RiO! Band of the Week – Buster Blue

Friday, February 19th, 2010
This week's RiO! Band of the Week has got to be, hands down, the most different type of music ever to win a band battle. Primarily because the band promotes themselves as a western folk-swing group. Behold, from Reno, Nevada, the band known as Buster Blue.

When I first came across these guys and put them in the battle I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. I thought that they would get a few votes and that would be the end of it. But they managed to round… Read More

RiO!B episode – Feb. 19, 2010

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Crash Moderns
Man On Earth
SleepMakesWaves Read More

RiO!B episode – Feb. 18, 2010

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Jimi Hendrix: Rock Band a no go
Mike… Read More

Courtney Love debuts new Hole in London

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Courtney Love finally got the chance to show everyone her brand new Hole.
At the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London last night, Love and her brand new lineup of the band Hole made their debut, according to NME. This was the first Hole show in 11 years.
The band played classic Hole songs including "Doll Parts" and "Celebrity Skin" along with eight brand new tunes from the upcoming new album Nobody's… Read More

Mike Portnoy will drum on new Avenged Sevenfold record

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The passing of Avenged Sevenfold drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan left many fans of the band wondering what would happen next regarding their new album. It turns out that A7X will go on with the new record and make it a fitting tribute for their fallen bandmate.
The band will have Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy playing drums on the new album. Portnoy was specifically asked to fill in since he was The Rev's favorite drummer. The band released a statement… Read More

RiO!B episode – Feb. 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Deftones announce new album info
Jimi Hendrix: Rock Band… Read More

Travis Barker goes hip-hop, metal for solo album

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Everyone and their grandma are excited for the return of Blink-182. But before they come back, they've got other projects they want to finish up. Tom Delonge is heavily into Angels & Airwaves and the release of their new album Love and drummer Travis Barker is planning on releasing a solo record.
Consequence… Read More

Courtney Love finally decides to release new Hole record

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

After nearly forgetting about this, rock star/horrible mess Courtney Love has decided to finally release the album Nobody's Daughter on April 27th. Once upon a time this was Love's solo record but then she changed it into a full on Hole album.
Now I'll give credit where it's due. Back when Hole was a band you actually wanted to listen to, we all knew that Courtney Love was crazy. But I'll be damned if that she couldn't write some good songs to rock… Read More

Deftones reveal new album info

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Feelin' a bit down today? Need a bit of a pick me up? This should do the trick. Deftones have announced new info on their brand new album.
Chino Moreno and crew are releasing their brand new record, entitled Diamond Eyes, on May 18. The first single called "Rocket Skates" will be available as a free download next tuesday, February 23rd, when it hits the airwaves on your local rock station (via Antiquiet).… Read More

Jimi Hendrix: Rock Band out later this year

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

The ultimate guitar god himself, Jimi Hendrix, will soon be immortalized in video game form when his own Rock Band game comes out later this year.
Billboard.com reports that Hendrix's sister, Janie, let the information slip in an interview with the L.A. Times that a Rock Band game featuring the music of her brother would be in stores before the end… Read More