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Green Day, ‘Kill the DJ’ – New Video
Although frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was briefly hospitalized over the weekend in Italy, Green Day has released a brand-new music video for ‘Kill the DJ.’ The video flips between shots of the band members riding through the desert on motorcycles and scenes from a gig in a crowded club. The beat-h
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Would Tom Hanks Make a Good Dave Matthews?
The ever-versatile Dave Matthews has shared his variety of talents with the world by stepping outside of the music box and appearing in movies including ‘Just Go With It’ and ‘You Don’t Mess With the Zohan’ — but if his band should ever star in a film one day, will Matthews play himself? If the band’s violinist, Boyd Tinsley, has a say, Tom Hanks would fulfill that role instead.
Jack White Performs Surprise Set in the Woods at Outside Lands 2012
Last weekend, Jack White performed at the 2012 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, Calif. In addition to his headlining performance on the final day of the three-day festival (Aug. 12), White also delivered a surprise set in the woods for fans.
Viewers Lash Out at NBC for Cutting Muse’s 2012 Olympics Performance From Telecast
Last night (Aug. 12) at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, Muse performed ‘Survival,’ the official song for this year’s Olympic games. However, their energized and highly anticipated performance — as well as performances by Ray Davies, Kate Bush and the Who — was cut from the NBC telecast that aired in the U.S., and music fans were sure to voice their disappointment.
Ed Sheeran Covers Pink Floyd at 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tonight (Aug. 12) at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, Ed Sheeran proved that you don’t have to be dressed to impress in order to bring down the house when he performed a stunning rendition of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ while wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch’s Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads
The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.
Dave Matthews Band Announce ‘Away From the World’ Bonus Tracks
Dave Matthews Band recently revealed bonus material to accompany ‘Away From the World,’ their new album scheduled for a Sept. 11 release.
2012 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards have been released, and it’s time to cast your votes. Along with frontrunners Rihanna and Drake (who were nominated in a whopping five categories each), several other bands and artists received multiple nominations, including Coldplay, Gotye, fun., M.I.A., Skrillex and more.
Primus to Embark on 3D Tour
3D films are all the rage these days, but who’s to say that special effects can only be used in movies? San Francisco-based group Primus recently unveiled plans for their upcoming 3D tour in late 2012 — the first tour of this kind since Kiss‘ Psycho Circus Tour back in 1998.
Lollapalooza 2012 Live Stream Schedule
If you can’t make it to Chicago, Ill. for this year’s Lollapalooza, do not fear. A live stream schedule of the upcoming festival was recently announced, featuring performances by the Black Keys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, the Shins and many more.
Pearl Jam Perform Pink Floyd’s ‘Mother’ at Berlin Show
Pearl Jam surprised the crowd by delivering a powerful cover of the Pink Floyd song ‘Mother’ during a recent performance in Berlin, Germany.
U2′s the Edge Might Get Malibu Compound After All
U2 guitarist the Edge has a plan to build several mansions in Malibu, Calif. His idea was rejected several years ago, but now it looks like he’s getting another chance at making his dream come true.