Alternative

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

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
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

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

Beck, Fiona Apple, Modest Mouse to Play Governors Ball Music Festival

Beck, Modest Mouse, Fiona Apple, Duck Sauce and Passion Pit are set to headline the 2012 Governors Ball Music Festival June 23 and 24 in New York City.
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Radiohead Debut Two New Songs at U.S. Tour Opener

No, it’s not a mirage. Thom Yorke and Radiohead are truly touring the states once again, and the guy kicked off their 2012 U.S. run by debuting two new alternative rock songs. Check out footage, here!
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Plays ‘Redemption Song’ for Muhammad Ali

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell performed the Bob Marley classic “Redemption Song” earlier this month at the 70th birthday event for Muhammad Ali.
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Having Vocal Problems

Grunge rock band Foo Fighters have canceled their March 2 gig in Singapore, due to frontman Dave Grohl’s vocal problems.
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments