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Lollapalooza 2012: Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Keys, Jack White and More

The official Lollapalooza 2012 lineup is out, and it features Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Keys, Jack White, Florence + the Machine and tons more.
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Former Hole Guitarist Eric Erlandson Comments on Kurt Cobain Book

Eric Erlandson, former guitarist and co-founder of Hole, has released a new book called “Letters to Kurt,” consisting of 52 letters dedicated to late Nirvana singer and songwriter Kurt Cobain.
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Stone Temple Pilots Announce First Live DVD, ‘Alive in the Windy City’

Stone Temple Pilots have announced they will release their first-ever live DVD/Blu-ray, called “Live in the Windy City,” on June 5.
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play Free Show for President Obama Volunteers

While they’re in Ohio for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Red Hot Chili Peppers are making plans to play a concert for local Obama campaign volunteers.
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Posted 10 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Says New Album Was Spontaneous

When Akron, Ohio-based blues rock duo the Black Keys make a new album, they don’t believe in planning things out in advance.
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Posted 10 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Describes What to Expect from New Album

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell says the band’s new album came together naturally and organically, and he thinks that’s apparent listening to the tracks.
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Posted 09 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Florence + the Machine’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Episode to Premiere on Sunday

Fans have heard about it for months, and now, Florence + the Machine are finally ready to premiere their highly-anticipated “MTV Unplugged” performance.
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Posted 08 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Jack White Says Meg Wanted to End the White Stripes, Not Him

Speaking with the New York Times, former White Stripes frontman Jack White explained that drummer Meg White wanted to end the band, not him.
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Posted 07 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Tool, Dave Matthews Band to Headline River’s Edge Music Festival

Tool fans who missed the progressive metal band’s short run of U.S. shows earlier this year will be happy to hear they have a second chance.
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Posted 06 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Candlebox’s Kevin Martin Describes Band’s Re-Recording of ‘Far Behind’

The men of ‘90s alternative rock band Candlebox are back with their first studio album in four years, “Love Stories and Other Musings.”
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Posted 06 Apr 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments