Category: Alternative Rock

Queens of the Stone Age Four Interscope Studio Albums Reissued

Over nearly two decades, Queens of the Stone Age have built a powerful and distinctive body of work that marks QOTSA as one of rock’s most consistently audacious outfits. The band’s reputation was built on its early hot streak of four smash releases: Rated R, Songs For The Deaf, Lullabies to Paralyze and Era Vulgaris. […]

Slayer Launches Official Theatrical Trailer For “Slayer: The Repentless Killogy”

Slayer – Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph – along with Trafalgar Releasing, Nuclear Blast Records and Prime Zero Productions, are pleased to share the theatrical trailer for Slayer: The Repentless Killogy, coming to theaters worldwide for a one-night-only event on November 6. In addition to the new trailer, fans can now […]

Kurt Cobain Relics are Going Up for Auction

On Wednesday, October 9th, it was reported by Julien’s Auctions that the sweater and a custom Fender guitar built in 1993 that Kurt Cobain used during the band’s In Utero Tour will be offered during a two-day auction of rock memorabilia this month. The auction will be held on October 25th and 26th. Cobain, one […]

Nickelback’s ‘Photograph’ Resurfaces after Presidential Tweet

According to Nielsen Music, U.S. streams and sales for Nickelback’s 2005 song “Photograph” surged following the song’s inclusion in a meme tweeted by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 2nd. “Photograph” was the lead single from All the Right Reasons, Nickelback’s fifth studio album, and a one-week No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated Oct. […]

Michael Stipe Drops Solo Single

On Saturday, October 5th,  former R.E.M. singer, Michael Stipe released a new solo track exclusively on his website for a suggested donation of 77 cents or more. The project, titled”Your Capricious Soul,” is Michael Stipe’s debut solo single and is now available for download. For the next year, earnings from Stipe’s new song will go to […]

Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg Paid Tribute to Drummer Ginger Baker

On Sunday, October 6th, the legendary Cream drummer, Ginger Baker, passed away. The legendary musician was 80 years old. Musicians from all over the world are mourning the loss of the drummer. Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg and many more have shared their condolences on social media after learning the sad news about Baker’s death. Baker leaves behind […]

The Cranberries’ Official Music Videos To Be Remastered

As the official music video for The Cranberries’ massive international hit “Zombie” approaches one billion views on YouTube, Island/UMe is pleased to announce plans for the acclaimed Irish band’s official music videos to be released in remastered high definition video, exclusively on YouTube. The Cranberries’ catalog-spanning video restoration campaign launches this Thursday, October 3 (25 […]

Black Keys Slated as Official Ambassadors for World College Radio Day

485 college radio stations are uniting for World College Radio Day this Friday, October 4, across the United States and around the world in 28 countries. The event is a celebration of college radio, and this year has support from Grammy-winning The Black Keys, who are the official ambassadors of the event, as well as […]

Tenacious D’s Jack Black, Heart and More Among Supporters of Kids Music Day

The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday, October 4th, 2019. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music retail and other music organizations worldwide to highlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, student music performances, community/family […]

Simple Minds Celebrates 40 Years

On November 1st, UMe will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album that covers all 40 years of legendary band Simple Minds recording career. It captures their early experimentation, cross over chart successes, right up to their new imperial phase represented by songs from 2015’s Big Music and last year’s Walk […]