Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
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How to Destroy Angels, ‘Keep it Together’ – New Video
How to Destroy Angels, a side project of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, has released a video for 'Keep it Together,' which finds the musicians performing the song in the studio. The song will appear on the band's second EP 'An Omen,' which will be released Nov. 13. A full-length album, with some of 'The Omen's' songs, is expected in early-2013.
Trent Reznor ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ Theme Song Getting Commercial Release
The theme song Trent Reznor wrote for the upcoming 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' video game will be commercially released on Nov. 13, the same day the game hits stores.
Kurt Cobain Asked J Mascis to Join Nirvana – Twice
J Mascis, the frontman and only constant member of alternative heroes Dinosaur Jr., was almost a member of Nirvana. In a new interview, Mascis confirms long-believed rumors that Kurt Cobain asked him to be the band's second guitarist after a show at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J, in the summer of 1989.
Green Day to Release ‘Oh Love’ and Older Hits for ‘Rock Band’
The Gaming Vault is reporting that 'Oh Love,' the first single from Green Day's upcoming album ’¡Uno!,’ will be available for download for the games 'Rock Band 3' and 'Rock Band Blitz' on Sept. 25, the same day ¡Uno!' is released nationwide.
Noel Gallagher: Oasis Wouldn’t Reform to Help Starving Children
Give it a rest, British press. Once again, Noel Gallagher has emphatically denied that Oasis are going to reunite. In a new interview, the guitarist and songwriter made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that he is done working with his brother, Liam.