Primus’ Les Claypool Compares Band’s Album Cycles to Tool
Primus bass player Les Claypool says that like prog-metal band Tool, Primus tends to take their time between albums.
Middle Class Rut, Egypt Central + Maylene Give Thanks for 2011
Two thousand eleven brought spunky rock from Middle Class Rut, Egypt Central and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. Read what they have to say about 2011, here.
Wilco Prep for 2012 North American Tour
Chicago alternative country-rock band Wilco will return to the road in mid-January, first playing U.S. venues and then flying off to Europe for several dates.
Pearl Jam, ‘Chinese’ – Listen to the Band’s Unreleased 1991 Demo
Pearl Jam Twenty director Cameron Crowe? stopped by Pearl Jam’s Sirius/XM radio station this week, and he brought an unreleased Pearl Jam song named, "Chinese."
Radiohead, the Black Keys + More Top Rolling Stone Readers’ Poll
Rolling Stone recently conducted its annual Readers’ Poll for the Best Albums of 2011 to nail down the year's top releases, and it’s no surprise who is No. 1.
Linkin Park Working with Rick Rubin – 2012 New Album Outlook
Linkin Park’s 'A Thousand Suns' dropped in 2010, and while the alt-rockers spent much of 2011 touring, it’s not too early to start thinking about new music!
Red Hot Chili Peppers Book High-End New Year’s Eve Gig
Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to take their intoxicating combination of funk and punk rock to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's home on New Year’s Eve.
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell: It Wasn’t Necessary to Announce a Breakup
Now that the grunge rock guys of Soundgarden are back together, singer Chris Cornell says, the drama of their “breakup” announcement was unwarranted.
Foster the People Planning ‘Weird Studio Tricks’ for New Album
Foster the People are making plans for the follow-up to 2011's, 'Torches,' which snatched the guys an alternative rock and crossover hit in, “Pumped Up Kicks."
Cake’s Vince DiFiore Says Success of ‘Sick of You’ was ‘Surreal’
In 2011, the guys of Cake celebrated their 20th centenary of making alternative music with the release of their sixth studio album, 'Showroom of Compassion.'