Tag: Alternative Rock

Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo Tests Positive for COVID-19

Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo has tested positive for COVID-19.  DeLeo, 55, took to Instagram to share his diagnosis with fans and followers.  “Well, like so many others this virus has come to pay me a visit. Yes, double lines… Jackpot!” He wrote in a caption beneath a photo of his positive COVID-19 test. […]

Muse Teases New “Metal” Song

During an Instagram Live session from earlier this week, Muse vocalist Matt Bellamy shared a snippet of new music that has a notably harder sound than fans are used to.  “Guys, we getting metal Muse,” a fan wrote alongside a clip from the live stream featuring Bellamy and his son headbanging to the new tune.  […]

Henry Rollins on His Retirement From Music: “I Just Have No More Lyrics” 

15 years ago, Black Flag’s frontman Henry Rollins stepped away from making music. In a recent interview, the punk legend discussed how he came to the decision to retire.  “The smart thing I did as a younger man was one day I woke up in my bed and I went, ‘I’m done with music. I […]

The Strokes, Yo La Tango Cancel New Year’s Eve Shows due to COVID Surge 

Following Phish’s cautious footsteps, both The Strokes and Yo La Tengo have decided to cancel their New Year’s Eve shows due to a surge in Omicron cases.  The Strokes were set to headline Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on New Year’s Eve, but the band took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news of […]

Incubus’ Brandon Boyd Shares New Single “Petrichor”

Incubus’ own Brandon Boyd has recently dropped a new single from his upcoming album ECHOES & COCOONS.  “Petrichor” addresses the idea of finding happiness after processing the darker side of life first. “Rain comes, senses fed,” Boyd sings. “Petrichor/ Wash away all your/ Pain/ From heart and head.” In a statement, Boyd explained where the […]

New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Diagnosed with Cancer, Undergoes Surgery

New Found Glory’s frontman recently shared with fans about his harrowing experience facing a cancer diagnosis. Just earlier this month, the rocker underwent successful surgery to remove a tumor caused by a rare form of cancer called pheochromocytoma.  Gilbert detailed the past few weeks of his life on social media, letting fans and followers into […]

Elton John Hosts “Lockdown Sessions” Zoom Party with Collaborators Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder, and More

Over the pandemic, Elton John curated an album full of collaborations with artists across nearly all genres. The Lockdown Sessions was a completely remote creation, summarizing what could be made through Zoom, at home, and in the midst of a global crisis.  On Tuesday, John hosted a joint Zoom call with all of the collaborators […]

Performers Announced for the Miley Cyrus, Pete Davidson New Year’s Eve Special 

For this year’s NBC New Year’s Eve Special, Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson will be acting as co-hosts for a star-studded countdown to 2022.  Over the weekend, the genre-mixed, performer lineup for Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party was revealed.  Brandi Carlile, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Saweetie, Anitta, Jack Harlow, 24kGoldn, and Kitty Ca$h have […]

Green Day Teases New Music, Fans Speculate New Album in the Works

Yesterday, Green Day shared a short clip of them recording, what seems to be, new music in London.  The short clip, which was posted to the band’s Instagram and included some vague details like “1972” flashing across the screen, is inspiring a slew of speculation from fans. Many believe that the new song may be […]

Complete Lineup Revealed for 50th Anniversary of “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve” 

Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve (With Ryan Seacrest) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this upcoming turn of the year.  Taking the stage to add to the festivities will be a genre-crossing lineup of beloved artists both well-loved and new. Avril Lavigne will be taking another big leap in her comeback with a performance […]