Jeff Giles
‘Melvan’ Featuring Artwork by Kurt Cobain Sells for $24,701 on eBay
As an automobile, this 1972 Dodge van has seen better days. But as a pop culture artifact, it’s worth over $20,000, thanks to some scribbling Kurt Cobain did on the side during his stint as a roadie for sludge metal pioneers the Melvins.
Chad Kroeger on Being Engaged to Avril Lavigne: "I Feel Like the Luckiest Person Alive"
We know what you want, Loudwire readers, and we’re giving it to you: More glorious details regarding the rock ‘n’ roll love story of the year. You’ve read the news about Nickelback‘s Chad Kroeger getting engaged to Avril Lavigne, you’ve pored over all the best Twitter reactions, and you’ve loaded our wedding playlist into all of your portable music players. Now, we’re bringing you the really good
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Appears in Dave Grohl Documentary Clip
It’s the documentary film that rock fans have been waiting all year to get a glimpse of — and now Dave Grohl has obliged with a couple of clips from ‘Sound City,’ his upcoming tribute to the legendary studio of the same name.
Foo Fighters Concert in Ireland Causes Noise Complaints
When you hire the Foo Fighters to perform at your local amphitheater, you pretty much know what you’re going to get — and what you’re going to get is an evening of full-volume rock ‘n’ roll. But those amps were turned up a little too high for Belfast residents who reportedly heard the band’s Tuesday (Aug. 21) set from 15 miles away.
2012 Grammy Nominations Concert to Be Held in Nashville
The 2012 Grammy nominations concert special will come with a twist: For the first time ever, the event — scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5 — will be held in Nashville instead of Los Angeles.
Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill and Wife Post First Photo of Baby Daughter
Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill has been putting the band’s hiatus to good use, welcoming his first child with Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge into the world on June 21 — and now the happy couple has introduced young Dixie Pearl to the world at large.
Pizza Hut and Home Depot Deny Using Black Keys’ Music for Ads
In a development that shouldn’t surprise anyone, anywhere, Pizza Hut and Home Depot are fighting a lawsuit brought against them by the Black Keys that alleges the two chains stole the Keys’ music for a pair of ads.
Kid Rock Helps Present Wounded Soldier’s Family with Free House
Kid Rock spent Saturday (August 18) helping to give an Army sergeant and his wife the surprise of a lifetime: A free new home in a northern Detroit suburb.
Flaming Lips Hang Out in a Space Capsule on ‘The Colbert Report’
Striking another blow against “half-naked, patchouli-soaked, white guy dreadlock festivals” everywhere, Stephen Colbert played host to the Flaming Lips during Thursday’s (Aug. 16) installment of StePhest Colbchella ’012: RocktAugustFest.
Adler To Set Sail on 2012 Kiss Kruise
Here’s some good news for fans who shelled out between big bucks for tickets to this year’s Kiss Kruise: You just picked up a little more entertainment for your five-day adventure in the form of Steven Adler‘s appropriately named new band, Adler.
Tears for Fears vs. Nine Inch Nails – Song Parallels
Before they topped the charts by sowing the seeds of love, the guys in Tears for Fears used synths and stomping beats to exorcise emotional demons — and before he became an Oscar-winning composer, so did Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. As it turns out, that isn’t all they have in common.
Anthrax Song ‘Got the Time’ Played on Mars
It’s been said that in space, no one can hear you scream. But NASA’s Curiosity Rover has proven an exception to the rule with its eclectic playlist of wakeup music, which includes Anthrax‘s cover of Joe Jackson’s ‘Got the Time.’