Death Cab for Cutie announce summer tour dates
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Death Cab for Cutie have rolled out a whole lot more dates for you to see them this summer. They’ve already announced 13 shows that will take place in May and June but the new dates kick off on July 27th in Columbus, OH. Tickets for fan club members go on sale April 29th and the general sale starts May 6th. Frightened Rabbit will open for DCFC… Read More
Smashing Pumpkins releasing new album, re-issuing past albums
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Even though I and many other people have stopped caring, the Smashing Pumpkins continue to plug away at their music. Even though I forgot about the whole Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project, I feel that some of you may give a shit about this band so I feel it necessary to bring you a bit of information straight from the mouth… Read More
Muse, Coldplay, Foo Fighters headlining Lollapalooza
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Here it is, guys. The festival lineup you’ve been waiting for. Lollapalooza, which runs from August 5-7 in Chicago’s Grant Park, has revealed the lineup for its 20th anniversary.
Muse, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket and Eminem will takeover on headlining duties. Rolling Stone… Read More
Kings of Leon announce summer tour
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Kings of Leon are taking their Coachella show on the road this summer and have announced many tour dates throughout the U.S. The whole thing kicks off on July 25th in Orange Beach, Alabama and ends on September 12th in Seattle. Band of Horses will open for Kings of Leon throughout the tour. Ticket info can be found at KOL’s website… Read More
Stream: Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Even though the album doesn’t come out until next Tuesday, hit play down below to stream the entire new album from the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2, in all of its explicit glory. I don’t have to tell you how amazing this album is…even though I just did…but, regardless, just hit play over and over… Read More
Check out new My Morning Jacket, Holdin On To Black Metal
Monday, April 25th, 2011
One of the many exciting albums to come out in March is coming from My Morning Jacket on May 31st. The album, Circuital, has already given us a glimpse of its sound with the title track. This time, another new song called “Holdin On To Black Metal” can… Read More
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith on the RiO!B
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot/Bombastic Meatbats drummer Chad Smith made his second appearance on the Rock it Out! Blog and, like the first time, we were honored to have him. Now many of you have sent in questions you wanted me to ask Mr. Smith but the one EVERYBODY asked was, “When is the new RHCP album coming out?!” We have an answer.
Chad told the RiO!B exclusively that the new album from the Chili Peppers will be in stores by the end of August.… Read More
The Mars Volta opening for Soundgarden on select dates
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Need another reason to see Soundgarden live this summer? How about The Mars Volta opening for them on three of their first four dates?
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala will take the stage to melt your fucking faces as a warm-up to Soundgarden blowing you away. By the end of the show, the GA section of every venue should be nothing but gooey remains of some brave, diehard fans. Volta is set to open for the shows in Philly, Denver and Los… Read More
