Ex-Guns N’ Roses Member Talks Being ‘Replaceable’ And Learning Business ‘The Hard Way’
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum discussed his career in a new Icon vs. Icon interview.
"I learned a lot along the way. When I first came into bands, I didn’t know anything about...
Soundgarden Guitarist Talks Commercialization Turning Grunge Into ‘Dollar Bill’
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil discussed his issues with the commercialization of alternative music in a new Vice interview.
"I don't think people were understanding or interpreting what was going on," he says. "They were just...
Dio, White Zombie, Suffocation And More Talk Desert Island Albums
“If you were trapped on a desert island and could bring only one album with you, which would it be?" This is the question the metal columnists of Alternative Nation have asked several very...
Pearl Jam Confirmed For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced today that Pearl Jam is an official 2017 Inductee. The 32nd annual induction ceremony will take place on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Barclays Center in...
Soundgarden Guitarist On Why He Believes There Could Be Another Grunge Movement
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the possibility of there being a new rock movement similar to Grunge in a new Loudwire interview.
"I hope so. It’s really hard to anticipate that. Obviously the success of...
Rock Hall of Fame Announce Fan Vote Results, Did Pearl Jam Win?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the final results of fan voting on their website last night.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS (OF THE FAN’S BALLOT)
You voted. We tallied. We’re proud to present your...
Dave Grohl Owes WWE’s Chris Jericho Money For Hilarious Reason
WWE wrestler and Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho recently interviewed Gary Spivack and Clay Busch of Danny Wimmer Presents, the promoters of Rock on the Range and Carolina Rebellion, on Talk is Jericho. During...
Why Axl Rose Reportedly Suffers From ‘Anxiety And Paranoia’
Journalist Mick Wall discussed Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses in a new GQ article.
"The trouble was that Slash, Duff and Matt Sorum were so out of their minds that Axl felt it...
Ex-Guns N’ Roses Member Wants To Join Foo Fighters
Matt Sorum took some heat for making comments about Foo Fighters not being 'dangerous' last year. But in a new interview on One on One with Mitch Lafon, he says what he meant was:...
More Photos Of Scott Weiland’s Funeral Surface
agentkrid has shared three photos from late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland's December 2015 funeral. Last week two photos surfaced from the service of Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz and Jane's...
Chris Cornell Talks Possibility Of Temple of the Dog ‘Slowing Down’ New Soundgarden Album
Chris Cornell discussed Temple of the Dog and Soundgarden in a new interview with Mike McCready on Pearl Jam Radio. McCready asked Cornell about Soundgarden's new album, and Cornell responded, "Well, we’ve been...
Rage Against The Machine Member Says Brendan O’Brien Is Better Guitarist Than Tom Morello
Former Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed in a new Digital Trends interview that producer Brendan O'Brien is the best guitarist he has ever been around, which is high praise since Commerford...
Metallica’s James Hetfield Reveals Why He Enjoys Being Stung By ‘Freak’ Bees
Metallica frontman James Hetfield discussed keeping bees on his property in a new Joe Rogan Experience interview. Alternative Nation transcribed the quotes.
“If you’re wearing black, they’ll all attack you. They think you’re...
Soundgarden Reveal If They’ll Debut New Music On Spring 2017 Tour
Kim Thayil discussed why Soundgarden will not debut new music live during their spring 2017 tour dates in a new Loudwire interview.
"We’re probably not going to debut new music live. I think we’re kind...
Foo Fighters Member Says A-List Musician’s House ‘Makes Playboy Mansion Look Like Kiddyland’
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins discussed visiting Drake's house in a new Kerrang interview.
“I live in the same neighbourhood as Drake, and I crashed one of his parties. I went to the house and...
Guns N’ Roses Member Gets Married, Were Bandmates At Wedding?
STLToday is reporting that Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus recently married a local lawyer named Stephanie Howlett. The wedding took place last Saturday night at Basso restaurant in front of 25 of...
Nine Inch Nails Announce When They Will Release New Music
Nine Inch Nails have confirmed that they will release a new 5-song EP titled Not the Actual Events on December 23rd.
Reznor said, “It’s an unfriendly, fairly impenetrable record that we needed to make. It’s...
First Ever Photos Of Scott Weiland’s Funeral
Two photos have surfaced from late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland's December 2015 funeral. We mean no disrespect in posting these, but find them to be newsworthy as they are the first...
Mark Lanegan & Duff McKagan Unite To Perform Guns N’ Roses Classic
Former Screaming Trees/Queens of the Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan and Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan united to perform the GNR classic "It's So Easy" during the Gutter Twins' set in Los Angeles...
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Recording Song For Dying Fan Will Melt Your Heart
Comedian Craig Gass told a touching story of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready doing something incredibly touching for a dying fan on Opie Radio earlier this week. Alternative Nation transcribed the full story.
"Mike...
