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Alice in Chains Working on ‘Amazing’ New Album, Says Heart’s Ann Wilson
Two years ago, Alice in Chains emerged from a 14-year hiatus — and the death of original vocalist Layne Staley — with ‘Black Gives Way to Blue.’ The band is already assembling its next album — and according to Heart vocalist Ann Wilson, they’re playing at the top of their game.
“I saw those guys just yesterday,” Wilson said in a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock. “I went over to visit th
Bruce Springsteen Is the Inspiration for Superman’s New ‘Contemporary’ Comic Book Look
At this point in his illustrious career, there probably aren’t many awards and accolades left for Bruce Springsteen to collect — but the latest tribute to the Boss is really something special.
According to comic writer Grant Morrison, who’s spearheading the upcoming reboot of DC’s ‘Action Comics’ title, Superman’s new look was inspired by none other than Springsteen himself.
Will Buffalo Springfield Launch a Tour in 2012 After 43 Years Apart? [VIDEO]
After more than 40 years apart, the surviving members of Buffalo Springfield — Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and Richie Furay — reunited in 2010, and according to Richie Furay, they won’t be separating again anytime soon.
In a recent interview with the Denver Post, Furay said the band will be getting back on the road next year.
After Eight-Year Break, Blink-182 Premieres New Single, ‘Up All Night’
After an eight-year hiatus, Blink-182 are coming back with another album — and fans will be able to get their first taste of the new music Friday.
The band will debut its new single, ‘Up All Night,’ on Los Angeles’ KROQ at 7:30 a.m., but if you aren’t within reach of the station’s signal, don’t fret: the track, which drummer Travis Barker has described as “heavy,” will also be available on the ban
Sebastian Bach and Nuno Bettencourt Film ‘Rock of Ages’ Movie Scene
Take a bunch of nuns, a few bikers, the former lead singer of Skid Row, and Extreme’s guitarist, and what do you have?
Just another day on the set of ‘Rock of Ages.’
Former Queens of the Stone Age Bassist Nick Oliveri Arrested After SWAT Standoff
Bassist Nick Oliveri has been keeping busy lately — and not necessarily in a good way.
The former Queens of the Stone Age member, who recently rejoined his former bandmates in Kyuss for a reunion tour under the moniker Kyuss Lives!, found himself on the wrong end of a standoff with a Los Angeles SWAT team earlier this week, after a neighbor called the police to report a domestic disturbance.
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Jane’s Addiction Reveals New Album Will Come Out September 27 [VIDEO]
It’s been a long eight years between albums, but Jane’s Addiction fans can look forward to some new music just around the corner.
The band’s new album, titled ‘The Great Escape Artist,’ is scheduled for a September 27 release on Capitol Records. It marks only the fourth Jane’s studio set since 1988, and their first since 2003′s reunion record ‘Strays.’
Weezer Sets Up Its Own Rock Cruise, Setting Sail in January 2012 [VIDEO]
Rock cruises have gotten pretty popular over the last decade or so, offering an interesting (albeit expensive) twist on the concert experience for fans of bands like Guster, Barenaked Ladies, John Mayer, and Rick Springfield.
Oh, and add Weezer to that list.
Megadeth Turns ‘Th1rt3en’ on New Album
This is shaping up to be a big year for Megadeth fans — not only do they have an expanded edition of the band’s landmark release ‘Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?’ to look forward to, but there’s also a brand new studio album on the horizon.
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, band founder Dave Mustaine discussed the new record, titled ‘Th1rt3en.’ It’s the band’s 13th studio album, but the
John Fogerty Warms to the Idea of a Creedence Clearwater Revival Reunion
Almost 40 years after one of the most acrimonious breakups in rock ‘n’ roll history, former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty says he’s willing to consider the possibility of an eventual reunion.
Though their recording career spanned a mere five years, Creedence amassed one of the most successful — and enduring — discographies of the rock era, selling millions of albums and churni
U2 Leads 2011 Worldwide Tour Grosses
Classic rock artists may not get much love on top 40 radio anymore, but that doesn’t mean no one’s listening to their music. Quite the contrary.
According to Pollstar’s mid-year report of worldwide concert grosses, some of the most popular tours of 2011 are being led by older rock acts.
Steven Tyler and Stevie Nicks Pay Tribute to Betty Ford
It’s always a national story when a former first lady dies — but when Betty Ford passed away over the weekend at the age of 93, the news affected not only those who remembered her years in the White House, but the thousands of people whose lives were affected by her groundbreaking work in addiction therapy.
Long before ‘rehab’ became a popular concept, Ford lent her name to the treatment center th