in utero

15 punk albums from 1993 that embraced contrarianism over prefab rebellion

Alternative rock still dominated popular music in 1993. This obviously begged the question of just how “alternative” something was if it was now on a major label and on the radio. Not necessarily a bad thing. After all, we’d never have to hear Whitesnake again. Bottom end and distortion returned to rock record-making in a […]

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 how you can own Kurt Cobain’s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar

If you ever dreamed of owning your own piece of rock music history, now may be your chance. This week, it has been announced that the acoustic guitar Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain played during their legendary MTV Unplugged In New York performance is heading straight to auction in June. However, you are going to have to […]

10 literature references you might’ve missed in your favorite song

Rock songs throughout the decades have been influenced by famous and not-so-famous works of literature. From David Bowie’s “1984” to killer Queen track “The Invisible Man,” some of the best have incorporated literature references.  Check out our list below for some of our favorite literature references throughout the scene.  Read more: 40 pop-punk albums from […]

Stream 'In Utero: In Tribute' featuring Circa Survive, Thursday, Ceremony, Whirr, Daughters

Robotic Empire Records are streaming In Utero: In Tribute, their tribute album to Nirvana's In Utero released on Record Store Day. “It has been a privilege to introduce so many unique bands to likeminded freaks over the past 15 years. Looking back at what’s transpired almost seems unreal, and even with a shameful carbon footprint of many […]

MTV and VH1 unearth never-before-seen Nirvana footage

MTV debuted “Nirvana Live and Loud” on New Year's Eve in 1993. Now, 10 years later, MTV and VH1 have unveiled two never-before-seen rehearsals and two performances from the concert. The news coincides with the 20th anniversary and re-issue of Nirvana's third and final album, In Utero.  Starting today, MTV and VH1 will roll out exclusive performances via […]

Nirvana to reissue "In Utero" this September; watch Kurt Cobain give birth

A Nirvana TV teaser has surfaced. According to the press release, the video is an obscure and frankly slightly disturbing promotional TV teaser for the band's third and final album In Utero. The album was released in 1993 via DGC Records. In honor of In Utero's 20th anniversary, the album is set to be reissued […]