Alternative

Linkin Park and Incubus Rumored to Tour This Summer

Rumors are running wild that modern rockers Linkin Park and Incubus will be going out on a full-fledged tour together this summer.
Read More
Posted 18 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Jack Black Says Rock Died with Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain

As if Jack Black couldn’t get even cooler, now the comedian has dropped the news that he’s a huge fan of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Read More
Posted 16 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

‘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
Posted 16 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

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
Posted 15 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments
Among the songs selected to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2021 are Pearl Jam's "Ten" and Beastie Boys' "Licensed to Ill."

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
Posted 15 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

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
Posted 15 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

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
Posted 14 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Foster the People, Paramore, the Black Keys Set for Reading and Leeds

Foo Fighters, Paramore, the Black Keys, Foster the People, Florence + the Machine, the Cure and more have been confirmed to play 2012’s Reading and Leeds.
Read More
Posted 13 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Describes ‘Disarm’ in Latest Webisode

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Coragn explains why “Disarm” is “one of the most important songs I ever wrote for myself” in the band’s latest webisode.
Read More
Posted 12 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Announces European Solo Tour

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder is adding to his upcoming solo, North American trek with a handful of European tour dates in support of 2011’s, “Ukulele Songs.”
Read More
Posted 12 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments