Kirk Hammett Says Metallica’s Filling Up “Riff Bank” for New Album

Despite the distractions of their constant touring schedule and their upcoming 3D flick, Through the Never , Metallica is still focused on the task of creating songs for th... Read More

Bassist Ted Dwane Needs Surgery to Remove Blood Clot; Mumford & Sons Forced to Reschedule Dates

Bad news for Mumford & Sons fans. The band has to postpone three dates on their North American tour this week. However, it's for a very good reason: bassist Ted... Read More

Tenacious D Reveals Lineup for Comedy-Rock Event, Festival Supreme

Tenacious D has unveiled the full lineup for their inaugural comedy-rock music festival, Festival Supreme, which takes place October 19 on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica,... Read More

Young the Giant to Begin Recording Sophomore Album in Two Weeks

Good news for fans of Young the Giant : frontman Sameer Gadhia has revealed that the band will soon be headed into the studio to begin recording the follow-up to t... Read More

Phoenix Announces Fall Tour Dates

Phoenix is extending their North American tour in support of their latest album, Bankrupt! The band has just announced a batch of tour dates following their appearance at... Read More

Grouplove Held Hostage in “Ways to Go” Video

Grouplove proves that their music can soften the heart of an evil dictator in the video for “Ways to Go,” the first single from the band’s upcoming album, S... Read More

Kings of Leon to Release "Mechanical Bull" in September; Previews New Single “Super Soaker” at Governors Ball Fest

Kings of Leon have revealed the name and release date for their sixth studio album. Mechanical Bull is set to arrive at all the usual outlets on September 24, reports... Read More

James Hetfield Says Metallica Moved Orion + More Fest to Detroit to Avoid Price-Gouging

It appears that Metallica had a good reason for moving their Orion Music + More festival from Atlantic City, New Jersey, to its new home at Belle Isle Park in Detroit. Fron... Read More

Muse's Matt Bellamy Reveals "The 2nd Law" Was Inspired by "World War Z"

It’s no coincidence that tracks from Muse ’s The 2nd Law are featured in the soundtrack to the upcoming flick, World War Z . Frontman Matt... Read More

Ramones’ Artistic Director & Logo Designer, Arturo Vega, Dies

Arturo Vega , the artist who designed the Ramones ’ iconic bald eagle logo and was the band’s artistic director for 22 years, died Saturday at the age of... Read More