Category: Alternative Rock

Iron Maiden Changed ‘The Number of The Beast’ Track List

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Iron Maiden has announced a vinyl reissue of The Number of the Beast to honor the album’s 40th anniversary. However, there is only a single change to the classic Lp’s track list. According to founding bassist Steve Harris explained that, “On this vinyl release we get the chance to put ‘Total Eclipse’ […]

Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins L.A. Tribute Performance Had Big Names Show Up

According to billboard.com, on September 27th, in L.A. a sold out crowd at the Kia Forum saw a star studded rock show featuring Rush, Queen, P!nk, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Miley Cyrus, Def Leppard and of course the Foo Fighters and others. Even comedian Dave Chapelle sang. The six hour long show was an occasion […]

Beach Boys Announce Their Box Set ‘Sail on Sailor – 1972′

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, The Beach Boys are releasing a box set titled Sail on Sailor 1972 that contains music from 1972’s Carl and the Passions – “So Tough” and 1973’s Holland set to arrive on November 18th. The Box Set includes Holland’s Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairytale) Ep, newly remastered versions of both albums, […]

Jerry Harrison Revisiting ‘Remain In Light’ Decades Later

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads has spent the last three decades behind the scenes after the 1991 breakup of the Talking Heads. Producing other bands such as Violent Femmes, Rusted Root, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, amongst others. However, in the past few years, Harrison has returned to live performances, recently reuniting […]

Gorillaz’s Concert in L.A. Featured Tame Impala, De La Soul, and Others

According to consequence.net, fans that went to the Gorillaz’s concert at Los Angeles’ Kia FOrum on Friday got a special treat in being able to see a star studded event featuring Beck, Tame Impala to Thundercat made appearances. Beck performed “The Valley of the Pagans,” along with the Gorillaz as well as the world premiere […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Recently Released Eddie Van Halen Inspired Song

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, the Red Hot Chili peppers teased the release of a new track titled “Eddie,” that is inspired by guitarist Eddie Van Halen. There was a 57 second clip that was uploaded to the band’s Twitter account giving fans their first look at the track. The clip started with guitar sound like that […]

Billy Idol, ‘The Cage EP’: Album Review

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Billy Idol’s The Cage EP is a four song record that followed up last year’s The Roadside and seems to be his new preferred form for releasing new music. The 14 minute long EP goes by quickly and leaves you wanting more. Longtime guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens is seen on the […]

Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, the Smashing Pumpkins announced a new album, ATUM, a “rock opera in three acts.” The 33 song collection will be a sequel to both 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 2000’s Machina/Machines of God. ATUM (pronounced like “autumn”) is set for release is segments with each act consisting of 11 […]

Death Cab For Cutie Performs “Asphalt Meadows” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

According to consequence.net, Death Cab for Cutie’s new album, Asphalt Meadows is out now, and ben Gibbard and company celebrated its release via performing the record’s title track on Jimmy Kimmel Live! It isn’t a surprise that Gibbard sounded amazing during his performance with Death Cab for Cutie as they performed “Asphalt Meadows.” For a […]

The Mars Volta Return With First Album In Ten Years

According to consequence.net, The Mars Volta have returned with a new self-titled album, which is the band’s first full length album in ten years. Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López departed from The Mars Volta after the release of 2012’s Noctourniquet before their return this year with singles “Blacklight Shine” and “Graveyard Love.” Both of the […]