Alternative

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Hopes for New Album Soon

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is no doubt an extremely talent songwriter and lyricist. Now, Shinoda is taking that talent to the art of writing film scores.
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Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Learned of R.E.M. Split via Text Message

Alternative rock band R.E.M.’s recent split left many fans chanting, “It’s the end of the world as we know it!” Even Radiohead’s Thom Yorke is among the mourners.
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Collective Soul’s Dean Roland Readies New Music Project

Dean Roland, a founding member of alternative rock band Collective Soul, is releasing a new album album called, Mass, under the name Magnets & Ghosts.
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Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Sets Release Date for ‘Songbook’

Chris Cornell will release his new solo, acoustic album, Songbook, Nov. 22, featuring songs from Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave.
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Garbage’s Butch Vig Says New Album is ‘Noisy, Electronic’

After a five-year hiatus, alternative rock band Garbage are back in the business of making music, starting with their yet-to-be-titled, fifth album.
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The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers Prep Black Friday Releases

Record Store Day Black Friday releases include sets and singles from Soundgarden, the Doors, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, the Black Keys and more.
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin Says Band May Not Tour for ‘Mylo Xyloto’

Chris Martin-led, Brit-pop band Coldplay release their latest LP, ‘Mylo Xyloto,’ Tuesday (Oct. 25), but Martin doesn’t know if the alternative rock guys will follow up with a proper tour.
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Muse Plan to Release New Album in October 2012

Muse’s manager has announced that the alternative rock band are targeting a October, 2012, release date for their new album.
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Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Wants to Destroy Rock ‘n’ Roll

Smashing Pumpkins are one of the most celebrated alternative rock bands of the ‘90s heyday, and frontman Billy Corgan says he always wanted to switch up rock.
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Family Force 5 Guitarist Talks Warped Tour, New LP ‘III’ [Interview]

Family Force 5 release their new album, III, this week, and Derek Mount, aka. Chap Stique, checked in with Audio Ink Radio to talk about the new album, their upcoming “It’s All Gold Tour” and how faith plays into their rock.
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