These Are The Best Metal Bands In Each State
As the title indicates, this will be a "Best metal band from each U.S. state" listing, with a main band for every state's entry, plus one or more honorable mentions. In this piece we...
Watch Eddie Vedder Cover Tom Petty At Oscars To Honor Deceased Legends
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder performed at the Oscars on Sunday night during the In Memoriam segment. He performed Tom Petty's "Room at the Top." Watch video below!
Rolling Stone reports that the Pearl Jam...
Grunge Legend ‘Didn’t Want To Become’ Second Dave Grohl
Marcel Anderson recently interviewed former Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson. Keep in mind these excerpts are translated so the verbiage isn't exactly right. Erlandson discussed why he never started a solo career or formed another...
Eddie Vedder & Brad Pitt Unite With Huge Names For Special Event
Update: Click here to watch Eddie Vedder's Oscars performance.
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and his wife Jill have been spending some time in Los Angeles the last few days as Oscar fever has taken...
Chris Cornell’s Widow Reveals Why He Had ‘Inability To Sing’ At Final Show
Chris Cornell's widow Vicky discussed his final performance with Soundgarden in Detroit before his death, and how his prescription drug abuse led to bizarre behavior.
"So his stumbling, inability to hear constant ringing in his...
Alice In Chains Comeback Tour Ticket Sales Will Surprise You
A reader named J emailed Alternative Nation last week that Alice In Chains' new 2018 European tour dates, their first on the continent in four years, have sold out quickly, "Only announced 5 days...
The Black Crowes Member Reveals ‘Sad’ Reason Reunion Could Happen
The Black Crowes' former drummer Steve Gorman discussed the band's break up and a possible reunion in a new Appetite for Distortion interview. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"What ultimately ended it was demanded...
Courtney Love Reveals What She Wants From Billy Corgan
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recently posted a photo of his Big Muff guitar pedal, and he received a comment from Courtney Love asking for his phone number.
"i love this . lost your new...
Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Shits In Neighbor’s Bathtub
Consequence of Sound reports that former Oasis bandmates and brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher were known to break into homes in Manchester decade ago.
British TV host Richard Madely was one of the brothers’ alleged...
Review: Myles Kennedy’s Emotional Story Behind Year of the Tiger
Years of sadness and pain. A mother left alone to raise two boys. A life of internal struggle. That is only a mere fraction of Myles Kennedy’s experience losing his father as a child....
Soundgarden Member Reacts To Taylor Momsen’s Horrific Injury Photos
The Pretty Reckless opened for Soundgarden on their final tour before Chris Cornell's death last spring, and the band's singer Taylor Momsen recently shared photos of her injury she suffered late last year when...
Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Member Dissed Foo Fighters To Dave Grohl’s Face
Former Smashing Pumpkins touring drummer Kenny Aronoff discussed partying with former Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, and then meeting Dave Grohl for the first time the next day when he...
Hole Guitarist Reveals How Courtney Love’s ‘Megalomania’ Destroyed Band
Marcel Anderson recently interviewed former Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson. Keep in mind these excerpts are translated so the verbiage isn't exactly right. Erlandson discussed the downfall of Hole.
Anders: Can you ask, why Hole failed...
Chris Cornell’s Widow Reveals Why She Asked Security To ‘Break Down’ His Door
Chris Cornell's widow Vicky discussed losing her husband to addiction in a series of new tweets, and why his incoherent and impaired behavior on the phone the night of his death led to her...
Stone Temple Pilots Reveal Why They Almost Abandoned Band Name
In a new San Diego Tribune Review interview, Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo revealed had the band not clicked with new singer Jeff Gutt during the lengthy audition process — STP was ready...
The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan Is Communicating With Loved One Beyond The Grave
“I talk to her all time. I feel she is there all the time - helping me. I give out to her sometimes too,” said Eileen O'Riordan this Wednesday of her beloved daughter, the...
Foo Fighters Mash Up John Lennon’s “Imagine” And Van Halen’s “Jump”
Foo Fighters have released a video where the band mashes up the rock classics "Imagine" by John Lennon and "Jump" by Van Halen.
Woodshedding for the summer tour has never felt so good....see you out...
Watch Stone Temple Pilots Debut ‘Glide’ Live, Play ‘Regeneration’ And ‘Atlanta’
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Stone Temple Pilots dug up the deep cuts at their tour kickoff show in Santa Clarita, CA last night, performing the No. 4 track "Glide" live for the first time...
Watch Billy Corgan Emotionally Reconnect With James Iha In New Smashing Pumpkins Video
The Smashing Pumpkins have released a new behind the scenes video from their photoshoot for the Shiny and Oh So Bright tour. In the video, Billy Corgan and James Iha are seen having quite...
Watch Stone Temple Pilots And Johnny Depp Perform “Sex Type Thing”
Johnny Depp joined Stone Temple Pilots onstage in Santa Clarita, CA last night to perform "Sex Type Thing" and "Kick Out The Jams." MC5's Wayne Kramer also took part in "Kick Out The Jams."...
