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Scott Weiland Calls STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Firing a "Publicity Stunt"

March 2, 2013 - 9:49pm

In response to recent news that lead singer Scott Weiland had been fired from Stone Temple Pilots, the front man said that the announcement was a publicity stunt used to boost declining ticket sales.

Music Review: TOMAHAWK – Oddfellows

February 6, 2013 - 8:28am

Mike Patton's rock outfit Tomahawk has returned with their fourth studio album and first since 2007's highly underrated 'Anonymous'. After staring at the amazing storybook-esque album cover for 20 minutes I snapped out of my haze and decided to actually listen to the record and it surprised me in a way I didn't expect. It was sort of… normal?

Music Review: THE BRONX – IV

February 4, 2013 - 7:29am

LA-Based hardcore punk pros The Bronx just unleashed their fourth studio album and whether you knew it or not -- don't ignore it now. These guys have continuously released stellar after stellar effort time and time again. Their newest offering may be their most well rounded yet and that's saying something.

SOUNDGARDEN 'By Crooked Steps' Music Video Inspired by SONS OF ANARCHY

January 30, 2013 - 8:52am

Check out the latest Soundgarden music video for their single 'By Crooked Steps'. The clip was directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and the video was inspired by Kurt Sutter's biker gang TV series Sons of Anarchy. The album 'King Animal' is available now.

Zooey Deschanel's SHE & HIM Announces New Album 'Volume 3' & Tour

January 30, 2013 - 8:13am

Alternative folk duo She & Him, which consists of The New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, is prepping the release of their third studio album. 'Volume 3' is tapped for release May 7 through Merge Records.

THE MARS VOLTA Break Up Due to Inner Turmoil & Singer's Side Project

January 25, 2013 - 12:49pm

Grammy award winning prog rockers The Mars Volta have broken up after going on a hiatus last September so frontman Omar Rodríguez-López could focus on his side project Bosnian Rainbows.

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 28th Annual Induction Ceremony Presenters & Performers Announced

January 23, 2013 - 3:20pm

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the initial presenters, performers and ticketing information for the 28th Annual Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, to be held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

PARAMORE Release New Single 'Now' from Upcoming Self Titled Album

January 23, 2013 - 10:29am

Paramore's fourth studio effort and new self titled album is scheduled for release April 9th on their longtime label, Fueled By Ramen. You can check out the first track from the anticipated release entitled 'Now' right here.

YEAH YEAH YEAHS to Release New Album 'Mosquito' in April

January 15, 2013 - 10:33am

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are set to release their fourth studio album and first since 2009's 'It's Blitz!' on April 16th. The effort is titled 'Mosquito' and will feature "moodier and trippier" songs according to frontwoman Karen O.

Trent Reznor's HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS Release New Music Video

January 11, 2013 - 10:18am

How to Destroy Angels will release their new first ever full length album 'Welcome Oblivion' on March 5th via Columbia. The band has also unveiled a new music video for the song 'The Loop Closes' from their latest effort, 'An Omen EP_'.