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Green Day Streaming ‘¡Uno!’ Ahead of Tuesday’s Release
Big news, Green Day fans! The veteran pop punk trio is currently streaming ’¡Uno!’ — the first album from a forthcoming three-album blitzkrieg rounded out by, you guessed it, ‘¡Dos! and ’¡Tré!’ – online in its entirety. The 12-track platter doesn’t officially hit stores until Tuesday (Sept. 25), but you can get an earful of ‘¡Uno!’ now by going to Green Day’s Facebook page and clicking on the “Hea
Green Day Unveil ‘Let Yourself Go,’ Third Track From ‘¡Uno!’ Album
With 19 days standing between your ears and the first album from Green Day‘s forthcoming ’¡Uno!,’ ‘¡Dos!’ and ‘¡Tre!’ trilogy, the band has debuted another track from the disc. The tune, titled ‘Let Yourself Go,’ is the third to be released from ‘¡Uno!,’ following the singles ‘Oh Love’ and ‘Kill the DJ.’
Cee Lo Green Covers the Ramones for ‘Thursday Night Football’ + More
– Are you ready for some punk rock? ‘The Voice‘ judge Cee Lo Green has recorded a new theme song for the NFL Network’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ series titled ‘I Love Football’ that’s set to the Ramones’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop.’ Each week’s intro will feature a different video of fans singing the song.
Peter Gabriel Celebrating 25 Years of ‘So’ With Box Set + More
– The 25th anniversary of Peter Gabriel‘s ‘So’ will be celebrated in October with a five-disc box set that will feature a completely remastered version of the classic album, plus the two-CD, one-DVD ‘Live in Athens’ set from 1987 and the ‘So’ DNA CD, which explores the making-of the album, which is Gabriel’s all-time best seller...
Chicago Pizzeria Offering Red Hot Chili Peppers-Themed Pie for Lollapalooza
What’s hotter than the Red Hot Chili Peppers? How about the Red Hot Chili Pie, a new RHCP-themed pizza now being offered by Chicago’s Pie-Eyed Pizzeria at its three restaurants in conjunction with the 2012 edition of the annual Lollapalooza festival, which is taking place this weekend in the Windy City. The Chili Peppers, of course, are one of Lollapalooza’s headliners, a fact that has inspired th
U2 2013 Album to Be Released, Label Reports
A new album from U2 will reportedly hit shelves some time next year, according to the Irish band’s U.K. label, Mercury Records. The disc will arrive five years after after ‘No Line on the Horizon,’ which has been certified platinum in the United States and was nominated for the Best Rock Album Grammy at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards but ultimately lost to Green Day‘s ’21st Century Breakdown.’
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Picture of the Week: Flea Takes Batting Practice With the Cincinnati Reds
What’s cooler than throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game? Try taking batting practice with the home team before the game. That’s exactly what Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea did with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, one night before the Peppers rocked the nearby US Bank Arena as their summer tour continues to roll across North America.
Indie Rockers Remember the Band’s Levon Helm on Twitter
Some very sad news came across the wire today (April 19): Levon Helm, drummer and vocalist with the classic rock group simply known as the Band, passed away at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The influence of the Band and Helm on today's musicians cannot be overstated, from '90s alt-rockers like the Counting Crows and the Black Crowes to the recent crop of rootsy, American
Foo Fighters to Headline Lollapalooza Chile and Brazil in 2012
The legendary rock ‘n’ roll festival Lollapalloza is headed to South America for the second time next spring, and Foo Fighters have signed on to headline. Lollapalooza will make its way to Santiago, Chile, from March 31-April 1, and will touch down for the first time ever in Brazil for a April 7-8 stint in Sao Paulo.
Foo Fighters and Joan Jett Rock ‘Letterman’ and Madison Square Garden
Foo Fighters hooked up with veteran rocker Joan Jett last night (Nov. 15) on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman,’ tearing through a raucous version of the title track from the rock goddess’ 1989 solo debut album, ‘Bad Reputation.’