An Eddie Vedder collaboration will be on the new REM album, Collapse Into Now, according to NME.
The REM-Eddie Vedder collaboration is called "It Happened Today." Another guest on the new REM album is Patti Smith, who sings on a song called "Blue."
Collpase Into Now will be the first new REM album since Accelerate, which came out in 2008. Collapse Into Now is due in early 2011.
There have been several live REM-Eddie Vedder collaborations in the past, and the Pearl Jam front man inducted REM into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. While you wait for the new REM album to come out, check out this video of an REM-Eddie Vedder collaboration on "Man on the Moon":
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Soundgarden Black Friday single due
A new Soundgarden single will hit shelves on Black Friday, Nov. 26.
The Soundgarden Black Friday single will be a seven-inch record with two previously unreleased recordings: "The Telephantasm," an instrumental song, and a live version of the 1989 song "Gun." The new Soundgarden single will only be available in independent record stores as part of a Black Friday promotion.
In addition to the new Soundgarden single, new records from Metallica, U2, Bruce Springsteen and other artists will also be available on Black Friday.
The Soundgarden Black Friday single continues the band's reunion efforts, which also include a "Conan" performance next week.
The Soundgarden Black Friday single will be a seven-inch record with two previously unreleased recordings: "The Telephantasm," an instrumental song, and a live version of the 1989 song "Gun." The new Soundgarden single will only be available in independent record stores as part of a Black Friday promotion.
In addition to the new Soundgarden single, new records from Metallica, U2, Bruce Springsteen and other artists will also be available on Black Friday.
The Soundgarden Black Friday single continues the band's reunion efforts, which also include a "Conan" performance next week.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
New Stone Temple Pilots album in the works
A new Stone Temple Pilots album could come out next year.
That's according to a recent interview with STP drummer Eric Kretz in the Ventura County Star. Regarding a new Stone Temple Pilots album, Kretz said, "We’re maybe looking at putting out another record next year or touring some more and trying new ideas of how to present music, especially for downloading."
The new Stone Temple Pilots album would come only a year after the last STP album, a self-titled album that came out earlier this year. The last STP album before that was 2001's Shangri-La Dee Da.
The Stone Temple Pilots tour was postponed in September after Scott Weiland acted erratically on stage in Houston, but it resumed earlier this month. A new Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack also came out last week.
That's according to a recent interview with STP drummer Eric Kretz in the Ventura County Star. Regarding a new Stone Temple Pilots album, Kretz said, "We’re maybe looking at putting out another record next year or touring some more and trying new ideas of how to present music, especially for downloading."
The new Stone Temple Pilots album would come only a year after the last STP album, a self-titled album that came out earlier this year. The last STP album before that was 2001's Shangri-La Dee Da.
The Stone Temple Pilots tour was postponed in September after Scott Weiland acted erratically on stage in Houston, but it resumed earlier this month. A new Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack also came out last week.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots Rock Band song pack added
A new Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack is available for players on the Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
The Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack features six STP songs: the classics "Big Empty," "Crackerman," "Creep," "Dead and Bloated" and "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart," plus "Huckleberry Crumble" from the band's new, self-titled album.
Players can buy the Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack in its entirety or purchase individual songs from the "Rock Band" Network Music Store, which went live in March. Here's a video of some people playing "Interstate Love Song," a previous Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song:
The Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack features six STP songs: the classics "Big Empty," "Crackerman," "Creep," "Dead and Bloated" and "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart," plus "Huckleberry Crumble" from the band's new, self-titled album.
Players can buy the Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song pack in its entirety or purchase individual songs from the "Rock Band" Network Music Store, which went live in March. Here's a video of some people playing "Interstate Love Song," a previous Stone Temple Pilots "Rock Band" song:
Friday, October 22, 2010
Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station debuts
A new Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station will debut today to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.
The Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station, Pearl Jam Radio, will go live at 6 p.m. Eastern, according to Billboard. Pearl Jam Radio will first play the band's 10th anniversary show, from Oct. 22, 2000. Tonight's broadcast will also feature performances from the band's first-ever show, which took place Oct. 22, 1990 at the Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle.
The Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station will also play live recordings, unreleased songs and tracks from band members' side projects. Pearl Jam Radio is located on Sirius channel 17, XM channel 39, Sirius Internet Radio and XM Online.
Here's video of Pearl Jam playing "Alive" at its first-ever show:
The Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station, Pearl Jam Radio, will go live at 6 p.m. Eastern, according to Billboard. Pearl Jam Radio will first play the band's 10th anniversary show, from Oct. 22, 2000. Tonight's broadcast will also feature performances from the band's first-ever show, which took place Oct. 22, 1990 at the Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle.
The Pearl Jam Sirius XM radio station will also play live recordings, unreleased songs and tracks from band members' side projects. Pearl Jam Radio is located on Sirius channel 17, XM channel 39, Sirius Internet Radio and XM Online.
Here's video of Pearl Jam playing "Alive" at its first-ever show:
Soundgarden Conan performance scheduled
Soundgarden will perform on "Conan," Conan O'Brien's new TBS show, on Nov. 9.
News of the Soundgarden "Conan" performance broke yesterday, when puppets on Team Coco's Live Coco Cam announced the full guest schedule for the show's first week. On the night of the Soundgarden "Conan" performance, the other guests will be Tom Hanks and Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock."
The night before the Soundgarden "Conan" performance, the show will debut with Jack White, Seth Rogen and the winner of the First Guest Poll.
The Soundgarden "Conan" performance is the latest development in the band's slowly moving reunion, which kicked off with an April concert in Seattle. The band also headlined Lollapalooza in August and released the collection Telephantasm in September.
News of the Soundgarden "Conan" performance broke yesterday, when puppets on Team Coco's Live Coco Cam announced the full guest schedule for the show's first week. On the night of the Soundgarden "Conan" performance, the other guests will be Tom Hanks and Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock."
The night before the Soundgarden "Conan" performance, the show will debut with Jack White, Seth Rogen and the winner of the First Guest Poll.
The Soundgarden "Conan" performance is the latest development in the band's slowly moving reunion, which kicked off with an April concert in Seattle. The band also headlined Lollapalooza in August and released the collection Telephantasm in September.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Alice in Chains 3D DVD being filmed tomorrow in Seattle
Alice in Chains will film a 3D DVD at tomorrow night's concert in Seattle, according to the After Dark blog.
The Alice in Chains 3D DVD will include footage from the band's hometown show at Key Arena. HDlogix, a 3D entertainment company, is producing the Alice in Chains 3D DVD.
Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon are stopping in Seattle as part of their BlackDiamondSkye tour, which ends Oct. 16 in Las Vegas.
There is not yet a release date for the Alice in Chains 3D DVD.
The Alice in Chains 3D DVD will include footage from the band's hometown show at Key Arena. HDlogix, a 3D entertainment company, is producing the Alice in Chains 3D DVD.
Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon are stopping in Seattle as part of their BlackDiamondSkye tour, which ends Oct. 16 in Las Vegas.
There is not yet a release date for the Alice in Chains 3D DVD.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots tour postponed
The Stone Temple Pilots tour has been postponed until mid-October.
Stone Temple Pilots announced the tour postponement after Sunday night's concert in Houston, which started an hour late and featured erratic behavior from Scott Weiland. The band did not give a reason, but the El Paso Times said low ticket sales may have been behind Stone Temple Pilots postponing their tour. Others have speculated it's because of another Scott Weiland relapse, which bassist Robert DeLeo discussed in May.
The Stone Temple Pilots tour postponement will end with a show in Florida, but the band has not yet said which one: Oct. 9 in Orlando, Oct.12 in Hollywood, Oct. 13 in Estero or Oct. 16 in Pensacola.
Watch this video of Scott Weiland's admittedly drunken rant during Sunday's concert in Houston -- the last show before the Stone Temple Pilots tour was postponed:
Stone Temple Pilots announced the tour postponement after Sunday night's concert in Houston, which started an hour late and featured erratic behavior from Scott Weiland. The band did not give a reason, but the El Paso Times said low ticket sales may have been behind Stone Temple Pilots postponing their tour. Others have speculated it's because of another Scott Weiland relapse, which bassist Robert DeLeo discussed in May.
The Stone Temple Pilots tour postponement will end with a show in Florida, but the band has not yet said which one: Oct. 9 in Orlando, Oct.12 in Hollywood, Oct. 13 in Estero or Oct. 16 in Pensacola.
Watch this video of Scott Weiland's admittedly drunken rant during Sunday's concert in Houston -- the last show before the Stone Temple Pilots tour was postponed:
Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video released
The Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video is now available online.
The Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video debuted on Yahoo Music and was directed by Paul Matthaeus and produced by Blank Design, according to Metal Underground. For Alice in Chains, "Lesson Learned" is the third single off the Black Gives Way to Blue Album, and it's No. 13 on this week's Billboard rock chart.
Watch the Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video here:
The Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video debuted on Yahoo Music and was directed by Paul Matthaeus and produced by Blank Design, according to Metal Underground. For Alice in Chains, "Lesson Learned" is the third single off the Black Gives Way to Blue Album, and it's No. 13 on this week's Billboard rock chart.
Watch the Alice in Chains "Lesson Learned" video here:
Monday, June 21, 2010
New Rage Against the Machine album a "genuine possibility"
A new Rage Against the Machine album could come as early as the end of this year.
Singer Zach de la Rocha told NME a new Rage Against the Machine album is a "genuine possibility." Rage played a handful of concerts in Europe this month, and de la Rocha said the band members would have to "finish up on some other projects" before recording could begin.
There hasn't been a new Rage Against the Machine album since 2000, when the band released Renegades, a collection of cover songs.
Singer Zach de la Rocha told NME a new Rage Against the Machine album is a "genuine possibility." Rage played a handful of concerts in Europe this month, and de la Rocha said the band members would have to "finish up on some other projects" before recording could begin.
There hasn't been a new Rage Against the Machine album since 2000, when the band released Renegades, a collection of cover songs.
Santana-Chris Cornell "Whole Lotta Love" duet in the works
A Santana and Chris Cornell duet, a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," will appear on the next Santana album, according to Contactmusic.com.
The Santana album will include nothing but covers of classic rock songs. In addition to the "Whole Lotta Love" Chris Cornell duet, the album will also feature AC/DC's "Back in Black" with Nas, Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" with Joe Cocker and The Doors' "Riders on the Storm" with Ray Manzarek.
The new Santana album does not yet have a release date. Here's a video of Chris Cornell singing "Whole Lotta Love" as part of a medley:
The Santana album will include nothing but covers of classic rock songs. In addition to the "Whole Lotta Love" Chris Cornell duet, the album will also feature AC/DC's "Back in Black" with Nas, Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" with Joe Cocker and The Doors' "Riders on the Storm" with Ray Manzarek.
The new Santana album does not yet have a release date. Here's a video of Chris Cornell singing "Whole Lotta Love" as part of a medley:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Scott Weiland relapse? Robert DeLeo says yes
A Scott Weiland relapse is causing problems on the Stone Temple Pilots tour, STP bassist Robert DeLeo told Spin magazine.
The cause of this latest Scott Weiland relapse isn't heroin or cocaine, which the singer has battled before, but prescription pills, DeLeo said.
"He can't go on tour," DeLeo said. "He needs help. He thinks he's clean just because he's not shooting heroin. But he's popping pills."
The author of Spin's STP cover article, Stephen Elliot, also wrote that Weiland showed up late for a photo shoot and drank a "Scotch and Coke, heavy on the Scotch" during an interview at the singer's house. (The quotes from DeLeo about the Scott Weiland relapse are not in the online version of the article, but they are in the magazine.)
DeLeo's comments about the Scott Weiland relapse come as STP released its self-titled album today -- the band's first since 2001's Shangri La Dee Da -- featuring the hit single "Between the Lines." STP also has U.S. and European tour dates booked through the fall (including the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010), several TV appearances scheduled (including "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Thursday night) and an unreleased song, "You Can't Drive Me Away," on the latest "True Blood" soundtrack.
The cause of this latest Scott Weiland relapse isn't heroin or cocaine, which the singer has battled before, but prescription pills, DeLeo said.
"He can't go on tour," DeLeo said. "He needs help. He thinks he's clean just because he's not shooting heroin. But he's popping pills."
The author of Spin's STP cover article, Stephen Elliot, also wrote that Weiland showed up late for a photo shoot and drank a "Scotch and Coke, heavy on the Scotch" during an interview at the singer's house. (The quotes from DeLeo about the Scott Weiland relapse are not in the online version of the article, but they are in the magazine.)
DeLeo's comments about the Scott Weiland relapse come as STP released its self-titled album today -- the band's first since 2001's Shangri La Dee Da -- featuring the hit single "Between the Lines." STP also has U.S. and European tour dates booked through the fall (including the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010), several TV appearances scheduled (including "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Thursday night) and an unreleased song, "You Can't Drive Me Away," on the latest "True Blood" soundtrack.
Chris Cornell breaks hand
Chris Cornell broke his hand May 11, but the injury will not affect the planned Soundgarden reunion, according to Contactmusic.com.
The website reports on Twitter postings from Vicky Cornell, the singer's wife, that said Chris Cornell broke his hand when he dropped something very heavy.
"Broken hand has not stopped Chris Cornell from playing guitar - no worries!!!" she wrote.
Even though Chris Cornell broke his hand, he will still be able to prepare for Soundgarden's headlining performance at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival in August. Soundgarden played its first concert in 13 years April 16 at the Showbox in Seattle.
The website reports on Twitter postings from Vicky Cornell, the singer's wife, that said Chris Cornell broke his hand when he dropped something very heavy.
"Broken hand has not stopped Chris Cornell from playing guitar - no worries!!!" she wrote.
Even though Chris Cornell broke his hand, he will still be able to prepare for Soundgarden's headlining performance at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival in August. Soundgarden played its first concert in 13 years April 16 at the Showbox in Seattle.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Pearl Jam "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" video surfaces
This Pearl Jam "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" video is from the May 15 Pearl Jam concert at the XL Arena in Hatford, Connecticut.
Pearl Jam never played "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" by Van Halen before, and Eddie Vedder told fans at the show that was the only time the band would ever play it. Other highlights of the Pearl Jam Hartford concert included the tour debut of "Satan's Bed" and an encore finale of "All Along the Watchtower" featuring Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses.
Check out the Pearl Jam "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" video from Hartford:
Pearl Jam never played "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" by Van Halen before, and Eddie Vedder told fans at the show that was the only time the band would ever play it. Other highlights of the Pearl Jam Hartford concert included the tour debut of "Satan's Bed" and an encore finale of "All Along the Watchtower" featuring Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses.
Check out the Pearl Jam "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" video from Hartford:
Soundgarden: Austin City Limits 2010?
A Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 appearance may be in the works.
The Onion A.V. Club has a recap of all the Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 rumors, and they appear to have some truth to them. There are third-hand reports that Soundgarden has already been booked for the festival, and the band's name has popped up in many Austin media discussions about possible headliners.
A Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 appearance would be the latest in a small but growing dates on this year's Soundgarden reunion tour -- the band's first concerts since 1997.
The 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival takes place Oct. 8-10. We'll find out if there's any truth to the Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 rumors tomorrow, when the festival announces its lineup.
The Onion A.V. Club has a recap of all the Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 rumors, and they appear to have some truth to them. There are third-hand reports that Soundgarden has already been booked for the festival, and the band's name has popped up in many Austin media discussions about possible headliners.
A Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 appearance would be the latest in a small but growing dates on this year's Soundgarden reunion tour -- the band's first concerts since 1997.
The 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival takes place Oct. 8-10. We'll find out if there's any truth to the Soundgarden Austin City Limits 2010 rumors tomorrow, when the festival announces its lineup.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away" on "True Blood" soundtrack
Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away," an unreleased song from the No. 4 sessions, will be a bonus track on the new "True Blood" soundtrack.
"You Can't Drive Me Away" will only be available on the deluxe version of "True Blood" -- Music from the Original HBO Series Vol. 2, available on iTunes on May 25. That's the same day Stone Temple Pilots' new self-titled album comes out.
Joining Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away" on the new "True Blood" soundtrack are songs by Beck ("Bad Blood") and Jakob Dylan ("Ain't No Invisible Man"). There is also an acoustic version of the "True Blood" theme song.
Check out this leaked version of Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away":
"You Can't Drive Me Away" will only be available on the deluxe version of "True Blood" -- Music from the Original HBO Series Vol. 2, available on iTunes on May 25. That's the same day Stone Temple Pilots' new self-titled album comes out.
Joining Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away" on the new "True Blood" soundtrack are songs by Beck ("Bad Blood") and Jakob Dylan ("Ain't No Invisible Man"). There is also an acoustic version of the "True Blood" theme song.
Check out this leaked version of Stone Temple Pilots' "You Can't Drive Me Away":
Thursday, May 13, 2010
"Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game due Sept. 16
"Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live," a new Pearl Jam "Rock Band" video game, will come out Sept. 16, according to several rumors collected by RockBandAide.com.
Two European retailers listed the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game on their sites this week. One of the sites, World of Games, also says the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game will be for one to six players.
Rumors of a "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game first surfaced last year, and Pearl Jam even asked fans on its website what songs they'd like to see included. There has been no official confirmation of the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game from "Rock Band" manufacturer Harmonix.
Here's video of "Alive" by Pearl Jam from the "Rock Band 2" video game:
Two European retailers listed the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game on their sites this week. One of the sites, World of Games, also says the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game will be for one to six players.
Rumors of a "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game first surfaced last year, and Pearl Jam even asked fans on its website what songs they'd like to see included. There has been no official confirmation of the "Rock Band: Pearl Jam Live" video game from "Rock Band" manufacturer Harmonix.
Here's video of "Alive" by Pearl Jam from the "Rock Band 2" video game:
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots, KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 headliners
Stone Temple Pilots will headline the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010.
In addition to Stone Temple Pilots, the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 will feature Sublime with Rome, the Deftones, Hole, Devo, Paramore, The Dirty Heads, Chevelle, Silversun Pickups, Spoon, Cage the Elephant, The Temper Trap, Passion Pit and Against Me!
The KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 is scheduled for June 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California. Ticket presale starts tomorrow at noon PT for KROQ Street Team members at Ticketmaster.com. All remaining tickets will be available to the general public on Saturday, May 15.
Check out this promo video for the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010, featuring Stone Temple Pilots.
In addition to Stone Temple Pilots, the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 will feature Sublime with Rome, the Deftones, Hole, Devo, Paramore, The Dirty Heads, Chevelle, Silversun Pickups, Spoon, Cage the Elephant, The Temper Trap, Passion Pit and Against Me!
The KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 is scheduled for June 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California. Ticket presale starts tomorrow at noon PT for KROQ Street Team members at Ticketmaster.com. All remaining tickets will be available to the general public on Saturday, May 15.
Check out this promo video for the KROQ Weenie Roast 2010, featuring Stone Temple Pilots.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Red Hot Chili Peppers new album update
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album has been in the works since October, and the band will hit the studio with producer Rick Rubin in a few weeks, drummer Chad Smith says.
Smith tells MusicRadar.com that there are about 20 songs in the running to make the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album. The band plans to do pre-production for a few months and start recording tracks in July.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album will be the first with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced his friend John Frusciante in the band last year. Klinghoffer has played with Beck, Gnarls Barkley, Butthole Surfers and other alternative acts over the past decade, and he toured with RHCP on part of their 2007 Stadium Arcadium tour.
In anticipation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, check out the band's current lineup playing Neil Young's "A Man Needs a Maid":
Smith tells MusicRadar.com that there are about 20 songs in the running to make the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album. The band plans to do pre-production for a few months and start recording tracks in July.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album will be the first with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced his friend John Frusciante in the band last year. Klinghoffer has played with Beck, Gnarls Barkley, Butthole Surfers and other alternative acts over the past decade, and he toured with RHCP on part of their 2007 Stadium Arcadium tour.
In anticipation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, check out the band's current lineup playing Neil Young's "A Man Needs a Maid":
Saturday, May 8, 2010
STP's "Between the Lines" video debuts
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" video debuted this week.
The STP "Between the Lines" video features the band playing the song in the living room of an old house. It also tells the story of a tumultuous relationship with a woman, shot from Scott Weiland's point of view.
"Between the Lines" is the first single off STP's self-titled comeback album, which comes out May 25. The song is No. 1 on the Billboard rock chart for the second week in a row. Two other songs from the album, "Hickory Dichotomy" and "Bagman," are now streaming on Amazon.com, and the site will add more as the release date approaches.
Watch the official STP "Between the Lines" video:
The STP "Between the Lines" video features the band playing the song in the living room of an old house. It also tells the story of a tumultuous relationship with a woman, shot from Scott Weiland's point of view.
"Between the Lines" is the first single off STP's self-titled comeback album, which comes out May 25. The song is No. 1 on the Billboard rock chart for the second week in a row. Two other songs from the album, "Hickory Dichotomy" and "Bagman," are now streaming on Amazon.com, and the site will add more as the release date approaches.
Watch the official STP "Between the Lines" video:
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Duff McKagan's Jane's Addiction debut tomorrow
Duff McKagan, Jane's Addiction's new bass player, will play his first public concert with the band tomorrow, Consequence of Sound reports.
Duff McKagan's Jane's Addiction public debut -- he did play with the band at Perry Farrell's private birthday party last month -- will take place during a free concert for 100 fans at the Bardot in Hollywood, California. McKagan played bass for Guns N' Roses from 1985-1998 and is also the bassist for Velvet Revolver. He joined Jane's Addiction earlier this year, replacing founding member Eric Avery.
In addition to Farrell and Duff McKagan, Jane's Addiction's current lineup also features guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins.
Duff McKagan's Jane's Addiction public debut -- he did play with the band at Perry Farrell's private birthday party last month -- will take place during a free concert for 100 fans at the Bardot in Hollywood, California. McKagan played bass for Guns N' Roses from 1985-1998 and is also the bassist for Velvet Revolver. He joined Jane's Addiction earlier this year, replacing founding member Eric Avery.
In addition to Farrell and Duff McKagan, Jane's Addiction's current lineup also features guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest show beamed to Iraq
Saturday's Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest concert had a special audience: the U.S. military's 256th Infantry Division from Louisiana, who got to watch the band's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival set online from Iraq.
The Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest show was short by the band's standards -- only about an hour and a half -- but it featured a good mix of hits ("Even Flow," "Better Man"), new songs ("Unthought Known," "Got Some") and cover songs (The Byrds' "So You Want to Be a Rock 'N Roll Star" and MC5's "Kick Out the Jams.")
Here's the full set list from the Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest concert, according to Two Feet Thick:
"So You Want to Be a Rock 'N Roll Star"
"Lukin"
"Corduroy"
"In My Tree"
"Got Some"
"Given to Fly"
"Even Flow"
"Severed Hand"
"Nothingman"
"Down"
"Unthought Known"
"1/2 Full"
"Daughter/People Have the Power"
"Comatose"
"Supersonic"
"Do the Evolution"
"Why Go"
Encore:
"Tremor Christ"
"Just Breathe"
"Better Man/Save It for Later"
"The Fixer"
"Alive"
"Kick Out the Jams"
Check out this Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest video, featuring the band's performance of "Just Breathe:"
The Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest show was short by the band's standards -- only about an hour and a half -- but it featured a good mix of hits ("Even Flow," "Better Man"), new songs ("Unthought Known," "Got Some") and cover songs (The Byrds' "So You Want to Be a Rock 'N Roll Star" and MC5's "Kick Out the Jams.")
Here's the full set list from the Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest concert, according to Two Feet Thick:
"So You Want to Be a Rock 'N Roll Star"
"Lukin"
"Corduroy"
"In My Tree"
"Got Some"
"Given to Fly"
"Even Flow"
"Severed Hand"
"Nothingman"
"Down"
"Unthought Known"
"1/2 Full"
"Daughter/People Have the Power"
"Comatose"
"Supersonic"
"Do the Evolution"
"Why Go"
Encore:
"Tremor Christ"
"Just Breathe"
"Better Man/Save It for Later"
"The Fixer"
"Alive"
"Kick Out the Jams"
Check out this Pearl Jam New Orleans Jazz Fest video, featuring the band's performance of "Just Breathe:"
Friday, April 30, 2010
Soundgarden reunion video: "Beyond the Wheel"
The Soundgarden reunion concert -- Soundgarden's first concert in 13 years -- took place April 16 at the Showbox in Seattle. (Soundgarden performed under the moniker Nudedragons.) This professionally-shot Soundgarden reunion video shows the band playing "Beyond the Wheel" is from the official Soundgarden YouTube page.
In addition to this Soundgarden reunion video, high-quality photos from the gig are available at SoundgardenWorld.com.
The Soundgarden reunion tour will continue at this summer's Lollapalooza festival, Aug. 8 in Grant Park, Chicago. No further Soundgarden reunion dates or touring plans have been announced.
In addition to this Soundgarden reunion video, high-quality photos from the gig are available at SoundgardenWorld.com.
The Soundgarden reunion tour will continue at this summer's Lollapalooza festival, Aug. 8 in Grant Park, Chicago. No further Soundgarden reunion dates or touring plans have been announced.
Stone Temple Pilots Rock 'N Rev Sturgis date announced
Stone Temple Pilots will headline the Rock 'N Rev Festival during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The Stone Temple Pilots Rock 'N Rev date is Aug. 11. The first annual Rock 'N Rev Festival takes place Aug. 9-13 at the Glencoe CampResort in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the world's largest biker rally.
Other Rock 'N Rev Festival bands include Three Doors Down, Godsmack, Creed, Wolfmother, Hinder and Eagles of Death Metal. The Stone Temple Pilots Rock 'N Rev date is one of what is expected to be many late-summer and fall tour dates from STP. The band is also playing the Rock on the Range Canada festival Aug. 7 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" is the No. 1 song on Billboard's rock and alternative charts this week.
The Stone Temple Pilots Rock 'N Rev date is Aug. 11. The first annual Rock 'N Rev Festival takes place Aug. 9-13 at the Glencoe CampResort in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the world's largest biker rally.
Other Rock 'N Rev Festival bands include Three Doors Down, Godsmack, Creed, Wolfmother, Hinder and Eagles of Death Metal. The Stone Temple Pilots Rock 'N Rev date is one of what is expected to be many late-summer and fall tour dates from STP. The band is also playing the Rock on the Range Canada festival Aug. 7 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" is the No. 1 song on Billboard's rock and alternative charts this week.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Alice in Chains, Deftones, Mastodon tour news coming
An Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour will be announced tomorrow.
The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour news will appear on BlackDiamondSkye.com, a site that combines the names of the three bands' latest albums: Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue, Deftones' Diamond Eyes and Mastodon's Crack the Skye. The site features a clock that is counting down to tomorrow at 3 p.m. Eastern, when the tour news will come out.
The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour won't likely begin until later this summer, because all three bands are touring on their own for the next several months. The Alice in Chains tour ends July 10, the Deftones tour ends July 9 and the Mastodon tour ends July 3. The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tours all wrap up in Europe, so don't be surprised if their joint tour starts overseas.
Check out this video teasing the Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour. It features Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon songs spliced together:
The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour news will appear on BlackDiamondSkye.com, a site that combines the names of the three bands' latest albums: Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue, Deftones' Diamond Eyes and Mastodon's Crack the Skye. The site features a clock that is counting down to tomorrow at 3 p.m. Eastern, when the tour news will come out.
The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour won't likely begin until later this summer, because all three bands are touring on their own for the next several months. The Alice in Chains tour ends July 10, the Deftones tour ends July 9 and the Mastodon tour ends July 3. The Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tours all wrap up in Europe, so don't be surprised if their joint tour starts overseas.
Check out this video teasing the Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon tour. It features Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon songs spliced together:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tool 2010 summer tour dates trickling out
Details on the Tool 2010 summer tour are slowly making their way out.
The band's website has posted two new Tool 2010 summer tour dates: July 7 at Rexall Place in Edmonton and July 9 at General Motors Place in Vancouver. Tickets for those concerts go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Three other tour dates -- June 19 in New Orleans, June 20 in Houston and June 23 in Oklahoma City -- were already confirmed.
More Tool 2010 summer tour dates will be announced within the next two weeks, the band says. Tickets for those tour dates will go on sale May 8.
The band's website has posted two new Tool 2010 summer tour dates: July 7 at Rexall Place in Edmonton and July 9 at General Motors Place in Vancouver. Tickets for those concerts go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. Three other tour dates -- June 19 in New Orleans, June 20 in Houston and June 23 in Oklahoma City -- were already confirmed.
More Tool 2010 summer tour dates will be announced within the next two weeks, the band says. Tickets for those tour dates will go on sale May 8.
Billy Corgan: Courtney Love and I are done
The on-again, off-again feud between Billy Corgan and Courtney Love is back on again, in a big way.
Corgan went off on Love on Twitter yesterday, the day before her band Hole released its new album, Nobody's Daughter. He had previously told her that she couldn't use any songs they had co-written on the album, but she didn't listen. (Corgan has writing credits on four Nobody's Daughter tracks.)
So the feud between Billy Corgan and Courtney Love escalated, with Corgan writing, "if you can't write your own songs maybe you should just be happy that you fooled someone into doing your work for you... maybe you should go someone nice+live off your husband's money, u know the money he made for writing all those great songs."
Corgan also criticized Love for having her daughter taken away by the government. Meanwhile, Love went on a rant against Corgan on the Howard Stern Show, according to Antiquiet.
Billy Corgan and Courtney Love have known each other for 20 years. They once dated, and Corgan wrote several songs on Hole's album Celebrity Skin. Nobody's Daughter, which also features songwriting contributions from Pete Thorn and Linda Perry, is getting decent reviews so far.
Watch the video for "Celebrity Skin" by Hole, which Billy Corgan and Courtney Love co-wrote:
Corgan went off on Love on Twitter yesterday, the day before her band Hole released its new album, Nobody's Daughter. He had previously told her that she couldn't use any songs they had co-written on the album, but she didn't listen. (Corgan has writing credits on four Nobody's Daughter tracks.)
So the feud between Billy Corgan and Courtney Love escalated, with Corgan writing, "if you can't write your own songs maybe you should just be happy that you fooled someone into doing your work for you... maybe you should go someone nice+live off your husband's money, u know the money he made for writing all those great songs."
Corgan also criticized Love for having her daughter taken away by the government. Meanwhile, Love went on a rant against Corgan on the Howard Stern Show, according to Antiquiet.
Billy Corgan and Courtney Love have known each other for 20 years. They once dated, and Corgan wrote several songs on Hole's album Celebrity Skin. Nobody's Daughter, which also features songwriting contributions from Pete Thorn and Linda Perry, is getting decent reviews so far.
Watch the video for "Celebrity Skin" by Hole, which Billy Corgan and Courtney Love co-wrote:
Monday, April 26, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" tops Billboard charts
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines," the first single from the band's upcoming album, is the No. 1 song on Billboard's Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts this week.
For Stone Temple Pilots, "Between the Lines" marks a successful start to their comeback. Although STP has toured for the past few years, the band had not released any new music since "All in the Suit That You Wear," the single from 2003's greatest hits album Thank You. STP's self-titled album will be its first since Shangri-La-Dee-Da, which came out in 2001.
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" and "Hickory Dichotomy" are now streaming on Amazon.com, which will make a new song available weekly leading up to the May 25 album release date. STP has also announced that FYE will make the album available for pre-order May 4, and all pre-order customers will receive a free two-song sampler.
Watch this Stone Temple Pilots "Between the Lines" video from the band's March 19 concert in Bossier City, Louisiana:
For Stone Temple Pilots, "Between the Lines" marks a successful start to their comeback. Although STP has toured for the past few years, the band had not released any new music since "All in the Suit That You Wear," the single from 2003's greatest hits album Thank You. STP's self-titled album will be its first since Shangri-La-Dee-Da, which came out in 2001.
Stone Temple Pilots' "Between the Lines" and "Hickory Dichotomy" are now streaming on Amazon.com, which will make a new song available weekly leading up to the May 25 album release date. STP has also announced that FYE will make the album available for pre-order May 4, and all pre-order customers will receive a free two-song sampler.
Watch this Stone Temple Pilots "Between the Lines" video from the band's March 19 concert in Bossier City, Louisiana: