Why It’s Time For Grunge To Die
1991: the year Grunge broke. Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was released as a single in September, and everything changed. A manifesto for dissatisfied Reagan-era youth.
2018: Rock music is still in the remission its...
Alice In Chains Release Powerful New Studio Video
William DuVall has shared a new video as Alice In Chains rehearse and finish up their sixth studio album.
DuVall wrote on Twitter, "Fun at rehearsal. DuVall-designed @WarwickFramus #Talisman guitar w/ Stephens Design NOS 50’s-wire...
90’s Legend Unloads On Kurt Cobain: ‘You’re A Selfish Piece Of Shit’
You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Don't be ashamed if you are dealing with mental health issues, reach out to someone.
Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy (aka Pogo) criticized...
Chris Cornell’s Family Reach Out To Jerry Cantrell
Members of Chris Cornell's family have reached out to Alice In Chains singer/guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Heart's Ann Wilson to thank them for covering "Black Hole Sun" at the Rock and Roll Hall of...
Bandmate Reveals How Scott Weiland Lost Tooth Trying To Score Before Show
Former Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner discussed Scott Weiland struggling with his addiction in a new Fueled By Death Cast interview.
Dude, it's so stressful watching that, like when Slash is sitting there on the...
D’arcy Says Smashing Pumpkins Bandmate Died Twice: ‘Drinking, Drugging, Womanizing’
Original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky took shots at her former bandmate Jimmy Chamberlin in recent comments on Alternative Nation articles when talking to readers. She also discussed her disappointment with Billy Corgan for...
A Perfect Circle Debut New Song In Honor Of Fallen Rock Icons
A Perfect Circle debuted a new song titled "So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish" on BBC on Sunday. Fast forward to 5:15 in below to hear the track.
In a recent interview with...
‘Star Wars: Last Shot’ Review
Star Wars: Last Shot is the latest addition to Del Rey's canon Star Wars novel lineup, tying into next month's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Written by franchise newcomer Daniel José Older, Last Shot...
Jerry Cantrell Covers “Black Hole Sun” For Chris Cornell At Rock Hall of Fame
Alice In Chains singer/guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Heart's Ann Wilson paid tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell at the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night, covering "Black...
Velvet Revolver Hired Surprising Singer To Replace Scott Weiland, Lenny Kravitz Almost Joined
Velvet Revolver fired Scott Weiland 10 years ago this month in April 2008 which effectively ended the band as they never performed live again outside of a one off reunion show with Weiland in...
Dr. Drew Reveals Who Contributed To Chris Cornell’s Death: ‘It’s Crazy’
Dr. Drew appeared on the Dr. Oz Show on Thursday to discuss the opioid crisis in America and the dangers of benzodiazepines being prescribed to recovering addicts. When discussing Chris Cornell's death, he heavily...
Courtney Love ‘Devastated’ By Death Of Big Name, Compares Him To Kurt Cobain
Courtney Love posted a touching tribute to legendary film director Milos Forman, who died yesterday. Forman directed Love in The People vs. Larry Flynt and Man on the Moon. She claimed that Milos great...
Mark Lanegan Reaches Out To New Smashing Pumpkins Bassist
Former Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan recently reached out to Smashing Pumpkins touring bassist Jack Bates after Bates complimented his album Gargoyle.
Bates had said, "Late night drive back...
Stone Temple Pilots Member Reveals How Seattle Icon Helped Him
Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo recently met Heart legend Ann Wilson.
He wrote on Instagram, "It was lovely to finally meet you @annwilson Thank you for raising me musically. Also many thanks for the...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Member Announces Huge New Release
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea will release his memoir, "Acid For The Children", on September 25 via Grand Central Publishing.
The publisher has issued the following description of the 400-page hardcover title: "Iconic bassist...
Pearl Jam Reveal ‘Most Deserving’ Grunge Era Bands For Rock Hall of Fame
Pearl Jam have tweeted that Rage Against The Machine and Radiohead deserve to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Digging out the old shirt and adding two of the most deserving bands..
Congrats to...
Chris Cornell’s Widow Reveals What She Asked Soundgarden About Final Show
Chris Cornell's widow Vicky discussed Soundgarden's final performance in Detroit in a new interview with Dr. Oz. Alternative Nation transcribed her comments.
"Even from crew members, and people who have been on tour with him...
Foo Fighters Member Reveals How Heroin Overdose Changed Him
Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins discussed recording There Is Nothing Left To Lose in a recent Louder Sound interview.
“It was so great,” smiles Grohl. “We were in a basement in Virginia...
Alice In Chains Share Mysterious Photo Of New Album Collaborator
Alice In Chains have shared a new studio photo of someone at the mixing board for their new album. It appears likely that it is producer Nick Raskulinecz, but some in Instagram comments speculated...
Steven Adler & Izzy Stradlin React To ‘Strangers’ Stealing Their Guns N’ Roses Jobs
Steven Adler discussed how he and Izzy Stradlin have reacted to Frank Ferrer and Richard Fortus taking their jobs on the Guns N' Roses Not In This Lifetime tour in a new Hysteria Mag...