Category Archives: Rock Music News

Following Viral Video About Origins Of Pearl Jam’s Name, Here’s The Real Story Of Their Moniker
While Zo Kravitz and her Caught Stealing co-star Austin Butler took part in a Nineties trivia challenge game last week, their discussion about the origins of Pearl Jam's band name went viral. "How old...
Erik Thompson Aug 24, 2025

Al Jardine Blasts Beach Boys Bandmate Mike Love Following Brian Wilson’s Funeral: “Mike’s Got Some Serious Megalomania Problems”
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Al Jardine criticized his Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love's speech at Brian Wilson's funeral on August 6. "Mike wanted everybody to know that he wrote every single...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

Pete Townshend Is Planning A Series Of “One-Man Shows” After The Who’s Farewell Tour Finishes
In a new interview with AARP, Pete Townshend revealed that he plans to continue performing "one-man shows" and has "140 tracks ready to go" after The Who's farewell tour ends in September. The 80-year...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

Goo Goo Dolls Reveal Secrets Of Staying Together For Nearly 40 Years
Goo Goo Dolls bandmates Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac credit their nearly 40-year partnership to their playful way of releasing tension. "John and I will actually slap each other and punch each other...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

The Beatles Announce ‘Anthology 2025’ Project, Featuring New Documentary Episode, Compilation Album, Book, And Box Set
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Beatles Anthology project, an expanded and restored edition will be released this fall, featuring the original eight-part documentary series remastered and sup...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

Garbage Announce That Their Upcoming Fall Dates Will Be The Band’s “Last North American Headline Tour”
In an Instagram post on Wednesday (August 20), Garbage announced that their upcoming 2025 fall dates will be their "last North American headline tour." The band's first solo headline run in seven year...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

Brent Hinds, Former Mastodon Guitarist And Vocalist, Dies At 51 Following Motorcycle Crash
Brent Hinds, the 51-year-old guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mastodon, died in Atlanta on Wednesday (August 20) following a fatal motorcycle accident involving a BMW SUV that failed t...
Erik Thompson Aug 21, 2025

BABYMETAL’s ‘Metal Forth’ Debuts In The Top 10 On Multiple Billboard Album Charts
BABYMETAL's new album, Metal Forth, made a strong debut at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart this week. That marks the Japanese kawaii metal band's first-ever Top 10 on the all-genre chart, following t...
Erik Thompson Aug 20, 2025

The Replacements Announce Deluxe Reissue Of ‘Let It Be’ Featuring 35 Unreleased Tracks
On Wednesday (August 20), The Replacements announced the details of the deluxe reissue of their celebrated 1984 album, Let It Be, which will be released on October 24 via Rhino. The remastered collect...
Erik Thompson Aug 20, 2025

Tom Morello Opens Up About Rage Against The Machine’s Legacy And Possible Return
In a new interview with Chicago radio station Q101, Tom Morello addressed Rage Against The Machine's legacy while reflecting about a potential reunion in the future. Although drummer Brad Wilk stated ...
Erik Thompson Aug 20, 2025
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