Rock

Music Review: VAMPIRE WEEKEND – Modern Vampires of The City

May 31, 2013 - 2:25pm

New York indie rockers Vampire Weekend have returned with their third record 'Modern Vampires of The City'. Not only is it likely their finest effort to date but it could very well be the hipster rock album that finally pushes all hipster culture to a level of commercial status above mainstream pop douchebags like Justin Bieber.

FILTER to Release New Album June 4th & Embark on Summerland Tour with EVERCLEAR

May 30, 2013 - 7:21am

Filter will make their Wind-up Records debut with the release of their sixth studio album, The Sun Comes Out Tonight on June 4, 2013. Artist Direct says, “"Filter churns out their best batch of songs yet. Maintaining the melody of the likes of Title of Record with the right dose of Short Bus-style vitriol and viciousness, their sound has been built up into an even more brilliant beast. Filter's Sun is shining brighter than ever.”

DOWN WITH WEBSTER on New Album & Pranking MARIANAS TRENCH [INTERVIEW]

May 29, 2013 - 4:39pm

I recently spoke to Down With Webster bassist Tyler Armes, who co-founded the band in 1998 to talk about the new single 'One in a Million' and what to expect on the group's forthcoming album that's scheduled for release later this year.

NINE INCH NAILS Finish New Album & Sign with Columbia for Release This Year

May 29, 2013 - 7:17am

Nine Inch Nails have finished recording their eighth studio album and signed with Columbia Records to release the new record later this year. The news comes as a surprise as Trent Reznor had only hinted at the potential for new material but it appears he's been working on it already with bandmates Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder.

Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour Feat. VOLBEAT Announces More Tour Dates

May 29, 2013 - 7:16am

The moment that rock fans have been waiting for is here! Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour --featuring four game-changing rock bands from four different countries in Volbeat (Denmark), HIM (Finland), All That Remains (U.S.) and Airbourne (Australia)-- has announced more dates on the tour itinerary.

MOTLEY CRUE Drummer Tommy Lee Retires 360 Rollercoaster Drumkit

May 28, 2013 - 7:21am

The infamous 360 loop drum set that has been a part of Motley Crue's live shows has officially been retired after it's May 25th show in Atlantic City, NJ at the Taj Mahal. Drummer Tommy Lee used the loop as part of his notorious 10-minute drum solo sequence where he would take one lucky fan for a ride at every show.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Announce LINKIN PARK Singer Chester Bennington as New Vocalist

May 20, 2013 - 2:11pm

Not long after it was announced that Stone Temple Pilots fired their original lead singer Scott Weiland during a dysfunctional tour, it appears Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has filled that void.

BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS 2013 Full List of Winners Feat. Taylor Swift & Rihanna

May 20, 2013 - 8:21am

Taylor Swift dominated last night's 2013 Billboard Music Awards, raking in eight trophies including, 'Top Artist', 'Top Female Artist' and 'Top Billboard 200 artist'. Gotye and Rihanna each earned four awards, coming in second place for total wins on the evening.

MARIANAS TRENCH Release 'Face The Music' EP

May 14, 2013 - 12:12pm

Platinum selling rock band, Marianas Trench has now released their new EP, Face The Music, on Cherrytree Records. The EP features 4 tracks including their current single, "Desperate Measures," and "Haven't Had Enough," as well as brand new acoustic tracks of "Fallout" and "Haven't Had Enough."

Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour Feat. HIM & VOLBEAT Announces First Round of Dates

May 14, 2013 - 8:34am

Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour, featuring four game-changing rock bands from four different countries, with Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne on the bill, has announced the first round of tour dates, which are posted below.