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The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Major U.S. Arena Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins--singer/guitarist Billy Corgan, guitarist Jeff Schroeder, drummer Mike Byrne and bassist Nicole Fiorentino—will embark on a U.S. tour launching October 10 in Seattle, WA.
Riot Fest: Announces After-Party Line-Ups + Prepares To Hit Brooklyn, Toronto And Dallas For The First Time
RIOT FEST–the music festival which celebrates rock, indie, punk and underground artists from every era--has announced the line-ups and venues for the after-parties for the Chicago festival (see full line-ups below). The official on-sale begins today, August 21 with a limited number of single-day tickets available. All after-parties are open to 3-day pass holders (subject to capacity).
As I Lay Dying: Prepare For The Release Of Sixth Studio Album ‘Awakened’ Out on September 25
The Grammy-nominated rock group As I Lay Dying will release their sixth album, 'Awakened,' September 25 on Metal Blade.
Frank Zappa’s Enitre Original Catalog Available on iTunes
For the first time ever, the entire original (from the Barking Pumpkin label) catalog of the music of legendary American composer Frank Zappa will be available--legally and as authorized by the Zappa Family Trust--on iTunes. Sixty masters (comprising 56 albums) in the deal between the Zappa Family Trust and Universal Music Enterprises are now available through iTunes.
The Who Close Out The Olympic Closing Ceremony With Multi-Song Set
Fans who were disappointed at not the seeing The Who’s multi-song performance as part of the Olympic Closing Ceremony can view a portion of the performance at these links found on their official website (http://thewho.com/story/the-who-close-the-london-2012-olympic-games/) and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/thewho).
The Offspring to Perform ‘Days Go By’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ + Announce North American Tour Dates
The Offspring --Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg Kriesel (bass) and Pete Parada (drums)—will appear this Friday, August 17 on NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” The band will perform their Active Rock and Alternative hit “Days Go By,” the title cut off their ninth studio album (Columbia), featuring its signature guitar line and lyrics about hope in uncertain times.
Performance Times Revealed for Knotfest
Leading up to the first-ever Knotfest powered by Rockstar Energy Drink--an extraordinary two-day metal and hard rock festival--organizers have released set times today at www.knotfest.com (see times below).
Knotfest headliners Slipknot as well as Deftones, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Serj Tankian, Cannibal Corpse, The Dillinger Escape, The Urge, Prong, Gojira and more will perform live in the heart
Aerosmith Rock The Hollywood Bowl With Johnny Depp
Aerosmith celebrated their sold-out show (Monday, August 6) at the historic Hollywood Bowl surrounded by friends and family.
10 Years Release New Album ‘Minus the Machine’
10 Years release their new album 'Minus the Machine' today (8/7) on their own Palehorse Records in partnership with Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group (ILG).
Public Image LTD Announce Headlining Fall North American Tour Dates
Public Image LTD--described as “a musical force taking a jackhammer to pop music’s boundaries” (Phil Gallo, Billboard, 5/19/12)--have announced a much-anticipated North American headlining tour.