Category: Active Rock

Gene Simmons, members of Green Day and More Participate in a Celebrity Poker Tournament to Fight Cancer

Dozens of stars from TV, film, music and sports will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s (Tower) 6th Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Celebrity Poker Tournament and Game Night on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The tournament […]

Tool’s Long Awaited’Fear Inoculum’ Is Finally Here

Tool, the prog-metal masters, have finally released their highly anticipated project, Fear Inoculum. It’s the band’s first album in thirteen years. It’s safe to say Maynard James Keenan and Co. do things at their own pace. The release of Fear Inoculum caps a flourish of activity for the band, whose four previous studio sets recently became […]

Johnny Paycheck once sang ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ – Happy Labor Day!

Today more than ever, we live to work and work to live. Our national pastime isn’t some sport, its bitching about our stupid jerkface bosses on social media. Luckily, we pause once a year on this first Monday in September to commemorate Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker. Here are 20 of the […]

Tim Alexander of PRIMUS Announces Music Festival Block Party

Herb’s Cider announces its 2-year anniversary celebration, HERBSSTOCK, which will be held during Washington Cider Week. Herb’s will be hosting a free Music Festival & Block Party on September 14th, 2019 in front of their tasting room at 1228 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Join the Herb’s crew for a blowout event that includes live […]

Guitarist/Songwriter Neal Casal Passes Away at 50

On Monday, August 25th, Guitarist/songwriter Neal Casal passed away at age 50. On Tuesday, August 27th, Kevin Calabro, his friend and publicist, confirmed via Casal’s Instagram account. “It’s with great sadness that we tell you our brother Neal Casal has passed away,” Calabro wrote. “As many of you know, Neal was a gentle, introspective, deeply […]

Slipknot Frontman Corey Taylor Exposes Plans for Solo Album and Tour

On Thursday, August 22nd, Slipknot’s lead singer, Corey Taylor has expressed that he’s considering his first proper solo album. The interview was with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Taylor said, “I’m actually giving serious thought to doing a solo album and a solo run. Obviously, it’s not going to happen for a while. I’m actually giving you […]

Here Are Your MTV VMA Award Winners in Pop Music

Last night, Monday, August 26th, the 34th annual MTV VMA Awards took place. Pop superstars like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande took the lead in nominations with 12 for each of them, with both receiving huge awards. Billie Eilish also won big this evening. Swift opened the show with “You Need to Calm Down” and […]

Hey Now! Smash Mouth’s “All Star” Still Shines At 20 With New Breathe Carolina Remix

Interscope/UMe is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Smash Mouth’s massive hit, “All Star,” with today’s release of a new remix by acclaimed electronic duo Breathe Carolina. “All Star (Breathe Carolina Remix)” is available now on all digital services. From the breezy whistling intro to the bongo-esque beat, “All Star (Breathe Carolina Remix)” infuses the pop-rock […]

St. Jude All Access and St. Jude Sessions launch exclusive acoustic performance with Breaking Benjamin

St. Jude All Access and St. Jude Sessions launch today, with exclusive insight into the selfless acts of today’s celebrities. Both series kick-off with exclusive content of multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin, as they perform for patients and share their experiences as long-time supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Additionally, bonus performance footage from […]

Down ‘n’ Outz – Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Fronted Project Announce Release Of New Studio Album

Down ‘n’ Outz, the project headed up by Def Leppard frontman and 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Joe Elliott, are set to release their third studio album, This Is How We Roll, on October 11, 2019 (UMe). The band, featuring The Quireboys’ Paul Guerin (Guitar), Guy Griffin (Guitar) and Keith Weir (keyboards), […]