10 Most Anticipated Rock Albums Of 2018: Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains & More
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Happy New Year from Alternative Nation! If everything goes to plan, 2018 could be an exciting year of new releases from some of your favorite legendary alternative rock bands. Below are...
Chris Cornell’s Bandmate Reveals How Women Lusted For Him
In a recent fan Q&A, former Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello was asked for his "favorite moment/ memory from performing atop the Ed Sullivan theater? 15 years ago." Morello recounted a funny story about female...
Marilyn Manson Reveals Why He Really Fired Twiggy Ramirez
In a new Kerrang article, Marilyn Manson opened up about 'musical differences' he had the last few years with Twiggy Ramirez, his former bassist who he fired a couple of months ago.
When he reflects...
Phil Anselmo Reveals How Pantera Reunion Could Happen
Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo was recently interviewed by Metal Wani's Jake Patton. A couple of excerpts are below (transcribed by Blabbermouth).
On a hypothetical Pantera reunion concert featuring all surviving members of the band...
Watch Fans Break ‘Strict’ Rule At Chris Cornell’s Grave
Yesterday, Chris Cornell's widow Vicky shared a letter sent to her from the Hollywood Forever Cemetery mentioning their 'strict filming policy' that forbids fans from filming at Chris' grave or anywhere else at the...
Maynard James Keenan Makes ‘Cryptic’ Announcement Fans Have Been Waiting For
A Perfect Circle fans may finally get the long awaited details on the band's new album on Tuesday. Frontman Maynard James Keenan has tweeted, "Have your headphones ready Tuesday Morning. New Years treat. Find...
Chester Bennington’s Widow Shares Never Before Seen Look At Wedding On Anniversary: ‘I’m Broken’
To mark the 12th anniversary of her wedding to her late husband, Linkin Park and Stone Temple Pilots singer Chester Bennington, Talinda Bennington has shared a photo of the couple's wedding invitation.
She also recently...
Cemetery Sends Letter To Chris Cornell’s Widow Revealing What Is ‘Against Their Policy’
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery has sent a letter to Vicky Cornell stating that fans aren't allowed to film video of their visits to Chris Cornell's grave. Cornell's management team tweeted:
"We understand that some of...
Listen To New Pearl Jam Single “Around And Around”
Pearl Jam's Holiday 2017 single featuring a new rehearsal recording of the band covering Chuck Berry's "Around and Around" has been released. You can listen to part of it below!
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Chris Cornell’s Daughter Opens Up About Nirvana & Seattle
Chris Cornell's daughter Lily answered fan questions during a recent Tumblr AMA. She discussed Nirvana, living in Seattle, and upcoming new Seattle artists she manages, following in the footsteps of her mother Susan Silver,...
Top 10 Rock Albums Of 2017
The year was 2017 and to be honest, any way you cut it, the year proved to be a truly mixed bag. For all the great music released this year, tragically, the world of...
Liam Gallagher Reveals Why He Doesn’t Know How To Play Huge Oasis Hit On...
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher revealed he doesn't know how to play the band's biggest hit "Wonderwall" on guitar, telling The Sun (via Borneo Bulletin):
"I don't even know how to play it on guitar...
Bandmate Reveals How He Sees If Maynard James Keenan Won’t ‘Hate’ New Songs
A Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel was recently interviewed by Full Metal Jackie on KLOS' Whiplash. Below are transcribed quotes from the interview via Blabbermouth.
On how often he wrote music even while A Perfect...
Top Metal Albums of 2017
As 2017 comes to a close it's time to reflect on all the metal releases that came out. It was such a great year that it took the combined forces of Birdman and Anthony...
Drunk Metal Legends Admit To Breaking Into Metallica Member’s House
Sam Roberts and Dan Soder recently interviewed Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian about his second book, Access All Areas: Stories From A Hard Rock Life. Blabbermouth.net transcribed some quotes.
On whether he documented significant life and...
Alice In Chains Reveal Eerie Similarities Between Layne Staley & Axl Rose
Alice In Chains singer/guitarist Jerry Cantrell discussed Layne Staley and Axl Rose suffering the same injury in an interview on Let There Be Talk with Dean Delray.
"He wrecked on the four wheeler behind the...
Watch Jane’s Addiction Appear To Get High On Stage
Jane's Addiction performed in Tempe, Arizona earlier this week, and Perry Farrell discussed marijuana on stage.
"Have you guys legalized marijuana yet? Yes? Oh good! Yes? I think I heard some good nos, no? What...
Pearl Jam May Extend European Tour, Another American Date?
There is new Pearl Jam 2018 tour rumors and speculation on the Ten Club boards. See the latest below, including rumors that the rumored Safeco Field show in Seattle will actually be two concerts.
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Watch Clip From New Documentary Featuring Rare Soundgarden Footage
Grass Fed Cinema have shared a new clip of Soundgarden from their upcoming JBTV documentary.
"A clip from our upcoming documentary on JBTV, the Chicago based music television show that has been on air for...
Billy Corgan Photographed With Surprising Smashing Pumpkins Member
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has shared a new photo of himself with guitarist Jeff Schroeder.
"Meeting w/ @jjjschroeder today about all things guitar/music/rocka rolla #WPC #thesmashingpumpkins @yamahaguitardevelopment @yamahaguitars_official."
Corgan announced his intentions to form a...
