RiO!B episode – January 14, 2012

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

On today's RiO!B episode, I wanna know from you what albums you're looking forward to this year. A lot of bands are expected to release new music this year so what ones are you hoping to get in 2012? 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: 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

Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, Jack White appearing on U2 tribute album

Monday, October 10th, 2011

We've talked about this album before. Jack White, Patti Smith and Damian Rice would be covering songs from U2's Achtung Baby for an upcoming 20th anniversary tribute album. But we've got the full tracklisting now and it's way more interesting.
Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, Depeche Mode, Garbage, Snow Patrol and more will also appear on the album,… Read More

RiO!B episode – September 27, 2011

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees
R.E.M. breaks up
Radiohead on Saturday Night Live
Radiohead… Read More

Watch: Trailer for U2′s documentary, From The Sky Down

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

This seems to have been the year for rock and roll documentaries. Foo Fighters had one, Kings of Leon had one, Pearl Jam has one coming real soon. So why not let U2 into the mix?
Up top is the trailer for the documentary, From The Sky Down, directed by Davis Guggenheim who also did An Inconvenient Truth. The documentary features Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen talking about the album, Achtung Baby. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the LP and the doc has the band… Read More

RiO!B episode – September 13, 2011

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Nickelback releasing new album
Coldplay - "Paradise"
Pearl Jam - "Olé!"
Stream the PJ20 soundtrack
Blink-182… Read More

Jack White, Depeche Mode appearing on U2 Achtung Baby covers album

Friday, September 9th, 2011

A tribute album honoring the 20th anniversary of U2's classic, Achtung Baby, will feature artists including Jack White, Depeche Mode, Patti Smith, Damian Rice and more covering the songs from the album.
Rolling Stone reports that Bono revealed who would be covering what on the album at a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival. The frontman… Read More

Watch: Radiohead, Coldplay, U2 and more perform at Glastonbury

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Boy oh boy. What a weekend, right? The Glastonbury festival, what some consider to be the best music festival on earth, ended up wowing, surprising and shocking festival attendees and those of us who watched from home.
Between headlining sets from Coldplay, U2 and Beyonce to surprise sets from Radiohead and Pulp, this year's installment had something for everyone. Now since we're a rock music website, we're gonna bring you the highlights from some… Read More

RiO!B episode – February 24, 2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

U2 headlining Glastonbury
Revolver Golden God Awards
Iron & Wine going on tour
R.E.M. live video Read More