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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Former Korn Guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch to Record in November

Ex-Korn axeman Brian “Head” Welch has released a single, “Paralyzed,” and he’s entering the studio in November to record his next album, out in spring, 2012.
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Black Veil Brides’ Andy Sixx Names His Favorite Horror Film

Black Veil Brides lead singer Andy Biersack (a.k.a. Andy Sixx) chats with Audio Ink Radio about the metal band’s Halloween plans and his favorite horror flick.
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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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New Alice in Chains, Deftones Albums Confirmed by Producer

Nick Raskulinecz – the alternative rock producer behind Foo Fighters, Evanescence and Alice in Chains – has confirmed he’s producing Alice in Chains’ new 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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