Why Billy Corgan Is Alternative Rock’s Greatest Icon
Edited by Brett Buchanan
“The inscription on Billy Corgan's gravestone will no doubt read ‘Amid grand sonic architecture he dared to rock.’”
Rip Magazine, 1996
Where would one start when writing an introduction to William Patrick Corgan,...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Reaction To John Frusciante Shirt Will Blow Your Mind
I know we use 'blow your mind' a lot as a clickbait hook, but a John Frusciante fan literally had a 'mind blowing moment' with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith at a...
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Reveals What Made Kurt Cobain Cry
Nardwuar, who infamously interviewed Nirvana in January 1994, reunited with Krist Novoselic 23 years later at SXSW earlier this week, conducting an impromptu interview with the legendary Nirvana bassist.
Nardwuar gave Novoselic a signed album...
Ex-Guns N’ Roses Member Forced To Join Band By Manager: ‘Axl Never Showed Up’
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba discussed his time in the band in a recent HANGIN w LAVS interview. Funky.Monkey transcribed this quote on MyGNRForum.
"At the time I played for Guns N'...
Soundgarden & Smashing Pumpkins Members Talk Grunge Guitar Solo Backlash
Think “shredder,” and the usual suspects probably immediately come to mind - Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Dimebag Darrell, etc. But what about such talented ‘90s era alt rock guitarists as Kim Thayil (Soundgarden),...
Ex-Pearl Jam Drummers Appear Split On Attending Rock Hall of Fame, With One Turning...
Former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlain will not attend Pearl Jam's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Chamberlain tells Rolling Stone, "I'm so happy they are getting honored by the Hall...
Nikki Sixx Reveals How Promoters ‘Tried’ To Reunite Guns N’ Roses But Got ‘A...
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx discussed Axl Rose joining AC/DC in a Neon Sunsets interview conducted last year and just recently posted on YouTube.
"I'm pretty much about the original band as much as possible. AC/DC,...
Tool Announce VIP Package With Shocking Price, Ban Cell Phones
TOOL VIP CLARIFICATION FOR THOSE WITH QUESTIONS:
For those of you with questions or who are having trouble figuring out how to purchase VIP PACKAGES, please read the following instructions carefully.
The Pre-sale begins tomorrow (Wednesday,...
Bush Performed On The Voice, But Was Gavin Rossdale Pretending To Play Guitar?
Bush performed "Mad Love" on The Voice UK, and Express and The Mirror have accused Gavin Rossdale and his bandmates of not actually performing live since their instruments were not plugged in. Rossdale...
Tracklisting For Blink-182’s Huge Upcoming Release Has Leaked
The deluxe edition of Blink-182's California is set to be released in a couple of months, and the newly recorded song titles have been leaked:
Bottom Of The Ocean
Can't Get You More Pregnant
Don't Mean Anything
Good...
Interview: Kyuss’ Brant Bjork Talks New Album, Tour & Favorite New Bands
Photo by Matt Grayson
Catch Brant Bjork at any point during a given year, and he's probably doing either one of two things - playing a show or recording an album. Last year, he issued...
Alice In Chains Reveal Why Grunge Scene With Nirvana, Soundgarden & Pearl Jam Is...
Alice In Chains members Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez discussed the Seattle Grunge scene during a fan Q&A a few weeks ago at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Alternative Nation transcribed their...
Ex-Guns N’ Roses Member Reveals Why Axl Rose ‘Can’t Afford To Sit On His...
Former Guns N' Roses bassist Tommy Stinson discussed GNR's reunion in a new interview with Q104.3, and if it surprised him.
"I kind of was, but not really, given the nature of what was going...
Chris Cornell Makes Bold Metallica Proclamation
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell discussed his new song "The Promise" in a new Rolling Stone article. In the article, he had high praise for Metallica, mentioning them in the same breath as the...
Dave Abbruzzese Reacts To Pearl Jam Inviting Him To Rock Hall of Fame
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese has reacted to Pearl Jam inviting him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month on Facebook. While Abbruzzese had lobbied to be...
Tool Announce 2017 North American Tour Dates
We are very excited to announce that TOOL will be bringing their unparalleled sonic and visual experience to a select number of cities in May and June 2017.
Along with the show dates, venues and...
Ex-Guns N’ Roses Member Reveals Who Were ‘Pain In The Ass’ Bandmates
In a new interview with Eric Blair, ex-Guns N' Roses bassist Tommy Stinson revealed that some GNR guitarists he played with were 'pains in the ass.' Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"I've known Josh...
Pearl Jam Reveal If It Was Their Decision To Leave Dave Abbruzzese Out Of...
Pearl Jam revealed in a statement to Rolling Stone that it was not their decision to leave Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons out of the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted lineup,...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Tell Fans At Concerts To ‘Throw Phones In Trash’
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea discussed phones and social media in a new interview with Kevin Klein.
"I just felt this subtle addiction where I would be looking at , picking up my phone...
Scott Stapp Reveals If He Wants To Join Stone Temple Pilots
Former Creed and current Art of Anarchy frontman Scott Stapp was asked in a recent interview with Mitch Lafon if he wants to join Stone Temple Pilots, following last year's misunderstood story where fans...
