Music

Rush Limbaugh Asked to Stop Playing Rush’s Music on Radio Show

Canadian rock greats Rush have sent a cease-and-desist letter to right-winged talk show host Rush Limbaugh insisting he stop using their music on his show.
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Florence and the Machine to Release ‘MTV Unplugged’ Album

Alternative band Florence and the Machine are following in the footsteps of Nirvana and Pearl Jam and releasing a “MTV Unplugged” album next month.
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Jay-Z, Jack White Confirmed to Play South by Southwest

South by Southwest has added two big names to the inde music festival’s linup: Jay-Z and Jack White, the latter formerly of the White Stripes.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante Won’t be at Rock Hall Induction

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says guitarist John Frusciante won’t attend the band’s upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Radiohead Announce Tour Dates in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Beyond

All you Midwestern and East Coast kids who were boo-hooing about Radiohead’s tour not hitting the country’s heartland can stop all the crying.
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Pearl Jam Guitarist Stone Gossard Announces New Album with Brad

Stone Gossard is keeping busy in 2012, as the guitarist is hard at work on a new Pearl Jam album and also releasing a new album with his own band, Brad.
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Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell to Honor Johnny Cash

Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson and more are slated to help commemorate Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday.
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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Rick Santorum is the Guy I Want to Vote For

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine is currently out on the 2012 Gigantour, but lately, the metal musician has been in the news for his views on politics.
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Metallica to Release Vinyl ‘Beyond Magnetic’ EP on Record Store Day

Metal band Metallica will release an exclusive, four-song EP called “Beyond Magnetic” on vinyl in conjunction with Record Store Day this year.
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Zakk Wylde, Corey Taylor, More to Play Marshall’s 50th Birthday Show

Marshall amplifiers have announced a 50th anniversary show, “50 Years Of Loud… Live!,” featuring Corey Taylor, Zakk Wylde, members of Iron Maiden and more.
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