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Paul Stanley weighs in on Gene Simmons’ claim that rock music is dead
All of the way back in 2014, Gene Simmons sparked a massive debate when he said that rock music is dead. Over the past few weeks, the KISS co-vocalist and bassist has brought back up his controversial claims and caught the attention of many including Alice Cooper. Now, Simmons‘ KISS bandmate Paul Stanley is weighing […]
Rock Hall plans to hold in-person 2021 induction ceremony at a new venue
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a lot of changes. After postponing the initial ceremony, the event went virtual. As well, Rock Hall eliminated all scheduled performances. Now, it looks like the Rock Hall will host an induction ceremony later this year. However, the Rock […]
Phoebe Bridgers leads the debut Power Issue: Women Rising cover
If you were one of the millions who tuned in to watch Phoebe Bridgers’ Saturday Night Live debut, you may have briefly thought you had time-traveled to October. Each mic stand was wrapped in delicate orange string lights, red stage lights glowed beneath a thick layer of fog and the band were adorned in her […]
'Rugrats' and 'Fairly OddParents' among the reboots heading to Paramount+
It looks like Paramount+ is about to change the streaming platform game. This week, ViacomCBS confirmed that the new streaming service will be home to over 30,000 episodes and 2,500 movie titles. Along with that Spongebob SquarePants reboot, Paramount+ is also reviving Rugrats and The Fairly OddParents for two new reboots. As well, Beavis and […]
Dave Grohl wants a Them Crooked Vultures reunion as much as you do
Over a decade ago, Dave Grohl joined forces with Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin‘s John Paul Jones to form the hard-rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures. Together, they released their first, and only, album in 2009. Now, nearly 12 years after their self-titled album’s release, Grohl has revealed whether or not he […]
Dave Grohl is confident Nirvana would have still been making music today
This April marks the 27th anniversary of Kurt Cobain‘s tragic death. Now, Dave Grohl is opening up even more about his time in Nirvana. In particular, he just revealed whether or not he thinks the band would still be making music with Cobain if he was alive today. Read more: Kathleen Hanna sang that ’00s-inspired […]
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear still play Nirvana songs together
It’s been almost 27 years since the tragic death of Kurt Cobain. Since then, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has forged a career in politics. Meanwhile, drummer Dave Grohl went on to start Foo Fighters with touring Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear. Even though Cobain’s death marked the end of the band as we knew it, it […]
Dave Grohl knows who he wants to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock Hall
Dave Grohl didn’t take long to comment about who he’d like to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His band joined an impressive list of nominees Feb. 10, and the former Nirvana drummer had a lot to say about the prospect of entering the Hall. Read more: The 2021 Rock […]
Dave Grohl weighs in on Phoebe Bridgers' 'SNL' guitar smashing criticism
Last weekend, Phoebe Bridgers made her Saturday Night Live debut. During the night, she performed “Kyoto” and “I Know The End,” both off of her Grammy-nominated album Punisher. Eventually, Bridgers ended her debut performance with a literal bang by smashing her electric guitar against a monitor. Soon after the performance aired, Bridgers received criticism from […]
Foo Fighters and RATM among 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The list of talented artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year has finally been announced. Among the 2021 nominees are Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Iron Maiden, Kate Bush, Tina Turner and Mary J. Blige among others. Read more: Halsey channels ‘Mean Girls’ for her new […]
QUIZ: Can you match these musicians to their TV debuts?
Is there anything more exciting than spotting a medium-transcending cameo by your favorite musician? It’s one thing to catch surprise guest appearances in songs and music videos. However, many artists take it a step further, harnessing their extensive talent for TV entertainment. Read more: Miley Cyrus teases a new cover of this Nine Inch Nails classic—watch […]
Dave Grohl doesn't care what Kurt Cobain would've thought of Foo Fighters
There’s a whole lot going on in Foo Fighters‘ world this week. After months of waiting, the band finally debuted their 10th studio album Medicine At Midnight on Friday, Feb. 5. Now, Dave Grohl is reflecting back on his career and has revealed why he’s not concerned about what Kurt Cobain would’ve thought of Foo […]
These 15 albums from 1991 laid the foundation for punk as we know it
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk albums of 1991. It was a momentous year, one in which underground culture burst into the mainstream, taking punk and all its offshoots with it. Blame it on one album: Nirvana’s Nevermind. Many punkier-than-thou types will moan when seeing this album’s inclusion. They’d be denying […]
Here's what happened when Nirvana once prank called Gene Simmons
Back in 1994, Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved, a KISS tribute album, was released. The LP features numerous artists such as Anthrax, Lenny Kravitz and Garth Brooks among others. It turns out that Gene Simmons asked Nirvana to be part of the tribute album. However, all he ended up getting was a prank phone call. […]
Here's why Fall Out Boy’s set for Biden's inauguration is a full circle moment
In less than a week, Joe Biden is being sworn in as the 46th President Of The United States. For the historic inauguration, a lot of celebratory events are set to happen including the We The People concert. The Jan. 17 virtual event includes a slew of familiar faces including AJR, James Taylor, Will.i.am and […]
10 times alternative artists unexpectedly appeared on children's shows
Believe it or not, some of your favorite musicians have made cameos or are even heavily involved with the making of popular children’s shows and teen series. In fact, just look at Bowling For Soup, who co-wrote and sang the iconic theme song to Disney‘s Phineas And Ferb, or Jack White, who played and sang […]
Hear Foo Fighters search for peace in their new song "Waiting On A War"
As promised, Foo Fighters unveiled their timely new song “Waiting On A War” on Thursday. The new track is off of their forthcoming 10th studio album Medicine At Midnight. Read more: These artists are headlining Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony 2021 has already been a big year for Foo Fighters. Along with ringing in the New […]
These limited edition Vans are the ultimate nod to Foo Fighters
On Feb. 5, Foo Fighters are releasing their new album Medicine At Midnight. The forthcoming LP is not only the band’s 10th studio album, but it also marks their 25th anniversary. In celebration of their anniversary, Foo Fighters have teamed up with Vans for a limited edition pair of Sk8-His every fan will want to […]
See Ty Dolla $ign take on Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in this cover
Ty Dolla $ign is further showing his appreciation for Nirvana this week. The rapper recently shared a short video of him jamming out with his band to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in a new cover many probably weren’t expecting. Read more: Did Tom Holland just leak when we’re getting that ‘Spider-Man 3’ first look? Ty […]
Here's why you'll probably never hear Dave Grohl sing a Nirvana song
Dave Grohl is taking a brief break from talking about the highly-anticipated release of Foo Fighters‘ new album Medicine At Midnight to open up about his time in Nirvana. In a new interview, Grohl reveals that he often dreams about performing with Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. As well, he shares why he will never […]
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