Category Archives: Alternative Rock

Dave Grohl Drops Michael Jackson Bombshell

Dave Grohl has been behind the drum kit for Nine Inch Nails, Liam Gallagher, The Prodigy, Tenacious D, Tom Petty and many more, but Grohl’s favourite tale to tell of his extra-curricular activity is the time Lenny Kravitz enlisted him to drum on an old Michael Jackson tune the pair had co-written. It’s his favorite tale to […]

Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ | The Album Story

Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows talks us through the creation of their eighth studio album in our latest digital cover feature. From lyric writing to the artwork, musical influences and collaborators, this is The Album Story of ‘Life Is But A Dream…’. Read Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ | The Album Story below: […]

Smashing Pumpkins Imitated Rush On Classic Song

The music industry has always been a melting pot of influences, where artists draw inspiration from their predecessors to create something unique and innovative. Recently, Billy Corgan, frontman of the iconic band Smashing Pumpkins, made the rounds on the forums when he acknowledged that their hit song “Cherub Rock” has similarities to the music of […]

ZAND Announces New EP ‘Sewerstar’ And Drop New Single ‘DTF’

Following their main stage Slam Dunk slot at the weekend, ZAND has announced their new EP, ‘Sewerstar’ – and shared single ‘DTF’. ‘Sewerstar’ is set for release on July 20. Have a listen to ‘DTF’ below, which ZAND has described as “an unhinged, orgasmic and obnoxious proclamation of self lust. Lyrically and sonically. Obviously.” Today’s […]

Simon Neil and Mike Vennart Announce Debut Empire State Bastard Album, ‘Rivers Of Heresy’

Simon Neil and Mike Vennart have announced the debut Empire State Bastard album, ‘Rivers Of Heresy’, which is set for release on September 01. Image credit: Gavin Smart The news follows the release of the band’s intense debut single ‘Harvest’ in March and an instantly sold-out headline tour. The ten-track alt-metal album will of course […]

Bowling For Soup And Less Than Jake Announce 2024 UK Tour

Bowling For Soup have announced a UK tour with their frequent tour buddies Less Than Jake, taking place throughout February next year. The tour announcement follows the Texan pop-punk quartet’s stellar appearance at Slam Dunk Festival over the weekend – where Less Than Jake also performed on the same Dickies Stage. The two bands have […]

Keanu Reeves Plays With Famous Grunge Band

Keanu Reeves‘ grunge band Dogstar recently played their first gig in two decades on May 27 at the BottleRocket festival. The band released two albums, 1996’s ‘Our Little Visionary’ and 2000’s ‘Happy Ending’, before calling it quits in 2002. Reeves played bass in the band and interest in them grew as his acting career began […]