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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Suggests ‘Maybe Next Year’ for New Studio Album
It's not a concrete or a firm date, but it's something to go on! Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich commented on the band's writing and recording process for its next album, the follow up to 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' in a new interview with Argentina-based media outlet TN (seen above).
Hellyeah Stream New Songs ‘Sangre por Sangre’ + ‘Cross to Bier’
Hellyeah have shared a pair of thunderous new songs from their upcoming fourth album 'Blood for Blood,' which isn't out until June 10. These two tracks -- 'Sangre por Sangre (Blood for Blood)' and 'Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones),' the latter of which was made available for free download -- will certainly tide you over until the release date gets here.
Queens of the Stone Age Play ‘…Like Clockwork’ Songs + More in L.A. [Video]
Queens of the Stone Age heralded the release of '…Like Clockwork,' out June 4, by playing a gig full of new tunes last night (May 23) at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.
Queens of the Stone Age Releasing New Album ‘…Like Clockwork’ Via Matador in June
Queens of the Stone Age have confirmed that they will release their sixth studio album, '…Like Clockwork,' in June via Matador Records after a long stint on Interscope Records.
Dave Grohl’s Sound City Players Bring the Star Power at SXSW 2013
Dave Grohl and his Sound City Players hit SXSW 2013 last night (March 14), playing to a packed house at Stubb's BBQ in Austin. Grohl warned those badgeholders and attendees lucky enough to get into the show that it was going to be a long night, but we doubt anyone was too bummed about the prospect of a marathon set with Grohl at the helm. The show was one of the hottest tickets of the festival so
Billy Corgan Stars in Wrestling-Themed Commercial for Chicago Furniture Store
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan is a lifelong wrestling fan, and rather than love it from a distance, as most fans would, the rocker has launched his own Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion company. To further demonstrate his love for the entertainment sport, and for his native city, Corgan appears in a wrestling-themed commercial for the Chicago furniture store Walter E. Smit
Trent Reznor and Dr. Dre’s Beats Streaming Music Service Launching This Summer
Music consumers and fans have plenty of choices when it comes to streaming and digital services. The market is rather crowded with options like iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Slacker and Grooveshark, and now, Trent Reznor is getting in on the digital music fun. As was previously reported, he's partnered with rapper and producer Dr. Dre, the brains behind the massively successful Beats by Dre headphone
Dave Grohl: Paul McCartney Collaboration Written In Three Hours
For Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, working with music legend Paul McCartney was quite a smooth ride.
Pearl Jam to Begin New Album in March, Jeff Ament Says
Good news for Pearl Jam fans who've been patiently waiting for information about when we can expect new album: The band will likely hunker down and begin work on the next record, which would be their 10th studio effort, in March. Or at least bassist Jeff Ament will.
Paul McCartney Leads Nirvana Reunion (Sort Of) at 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit
History was made at the end of tonight's 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief when Sir Paul McCartney took the stage with Nirvana's two surviving members -- drummer Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novaselic -- as well as guitarist Pat Smear. It was the Nirvana reunion everyone had been talking about ... sort of. They didn't do a Nirvana song; instead, the foursome performed a brand new one.
Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden
Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October's devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Sasquatch! 2013 Festival Dates Announced
It's not even winter yet, but we're already looking forward to summer festivals, since we like to plan ahead and scare away the winter doldrums with thoughts and dreams of hot weather concerts. To get you in the mood, Sasquatch! Festival dates for 2013 have been announced.