Category Archives: Alternative Rock

Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Defends ‘Demonized’ Courtney Love

Former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur recently released her new memoir, “Even the Good Girls Will Cry.” During an appearance on Pam Grossman’s podcast “The Witch Wave,” Auf der Maur explained her decision to defend former bandmate Courtney Love in the book, noting that the Hole frontwoman faced a significant amount […]

Tommy Lee’s Wife Granted Two-Year Order Vs. Ronnie Radke

Brittany Furlan Granted Two-Year Order vs Ronnie Radke Brittany Furlan, the wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, has reportedly been granted a two-year restraining order against Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke amid allegations of harassment tied to an online feud. A judge has now granted Furlan a two-year restraining order against Radke, with […]

The Maine Share Shimmering New Track ‘Palms’

The Maine have revealed another slice of their upcoming album ‘Joy Next Door’, and it is, yet again, absolutely beautiful. Titled ‘Palms’, it finds the band flexing their pop muscles in the most gorgeously addictive and atmospherically bold manner. A stunning blend of jangly chords and sky-high melodies, all steeped in the glow of a […]

The Kinks React To Moby Calling Song ‘Transphobic’

Dave Davies Pushes Back on Moby’s ‘Lola’ Claim The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies has publicly responded after musician Moby criticised the band’s 1970 hit “Lola,” calling the song’s lyrics “gross and transphobic.” Davies said he was offended by the suggestion that his brother and bandmate Ray Davies was “unevolved” or transphobic, framing the dispute as […]

Blue Medusa Share Savage Debut Track ‘Checkmate’

Blue Medusa, the new band from former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, have shared their first piece of music, and it is a total face-ripper. The band consists of White-Gluz on vocals, joined by guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia and launched last month. And in ‘Checkmate’, the trio are showing a bit of what we […]

Bret Michaels’ Guitarist Apologizes To Poison Drummer

Pete Evick Apologises to Poison’s Rikki Rockett Pete Evick, the longtime touring guitarist in Poison’s live lineup and a key member of Bret Michaels’ solo band, has issued an apology to Poison drummer Rikki Rockett while also defending Michaels against claims the solo operation is run on the cheap. Evick said he “crossed that line” […]

James Hetfield’s Ex-Wife Denies Housekeeper Affair

Francesca Hetfield Denies Canada Housekeeper Affair Claim Francesca Hetfield has pushed back against online claims about her ex-husband, Metallica frontman James Hetfield, after a social media exchange sparked by discussion of his reported engagement to Adriana Gillett. The comments unfolded as fans debated how Francesca might feel about the news, with some accusing her of […]