Metallica’s James Hetfield Contradicts Kirk Hammett’s Statement On Lost Cell Phone Riffs
In an interview with France’s Metal XS program, Metallica singer James Hetfield seems to be calling into question the original statement guitarist Kirk Hammett gave in his explanation as to why he provided solos...
Live Reveal Why They Reunited With Ed Kowalczyk, Talk New Album
Below is a Q&A from Live's official website discussing their reunion.
Can you talk about what led to the reformation of the band and the common thread that now unites you for this next chapter...
Trent Reznor On If New Nine Inch Nails Music Is Imminent
A year ago this week, Trent Reznor tweeted, "New NIN coming in 2016. Other stuff, too." When reminded of this tweet now in a new interview with Rolling Stone, though, he's coy. "Those words...
Foo Fighters Reveal How They ‘Destroyed’ Red Hot Chili Peppers
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins discussed an epic prank Foo Fighters played on Red Hot Chili Peppers in a new Kerrang interview.
“We absolutely destroyed the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It’s in one of their...
Slash Tried To Steal Guns N’ Roses Member For Solo Band
Richard Fortus revealed in a recent KHSE interview that Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators wanted to recruit him to join their band.
"I had actually been asked to join Slash's band a while...
Scott Weiland’s Innovative 2016 Plan To Help New Bands, And Why He Loved Turquoise...
Left photo credit: Steven Georges/O.C. Register, all other photos taken by Rocco Guarino
The following is a guest article from Rocco Guarino, late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland's close friend and...
Chris Cornell Reveals If New Soundgarden Album Is Priority Over Solo Career
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell discussed if Soundgarden plan to release a new album and tour in 2017 in a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"It’ll be in 2017, both...
Gene Hoglan Talks New DVD And Upcoming Dethklok Album
Gene Hoglan has been a house hold name in metal and drummer circles for a long time. First getting noticed when he played on the legendary thrash album, Darkness Descends, by Dark Angel, Gene...
Rage Against The Machine Reportedly Offered Shocking Money For Reunion
Comedian Jim Florentine, the former co-host of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show, discussed Rage Against The Machine and Zack de la Rocha on Bill Burr's podcast recently. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
“Or even...
Major Update On Unreleased Scott Weiland Music
Photo credit: Corey Hickok
Tommy Black confirmed reports Alternative Nation made nearly a year ago that there is unreleased Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts material. Alternative Nation was told by a source nearly a year...
Duff McKagan Rumored To Be Helping Slash With Guns N’ Roses Money Due To...
Comedian Jim Florentine, the former co-host of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show, recently discussed Guns N' Roses' reunion on the Bill Burr Podcast.
"Supposedly the rumor with Guns N’ Roses, they got back together, Slash...
Dave Grohl Talks Dirty In Hilarious Hamilton Spoof
Dave Grohl recently made an appearance on an episode of Comedy Central's Drunk History. Hamilton musical creator Lin-Manuel Miranda gets drunk and recounts the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and his lifelong...
Pearl Jam Pay Tribute To Rock Legends We’ve Lost In 2016, Hint At Future...
Pearl Jam have released their December newsletter, which features a beautiful piece of art by Jeff Ament with some writing on it.
2016 will be remembered for the death of many creative and innovative musicians....
Tool Reveal Why New Album Is ‘Inspiring’ And Talk Working On Single Song ‘For...
Justin Chancellor discussed Tool's new album in a recent interview with Bass Player.
"We’re pretty deep into the writing process now, and we’ve narrowed things down to big groups of ideas. For the past few...
Tommy Black Responds To Fans Blaming Him For Scott Weiland’s Death
Former Wildabouts bassist Tommy Black responded to criticism from fans regarding Scott Weiland's death from an accidental drug overdose in a new Yahoo article. Black was briefly held by authorities for questioning following...
Chris Cornell On Why Temple of the Dog Can ‘Claim Ownership’ To Mother Love...
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell discussed Temple of the Dog, Mother Love Bone, and Andrew Wood in a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"I think in a lot of ways...
Guns N’ Roses’ Richard Fortus Talks Being Mistaken For Izzy Stradlin And ‘Taking’ His...
Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus discussed Izzy Stradlin in a recent KSHE interview. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"On my way back to the U.K. to finish that tour, I was sitting at...
Why Pearl Jam, Soundgarden & More Could Make For Exciting 2017 Festival Season
Anticipating the lineup arrival for a music festival can be a grueling process, but good things come to those who wait. The holiday season has officially arrived for festival enthusiasts. Rumors and speculation for the...
Major Live Reunion With Ed Kowalczyk Announcement Imminent
Live have updated their official website Freaks4Live.com with a countdown clock that ends on Monday. The band will announce details surrounding their reunion with original frontman Ed Kowalczyk, who left the band in 2009...
Chris Cornell Reveals Who Really Created Grunge Scene
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell discussed the Seattle Grunge scene in a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie. Alternative Nation transcribed his comments.
"We had a lot of that sort of talk leading up to...
