This Week in Classic Rock: Alice Cooper, REO Speedwagon, Bonnaroo
This week brought news of Alice Cooper feeling better (after canceling his first gig is 30 years), special reissue plans from REO Speedwagon and classic rockers spotted at Bonnaroo.
Rock Report: News on Rage Against the Machine, the Smashing Pumpkins, AC/DC
Rage Against the Machine is in talks about how to celebrate their 20th anniversary, Billy Corgan is Tweeting new album details for the Pumpkins and sharks love AC/DC. Really.
Avenged Sevenfold Bass Player Says Next Album Will Be Difficult Without the Rev [VIDEO]
When Avenged Sevenfold came out with their fifth release, 2010’s Nightmare, all ears turned towards the effort. It was Avenged Sevenfold’s first record without founding member and drummer James “The…
Disturbed, Paramore, the Black Keys Make Gibson.com’s Top 10 Modern Rock Bands of the 2000s
Gibson.com recently counted down the Top 10 Modern Rock Bands of the 2000s, and the list includes everyone from Paramore to Disturbed to The Black Keys. Tons of great bands…
Rock on the Range 2011 [REVIEW]
As Disturbed burst into the chorus of the turbulent “Indestructible” at Columbus Crew Stadium on Sunday, vocalist David Draiman paced back and forth on stage, sporting his trademark black jumpsuit,…
Slash is the Reason Corey Taylor Isn’t in Velvet Revolver
After months of rumors that Stone Sour/Slipknot singer Corey Taylor was going to be christened as the next Velvet Revolver vocalist, followed by that not happening, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash…
Metallica Contrubite to Movie Soundtrack for ‘Hesher’
Rock News: Metallica rarely allow the use of their songs in movies, but the metal band digs a new independent feature called, "Hesher," so much, they’ve granted the filmmakers use…
System of a Down Play First Show in Five Years
After a five-year hiatus, System of a Down played the first show of their reunion tour this week at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The concert, played in front of…
Nikki Sixx Talks Radio Show
Thirty years after Nikki Sixx began his career recording albums and becoming a fixture on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip with Mötley Crüe, his head is still exploding with musical ideas.…
Rock Report: Beastie Boys Movie Premiere, New Incubus Album Details, Def Leppard Guitarist To Release New Single
The Beastie Boys are giving fans plenty of shots to watch their highly anticipated 30-minute video for “Make Some Noise” (a.k.a. – Fight For Your Right Revisited). The star-studded video,…