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‘Hunger Games’ Soundtrack Featuring the Decemberists, Arcade Fire Nearing No. 1

‘The Hunger Games’ soundtrack – which features tracks by Arcade Fire, the Decemberists and more – is heading towards the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Posted 23 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Stone Temple Pilots Planning ‘Core’ 20th Anniversary Tour

Stone Temple Pilots celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “Core” album this year, and the guys are kicking around the idea of doing a “Core” tribute tour.
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Posted 23 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor to Receive Golden Note Award from ASCAP

Congratulations are in order for Trent Reznor, as the Nine Inch Nails frontman is set to receive the prestigious Golden Note Award from ASCAP.
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Posted 23 Mar 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Lawsuit Against Paramore’s ‘The Only Exception’ Dropped, Says Band

Paramore have announced on their official website that a lawsuit claiming the band plagiarized the song, “The Only Exception,” has formally been terminated.
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Posted 23 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Jack White: There’s ‘Absolutely No Chance’ of a White Stripes Reunion

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White says that there’s “absolutely no chance” that he’ll reunite with former colleague Meg White anytime soon.
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Posted 23 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Nick Oliveri Leaves Kyuss Lives!, Talks Kyuss Lawsuit

It’s over between Nick Oliveri and Kyuss Lives! Oliveri, who played bass for the band, is leaving the project.
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Posted 22 Mar 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

New Linkin Park Album Sounds ‘More Familiar,’ Says Chester Bennington

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington says the guys didn’t feel pressure to “break out of the nu-metal box” when recording the band’s upcoming album.
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Posted 22 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Guns N’ Roses Won’t Play Rock Hall Induction, Says Slash

Ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash says he’ll be in attendance when the band gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, but GN’R won’t perform.
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Posted 22 Mar 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Alice in Chains Fans to Sing on 10th Anniversary of Layne Staley’s Death

April 5 marks the 10th anniversary of Staley’s tragic death, a day when the world lost yet another talented rock frontman far too prematurely.
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Posted 22 Mar 2012 | Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam Give Grant to Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center

Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam have donated $5,000 to the nonprofit Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center via their Vitalogy Foundation.
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Posted 21 Mar 2012 | Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments