Category Archives: Alternative Rock

Underoath Drop New Single ‘Generation No Surrender’

Underoath have given fans another taste of their latest era with new single ‘Generation No Surrender’. On the creation of the track, Spencer Chamberlain says “We wanted to write a song that would be a ripper live — something that moves an entire room, something we can all get behind and relate to. This song […]

Bruce Dickinson Says Goodbye To Iron Maiden Member

Bruce Dickinson bid farewell to Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain onstage last night. https://x.com/AltNationNet/status/1865602099398033484 The debate over which artists should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame is reignited every year, especially when rather significant bands and musicians are continuously snubbed – Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, The Smiths, Jon Bon […]

Frank Carter & Sex Pistols And Nova Twins Among First Wave Of Names For Boomtown 2025

Frank Carter & the Sex Pistols, Nova Twins and Joey Vallance & Brae are among the first wave of acts announced for Boomtown 2025. Photo: Jim Dyson (Frank Carter & the Sex Pistols) Taking place at Winchester’s Matterley Estate between August 06 and 10, Boomtown 2025 will be immersing fans in the festival’s latest instalment, […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Member Had Teased Quitting

John Frusciante’s longtime guitar tech Dave Lee recently reflected on Frusciante’s choice to leave the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a second time in 2009. While speaking to Boss, Lee revealed that the guitarist’s exit from the band was anything but unexpected as he had been planning a hiatus two years before his departure. “Everything […]

Kid Bookie, ALT BLK ERA, Bob Vylan Nominated

The nominations for the 2025 MOBO Awards were unveiled this morning (December 04), including the names in the Best Alternative Music Act category. Presented in association with Marshall, it will see Kid Bookie, ALT BLK ERA, Bob Vylan and Native James compete for the title at the ceremony which takes place in Newcastle on February […]

Deceased My Chemical Romance Drummer’s Dog Was Killed

My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero posted on Instagram about the death of former drummer Bob Bryar: “i still don’t feel like this is real… people your age, your peers, the ones you shared so much time and experience with aren’t supposed to just suddenly leave your life forever…but i suppose permanence isn’t really a […]