Tag: Alternative Rock

Billy Corgan Has Laryngitis, Smashing Pumpkins Forced to Cancel Portland Show

In a statement posted to the Smashing Pumpkins official Instagram on Sunday, November 13th, the band announced they had to cancel one of their recent shows due to lead singer Billy Corgan having laryngitis. The statement read, “It is with great disappointment that tonight’s show in Portland, OR has been cancelled due to laryngitis. William, […]

Why Judas Priest Was Unable to Get Richie Faulkner Into the Rock Hall

Jayne Andrews, manager for Judas Priest recently said that she attempted to have guitarist Richie Faulkner inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with his bandmates of 12 years, but was unable to overcome the organization’s rules in order to make it happen. Andrews stated that, “I did try and get [Richie] […]

The Lumineers Have Announced 2023 ‘Climate Positive’ U.K., European Tour Dates

The Lumineers recently announced the official schedule for their “Climate Positive” U.K. & European tour for next summer. The band said in a statement that, “We are so excited to return to Europe and the UK again and to reconnect with our amazing fans, We’ll see you out there!” The tour has several environmental measures […]

Matt Healy of The 1975 Ate Raw Meat On Stage

The frontman Matty Healy of The 1975, recently brought out raw meat during the band’s New York show for an unusual snack. Healy ate the meat getting on his knees and crawling around the stage, somethi ng fans of his are accustomed to. A journalist tweeted about the incident that, “There is no way I […]

Metallica Is Celebrating Megaforce Years With A 1984 Themed Set

On Sunday night, Metallica performed songs off of their first two albums on Sunday night at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Their performance was dedicated to Jonny and Marsha Zazula, two figures in the Metal scene who were among the first to hear Metallica’s demo tape, No Life ‘Til Leather. They also played […]

Travis Barker Mourns the Death of His Dog

Travis Barker recently was mourning the death of his family dog Blue on social media on Wednesday, November 3rd. Barker wrote in an Instagram Story, “I’ll miss you Blue, You were the best dog. I was always waiting for you to say something. Love you 4ever boy.” he also chose to tag his daughter Alabama […]

My Morning Jacket Announced Deluxe Edition of Circuital

My Morning Jacket recently announced a new deluxe edition of their 2011 album Circuital, that will release on December 9th via ATO Records. It will be available in in 3xLP and 2xCD physical formats, the expanded set will include 10 previously unreleased demo recordings. Circuital will come in three vinyl variants: “Setting Sun” (orange vinyl […]

James Hetfield, Metallica Frontman Dressed as Eddie Munson of Stranger Things for Halloween

This Halloween, Metallica frontman James Hetfield, paid tribute to Stranger Things by dressing up as fan-favorite character Eddie Munson, who performed of “Master of Puppets” in a season four episode. Hetfield posted the photo of himself to his Instagram just a few hours after Halloween ended. In the photo Hetfield is seen with two rock […]

Duran Duran Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Announcement of A Documentary Film

Duran Duran is celebrating their 40th anniversary with A Hollywood High, their 75 minute documentary concert film set for release in theatres November third. It will include a collection of their recent rooftop performance as well as gathered up archival footage and exclusive interviews. Bassist John Taylor shared a statement that read, “Duran Duran have […]

Nita Strauss Recruited Alissa White-Gluz For Latest Single

Demi Lovato guitarist, Nita Strauss dropped a new single and music video, “The Wolf You Feed.” The headbanging track features metallic riffs and the insane vocals of Alissa White-Gluz of ARCH ENEMY. Nita commented that, “If you look back at old interviews from the last ten years, any time I was asked about collaborating with […]