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Five Essential Nirvana Live Performances
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April 5, 2012 marks eighteen years that the world has been without the influential Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. His words and music changed the world as we knew it in the early 90's and to pay tribute, we take a look at some of his finest performances.
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Slash on Relationship With Axl Rose: ‘He Hates My Guts’
Since the minute they were announced as possible 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the hot topic in the world of rock has been the potential for a Guns N’ Roses reunion. In a recent interview, Slash reveals that he is sick of talking about whether it will happen or not and explains that vocalist Axl Rose hates his guts.
John 5 On Rob Zombie: ‘He’s Like the Brother I Never Had’
With a movie, new album and a co-headlining tour with Megadeth already on the books for 2012, you would think Rob Zombie would be stressed out. However, guitarist John 5 says that despite his busy workload, working with Zombie has never been better.
Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland Explains Potential Exit Of DJ Lethal And John Otto
Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland is speaking up about the recent news that DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto are on their way out — saying that nothing is final as of yet and asking fans to take it easy on Fred Durst over the messy situation.
Stone Sour Begin Recording Massive New Concept Album
Stone Sour have entered a Des Moines, Iowa studio to begin recording their progressive, ambitious and evolutionary new concept album, which is also believed to be a double-disc release.
Stone Temple Pilots Not Working On New Album, Talk ‘Core’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo recently paid a surprise visit to a New Jersey radio station, revealing that contrary to popular belief, the band is not currently working on the follow-up to STP’s 2010 self-titled comeback album.
Black Keys Drummer Half-Apologizes To Nickelback: ‘There’s Much Worse Bands’
The Black Keys caught some extra press when drummer Patrick Carney recently cited Nickelback‘s success as a major factor in the decline of rock ‘n’ roll. In a new interview, the drummer explains himself and offers an apology almost as insulting as his initial dig.
Taproot’s Mike DeWolf Talks Upcoming Album, Tour Plans And Ironic Mustaches
Michigan rock band Taproot have been grinding it out for a decade and a half. The band broke on to the scene in the late 90′s with a string of independent releases, which eventually landed them a deal with Atlantic Records. Their debut album ‘Gift’ dropped in 2000 and the band has since released several successful singles such as ‘Poem’ and ‘Calling.’
Korn’s Jonathan Davis Visits Wounded Troops And Takes Bomb Disposal Training
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis recently went the extra mile to show his love for our troops by not only visiting wounded U.S. soldiers in Germany, but also by taking a course in bomb disposal training.
Disturbed Singer David Draiman To Go Industrial With New Musical Project
Disturbed may be on indefinite hiatus, but fans of vocalist David Draiman will be happy to hear that the singer announced via Twitter he is working on a new “musical project” in the vein of Nine Inch Nails and Ministry.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Recruits Deftones’ Chino Moreno For ‘Raid’ Soundtrack [Video]
The upcoming soundtrack to the film ‘The Raid: Redemption,’ includes the new song ‘Razors.Out’ featuring Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda (who also scored the film) and Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno.
Top 10 Jerry Cantrell Alice In Chains Riffs
The guitar playing of Alice in Chains axeman Jerry Cantrell has helped shape the face of modern hard rock. After more than 20 years and the tragic deaths of singer Layne Staley and former bassist Mike Starr, AIC are still going strong. The band is currently working on a new album that is slated to be released later this year. Thr
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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Calls For More Creativity In Music
As the frontman for prominent avant garde rock acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer — Maynard James Keenan knows a thing or two about originality. In a new interview the reclusive vocalist says that music piracy is stifling creativity in the industry.
Seether’s Shaun Morgan And Evanescence’s Amy Lee Become One Again (Via Photoshop)
After a series of comical photos were posted to Seether‘s Facebook page, the band shared a couple of really unusual images (above) where frontman Shaun Morgan had swapped faces with ex-girlfriend and Evanescence singer Amy Lee.
Tom Morello Calls Randy Rhoads The ‘Greatest Hard Rock Guitarist’
Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads influenced many axe-men before his tragic death 30 years ago — one of them being Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello. The mad-scientist of hard rock guitar explains how Rhoads gave him the courage to find his own unique sound.
Rage Against The Machine To Rush Limbaugh: ‘Hey Jackass, Stop Using Our Music’
In the aftermath of Rush Limbaugh’s controversial rant regarding Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, sponsors and musicians alike have been cutting ties with his popular radio show. Now, the controversial radio host has caught the wrath of Rage Against the Machine, who didn’t mince words when demanding Limbaugh stop using their music.
Courtney Love Comments On Kurt Cobain Book Written By Ex-Hole Bandmate
Courtney Love has apparently approved a forthcoming book about Kurt Cobain written by her former Hole bandmate Eric Erlandson, on the condition he leaves out details of the relationship between himself and Love.
Remembering Alice In Chains’ Mike Starr One Year After His Tragic Death
One year after the tragic passing of Mike Starr, we look back on the career and life of the man who helped shape the future of rock with Alice in Chains.
Godsmack Seek Fan-Submitted Photos For Album Cover Artwork
Godsmack want their fans to help with the cover art for an upcoming release, so start rifling through your photo collection immediately.
Incubus Singer Brandon Boyd Talks Influences At Musicians Institute
Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd recently held a lengthy speaking engagement at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Calif., where he discussed the band’s origins, influences, and the secret of their longevity.