Red Hot Chili Peppers Get The Funk Out of Pittsburgh

For some, it is hard to be a champion of The Red Hot Chili Peppers these days.  Long gone are the under-dog years when their biggest fan was George Clinton.  Long gone are a slew of guitar players.  And probably, most importantly, long gone is John Frusciante. Frusciante, although in and out of the band … Continue reading Red Hot Chili Peppers Get The Funk Out of Pittsburgh

In Celebration of Misfits 40th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Misfits Jerry Only’s Bass and Vest

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Misfits Jerry Only's Bass and Vest In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Misfits (note: the legendary punk band’s first gig took place on April 18, 1977 at CBGB in NYC), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame unveils the latest edition to its permanent collection … Continue reading In Celebration of Misfits 40th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Misfits Jerry Only’s Bass and Vest

Fit For An Autopsy to play Pittsburgh @SmilingMoose Oct 13

Details: Oct 13   Pittsburgh, PA   Smiling Moose http://www.druskyentertainment.com/event/1295001-fit-for-autopsy-pittsburgh/ FFAA released Absolute Hope Absolute Hell on 10/2. "'Absolute Hope Absolute Hell' is poised to be one of 2015’s greatest deathcore albums." SUBSTREAM MAGAZINE 9/10  "Absolute Hope Absolute Hell" Music video:  http://bit.ly/1JrNtbR "Saltwound" Lyric video: http://bit.ly/1P94H2m "Murder In The First" (Lyric Video) - http://bit.ly/1YzTr5u Preview YouTube video Fit For An Autopsy - The Perfect Drug (Nine Inch Nails cover) Fit For An Autopsy - The Perfect Drug (Nine Inch Nails cover) The band also just released a three way … Continue reading Fit For An Autopsy to play Pittsburgh @SmilingMoose Oct 13

REVIEW: German rock legends The Scorpions release MTV Unplugged in Athens on Bluray, DVD, and CD

When it comes to making immaculately crafted acoustic sets that warrant repeated listens, MTV Unplugged has a nearly unparalleled track record. For a program and recording series that has spanned more than twenty years, and seen such a wide and disparate cast of talents, the show has become a cornerstone for acoustic sets. From Alice … Continue reading REVIEW: German rock legends The Scorpions release MTV Unplugged in Athens on Bluray, DVD, and CD

Pearl Jam Pulverizes Pittsburgh On First Show Of The Tour

To sum it up: A Monster Show.  Pearl Jam came into Pittsburgh five days before their first show of the the first leg of the Lightning Bolt Tour to support the forthcoming (Oct. 15) release of Lightning Bolt, the already deemed classic by none other than Rolling Stone Magazine.  Many of the concert goers had … Continue reading Pearl Jam Pulverizes Pittsburgh On First Show Of The Tour

Gary Clark Jr. To Appear In ‘Made In America’ Documentary

GARY CLARK JR. APPEARS IN RON HOWARD-DIRECTED DOCUMENTARY MADE IN AMERICA, PRODUCED BY JAY Z, BRIAN  GRAZER, AND RON HOWARD     MADE IN AMERICA PREMIERES THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, ON SHOWTIME AT 9 PM ET/PT   CATCH GARY CLARK JR. ON THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW THIS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9TH, AND ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN ON NOVEMBER … Continue reading Gary Clark Jr. To Appear In ‘Made In America’ Documentary

Pearl Jam “Mind Your Manners” Video

Pearl Jam releases a new music video for "Mind Your Manners", the debut track off the band's forthcoming album, Lightning Bolt, which is out  on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on October 15th. Watch the "Mind Your Manners" video here. Lightning Bolt is available for pre-order at pearljam.com and iTunes. Video Credits: Director: Danny Clinch Producer: Lindha Narvaez DP: Vance Burberry Editor: … Continue reading Pearl Jam “Mind Your Manners” Video

Pittsburgh Is First Stop On Pearl Jam North American Tour 2013

Pearl Jam announced today that they will embark on a two-leg North American tour this fall. The first leg kicks-off in Pittsburgh on October 11th and wraps up in New Orleans at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience the weekend of November 1st. The second leg of the tour commences in Dallas on November 15th and closes in the band’s hometown … Continue reading Pittsburgh Is First Stop On Pearl Jam North American Tour 2013

Mad Season Above Deluxe Reissue

  From SPIN:   Rare Footage and Interviews February 27 2013, 10:52 AM ET by David Bevan In preparation for the deluxe, expanded re-release of the grunge supergroup's landmark debut "I remember that we laughed a lot," says Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin, of writingAbove, the lone (and beloved) 1995 release from Seattle supergroup Mad Season. … Continue reading Mad Season Above Deluxe Reissue

RNDM RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ACTS VIA MONKEYWRENCH RECORDS

RNDM (pronounced "random") is a new musical group featuring Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur and former Fastbacks drummer Richard Stuverud. The band has released its debut album Acts on October 30th in CD, vinyl LP and digital formats via Monkeywrench Records/RED in the U.S. and Canada. To celebrate the release, Acts is … Continue reading RNDM RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ACTS VIA MONKEYWRENCH RECORDS

The Beef with RNDM Revealed in New Video

RNDM (pronounced "random") is a new musical group featuring Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur and former Fastbacks drummer Richard Stuverud. The band will release its debut album, Acts, on October 30th in CD, vinyl LP and digital formats via Monkeywrench Records/RED in the U.S. and Canada. To celebrate the release, the band … Continue reading The Beef with RNDM Revealed in New Video

Spin premieres the music video for “Modern Times” by RNDM

"The video acts as an introduction to the band. I had the idea about us shaving our heads when I was in Mexico and figured Jeff and Richard wouldn't be into it but much to my chagrin they were! But instead of shaved heads Jeff suggested mohawks. I've never had a mohawk so I figured … Continue reading Spin premieres the music video for “Modern Times” by RNDM

Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and His Side Project RNDM

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and his longtime drumming collaborator Richard Stuverud team with singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur in the new band RNDM. The group’s debut album, “Acts,” features 12 songs recorded by Pearl Jam engineer Brett Eliason during a four-day session this April at Ament’s Montana studio. “Acts” crackles with a plug-and-play spontaneity, from concise … Continue reading Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and His Side Project RNDM