Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Unites With Metallica
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder had quite the weekend at the Global Citizens Fest. He performed with Coldplay's Chris Martin and Cat Stevens, and Metallica also shared a photo with Vedder. View...
Jane’s Addiction Repeat Lollapalooza History 25 Years Later With Foo Fighters Member’s Help
Edited by Brett Buchanan
Earlier this weekend, Alternative Nation owner, reporter, and all around rock star Brett Buchanan and I attended Jack's 11th Show at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, formerly known as Verizon Wireless Amphitheater...
Billy Corgan On Why Nirvana’s Explosion Was A ‘Weird Dream’
Rolling Stone have premiered a new clip from The Smart Studios Story, which documents the unlikely ascension of that Madison, Wisconsin, studio into an alternative rock hub.
" just looked like somebody who'd woken up...
Review: Giraffe Tongue Orchestra’s Broken Lines Is A Monster Of An Album
If you missed Alternative Nation's interview with William DuVall, click here to check it out.
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, the alternative-metal super group featuring members of Alice in Chains, Mastodon, The Mars Volta and The Dillinger...
Review: The Pretty Reckless Prove Rock Isn’t Dead On ‘Who You Selling For’
Rock & roll isn’t dead people.
Two years after they captivated the world of modern rock with their album Going to Hell, The Pretty Reckless are back again with even more aptitude and passion than...
Watch Eddie Vedder & Coldplay’s Chris Martin Perform Pearl Jam Classic
Eddie Vedder and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performed a three song set at the Global Citizens Festival. They performed Pearl Jam's "Nothingman," a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over," and a...
Eddie Vedder To Collaborate With Coldplay’s Chris Martin
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder rehearsed Patti Smith's "People Have The Power" with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for his performance at the Global Citizens Fest later tonight.
Ed Vedder. @GlblCtzn Soundcheck.• Father & Son (w/...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Talk Launching Grunge Era With Pearl Jam & Nirvana
Loudwire has interviewed Chad Smith concerning the anniversaries of both Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Nirvana's Nevermind.
Transcription by Alternative Nation:
“The band was in a very exciting place at the time....
The Story Behind Every Song On Nirvana’s Nevermind: 25 Years Later
What can be said about the greatest rock album of a generation? It changed music as we know it. It inspired musicians from all over the world to pick up an instrument and the...
Axl Rose Meeting Bullied Teen Fan Will Melt Your Heart: ‘It Was The Highlight...
As we reported earlier this week, Axl Rose invited a fan named Sadie Elledge and her family and friends to an AC/DC concert in Washington DC last weekend. Elledge, an 18-year old waitress, was...
Pearl Jam Is The Reason Red Hot Chili Peppers Member Started Playing Instrument
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer discussed Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard in a new Pirate Rock 95.4 interview.
"I didn't start off as a guitar player, I started as a drummer, so I...
AC/DC & Axl Rose’s Next Major Project Revealed
AC/DC wrapped up their Rock or Bust tour on Tuesday night in Philadelphia, and while the concert was bassist Cliff Williams' last with the group, it was special for another reason as well. ...
Brandon Boyd On Why New Incubus Album Is ‘Better Than Anything We’ve Done In...
In a new interview with Vegas Seven, Brandon Boyd discusses the new album's progress. Much of the interview discusses Brandon's artwork as well. Incubus also tweeted a somewhat recent GrammyPro.com. interview with Brandon Boyd discussing becoming...
Huge Update On If AC/DC Will Continue With Axl Rose
According to a new report, AC/DC will continue despite the exit of bassist Cliff Williams, and Axl Rose will remain the band's frontman.
While AC/DC wrapped up the Rock Or Bust Tour in Philadelphia earlier...
Top 10 Reasons Why Grunge Isn’t Dead
There’s no denying that all the great love stories throughout history are also abound with great tragedy. In my lifetime I’ve yet to see another musical genre that had the power to inspire an...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith’s Reaction To Fan Asking Him To Sign Ass...
During a recent interview with Radio Rock, the journalist asked Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to sign his ass. The journalist pulled down his pants, and Smith obliged. Check out...
Billy Corgan, Monica Lewinsky & More To Unite For Major Event
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will be speaking at The Nantucket Project, which runs from today until Sunday in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Corgan is advertised as an 'Icon/Iconoclast.' Other names set to speak...
Axl Rose & Dave Grohl Tell Bloody Biker Bar Story: ‘Medical Attention Was Needed’
Greice Santo and John Elledge have shared an exclusive story with AlternativeNation.net about Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Guns N' Roses & AC/DC frontman Axl Rose. When Grohl recently attended AC/DC's show in...
Why Watching Chris Cornell Sing “When I’m Down” Is Like Watching Picasso Paint
On June 23rd I tweeted, “Watching Chris Cornell sing “When I’m Down” is like watching Picasso paint.” I wrote that just as Cornell was belting out, “and I’ll fly so far away. Until the...
Rumored Stone Temple Pilots Frontman Sings Band’s Hits At LA Debut
John Borja, a Filipino singer who is rumored to be in consideration for Stone Temple Pilots' lead singer job, performed at a Filipino restaurant/bar in Los Angeles called Kalye Hits a few days ago....
