Review: Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II
As the successor to 1996’s Book of Shadows, it’s hard to fathom that merely twenty years has passed. Upon its April 8th release, enter Zakk Wylde’s Book of Shadows II. As it not only...
Pearl Jam Cancel North Carolina Concert Over Anti LGBT Bill
Pearl Jam canceled a planned concert in North Carolina to protest the state's recent passage of the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, also known as the LGBT "bathroom" law.
In a statement on the...
Watch Candlebox Cover “Hunger Strike” To Honor 25 Years Of Temple Of The Dog
If you recall, in our interview with Candlebox frontman, Kevin Martin, it was explained how “Far Behind” was inspired by the late, great, Andy Wood from Mother Love Bone. In fact, the original lyrics...
AC/DC May Have Fired Brian Johnson For ‘Slowing Down,’ Axl Rose ‘Excited’ To Take...
Eddie Trunk has released a new blog discussing Axl Rose taking over for Brian Johnson as AC/DC's lead singer for the band's remaining 2016 tour dates. Read an excerpt below:
"Well now the news...
Mike McCready Remembers Temple of the Dog 25 Years Later
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready remembered the release of Temple of the Dog's album a day after the 25th anniversary of the release of the album:
I know I'm a day late, but...
My memories of...
Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Says Trump Could Lead To Grunge Rebellion
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan was recently interviewed by Galore Magazine. Read excerpts below.
You guys were able to chart and have mainstream success in a way that a lot of rock bands...
Watch Paul McCartney & Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Perform “Helter Skelter” In Seattle
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic joined Paul McCartney to perform "Helter Skelter" at the KeyArena in Seattle. Novoselic and surviving Nirvana bandmates Dave Grohl and Pat Smear collaborated with McCartney in 2012 to record...
Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform With AC/DC’s Angus Young At Coachella
Axl Rose got some practice as AC/DC's new frontman at Coachella last night, with Angus Young joining Guns N' Roses on stage for "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Riff Raff." Watch videos below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvKV8RCbkWw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHVBopn-oTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUjXEydNR3A
AC/DC have...
Pearl Jam Perform ‘Vs.’ In Its Entirety
Photo credit: @heidekens on Instagram
Sea posted the following on PearlJam.com:
Pearl Jam
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, SC
April 16, 2016
Set List
Walk On Music: It Happened Today-R.E.M
Band Onstage 08:34
Band Offstage 11:38
01. Corduroy
Vs album in order
02. Go
03. Animal
04. Daughter
05....
Axl Rose Officially Joins AC/DC
AC/DC have officially announced that Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is joining their band to complete their 2016 tour.
“AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to...
Guns N’ Roses Tour Bus Breaks Down On Way To Coachella
TMZ is reporting that Guns N' Roses' tour bus broke down on the way to pick up the band in Indio, CA for Coachella. The bus sat idly for 3 hours in Fontana,...
Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Keyboardist Talks James Iha’s Return, Zeitgeist & Premieres New Song
Recently, I have had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Harriton, award-winning songwriter and the keyboardist/backing vocalist for the Smashing Pumpkins from 2007 to 2009 during the first phase of the reunion-Zeitgeist era. Harriton contacted...
Major AC/DC Announcement Coming Soon, Brian Johnson Gives Fans Thumbs Up
AC/DC are set to make a major announcement soon, according to AC/DC Brasil.
"Sony Music USA has informed us that a 'Declaration will be published soon', They're 'waiting for the best time".
We're waiting for
#ACDC #ROCKORBUSTTOUR"
AC/DC...
‘Door Is Open’ For Izzy Stradlin & Steven Adler To Reunite With Guns N’...
Eddie Trunk met with Guns N' Roses members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan when the band performed in Las Vegas last weekend, and he shared some insight on Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler...
Easy Street Records Previews Record Store Day: Eddie Vedder’s Surprise & Mike McCready Supergroup
Photo credit: Jim Bennett
Since 2008, the third Saturday of April has been named Record Store Day. It’s a unique combination of supporting your local record stores and having a chance to grab some rarities...
Blind Melon Guitarist Opens Studio, Offers Recording Advice – ‘Always Buy Classic Vintage Gear’
The two Blind Melon albums issued during Shannon Hoon's lifetime, 1992's Blind Melon and 1995's Soup, are two of my favorite sounding rock recordings of all-time (I may be just a tad biased, as...
Nick Hexum Talks New 311 Disposable Vape Pen, Hear New Song “Island Sun”
Multi-Platinum, Los Angeles rock band 311, announced the launch of their disposable vape pen – the Grassroots Uplifter™ on Tuesday. It’s a product the band has designed from scratch. Physically, the vape pen is...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform At Napster & Facebook Executive Sean Parker’s House
Red Hot Chili Peppers played at last night’s (April 13, 2016) gala at the Sean Parker and The Parker Foundation Launch for The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Gala in Los Angeles. Apparently they...
James Iha Reunites With Smashing Pumpkins Again In Chicago
James Iha returned for his third performance with The Smashing Pumpkins on their In Plainsong 2016 tour at their hometown show in Chicago last night. Iha first reunited with original Smashing Pumpkins bandmates...
Listen To Chris Cornell’s New Cover Of “Stay With Me Baby”
Chris Cornell has released his cover of "Stay With Me Baby" from HBO's rock and roll series Vinyl. The song was first sung by the great soul singer Lorraine Ellison in 1966. Bette...
