Top 10 Alternative Nation Stories Of 2017
This year was an eventful year news wise in rock, unfortunately for tragic reasons. Below are the top ten highest read Alternative Nation stories of 2017.
10. Billy Corgan Reacts To Howard Stern Saying Chris...
Watch Alice In Chains & Nirvana Members Perform With The Doors
MoPOP.org has posted the following:
For the past 11 years, MoPOP has hosted the annual Founders Award Celebration, an fundraising gala and concert in honor of artists who have changed the face of pop music....
Pearl Jam Rumored To Be Planning Something In Seattle That Will Blow You Away
There are new rumors on the Ten Club forums regarding Pearl Jam's rumored summer 2018 North American tour dates.
Ando posted:
Just got a text from a friend very very high up the ladder at Safeco...
Fan With Two Huge Dogs Runs Into Axl Rose, You Won’t Believe His Reaction
A fan named Jimi recently ran into Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose near Chin Chin in Hollywood. The fan was with two 'beautiful' dogs, and said Rose was very friendly. Below are some...
10 Eerie Similarities Between Kurt Cobain & Chester Bennington’s Deaths
Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington were voices of their generation, and we tragically lost both to suicide far too young. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, call...
Watch Teens WTF Reaction Listening To Pearl Jam For First Time
A new video has been uploaded of teens listening to Pearl Jam for the first time. Watch below!
Teens don't know Pearl Jam!? ? pic.twitter.com/UEFCpSHTTG— FBE (@FBE) December 11, 2017
Pearl Jam Radio's The Rob discussed...
Radiohead Guitarist Reveals Why Dead Seattle Icon Would Have Become A DJ
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien was asked by Music Radar in a new interview for his thoughts on "guitar's place in music today," to which he responded:
"I was thinking about this yesterday - it's weird,...
Pearl Jam Reunite With Ex-Drummer & Cover Classic On New Single
Pearl Jam have released their 2017 Holiday Single. The first track is a soundcheck version of "Alive" featuring original drummer Dave Krusen, recorded prior to the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance...
Iconic Grunge Era Singer Admits To Still Getting High, Reveals How Dog Stole Drugs
Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell was recently interviewed on the Jason Ellis Show. Farrell discussed how he still smokes weed, and how his dog recently stole the drug and got high.
"You dangle a carrot...
Brother Opens Up About ‘Questions’ Regarding Chris Cornell’s Death: ‘I Struggle’
Chris Cornell's brother Peter has posted the following on Instagram:
"Happier times. 1000 years ago. These two guys never saw it coming. Maybe it’s the holiday season. There’s a weight that rides around with me...
Frances Bean Cobain Singing Christmas Classic Will Melt Your Heart
Frances Bean Cobain shared a beautiful video of herself singing a Christmas classic with her rocker boyfriend Matthew Cook. Watch below!
@mattercook feliz navidad A post shared by Frances Bean...
Marilyn Manson Bandmate Reveals Why He ‘Hates’ The Strokes
Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy (aka Pogo) was recently sharing his favorite New York music, and he ripped The Strokes:
I know they're from New York City, but I hate The Strokes, and...
Megadeth Guitarist Reacts To Rumor That He Lied About His Age To Join Band
Former Megadeth guitarist, Marty Friedman is one of the greatest in the music world. Ever since joining Megadeth in 1990 for the Rust in Peace the main's style of guitar work had become well...
Gene Simmons Reveals Why He’s Selling Album For $50,000
Prices to purchase Gene Simmons' The Vault start at $2,000 and include Gene personally delivering each vault at a meet-and-greet to each purchaser at a designated location. Simmons discussed selling the meet and greet...
Alter Bridge Member Reveals Why They Refuse To Perform Creed Songs
Myles Kennedy was asked by Eddie Trunk in a recent interview why Alter Bridge have never performed Creed songs live, to which he replied (transcribed by Ultimate-Guitar):
"I think it was just from the genesis...
Billy Corgan Reveals What Metallica Documentary Taught Him About Smashing Pumpkins Reunion
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan was recently interviewed on Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC. Corgan discussed the rumored Smashing Pumpkins original lineup reunion, and Metallica's film Some Kind of Monster.
"What I eventually...
Chris Cornell’s Brother Opens Up About ‘Anger’ And ‘Blame’ About Tragedy: ‘Sorrow’s A Formidable...
Chris Cornell's brother Peter has posted the following on Instagram:
"Happy Holidays and the best for all of us in the new year. I won’t lie to you, this year was a tough one. AMY...
Liam Gallagher’s Surprising Morrissey Christmas Message
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher wished Morrissey a 'miserable Christmas' on Twitter.
Speaking to The Age on Wednesday night, Liam confirmed that he and his brother Noel have called a truce.
"I got a little thing...
Scott Weiland’s Final Song Released In Touching Video From Bandmate
Late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland originally released his final song "Back to the City" just a month or so before his death in fall 2015 on the Blaster app....
Frances Bean Paying Tribute To Kurt Cobain On Christmas Will Melt Your Heart
Frances Bean Cobain has paid tribute to her late father Kurt Cobain on Christmas, sharing a family photo. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Eve ? A post shared by Frances Bean...
