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The Cribs and Johnny Marr on the Smith?s New Role, Bad ?90s Music November 30, 2009

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For three albums, the Cribs — twin brothers Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger bro Ross — kept things familial on their way to becoming a buzz band in their native England. But for their fourth album Ignore the Ignorant, the U.K. indie trio welcomed a big non-Jarman name as a formal member, recruiting […]

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The Strokes to Headline Isle of Wight for First Gig Since 2006

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The Strokes have announced their first gig in over three years, grabbing the Saturday night headlining slot at the U.K.’s Isle of Wight Festival on June 11-13, 2010. New York City acts will have a big presence at the fest across the Atlantic as both Jay-Z and Blondie are also on the bill. Pink, Orbital […]

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Tour Tracker: Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton, Norah Jones and Willie Nelson

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After rocking Japan and making plans to share the stage in London, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarists and former Yardbirds Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton plot out their first three North American concert dates together. Plus, Norah Jones waits until the spring to hit the road in support of The Fall and Willie […]

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Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child’ Voted Best Riff

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In a recent poll, Jimi Hendrix’s song “Voodoo Child” was voted the “best guitar riff ever”.

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Rotting Christ Name New Album

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Rotting Christ have set “Aealo” as the title of their new album, due on February 15 in Europe and February 23 in the US via Season Of Mist.

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Stone Sour To Begin Work On New Album In January

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Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor said that his other band, Stone Sour, will probably go into the studio in January to record its third album.

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Guns n? Roses Announce Plans to Tour South America In March 2010

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Photo: Kravitz/FilmMagicGuns n’ Roses‘ Chinese Democracy world tour continues to take shape as Axl Rose’s long-dormant official Website was updated this weekend to reveal that Gn’R will embark of a trek of South America from March 10th to April 10th, 2010. As Rolling Stone previously reported, Gn’R will finally set out on tour to promote […]

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Keane Announce New EP, UK Tour

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Keane have announced details of a new eight-track EP to be released next May.

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Phish Cover TV on the Radio?s ?Golden Age? in Albany

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Phish have become known for performing unexpected and diverse covers in their two decade-plus career, taking on everything from entire albums — like the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street at this year’s Festival 8 — to songs by artists like Talking Heads, the Velvet Underground, Ween and countless more. This past weekend, Phish added […]

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Blur Documentary To Hit Cinemas Next Year

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Blur’s 2009 reunion is set to be the subject of a new official documentary about the band.

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