‘American Idol,’ Billy Corgan: Smashing Pumpkins Singer Wants to Judge
Billy Corgan, a judge on “American Idol?” It doesn’t sound like a likely fit, but the Smashing Pumpkins frontman isn’t opposed to the idea.Read More
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Slash Finishes New Album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Guitar guru Slash has completed recording his new album, “Apocalyptic Love,” which features Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy, and the album is mixed and mastered.Read More
Bonnaroo Books Maynard James Keenan-Fronted Puscifer, the Temper Trap
New acts have been announced for the 2012 Bonnaroo Festival, including Maynard James Keenan-fronted Puscifer and the Temper Trap.Read More
Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty: We’re Finally Doing Music Full Time
On Pop Evil’s sophomore album, “War of Angels,” band members were at long last able to focus 100% on their music, without distractions from outside jobs.Read More
Pearl Jam Officially Start Recording New Album, Tap Brendan O’Brien
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has revealed that the Seattle foursome officially started work on their tenth studio album just last week.Read More
Mumford and Sons Bring Indie Rock to President Obama’s State Dinner
The White House hosted a State Dinner Performance on the South Lawn tonight (March 14), featuring a performance alternative rockers Mumford and Sons.Read More
Skillet’s John Cooper: ‘Our Music is Open to Interpretation’
Skillet are something of Christian hard rock diplomats, fitting into both the Christian rock and mainstream, heavy music markets.Read More
Billy Corgan Says Modern Music Has Been ‘Taken Over by Poseurs’
Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan at South by Southwest: “I was part of a generation that changed the world – and it was taken over by poseurs.”Read More
Nickelback Announce Additional 2012 Tour Dates with Bush
“How You Remind Me” originators Nickelback have extended their spring / summer North American tour, and they’re taking Gavin Rossdale-fronted Bush with them.Read More
Members of Metallica, Pearl Jam, Iron Maiden Set for ‘That Metal Show’
Season 10 of VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” is scheduled to kick off Saturday, March 31, and host Eddie Trunk has announced the season’s upcoming guests.Read More