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Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Explains ‘Starla’ in New Webisode

In this Smashing Pumpkins webisode, frontman Billy Corgan explains the genesis of grunge rock song “Starla” and how it ended up as a B-side on “Gish.”
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Zakk Wylde ‘Bringing Metal to the Children’ Preview Excerpt Available

Zakk Wylde’s handbook to all things heavy metal, “Bringing Metal to the Children,” is set to arrive April 10, and William Morrow has released an excerpt from the book.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Staind Release ‘Eyes Wide Open’ Music Video

Aaron Lewis and his post-grunge rock band Staind have released the official music video for their latest single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Watch the video, here.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News, Videos | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Books Flight to Mars 10th Anniversary Shows

If you weren’t aware, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready plays in a UFO cover band named Flight to Mars, and the guys have announced their 10th anniversary tour.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments
Courtney Love-fronted band Hole, "Live Through This," album cover.

Three-Fourths of Hole’s Original Lineup to Reunite for One-Off

Former Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson has announced that three of the four original members of the grunge rock band will reunite for an upcoming show.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Slash, Disturbed, Billy Corgan Pay Tribute to the Monkees’ Davy Jones

Davy Jones, the singer for the Monkees, passed away on Wednesday. Slash, Disturbed and Billy Corgan paid their respects to Jones in Tweets.
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Posted 01 Mar 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti on Soundwave: ‘It’s Like Summer Camp’

Hard rock band Alter Bridge are taking some time off in 2012, but they made an exception to play Australia’s Soundwave Festival last weekend.
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Seether Ready iTunes Collection, Notch Another Hit in ‘No Resolution’

Post-grunge band Seether are set to pack all of their rock-packed albums into one set and offer them on iTunes at a killer price.
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Foo Fighters Members Cover Queen at Pizza Shop in California [Video]

Foo Fighters members Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett covered Queen’s “Tie Your Mother Down” at a pizza joint in California last weekend. Watch the action, here.
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News, Videos | 0 Comments

Foster the People Aiming to Drop New Album in 2013

Mark Foster, lead singer of alternative band Foster the People, recently told NME the band are certainly brainstorming ideas for a new album.
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments