rest In Peace John 🙏❤️
I had a chance to interview him once and “say hello” at a show in Ottawa years ago.
Rest In Peace John 🙏❤️
New Guns N’ Roses album coming!
Welcome To The…
Welcome To The…
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
New Guns N’ Roses album coming!
Welcome To The…
Welcome To The…
Well, I got up this morning, I rolled out of bed
I felt like this dog who's been kicked in the head (ouch)
Checked out my mail there was letter that read, it said, “Bar for sale, Bar for sale”
I felt like this dog who's been kicked in the head (ouch)
Checked out my mail there was letter that read, it said, “Bar for sale, Bar for sale”
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Well, I got up this morning, I rolled out of bed
I felt like this dog who's been kicked in the head (ouch)
Checked out my mail there was letter that read, it said, “Bar for sale, Bar for sale”
I felt like this dog who's been kicked in the head (ouch)
Checked out my mail there was letter that read, it said, “Bar for sale, Bar for sale”
Chris de Burgh announces Canadian tour. No word on whether or not The Lady in Red will join him.
Either way, Don't Pay the Ferryman.
Either way, Don't Pay the Ferryman.
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Chris de Burgh announces Canadian tour. No word on whether or not The Lady in Red will join him.
Either way, Don't Pay the Ferryman.
Either way, Don't Pay the Ferryman.
September 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#OnThisDay - September 29th 2009
Alice Cooper releases seasonal single, Keepin' Halloween Alive.
Welcome To His Nightmare!
Alice Cooper releases seasonal single, Keepin' Halloween Alive.
Welcome To His Nightmare!
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#OnThisDay - September 29th 2009
Alice Cooper releases seasonal single, Keepin' Halloween Alive.
Welcome To His Nightmare!
Alice Cooper releases seasonal single, Keepin' Halloween Alive.
Welcome To His Nightmare!
Press Release
The Marc Ryder Project honors Gotthard´s legendary frontman Steve Lee with this powerful and emotional tribute song "Gone but never forgotten"
Release date October 5, 2025
Commemorating the 15th. Anniversary of Steve Lee´s passing
The Marc Ryder Project honors Gotthard´s legendary frontman Steve Lee with this powerful and emotional tribute song "Gone but never forgotten"
Release date October 5, 2025
Commemorating the 15th. Anniversary of Steve Lee´s passing
September 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Press Release
The Marc Ryder Project honors Gotthard´s legendary frontman Steve Lee with this powerful and emotional tribute song "Gone but never forgotten"
Release date October 5, 2025
Commemorating the 15th. Anniversary of Steve Lee´s passing
The Marc Ryder Project honors Gotthard´s legendary frontman Steve Lee with this powerful and emotional tribute song "Gone but never forgotten"
Release date October 5, 2025
Commemorating the 15th. Anniversary of Steve Lee´s passing
The Boys are back in town…
REO Speedwagon with Kevin & Bruce and the Marching Illini at today's homecoming halftime in Champaign, Illinois!
REO Speedwagon with Kevin & Bruce and the Marching Illini at today's homecoming halftime in Champaign, Illinois!
September 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Boys are back in town…
REO Speedwagon with Kevin & Bruce and the Marching Illini at today's homecoming halftime in Champaign, Illinois!
REO Speedwagon with Kevin & Bruce and the Marching Illini at today's homecoming halftime in Champaign, Illinois!
#OnThisDay - Sept. 27th 1986.
Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, passes.
Thank you for the music & memories
Rest in Peace. Cliff’em All!
Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, passes.
Thank you for the music & memories
Rest in Peace. Cliff’em All!
September 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#OnThisDay - Sept. 27th 1986.
Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, passes.
Thank you for the music & memories
Rest in Peace. Cliff’em All!
Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, passes.
Thank you for the music & memories
Rest in Peace. Cliff’em All!
Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall & REO Speedwagon together again today in Champaign, IL
They'll be performing at half time of Illinois Fighting Illini football with the Marching Illini
Illinois vs USC on Saturday!
They'll be performing at half time of Illinois Fighting Illini football with the Marching Illini
Illinois vs USC on Saturday!
September 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall & REO Speedwagon together again today in Champaign, IL
They'll be performing at half time of Illinois Fighting Illini football with the Marching Illini
Illinois vs USC on Saturday!
They'll be performing at half time of Illinois Fighting Illini football with the Marching Illini
Illinois vs USC on Saturday!
Gun
Swagger Deluxe
Release date: Nov 14, 2025
Long overdue, Swagger is being re-issued on limited edition green vinyl and a deluxe double CD with bonus tracks, covers, live versions and remixes.
Swagger Deluxe
Release date: Nov 14, 2025
Long overdue, Swagger is being re-issued on limited edition green vinyl and a deluxe double CD with bonus tracks, covers, live versions and remixes.
September 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Gun
Swagger Deluxe
Release date: Nov 14, 2025
Long overdue, Swagger is being re-issued on limited edition green vinyl and a deluxe double CD with bonus tracks, covers, live versions and remixes.
Swagger Deluxe
Release date: Nov 14, 2025
Long overdue, Swagger is being re-issued on limited edition green vinyl and a deluxe double CD with bonus tracks, covers, live versions and remixes.
Out This Friday -
Ozzy & Judas Priest
War Pigs (Charity Version)
All profits from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
Ozzy & Judas Priest
War Pigs (Charity Version)
All profits from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
September 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Out This Friday -
Ozzy & Judas Priest
War Pigs (Charity Version)
All profits from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
Ozzy & Judas Priest
War Pigs (Charity Version)
All profits from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
Sammy Hagar working with members of Anthrax (Pantera) and Nickelback on new songs.
Wait, what?
Bring The Noize!
Wait, what?
Bring The Noize!
September 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Sammy Hagar working with members of Anthrax (Pantera) and Nickelback on new songs.
Wait, what?
Bring The Noize!
Wait, what?
Bring The Noize!
#OnThisDay - September 21st 1987
KISS release the pop rock album, Crazy Nights!
Such a fun listen!
Watch this ⤵️ MTV news brief about the album!
KISS release the pop rock album, Crazy Nights!
Such a fun listen!
Watch this ⤵️ MTV news brief about the album!
September 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#OnThisDay - September 21st 1987
KISS release the pop rock album, Crazy Nights!
Such a fun listen!
Watch this ⤵️ MTV news brief about the album!
KISS release the pop rock album, Crazy Nights!
Such a fun listen!
Watch this ⤵️ MTV news brief about the album!
Forty years ago today, September 21st 1985, the Number One album in 🇺🇸 was:
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
And for your convenience, I’ve included the entire chart’s Top 25 which includes hit albums by Night Ranger, Ratt, and more!!
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
And for your convenience, I’ve included the entire chart’s Top 25 which includes hit albums by Night Ranger, Ratt, and more!!
September 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Forty years ago today, September 21st 1985, the Number One album in 🇺🇸 was:
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
And for your convenience, I’ve included the entire chart’s Top 25 which includes hit albums by Night Ranger, Ratt, and more!!
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
And for your convenience, I’ve included the entire chart’s Top 25 which includes hit albums by Night Ranger, Ratt, and more!!
Press Release:
“Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated studio album, Electric Ladyland, will be released on Blu-ray this November 7th featuring a Dolby ATMOS mix previously only available via select streaming services.”
“Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated studio album, Electric Ladyland, will be released on Blu-ray this November 7th featuring a Dolby ATMOS mix previously only available via select streaming services.”
September 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Press Release:
“Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated studio album, Electric Ladyland, will be released on Blu-ray this November 7th featuring a Dolby ATMOS mix previously only available via select streaming services.”
“Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated studio album, Electric Ladyland, will be released on Blu-ray this November 7th featuring a Dolby ATMOS mix previously only available via select streaming services.”
From Dream Theater;
“Our new concert film Quarantième: Live à Paris will be released on November 28 2025!
"Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu" is now available on our YouTube channel and streaming platforms”
(Not actual album cover ⤵️)
“Our new concert film Quarantième: Live à Paris will be released on November 28 2025!
"Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu" is now available on our YouTube channel and streaming platforms”
(Not actual album cover ⤵️)
September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From Dream Theater;
“Our new concert film Quarantième: Live à Paris will be released on November 28 2025!
"Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu" is now available on our YouTube channel and streaming platforms”
(Not actual album cover ⤵️)
“Our new concert film Quarantième: Live à Paris will be released on November 28 2025!
"Overture 1928/Strange Deja Vu" is now available on our YouTube channel and streaming platforms”
(Not actual album cover ⤵️)
From Twisted Sister mgt:
“The first of many!
After 10 long years!
Twisted Sister is finally back and confirmed! July 3rd 2026 for Rock Fest in Barcelona, Spain.
TWISTED SISTER Celebrating 50 Years!“
“The first of many!
After 10 long years!
Twisted Sister is finally back and confirmed! July 3rd 2026 for Rock Fest in Barcelona, Spain.
TWISTED SISTER Celebrating 50 Years!“
September 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
From Twisted Sister mgt:
“The first of many!
After 10 long years!
Twisted Sister is finally back and confirmed! July 3rd 2026 for Rock Fest in Barcelona, Spain.
TWISTED SISTER Celebrating 50 Years!“
“The first of many!
After 10 long years!
Twisted Sister is finally back and confirmed! July 3rd 2026 for Rock Fest in Barcelona, Spain.
TWISTED SISTER Celebrating 50 Years!“
REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin issues statement:
“Hi Friends,
I am honored to have been approached by representatives of the University of Illinois, and invited to appear on the field for the Homecoming Game halftime show on September 27.
“Hi Friends,
I am honored to have been approached by representatives of the University of Illinois, and invited to appear on the field for the Homecoming Game halftime show on September 27.
September 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin issues statement:
“Hi Friends,
I am honored to have been approached by representatives of the University of Illinois, and invited to appear on the field for the Homecoming Game halftime show on September 27.
“Hi Friends,
I am honored to have been approached by representatives of the University of Illinois, and invited to appear on the field for the Homecoming Game halftime show on September 27.
For my friends in Sweden 🇸🇪
The Poodles reunite! Lots coming in 2026!
Such a great hard rock band!
The Poodles reunite! Lots coming in 2026!
Such a great hard rock band!
September 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
For my friends in Sweden 🇸🇪
The Poodles reunite! Lots coming in 2026!
Such a great hard rock band!
The Poodles reunite! Lots coming in 2026!
Such a great hard rock band!
This will be awesome… and emotional.
Ozzy: No Escape From Now
Premieres October 7th on Paramount+
Ozzy: No Escape From Now
Premieres October 7th on Paramount+
September 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This will be awesome… and emotional.
Ozzy: No Escape From Now
Premieres October 7th on Paramount+
Ozzy: No Escape From Now
Premieres October 7th on Paramount+