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James Iha Reunites With Smashing Pumpkins

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Alternative Nation was lucky enough to witness Smashing Pumpkins history last night, as founding guitarist James Iha reunited with the band for the first time in nearly 16 years at their 'In Plainsong' concert...

Stone Temple Pilots’ Tiny Music: 20th Anniversary Retrospective

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With their ironic machismo and hook-laden guitar rock sound taking the grunge era by storm, Stone Temple Pilots rocketed up the charts 1993 with their debut album Core, featuring singles such as "Sex Type Thing"...

Reunited Guns N’ Roses Reveal Cities For 2016 North American Tour

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In a video posted on Twitter, the reunited Guns N' Roses have revealed the cities that will be included in a 21 date North American reunion tour this year.  Currently on tap for the...

Watch Eddie Vedder Perform With Bruce Springsteen In Seattle

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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joined Bruce Springsteen onstage last night to perform "Bobby Jean." Watch video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVv6YlNTxiQ Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder discussed The Who and Pete Townshend in a new Rolling Stone...

Izzy Stradlin Rumored To Want ‘More Money’ To Reunite With Guns N’ Roses

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Guns N' Roses insider MSL recently discussed Izzy Stradlin's exclusion from Guns N' Roses' 2016 tour on GNRTruth: DJ chose Sixx:A.M. over GNR. Tommy chose The Replacements over GNR. Slash & Duff are filling the...

Pearl Jam & Foo Fighters Rumored To Tour Europe In 2017

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Photo credit: Mark Mainz Festileaks is reporting that Foo Fighters are rumored to be playing major 2017 European festivals to make up for their 2015 cancellations due to Dave Grohl's broken leg, with promoters hoping...

Noel Gallagher: ‘I Am The Last Rock Star, Liam Is F**king Annoying!’

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Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher discussed the state of rock and his brother Liam Gallagher in an interview with Latercera. Note that these quotes have been translated. When asked if he misses his brother...

Neil Young Almost Fronted Nirvana Reunion

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Butch Vig discussed Neil Young almost recording with surviving Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic in a new interview with The Daily Beast. "I turned down a lot of stuff. I turned down working...

Interview: RNDM’s Joseph Arthur Talks Writing With Jeff Ament, David Bowie’s Influence

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“Life is laced with many disappointments, but they all lead you to more strength and growth. I want everything to be the most incredible thing it can fucking be. I want it to be...

Dave Grohl Is Writing New Songs, But Are They For Foo Fighters?

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Foo Fighters producer Butch Vig tweeted today that Dave Grohl will not be releasing a solo album, further confirming what many fans had already assumed following Foo Fighters' hilarious 'break up' video released a...

Malcolm Young’s Son Claims Axl Rose Is Joining AC/DC: ‘It’s True’

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Founding AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young's son, and Angus Young's nephew, Ross Malcolm Young shared an article on Facebook last night about the rumors we reported via an Atlanta radio DJ that Guns N' Roses...

Frances Bean Cobain’s Divorce: Read Filing That Seeks To Protect $450 Million

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Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean Cobain has filed for divorce from her 31-year old Kurt Cobain lookalike husband Isaiah Silva, who fronts rock band The Eeries. The couple got married in June 2014, less...

Dave Mustaine On Last Time He Saw Scott Weiland: ‘He Didn’t Look Well, He...

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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine discussed late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland in a new interview with Vanyaland. Mustaine was asked about his kinship he had with Weiland that was discussed in Greg...

Guns N’ Roses’ Steven Adler Shows Off Haircut In First 2016 Photo

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Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler looks to be in good spirits in his first 2016 photo, taken last month with his band 'Adler.' Adler is sporting a new haircut, slightly resembling a...

Watch Chris Cornell Perform “Hunger Strike” At Tour Kickoff In Iceland

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Chris Cornell just kicked off a 54 date, 21 country world tour last night in Iceland. Just a man and his axe. Watch Cornell play a chilling solo acoustic rendition of Temple of the...

Dave Grohl Writes Letter To Help Teen Band That City Council Banned

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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has written a letter in support of a teenage band that was banned by city council. To learn more about Black Leaves of Envy & how you can help the...

Axl Rose Joining AC/DC Is Reportedly ‘All But A Done Deal’

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UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO READ MALCOLM YOUNG'S SON'S SURPRISING REACTION TO THE RUMORS OF AXL ROSE JOINING AC/DC Atlanta Radio 100.5 DJ Jason Bailey reported yesterday on his show, as transcribed by Alternative Nation, that...

Elton John To Collaborate With Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Elton John is reportedly collaborating with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their new album. The Daily Mirror reports that Anthony Kiedis reportedly got the singer on board when he was recently in...

Watch Smashing Pumpkins Perform Hole’s “Malibu”

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Photo credit: @motherhood_adventures on Instagram The Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their 2016 'In Plainsong' tour last night at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, OR with a very unique setlist. The show had a...

Everything You Need To Know About The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation

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cover photo by Jason Merritt, Getty Images Chris Cornell kicks off his 2016, 54 date world tour today at Harpa Eldborg Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. The tour consist of Cornell, an array of guitars and...

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