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Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Downplays Reports of Band Hiatus
Even though the U.K. may be thousands of miles away, it really is a small world when the Internet gets involved. And that is something that Dave Grohl is realizing firsthand this week after making comments Sunday to the Reading Festival crowd that it would be the last time they would see the Foo Fighters for a long while.
Linkin Park Find Your Photos With ‘Lost in the Echo’ Interactive Video
The bridges between bands and their fans continue to crumble, with Linkin Park taking the latest step with their new ‘Lost in the Echo‘ interactive video. The clip went live Wednesday, with lots of their fans not seeing the band, but rather some of their closest friends in the video.
‘The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2′ to Showcase More of Ronnie James Dio’s Legacy
You can’t contain all of the best work of Ronnie James Dio on just one record, so the late singer’s label, Niji Entertainment, is presenting ‘The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2,’ which comes on the heels of the gold-certified first volume.
Chris Cornell Drops Off ‘Made in America’ Fest, Expresses Frustration Over Announcement
The Jay-Z-led ‘Made in America’ is ready to take place next week, but one prominent artist on the bill has bowed out at the last minute. Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell was among the top-billed performers for the festival, but it was just announced that a scheduling conflict is taking him away from the event.
Slash Recalls Walking in on His Mother Naked With David Bowie
Earlier this year, Slash talked about how his mother started working as a costume designer for rock legend David Bowie after she split from his father and things took a romantic turn after a period of time. Now the guitar great is offering a few more details on his encounters with the “Thin White Duke” as a youth.
Linkin Park Declared ‘StormReady’ by the National Weather Service
Linkin Park know a thing or two about natural disasters, as their Music for Relief charitable organization has been at the forefront of raising funds in a number of countries after weather-related catastrophes. So it would make sense that the group would be a little more aware of what it takes to be prepared in case of an emergency. With that being said, the National Weather Service has declared t
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx to Get Onstage Striptease Present From Girlfriend
Oh! Yeah! Kickstart my heart! It’s good to be a rock star, as Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx can attest. The musician has dated and married a number of beauties over the years, and his latest girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, is ready to show off her wild side as a birthday present for the bassist. However, the birthday is not Sixx’s, but Bingham’s.
Deftones Complete Recording New Album, Prepare for Cover Songs Session
Deftones have put in the work, and now they’re going to have a little fun on top of it by recording a few cover songs. Singer Chino Moreno, interviewed by Minnesota radio station 93X prior to Knotfest, revealed that the group’s forthcoming album has been recorded and they’re now making plans for the covers.
Anthrax’s ‘Among the Living’ Joins Google Play ‘Audiobiography’ Series
Anthrax are hopping on board Google Play’s latest series, ‘Audiobiography,’ helping to share the story behind their classic album ‘Among the Living.’ Guitarist Scott Ian and singer Joey Belladonna spoke in depth about the 1987 release, which features such standout cuts as ‘I Am the Law,’ ‘Indians,’ and ‘Caught in a Mosh.’
A Day to Remember Reveal New Album Title
A Day to Remember are still hard at work on a new album, but guitarist Kevin Skaff was kind enough to impart the album title for their upcoming disc via a Tweet.
Philip Anselmo Inks Book Deal to Share His Personal Travails in Music
Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo has certainly lived a colorful life, and now it looks as though readers will get a chance to thumb through the details of his music, his friendships, and his addictions in all their glory as the vocalist just inked a book deal for his autobiography.
Nonpoint Reveal New Album Track Listing, Release Date + Cover Art
Nonpoint are ready to rock it up once more with their latest disc, a self-titled effort, that’s coming on Oct. 9 via Razor & Tie. The group just revealed the artwork and track listing for their latest release, with ‘Left for You’ recently surfacing as the album’s lead single. In addition to ‘Left for You,’ the band also previewed the track ‘I Said It‘ this summer, offering it up to fans as a f