Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Announces Tragic Loss
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced the death of his uncle Jim Corgan. Alternative Nation sends its thoughts and prayers to Corgan and his family during this tough time, and encourages readers to...
Soundgarden Announce Very Special New 2018 Release
Soundgarden have confirmed that they will reissue their A-Sides Greatest Hits collection on Record Store Day on April 21st. It is a vinyl release, and will be limited to 5,000 copies.
Soundgarden first released A-Sides...
Eddie Vedder Meeting Luke Skywalker Will Blow Your Mind
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder was photographed with Mark Hamill at an Oscars party over the weekend. Hamill is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, mostly recently playing the...
The Cure’s Robert Smith Makes Huge Nine Inch Nails Announcement
The Cure frontman Robert Smith was announced as the curator of this summer’s Meltdown Festival a few months back and promised it would be the “must-see event of the summer.”
The lineup he announced...
Chris Cornell’s Widow Reacts To Insane ‘Conspiracy Theorists’
Chris Cornell's widow Vicky, who has dealt with disgusting harassment and threats from people online since the death of her husband, discussed conspiracy theorists in a recent Twitter exchange.
Someone tweeted to Vicky, "Yes! ATIVAN...
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Joins Iconic Band, Major Tour Will End In Detroit
Wayne Kramer has announced a new incarnation of MC5 called 'MC50' to mark the 50th anniversary of Kick Out The Jams.
The lineup will feature Kramer, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty, King’s...
Tool Reveal First Look At Studio Recording With Maynard James Keenan
Tool guitarist Adam Jones posted on Instagram a very short studio video with the caption: 'Day 1.' It was announced last month that Maynard James Keenan would be entering the studio to record his...
Eddie Vedder, Billy Corgan & Chris Cornell’s Widow Photographed At Oscar Parties
Late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell's widow Vicky and daughter Toni attended the 26th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by Bulgari, celebrating EJAF and the 90th Academy Awards at The...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Send Adorable Message To John Frusciante
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante celebrated his 48th birthday on Monday, and his former bandmates gave him a special shout out on Instagram. The band posted an old photo of Frusciante...
Dave Grohl Reveals Terrible Haircut: ‘I Did It To Myself, Just Like Radiohead’
Foo Fighters were recently interviewed by GQ, and Dave Grohl was asked what his worst haircut ever was. Grohl had to go back to the 1980's to recall his worst haircut.
He pondered, "Oh jeez."...
Grunge Singer Reveals How He Contributed To New Stone Temple Pilots Album
Failure frontman Ken Andrews discussed mixing Stone Temple Pilots' new album in an interview earlier this year with Sonic Scoop.
"The DeLeo Brothers, Dean and Robert, did another band that they were in, Army of...
Rage Against The Machine Member Reveals Why Band ‘Wasn’t Exactly Prolific’
Former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello discussed the band having long breaks in between their three albums in a new The Brag interview.
While Prophets of Rage have been touring, Morello has been...
Marilyn Manson & Josh Homme’s Meltdown Shows Earned Shocking Money
Billboard have up a new box score, and it features the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show where Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme had his on stage meltdown in December 2017 in Los...
Robert Plant Reveals Why He’d Be ‘Whore’ To Do Led Zeppelin Reunion
Robert Plant revealed why he refuses to reunite with Led Zeppelin in a new Esquire interview.
"You don't even have to talk to me if all you want to know about is Led Zeppelin. 38...
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...
