Category: Alternative Rock

Is David Lee Roth Coming Out of Retirement?

Over the weekend, David Lee Roth alluded to coming out of “retirement” and plans to return to the stage with a “Van Halen” tribute band after performing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Roth was the original vocalist of the hard rock band, which formed in the early ‘70s with late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer […]

Artist Profile: Halestorm

Halestorm is an American rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith. The group’s self-titled debut album was released on April 28, 2009, through Atlantic Records. Their second album The Strange Case Of… was released […]

Muse Joins Aftershock 2022 Lineup

On Thursday, May 26th, Danny Wimmer Presents revealed that Muse will be replacing Foo Fighters as the Sunday headliner for Aftershock. The Sunday headliners were originally scheduled to be the Foo Fighters, but the band will no longer be performing at the festival following the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. He died unexpectedly in […]

Taylor Hawkins Told Friends He “Couldn’t F–ing Do it Anymore”

Following the unexpected death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Rolling Stone conducted an investigative conversation by interviewing 20 of the musician’s friends. Hawkins’ family members and bandmates decline to be involved. The Foo Fighters’ management noted that “they dispute Hawkins’ friends’ characterizations of how he was feeling.” However, Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam drummer and […]

Gorillaz Announce North American Tour

For the first time in over four years, Gorillaz will be embarking on a North American tour, set to kick off this September. Damon Albarn, the artist behind Gorillaz, will be joined on stage by a 14-piece live band and a “varying cast of guest performers,” according to the announcement. The tour will begin on […]

Pearl Jam Invites Fan to Fill in on Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19

At the end of last week, Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19 and, consequently, missed a live performance with the band for the first time in his 24 years with the band. “Matt Cameron is a true artist and he’s a force of nature,” Eddie Vedder told the crowd. “However, even his superhero […]

My Chemical Romance Releases First New Song Since 2014

Emo fans, rejoice! My Chemical Romance has released new music for the first time since 2014. Their newest single, “The Foundations of Decay,” follows nearly two years after the band announced their official reunion in 2019. MCR will be embarking on a highly anticipated fall tour around the United States that will feature support from […]

My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, The Misfits to Headline Riot Fest 2022

The exciting lineup for this year’s Riot Fest was just released, including headliners My Chemical Romance, The Misfits, and Nine Inch Nails. The Chicago-based musical festival is a haven for punk-rockers, emo-rockers, and so many other subgenres to gather together for bands like Alkaline Trio, Descendents, Jeff Rosenstock, Portugal. The Man, Bad Religion, and so […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Lil Nas X, More to Headline ACL Festival 2022

SZA performing on stage

The 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup has just been revealed. The popular southern music celebration will be taking place from October 7-9 and 14-16 with over 100 performances across eight stages. This year, Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, Flume, Paramore, and Lil Nas X will be headlining. Other performers […]

Arcade Fire Announce 2022 Tour with Feist, Beck

Arcade Fire has just announced an upcoming tour in support of their most recent album, WE, which they released at the end of last week. Feist and Beck will be sharing the stage throughout the long tour as they travel throughout the UK, Europe, and North America from August through the beginning of December. See the […]