Rock News

Kid Rock to Perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra for Benefit

Kid Rock is out to save Detroit, one rockin’ concert at a time. The Detroit native has announced he will perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at a special benefit show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on May 12 to help raise money for the symphony.
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Black Stone Cherry Honor U.S. Soldier with ‘In My Blood’ Music Video

Southern rockers Black Stone Cherry have a new hit in the powerful song “In My Blood,” which is closing in on the Top 10 on the mainstream rock chart.
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Pearl Jam’s ‘Jeremy’ Gets ‘Jeremy (Lin)’ Makeover by Jimmy Fallon

On Jimmy Fallon’s late-night TV show Thursday, Fallon put his own spin on Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” as a tribute to New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.
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Coldplay Announce North American Tour Openers

Alternative rock band Coldplay have enlisted a few under-the-radar, indie-flavored bands to open their upcoming North American tour.
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Michael Anthony Says the Who and Zeppelin Influence Chickenfoot’s Music

Michael Anthony, bass player of rock supergroup Chickenfoot, says the band’s new album was influenced by ‘70s-era greats such as Led Zeppelin and the Who.
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Zakk Wylde’s New Book Features Stories with Alice in Chains, Metallica

Zakk Wylde fans, brace yourselves. The legendary Black Label Society frontman will release his heavy metal handbook, “Bringing Metal to the Children,” April 10.
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Social Distortion and Toadies to Tour

“Possum Kingdom” alternative rockers the Toadies are still rocking post-grunge riffs, and the ’90s band have announced a 2012 tour with Social Distortion.
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Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Says ‘Love Bites’ Puts Her on the ‘Guy’s Side’

After a string of songs rooting against the guy, Halestorm lead singer Lzzy Hale insists the band’s new track, “Love Bites (So Do I),” roots for the guy.
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Limp Bizkit Sign to Same Label as Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj

Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit have signed a new record deal with Cash Money Records, the same label behind Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Bow Wow, Drake and Birdman.
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Fear Factory and Shadows Fall Reveal Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates

Get ready to take in some serious metal music, because heavy music vets Fear Factor and Shadows Fall have announced a North American tour for this spring.
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