Alternative

President Obama Taps Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell for Fundraiser

Soundgarden and former Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell is using his talents to support President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament Donates Bass Guitars to Seattle Charity

The grunge gents of Pearl Jam are long known as do-gooders. Now, Jeff Ament has donated two bass guitars to 826 Seattle.
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Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Drops New Details on Dave Grohl Collaboration

Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy has posted a note with more details about his newfound grunge-rock partnership with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl.
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Alice in Chains and Death Cab for Cutie Members Record Airport PSAs

Grunge legend Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains and singer Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie have taped PSAs for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor Discusses Going Independent

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor was one of the first blockbuster artists to break out of the major label mold and go indie.
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Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Featured on Clothing in Japan

Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and his onetime wife Courtney Love are being immortalized on Japanese-designed clothing.
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Beastie Boys’ Former DJ Says Rock Hall of Fame Is Forgetting the DJ

DJ Hurricane, former DJ for the Beastie Boys, believes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is missing the role of DJs in rock music.
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The Used’s Bert McCracken Explains New Single, ‘I Come Alive’

The latest album from the Used, “Vulnerable,” is duo out March 27 via the alternative rock band’s own record label, Anger Music Group.
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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Gives Chevelle Touring Advice

Chevelle are hardly newbies when it comes to the road. Still, when Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl gave them frank touring advice, they took it. Wouldn’t you?
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Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Wants to Tour with Jane’s Addiction + Black Sabbath

In a recent Twitter Q & A, one fan asked Corgan with whom he’s like to do a proper tour. His answer? Alternative band Jane’s Addiction and metal guys Black Sabbath!
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