Tag: Alternative Rock

Zack De La Rocha Injury Forces Rage Against The Machine Into Cancelling North American Tour

According to billboard.com, Rage Against the Machine cancelled their 2023 North American tour on Tuesday, October fourth due to singer Zack de la Rocha’s serious foot injury. A statement from de la rocha reads, “It’s been almost three months since Chicago, and I still look down at my leg in disbelief, Two years of waiting […]

Steve Lacy’s Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 With ‘Bad Habit’

According to ratedrnb.com, Steve Lacy ‘s ‘Bad Habit,’ off of his sophomore album, Gemini Rights, has moved to number one on Billboard Hot 100 for the week of October 8th. “Bad Habit” is the 1142nd Hot 100 chart-topper, making Lacy the third male artist this year to make the accomplishment. He also joins Beyoncé (“Break […]

Dave Navarro Is Sitting Out of Jane’s Addiction Upcoming Tour

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has officially announced that he will not be performing on the band’s upcoming tour with the Smashing Pumpkins. In a social media post Navarro clarified that he has been suffering from symptoms of long COVID and stated, “I had hoped for a full recovery by October, but […]

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 […]