Category: Alternative Rock

Sum 41 Bids Farewell with Powerful Rage Against the Machine Cover

Canadian punk rock band Sum 41 has released a compelling cover of Rage Against the Machine’s “Sleep Now in the Fire” as part of the Spotify Singles series. This release follows their farewell tour, which concluded in January 2025, marking a poignant moment in their nearly three-decade-long career. ​ In addition to the cover, Sum […]

Mumford & Sons Announce 2025 North American Tour in Support of ‘Rushmere’

British folk-rock ensemble Mumford & Sons have unveiled plans for an extensive North American tour to promote their latest album, Rushmere. This marks their first major release in seven years, following 2018’s Delta. The tour is set to commence on June 5 at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon, and will encompass a mix […]

Korn’s ‘Daddy’: The Song Too Painful to Perform

Korn’s track “Daddy,” from their 1994 debut album, delves into frontman Jonathan Davis’s traumatic childhood experiences. Due to its deeply personal nature, the band rarely includes it in live performances. Davis has expressed reluctance to revisit the song on stage, stating, “I don’t think I wanna go through that again.” The band briefly reintroduced “Daddy” […]

Evanescence Unveils New Single “Afterlife” for Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Series

Evanescence is set to release their latest single, “Afterlife,” on Friday, March 28, 2025. This track will feature in Netflix’s upcoming animated series “Devil May Cry,” an adaptation of the renowned Capcom video game franchise. Fans can anticipate a lyric video premiering on Thursday, March 27, at 9 a.m. PT, showcasing exclusive clips from the […]

Fontaines D.C. Reimagines Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Can You Feel My Heart’ with a Touch of Nirvana

In a bold and innovative move, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has delivered a captivating cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s (BMTH) “Can You Feel My Heart,” seamlessly blending it with elements of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” This performance, part of triple j’s renowned “Like A Version” series, showcases the band’s ability to reinterpret contemporary tracks […]

Lollapalooza 2025: Embracing a Diverse Musical Landscape

Lollapalooza, once synonymous with alternative rock, continues its evolution by embracing a broad spectrum of musical genres in its 2025 lineup. The festival, scheduled from July 31 to August 3 at Chicago’s Grant Park, showcases artists ranging from pop and hip-hop to K-pop and country, reflecting the dynamic nature of the contemporary music scene.​ This […]

Semisonic Condemns White House’s Use of ‘Closing Time’ in Deportation Video

The American rock band Semisonic has publicly objected to the White House’s unauthorized use of their 1998 hit song “Closing Time” in a recent social media post depicting deportations. The video, shared on the White House’s official accounts, shows shackled individuals being processed by authorities at an airport, accompanied by the song’s lyrics, “You don’t […]

Seether Announces ‘The Surface Seems So Far Tour’ with Mammoth WVH, P.O.D., and Nonpoint

Rock enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Seether announces their upcoming U.S. tour, “The Surface Seems So Far Tour,” set to commence this May. The tour kicks off on May 3 in Phoenix, Arizona, and concludes on May 31 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Joining Seether are notable acts Mammoth WVH, P.O.D., and Nonpoint, promising a series […]

Radiohead’s Formation of RHEUK25 LLP Sparks Speculation of New Projects

Radiohead has established a new limited liability partnership (LLP) named RHEUK25 LLP, a move that historically precedes significant band activities. This development has ignited fan speculation about potential new projects, including the possibility of a new album or tour. ​ Radiohead has a pattern of forming LLPs ahead of major releases or tours. For instance, […]

Tom Morello to Serve as Musical Director for Black Sabbath’s Final Concert

Renowned guitarist Tom Morello has been appointed as the musical director for Black Sabbath’s upcoming farewell concert, “Back to the Beginning,” scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. This event marks the final performance of the original Black Sabbath lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—together on stage. ​ […]