Announcing the reunion of a classic grunge-era band via Twitter? Chris Cornell, you so crazy! The reunion seems legit, but no actual tour dates have been announced and not sure what they’ll do about Matt Cameron who now has a full time drumming gig with Pearl Jam?
In any case, this is a good thing. Cornell’s recent solo work has been a disaster and hopefully this will snap him back to his old self. Read more from the NYTimes, and check out a classic Soundgarden tune below: continue reading...
This is good news. Read more below from NME and then check out a classic from Kinks:
The Kinks’ Ray Davies has said he wants to work on new material with his brother Dave. continue reading...
Man, STP is really the band that never dies! Read more on this from Ultimate-Guitar.com: continue reading...
Well that was quick… No new album? No shows in North America? Too bad, I would have liked to hear some new music from Blur. Read more on the apparent re-breakup from Graham Coxon via Ultimate-Guitar.com:
According to Nme.com, Graham Coxon has stated that Blur has no future plans to play together or act as a band following this year. continue reading...
Incredible… I thought that I’d never see that Swollen Members back on the scene. Mad Child, nice job beating addiction!
Vancouver based Swollen Members and Battle Axe Records have formed a partnership with California based Suburban Noize Records for the release of the group’s upcoming new projects. The first release under the partnership will be Swollen Members heavily anticipated new studio album “Armed To The Teeth”, which is slated for release October 27th, 2009 through Suburban Noize. The group also plans to release a greatest hits disc and the debut album from Battle Axe Warriors, a new project featuring Swollen Members along with newcomer Tre Nyce, later this year. continue reading...
Hailed by Spin as “one of the catchiest songs of Alice In Chains’ history,” lead single “Check My Brain” has blanketed rock and alternative radio and rocketed straight to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Songs Chart and No. 1 on the R&R Rock Chart. continue reading...
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Atco Records presents the fourth studio album for the NY Dolls, ‘Cause I Sez So available May 5! The album which was produced by Todd Rundgren features 11 original tracks and a new version of “Trash.” In celebration of the release of ‘Cause I Sez So the NY Dolls will be holding a release party on May 5 at the Varvatos store in NY (315 Bowery) where the band will hit the stage at 8 PM. continue reading...
The album’s second single, “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” featuring Frankie Paul, will be available exclusively through Rhapsody beginning April 7 and is currently streaming on their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/easystar
The Easy Star All-Stars will embark on a world tour this spring in support of their much anticipated reggae re-imagining of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The tour will continue through the summer including U.S. dates that begin in mid-May. Please see reverse for a complete list of tour dates. continue reading...
The much underrated Superdrag is back with its first album in 7 years, Industry Giants, and a new video for the song “Aspertame”. The album is officially out on the 17th of March but you can hear new tunes at MySpace and check out the video below. Can’t wait to hear the whole album! continue reading...