Tag: Alternative Rock

Foo Fighters Announce Two Shows To Honor Taylor Hawkins

The Foo Fighters have officially announced that they are going to perform two shows in honor of deceased drummer Taylor Hawkins. The first of which will take place in London on September 3rd. The second occurring in Las Angeles on September 27th. The 50-year-old Hawkins was discovered dead in his hotel room just prior to […]

Taylor Hawkins Told Friends He “Couldn’t F–ing Do it Anymore”

Following the unexpected death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Rolling Stone conducted an investigative conversation by interviewing 20 of the musician’s friends. Hawkins’ family members and bandmates decline to be involved. The Foo Fighters’ management noted that “they dispute Hawkins’ friends’ characterizations of how he was feeling.” However, Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam drummer and […]

Gorillaz Announce North American Tour

For the first time in over four years, Gorillaz will be embarking on a North American tour, set to kick off this September. Damon Albarn, the artist behind Gorillaz, will be joined on stage by a 14-piece live band and a “varying cast of guest performers,” according to the announcement. The tour will begin on […]

Pearl Jam Invites Fan to Fill in on Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19

At the end of last week, Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19 and, consequently, missed a live performance with the band for the first time in his 24 years with the band. “Matt Cameron is a true artist and he’s a force of nature,” Eddie Vedder told the crowd. “However, even his superhero […]

My Chemical Romance Releases First New Song Since 2014

Emo fans, rejoice! My Chemical Romance has released new music for the first time since 2014. Their newest single, “The Foundations of Decay,” follows nearly two years after the band announced their official reunion in 2019. MCR will be embarking on a highly anticipated fall tour around the United States that will feature support from […]

My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, The Misfits to Headline Riot Fest 2022

The exciting lineup for this year’s Riot Fest was just released, including headliners My Chemical Romance, The Misfits, and Nine Inch Nails. The Chicago-based musical festival is a haven for punk-rockers, emo-rockers, and so many other subgenres to gather together for bands like Alkaline Trio, Descendents, Jeff Rosenstock, Portugal. The Man, Bad Religion, and so […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Lil Nas X, More to Headline ACL Festival 2022

The 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup has just been revealed. The popular southern music celebration will be taking place from October 7-9 and 14-16 with over 100 performances across eight stages. This year, Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, Flume, Paramore, and Lil Nas X will be headlining. Other performers […]

Arcade Fire Announce 2022 Tour with Feist, Beck

Arcade Fire has just announced an upcoming tour in support of their most recent album, WE, which they released at the end of last week. Feist and Beck will be sharing the stage throughout the long tour as they travel throughout the UK, Europe, and North America from August through the beginning of December. See the […]

Watch: Arcade Fire Gives Fifth SNL Performance

Arcade Fire appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, performing both “Unconditional (Lookout Kid)” and “The Lightning I, II.” The band went “live from New York” the night after the release of their newest album, WE. Saturday’s show, hosted by Benedict Cumberbatch, was also Arcade Fire’s fifth time appearing as the musical guest on the show. They […]