Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is putting his hat in the ring to own a piece of rock history. The singer revealed his playful intent to win an auction featuring Courtney Love’s handwritten lyrics to Hole’s iconic single “Violet.” The song, released in 1994 as part of Hole’s Live Through This album, is widely known […]
Category: Alternative Rock
My Chemical Romance Announces 2025 Stadium Tour Performing The Black Parade in Full
Following their electrifying performance of The Black Parade at the When We Were Young Festival, My Chemical Romance has unveiled a 2025 stadium tour where they’ll perform the beloved 2006 album in its entirety. The 10-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 11, 2025, in Seattle and concludes on September 13, 2025, […]
Serj Tankian Reflects on Emotional Disconnect During System of a Down’s Final Albums
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has opened up about his emotional struggles during the recording of the band’s most recent albums, Mezmerize and Hypnotize, released in 2005. In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Tankian revealed that he had “emotionally checked out” of the band during that period, offering a deeper look into […]
Tom Morello Fights for Iron Maiden’s Place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
As a key member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s nominating committee, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello has made it his mission to get legendary metal band Iron Maiden inducted. Despite years of eligibility, Iron Maiden remains absent from the Hall’s list of inductees, a snub Morello views as a significant oversight. […]
Iron Maiden’s Original Singer Paul Di’Anno’s Cause of Death Confirmed
The cause of death for Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s original lead singer, has been revealed following an autopsy. According to an official statement shared on Di’Anno’s Facebook page, the vocalist, aged 66, passed away due to a tear in the sac surrounding his heart, which caused blood to fill the area from the main aorta […]
Linkin Park Thrills Texas Fans with New Song “Casualty” and Special Guest Performance
Linkin Park closed out their North American tour in spectacular fashion on November 8, treating fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, to an unforgettable night filled with surprises, deep cuts, and a highly-anticipated debut. As part of a 27-song setlist, the band introduced a brand-new track, “Casualty,” and performed live with a special […]
Grammy Nominations 2025: Fresh Faces and Fan Favorites Vie for Music’s Biggest Prizes
The nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, set to be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, have been announced. This year, the Grammy spotlight shines on Beyoncé, whose creative leap into country music with her album Cowboy Carter garnered her a leading 11 nominations across genres. She’s up for major awards like Album, […]
Underoath, Saosin, and Silverstein Lead New Additions to Welcome to Rockville 2024
Welcome to Rockville has announced an exciting second wave of bands for its Stage 5 lineup on Friday, May 16. The newly added acts include: Underoath Saosin Silverstein The Devil Wears Prada Silent Planet Scary Kids Scaring Kids Alesana I Set My Friends On Fire These bands join an already impressive roster for the four-day […]
Oasis Adds South American Dates to 2025 Reunion Tour, Marking First Shows in Region in 16 Years
Oasis’s much-anticipated 2025 reunion tour is getting bigger, with the Gallagher brothers announcing five South American stadium dates for next fall. This will be Oasis’s first time in South America since 2008, adding to the excitement surrounding their comeback. South American Tour Dates The tour kicks off on November 15 with two shows at Estadio […]
Phil Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying Amid Mass Band Exodus, Citing “Unhealthy” Environment
As I Lay Dying’s long-standing guitarist, Phil Sgrosso, has officially left the San Diego-based metalcore band, joining a wave of recent departures. Just days earlier, guitarist Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, and drummer Nick Pierce also exited, leaving controversial frontman Tim Lambesis as the sole remaining member. Sgrosso’s Statement on Departure In a statement posted […]