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Dave Grohl goes demonic in Foo Fighters movie 'Studio 666' trailer
Foo Fighters have released a trailer for their forthcoming feature-length horror-comedy Studio 666. The film is set to hit theaters February 25. Read more: Foo Fighters reveal North American tour dates and Ramones cover The bandmates (Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, and Rami Jaffee) want to “break the mold” while creating […]
Kid Congo Powers on his new EP and the LGBTQIA+ roots of punk
Kid Congo Powers, one of avant garage punk’s secret weapons, was interviewed March 9 from his Tucson, Arizona, home that he shares with his husband. On the brink of releasing his amazing new EP with his longtime band the Pink Monkey Birds, Swing From The Sean DeLear, he explained to us in part one what […]
15 alternative music stars who got their start working in record stores
Record stores are magical places. A good, well-stocked and curated record shop with a knowledgeable staff can influence tastes, expand horizons and serve as the hub for a local musical community. It can be a community center, a place to meet with your friends, promote your band’s upcoming shows by hanging up flyers, even sell […]
Dave Grohl's 'From Cradle To Stage' tours Dan Reynolds' first music room
The first episode of From Cradle To Stage is available now to stream via Paramount+. Released just in time for Mother’s Day, the six-part series explores the connection between musicians and their mothers. From Cradle To Stage was developed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl along with his mother Virginia Hanlon Grohl. The initial entry […]
10 alternative artists who were inspired by David Bowie's legacy
Nothing’s been right since David Bowie died, Jan. 10, 2016. The rise of Trumpism? COVID-19? The Big Bang Theory going off the air? Would any of these things have happened if Bowie was still striding the Earth? Well, probably. But his new records would’ve acted as a buffer, even if these shitty elements remained intolerable. […]
10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle. “She is rock ’n’ roll.” It’s true. The individual born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, embodies the music and spirit better than anyone this side of Keith Richards. As Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong […]
10 times punk rockers stole the show on American TV in the ’70s and ’80s
You would think television (the medium, as opposed to Television, the band) and punk rock were a match made in heaven. After all, the music and culture are sharp, edgy and visually arresting. This should have made punk flawless televisual fodder, right? Truthfully, punk and TV collisions have more often resulted in mutual incomprehension and […]
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 […]
10 essential ‘70s punk bands from Los Angeles you should already know
Punk was, by design, meant to be small and regional. True, bands might break out and become national or even international. But the overarching idea was keeping things small and accessible. You wanted to be able to reach out and touch your favorite band in a small sweaty club, maybe have a beer with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
These 15 punk guitarists of the '80s set the standards for the future
Welcome to Alternative Press’ list of the 15 greatest punk guitarists of the ’80s. As the timeline shifted from the ’70s into the new decade, the music changed. Punk had morphed from stripped-down, high-speed rock ’n’ roll with a nasty attitude. It was now faster and louder than the already fast and loud sound, with […]
15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups
There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]
Foo Fighters reveal special 25th anniversary tour revisiting stops from 1995
Foo Fighters just announced a 25th Anniversary “Van Tour.” The tour hits ten different cities and is special because they’re revisiting some stops they hit on their 1995 tour to promote their debut album. Touring in a van is just what bands do, especially to promote a debut album. It’s only a bit weird in […]
Foo Fighters member injured, shows rescheduled
Due to a “band member injury,” Foo Fighters are rescheduling their shows at the Fillmore in New Orleans, originally tabbed to take place later this month. The rockers took to Twitter on Monday to update fans and concertgoers of the development. Now postponed until mid-May, the dual February concerts—first slated for Feb. 15 and 16—were […]
Is a Nirvana reunion show happening this weekend?
A Nirvana reunion show with surviving members and a few special guests might be happening this weekend. Foo Fighters‘ cryptic social media posts are leading us to believe the band will play a surprise gig at Cal Jam 2018. Read more: Dave Grohl calls Foo Fighters’ latest music video a “Nirvana antithesis” It all started with […]
Foo Fighters got "a little uncomfortable" on 'Carpool Karaoke'
[Photo by: The Late Late Show With James Corden/YouTube] Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters' experience on “Carpool Karaoke” was “a little uncomfortable” after the band made their debut appearance in the meme-worthy segment on CBS' The Late Late Show With James Corden. Read more: Linkin Park's 'Carpool Karaoke' episode to air next week As […]
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