Category: Alternative Rock

Queens of the Stone Age Cancel More Summer Tour Dates Amid Josh Homme’s Medical Treatment

Queens of the Stone Age have had to cancel additional summer tour dates due to frontman Josh Homme’s ongoing medical treatment. On Friday (July 26), the band announced the latest cancellations, following the earlier postponement of eight European dates in June when Homme returned to the U.S. for emergency surgery. “Due to continued medical care, […]

Gojira’s Olympic Opener Sparks Controversy and Awe

French metal band Gojira’s explosive performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony has sparked a mix of awe and controversy. Critics have labeled the eye-popping set “satanic,” but lead singer Joe Duplantier finds such claims baffling. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Duplantier laughed off the accusations, saying, “It’s none of that. It’s French history. It’s […]

Weezer Faces Setbacks with SZNZ EPs Box Set and Broadway Residency

Weezer will always be able to tour on their early albums, especially with their iconic Blue Album, which they’re celebrating with a 30th-anniversary tour featuring the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. However, the band’s more recent projects haven’t seen the same success. The ambitious SZNZ EPs from 2022, which were planned to be released as […]

Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Zombie Join World of Tanks in Metal Fest DLC

The World of Tanks franchise continues its tradition of integrating metal legends into the gaming space with the latest installment of their Metal Fest DLC series. This time, the spotlight is on two rock music icons: Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Zombie. Following in the footsteps of previous legends like Eddie from Iron Maiden and Megadeth’s […]

Pixies to Release Spooky New Album “The Night the Zombies Came” This Halloween

Get ready for a hauntingly good time as Pixies have announced their brand new album, “The Night the Zombies Came,” set to drop just in time for Halloween on October 25th via BMG. As its title and release date suggest, the album is inspired by the spooky season. The 13-track LP draws from an eclectic […]

Desert Daze Returns with a Stellar Lineup for 2024

After taking a year off, Desert Daze is back and ready to rock the shores of Moreno Beach in Lake Perris, California. Scheduled from October 10 to 13, this year’s festival promises four days of diverse music, captivating art installations, and an array of engaging activities. While Desert Daze has always been known for its […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce New Album “Wild God” with Latest Single “Long Dark Night”

Next month, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are set to release their highly anticipated new album, “Wild God.” After giving fans a taste with the singles “Wild God” and “Frogs,” the band has unveiled a third track, “Long Dark Night.” In a statement, Cave shared the inspiration behind “Long Dark Night,” revealing that it […]

Mastodon Tease Two New Musical Projects in the Works

Mastodon, the renowned Atlanta-based sludge metal band, is gearing up to release not one, but two new musical projects. In a recent interview with Loudwire, drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor revealed that the band has been diligently writing since November 2023, amassing a wealth of heavy material. Dailor, however, remains tight-lipped about the specifics of […]

Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Joins Tribute Band FooVana for Surprise Performance

Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana had a special guest at their show in Vancouver, Washington, on Thursday evening: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. “Get down here to Georgie’s Garage and Grill! Show’s about to start! Oh yeah that’s right… Somebody else is here!!!” the band announced on social media, sharing a photo of Novoselic, much […]

Jason Hook Moves Forward with New Band Flat Black

It’s been nearly four years since Jason Hook parted ways with Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP), and the split was far from amicable. At one point, Hook suggested he had been issued a gag order to prevent him from discussing the details of his departure. Now, with a new band called Flat Black, Hook seems […]