Category Archives: Alternative Rock

Rush’s Female Drummer Disrespected In Commercial

Reid’s comments highlighted a radio advertisement promoting tickets for a Rush concert that only mentioned founding members Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. The ad did not mention Neil Peart’s replacement, Niles, who has taken on the significant challenge of filling Peart’s role after his passing. Vernon Reid slams Rush concert promoters “I heard a radio […]

The Wonder Years Announce ‘No Closer to Heaven’ 10th Anniversary Release

The Wonder Years will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album ‘No Closer To Heaven’ with a new deluxe edition and tour. The double LP, out November 21, will feature the newly mixed and mastered recordings plus “2 B-sides never-before-on vinyl, 3 previously unreleased demo recordings, as well as 10 swappable, specially curated, cover art […]

Van Halen Singer: ‘We’re Retiring In Vegas’

Sammy Hagar recently shared his thoughts on retirement. He revealed that his Las Vegas residency represents his version of stepping back from the road, as reported in an interview with Loudwire. Sammy Hagar talks about his retirement plans The rock veteran addressed questions about when he plans to retire from music. […]

Crystal Lake Announce New Album ‘The Weight Of Sound’

Crystal Lake have announced the details of their new album, ‘The Weight Of Sound’. Photo credit: Jesse Kojima Set for release on January 23 via Century Media Records, the title track is available now. Speaking on the record and its inspiration, guitarist and founder YD has shared: “When I look back, I realise that Crystal Lake has now […]

Rush Fans Feel ‘Scammed’ By Presale

The excitement surrounding the long-awaited Rush reunion has quickly turned into frustration and heartbreak for thousands of fans who say they were “priced out” and “played” by Ticketmaster’s presale system. Fans frustrated with Rush tour tickets presale As tickets for the band’s newly announced tour went on sale, fans across North America flooded online queues […]

Bloom Share Blistering Single ‘Out Of Reach’

Bloom have shared blistering single ‘Out Of Reach’, taken from forthcoming album ‘The Light We Chase’. With the band’s latest full-length set to arrive on October 31, it follows previous singles ‘Withered’ and ‘Tongue Tied’ (featuring Yours Truly‘s Mikaila Delgado) Speaking on ‘Out Of Reach’, the band has shared: “‘Out Of Reach’ stems from questioning […]

Anthony Kiedis Gets Candid About Dave Navarro

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis recently opened up about the band’s brief but memorable period with Dave Navarro, calling it an “interesting time” that challenged the group to rediscover its chemistry after the departure of guitarist John Frusciante. Speaking about the One Hot Minute era on SiriusXM, Kiedis described Frusciante’s exit as “an […]

Disgraced Lostprophets Singer Attacked In Prison

Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins is dead following an attack in prison where he was serving his sentence for child sex offences. (Warning, contains disturbing details). According to multiple news reports, Watkins was stabbed by a fellow prisoner earlier this morning (October 11). West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they were called to HMP Wakefield […]

Kid Rock Rants At ‘Blue Haired College Chicks’

Musician Kid Rock recently took time in a Friday interview with Fox News to rant against college “chicks” with “blue hair” and “five nose rings” as he and Laura Ingraham took offense at liberals mocking country music and religion. Kid Rock rants Rock, real name Robert Ritchie, joined The Ingraham Angle on Saturday, and discussed a resurgence in conservatism […]

Moodring Unveil Emotional Single ‘Half-Life’

Moodring have unveiled emotional single ‘Half-Life’, written following frontman Hunter Young’s life-changing medical diagnosis. The incredibly personal track addresses the many changes that have happened since the diagnosis, both in Hunter’s own life and in the configuration of Moodring. With the frontman now unable to actively tour, the project has morphed into a malleable concept, working […]