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Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Stone Sour, Cold, All That Remains, HellYeah – Vote for Your Favorite Band to be Featured on 'The Sixer at Six'

Chaz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:13 +0000

As you’re grabbing that sixer to kickstart your weekend, we’re serving up a sixer of our own. The Sixer at 6 features 6 songs in a row from the band of your choice every Friday afternoon at 6pm. Here’s how it works. Each week we’ll give you 6 bands to choose from. Pick your favorite [...]

Unseen Kurt Cobain Suicide Scene Photos Published

Joe Robinson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:44:11 +0000

We thought for sure that by now, on the 19th anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s death, every last shred of documentation regarding the iconic rocker’s suicide would have been unearthed. Turns out we were wrong. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the hometown paper of record, sent several photographers to Cobain’s Lake Washington Boulevard mansion on April 8, [...]

Three-Year Old Wakes Up Drumming to Nirvana's 'Breed' [VIDEO]

Chaz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:48:25 +0000

There seems to be no shortage of videos all over the web of kids that know how to rock. Take this little dude, who's big brother and sister wake him up by blaring Nirvana's song 'Breed'. Not only does the kid wake up, but even before his eyes are opened, he starts air drumming the song, then starts lip syncing the words. Horns up little dude.

Dave Grohl Asked PJ Harvey to Front Nirvana 'Reunion'

Joe Robinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:15:52 +0000

Bringing together the surviving members of Nirvana with a different singer taking over for the late, great Kurt Cobain is a touchy subject, but Dave Grohl reveals he recently came up with the perfect person to fill Kurt's Converse All-Stars: PJ Harvey. Unfortunately, her schedule wouldn't allow it.

Dave Grohl on Performing Nirvana Material Live: 'It Just Hasn't Felt Right'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:56 +0000

When Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl began to put together Foo Fighters in 1994, it would have been incredibly easy to draw fans in by covering the Nirvana monster tracks which made the drummer a grunge icon. However, Grohl never took that path, choosing to focus on original music while taking the Foos down a different path than the one Nirvana had helped carve.

Nirvana 'Nevermind' Producer Butch Vig Reveals New Details on Recording of Iconic Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:40:40 +0000

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is arguably the most impactful rock album of the last 25 years. Its legend speaks for itself, selling over 30 million copies worldwide thanks to grunge masterpieces such as 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' 'Come As You Are,' 'Drain You' and 'In Bloom.' You may think you've attained all the 'Nevermind' knowledge ever made public, but there are some new tidbits from producer Butch Vig and frontman Kurt Cobain that may deepen your understanding of the album.

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Recreates Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Album Cover

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:51:48 +0000

If imitation is the ultimate sign of flattery, then Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover has to be one of the most beloved images in pop culture history. The iconic artwork has been replicated many times over the years, and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is the latest to pay tribute, recreating the image for 'ESPN The Magazine's new music issue.

The Men's Room All-Time Band & Name is Announced and We Also Talk About Our Favorite Cover Songs

Frank Pain — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:29:26 +0000

So, last week we each came to the table with our favorite singers, guitarists, bassists, and drummers. We also came up with our own band names for The Men's Room All-Time Band, then let you guys vote on your favorites. Well, we now know who the band consists of and the name of the band. We also talked about our favorite cover songs on this episode of The Men's Room.

Members of Slipknot to Foo Fighters to Pantera + More – The Men's Room Pick the All-Time Rock Band

Frank Pain — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:30:16 +0000

The first show of the New Year and we decided to piece together The Men’s Room All-Time Rock Band. Michael, Chaz, Sanchez, Seth and I offer up our favorite singers, bassists, guitarists and drummers. We also used a funny Facebook post to determine our band names as well. Listen to The Men’s Room talk about [...]

Dave Grohl's Sound City Players Include Nirvana and Cheap Trick Members + Stevie Nicks

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:53:34 +0000

Dave Grohl has assembled Sound City Players, an all-star group that will perform in support of his self-financed directorial debut, 'Sound City,' a documentary about the famed recording complex in California. The lineup of Sound City Players musicians is diverse, eclectic and impressive, and it includes his former Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic, classic rocker John Fogerty, Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen and Stevie Nicks.

Kurt Cobain Documentary Filmmaker Inspired by 'Pink Floyd – The Wall' Movie

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:44:55 +0000

A new Kurt Cobain documentary film is currently being planned for a 2014 release, and it aims to delve into the true spirit of the late Nirvana frontman. As popular as Cobain remains, the musician's life continues to be somewhat of an enigma even among his most rabid fans. Now, the director of the recent Rolling Stones documentary 'Crossfire Hurricane' has accepted the challenge to reveal the true nature of Cobain.

Courtney Love Exchanges Holiday Tweets With Frances Bean Cobain, Slams Nirvana Members

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:13:31 +0000

Although their relationship has been rocky and very much in the public eye, Courtney Love and her estranged daughter Frances Bean Cobain are communicating again. Of course, most of the dialogue is coming courtesy of Love, but hey, at least it's a start.

BMG Acquires Publishing Rights to Nirvana Songs

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:30:05 +0000

Music giant BMG has just significantly added to their cache of great songs by acquiring the worldwide rights to Virgin Music Publishing Companies, Famous U.K. Music Publishing and select current songs from Sony/ATV and EMI Music Publishing. As part of the deal, they're acquiring tracks from artists like Nirvana, Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz, Tears for Fears and more.

Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Recounts Entire Story Behind Paul McCartney Collaboration

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:13:22 +0000

With all the excitement that's come from the surviving members of Nirvana writing and performing and recording an original song with Beatles icon Paul McCartney, there are a million questions about the musical collective's future. Will the spontaneous collaboration lead to more material? Will there be a tour? How exactly do you persuade Sir Paul McCartney to come jam in your basement? To list off the mental ramblings of Nirvana and Beatles fans would fill an encyclopedia, but bassist Krist Novoselic has got some inside info to share via his official blog.

Nirvana Reunion Rumors 'Nonsense,' Dave Grohl's Rep Says

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:39 +0000

Courtney Love can rest easy, as a rep for Foo Fighters' frontman and 'Sound City' documentarian Dave Grohl dismissed rampant rumors that the musician is planning to reunite Nirvana and install a new singer at the helm.

Nirvana Members and Paul McCartney Perform 'Cut Me Some Slack' on 'Saturday Night Live'

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:16:45 +0000

After a triumphant performance of their new song 'Cut Me Some Slack' at the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden, one-time Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear again joined forces with Beatles legend Paul McCartney to perform the song during last night's episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

Courtney Love Slams Surviving Nirvana Members' '12-12-12′ Performance With Paul McCartney

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:39:50 +0000

Last night at the ’12-12-12′ Hurricane Sandy benefit concert, Paul McCartney performed an original song with the three surviving members of Nirvana. The musical collective wrote the song ‘Cut Me Some Slack’ during an impromptu jam session for Dave Grohl‘s upcoming ‘Sound City Studios’ documentary, later debuting the track live at the televised benefit. Although [...]

Paul McCartney Reportedly to Perform With Surviving Nirvana Members at '12-12-12′ Concert

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:22:52 +0000

There are rumors that the greatest thing ever may happen tonight at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert tonight at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Nirvana musicians Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear will reportedly take the stage tonight with Beatles legend Paul McCartney for a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Paul McCartney Fronting Nirvana Reunion at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit?

Kenneth Partridge — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:59:38 +0000

Paul McCartney will stand in for the late Kurt Cobain and front a Nirvana reunion at tonight's 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit at New York's Madison Square Garden, according to rumors sweeping the Internet. The story stems from Britain's Sun newspaper, which reports that Dave Grohl recently asked the Beatles legend to "jam with some mates," and that those additional musicians wound up being Nirvana bassist Krist Novaselic and guitarist Pat Smear, who sometimes performed with the Seattle trio. Apparently, McCartney suggested they "just make something up," paving the way for the all-star foursome to play a brand-new song at tonight's charity gig.

Kurt Cobain Multimedia Exhibition in Miami Showcased by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:41:04 +0000

Few musicians possess the talent and character to retain 'Rock God' status nearly 20 years after their demise, but since 1994, the memory of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has not faded one bit. Countless tributes have been paid to Cobain since his suicide, with the latest being a strange and multidimensional stage show featuring Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.