Check out: Damon Albarn and Flea’s band, Rocket Juice and the Moon

Monday, October 31st, 2011
So for a while there were rumblings of Damon Albarn, Flea and drummer Tony Allen putting a band together. Well we finally have a name for that band: Rocket Juice and the Moon. We also have some recordings of that band in action.

Down below, you can check out some live recordings of Rocket Juice and the Moon that can be found at their YouTube channel (via Pitchfork).… Read More

Maynard James Keenan gives an update on Tool

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Plenty of people have been continually asking about Tool and when their new album will be released. Well we still don't have an answer. But we can offer up some quotes from frontman Maynard James Keenan to keep you excited for the time being.
Speaking to Loudwire (via Antiquiet),… Read More

Review: Lou Reed & Metallica – Lulu

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

On today's Rock it Out! Blog, I review the Lou Reed/Metallica album, Lulu. If you haven't listened to this record yet, it might be better if you don't. It's uninspiring and really has no redeeming qualities about it.
Yes, some of the riffs on the album are okay but it's Lou Reed's vocals that spoil the whole record. He speaks through the whole album and the lyrics have no depth since he sounds like he's rambling.
What are your thoughts on the album? Stream it here… Read More

RiO!B episode – October 27, 2011

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Metallica working on new material
Rammstein releasing new single in November
Iron Maiden lullaby songs
Megadeth playing Jimmy Kimmel… Read More

Listen: Skrillex and The Doors – “Breakin’ A Sweat (It’s Alright)”

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Yup. Here it is. Skrillex and The Doors got together and birthed the song called "Breakin' A Sweat (It's Alright)" and you can check it out down below (via CoS).
The song was made for the forthcoming documentary, RE:GENERATION, which pairs five DJs/producers with five different genres. The other DJs included The… Read More

Watch: R.E.M. – “We All Go Back To Where We Belong”

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

When R.E.M plays, Kirsten Dunst gets all cute and smiley. At least that's what she's like while R.E.M's new song "We All Go Back To Where We Belong" plays in the background. Up top is a video from the band featuring the Spider-Man actress just looking genuinely happy to listen to the song.
This video is known as the "Kirsten Version". Another version of the video known as the "John Version", which features performance artist John Giorno, can be seen down below. The song appears on the forthcoming greatest… Read More

Listen: The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

The Black Keys are back and the proof is down below. Thanks to a great viral video by the band, the new single "Lonely Boy" can be heard down below. The single officially comes out today and you'll get it as an instant download if you pre-order the band's new album, El Camino. The album is out on December 6th and you can also purchase the song on vinyl as part of Record Store Day's Black Friday event.
As for the song? Dan Auerbach wasn't kidding… Read More

RiO!B episode – October 25, 2011

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Wanna meet some new bands? Check out my interviews with seven bands I spoke to at CMJ last week for Cluster 1. Included are the bands Vanaprasta, The Static Jacks, Sleeper Agent, Army Navy, Caveman, The Pass and The Stone Foxes. They… Read More

Listen: Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, Depeche Mode cover U2

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Tribute albums can usually suck...unless, of course, certain artists perform on said album then it can significantly suck less. Case in point, down below you can check out Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and The Killers all covering tracks from U2's Achtung Baby for AKH-toong BAY-bi Covered, the album that celebrates the 20th anniversary of U2's memorable album.
NIN takes on "Zoo Station" whilst Depeche Mode and The Killers give their interpretations… Read More

The Re:Mix lab was cooking in NYC

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Live performances? Check. DJ Classes? Check. Underground bingo? Check. The Re:Mix lab, which was sponsored by Hyundai Veloster, made its impact at its first stop.
New York City's Chelsea Market was all abuzz with live sets from artists like Cold War Kids and DJ sets from guys like DJ Premier, who took time from filming a scene from the forthcoming documentary, RE:GENERATION, to answer… Read More