Category: Alternative Rock

Matt Berninger Offers Social Distancing Playlist

With everyone spending more time at home lately with the coronavirus pandemic keeping everyone on lockdown, The National singer Matt Berninger offered his remedy to social distancing: a kickass playlist. The playlist is called “Social Distancing Distortion” and it’s available on Spotify. Berninger joins a growing group of celebs doing what they can to entertain the masses […]

Coronavirus Scare Leads Foo Fighters to Postpone 25th Anniversary Tour

On Monday, March 16th, it has been announced that the Foo Fighters are postponing their Van Tour amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Front man Dave Grohl had this to say in a recent statement regarding the circumstances: “Playing a gig with a sock full of broken bones is one thing, but playing a show when YOUR […]

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Celebrates Birthday in Quarantine

Mark Hoppus isn’t taking any chances with his family’s health, not even on his birthday, during the coronavirus spread. The Blink-182 co-founder tweeted on Sunday, March 15th that he and his family are taking extra precautions to stay healthy by self-quarantining inside their home. “We are doing our part to slow the spread,” he tweeted. […]

Five Finger Death Punch Make History on Rock Charts

It has been reported that on a March 14th dated survey, Five Finger Death Punch has net its record-tying sixth No. 1 on Hard Rock Album charts. F8 has already found success at radio, with “Inside Out” ruling Mainstream Rock Songs for four weeks beginning in February. With six No. 1s on Hard Rock Albums, […]

Coronavirus Scare Leads to Postponement of Pearl Jam Tour

On Wednesday, March 18th, it was reported to be the day Pearl Jam kicked off their North American tour. However the four month trek has been postponed amid fears of the coronavirus. On Monday, March 9th, the iconic rock band took to their social media outlets to break the news to their fans. Their post to […]

Rock Band Parma Comets Releases Their Latest Single

London-based trio Parma Comets released their latest single Thunderbird on March 3rd, which is available on all major streaming and download digital platforms. The band kicks off 2020 with a tune that blends vintage tones with modern touches and a contemporary theme, creating a signature sound all of their own. The Comets have high-energy gigs […]

The Strokes Add More Tour Dates to North American Trek

It has been announced that The Strokes have added a few dates to their North American run. As promised, the band will perform on March 9th at WaMu Theater in Seattle, Washington and March 14 at The Forum in Los Angeles. The Strokes are singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist […]

School of Rock Earn the Chance to Perform at Knotfest

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is partnering with festival at sea pioneer Sixthman and legendary magazine Modern Drummer, to offer students the exclusive opportunity to perform during the inaugural Knotfest At Sea, August 10-14th, hosted by the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum metal band Slipknot as well as appear as a feature in […]

Hayley Williams is Going on Tour Solo

On Thursday, March 5th, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams announced her first solo tour in support of debut album, Petals for Armor. The singer released “Simmer,” the first single from the album on January 22nd, and the entire album is scheduled to drop on May 8 and is available for pre-order now. Her solo endeavor comes […]

Breaking Benjamin Are Back on the Road this Summer

This past winter, Breaking Benjamin wrapped their co-headlining tour with Korn. However the rock band has shown no signs of slowing down and are beyond ready to hit the road again for summer. The Pennsylvania-based rock band will embark on another cross-country trip to promote their compilation album Aurora, released January 24th, which consists of […]