Blink-182 album finished by this Summer

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Many of us have been waiting for what seems like ever for a new Blink-182 album to come out. But it seems as if we're about to see the light at the end of the punk-pop tunnel.
Blink drummer Travis Barker tells MTV.com that they will "turn in our album in June or July, honestly, and, I mean, the stuff's awesome." He adds that, currently, they have "five, pretty much, songs" finished.… Read More

Rammstein touring North America in May

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

After seeing Rammstein perform at Madison Square Garden in NYC for the first time in 2010, I started hoping that the band would play more shows in the U.S. Looks like the band heard my prayers.
Behold, rockers, the Germans are coming to take over your town and they will succeed. For the first time in 10 years, Rammstein will tour the U.S. and Canada this coming May (via CoS).… Read More

RiO!B episode – February 15, 2011

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Soundgarden recording new music
Foo Fighters name new album
Bonnaroo line up
The Strokes… Read More

Soundgarden is back in the studio

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Well that is just the most promising photo.
Up top, freaks, is a picture of Soundgarden in a recording studio. That picture came from their website (via Antiquiet) along with a post that has a headline which reads, "Our Goal in 2011 - Let's Make A Record." The post reads as thus:
Over the past few months, we've been busy jamming, writing and hanging out together - exploring the creative… Read More

New Foo Fighters album is called Wasting Light

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

We finally have a title for the new Foo Fighters album. When you pick it up from the record store, look for the album called Wasting Light.
Wasting Light is in stores on April 12th and the first single, "Rope," will be released for download on March 1st. Down below is the full tracklist for the album. In the meantime, click right here so you can see the kick-ass video of "White… Read More

Arcade Fire, The Strokes headlining Bonnaroo

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

If you're heading to Manchester, Tennessee for the Bonnaroo festival, your headliners are the following people: Arcade Fire, The Strokes, My Morning Jacket, Eminem, Lil' Wayne, Widespread Panic and The Black Keys.
Oh, but there's plenty more to see at the 10th anniversary of Bonnaroo. A reunited Buffalo Springfield, featuring Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, will make Bonnaroo their only festival appearance. You've also got String Cheese Incident,… Read More

Death Cab For Cutie releasing Codes And Keys on May 31

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Death Cab For Cutie have confirmed that their new album, Codes And Keys, will be in stores on May 31st. Mark that down as another album to buy this year.
The first single, according to guitarist to Chris Walla while speaking to Zane Lowe, is called "You Are A Tourist." So far, there's been no release date revealed for the single. But what has been released are tour dates for Death Cab.
They'll kick off their tour on May… Read More

Listen: Flaming Lips – Two Blobs Fucking

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Flaming Lips would like to present, for your viewing and listening pleasure...Two Blobs Fucking.
The Lips have posted 12 tracks coupled with video at their YouTube page which is meant to be a stimulating visual/audio experience. The way the "album" is meant to be played is continuously to create one song. The visuals are meant to fuck with you, as the Lips are a band that likes to play with your… Read More

Listen: Green Day – “Cigarettes and Valentines”

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Need even more awesomeness this Valentine's Day? How about the live version of Green Day's "Cigarettes and Valentines" from their forthcoming live album, Awesome as Fuck?
Thanks to CoS, we got our hands on the lyric video to the song that never saw the light of day until now. Quick history: "Cigarettes and Valentines" was to be the title track of the band's 2003 album until it… Read More

Queens Of The Stone Age announce tour dates

Monday, February 14th, 2011

This day just keeps getting better and better. First, Arcade Fire won Album of the Year. Then Radiohead drops a new album release date for this Saturday. Now, Queens of the Stone Age have announced tour dates for this March and April!
QOTSA will be performing their debut… Read More