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Dave Grohl Talked Out Of Album Project By Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl wanted to re-record the group's debut album to mark its 20th anniversary until his bandmate Taylor Hawkins convinced him it was the "worst idea" he had ever had.Grohl recorded the...
Dave Grohl Defends Barack Obama Amid Election Thrashing
Rocker Dave Grohl has leaped to the defence of beleaguered U.S. President Barack Obama, whose leadership was given a hammering in the midterm elections this week (beg03Nov14).Obama has been left facing criticisms he will spend...
Wayne Coyne Praises Miley Cyrus For Beatles Covers
Rocker Wayne Coyne has paid tribute to pop bad girl Miley Cyrus, insisting she is one of the most fun singers he has ever worked with.The Flaming Lips frontman recruited the Can't Be Tamed hitmaker...
Thurston Moore Recruited Guitarist After Chance Meeting
U.S. rocker Thurston Moore recruited a little known British guitarist for his new band after hearing the musician playing in a nearby apartment and later meeting him on the stairwell.The former Sonic Youth star revealed...
Crystal Castles Manager Hints At Band Reunion
Rockers Crystal Castles' manager has hinted the band might not be over, just hours after frontwoman Alice Glass announced she's leaving the group.On Wednesday (08Oct14), Glass announced she would be departing the electronic duo in...
Ian Curtis' Widow Was Humiliated When She Learned Joy Division Anthem Was About Her
The widow of tragic Joy Division singer Ian Curtis has revealed she felt humiliated when she first learned that his song Love Will Tear Us Apart was written about her.In the introduction to new book...
Nick Oliveri To Reunite With Queens Of The Stone Age For Halloween Show
Rocker Nick Oliveri is set to reunite with Queens Of The Stone Age for a Halloween concert in California next month (Oct14).The bassist was fired from the band in 2004, but he will rejoin his...
Idris Elba Recruits Mumford & Sons For Mandela Album, Eyes Christmas Charts
Actor-turned-musician Idris Elba has recruited Mumford & Sons and James Blake to work on an album dedicated to the memory of late civil rights icon Nelson Mandela.The Wire star began working on the project shortly...
Ryan Adams Readying Release Of 'Lost' Album Blackhole
Rocker Ryan Adams is considering making next year's (15) Record Store Day one to remember by finally sharing his 'lost' 2007 album Blackhole with fans.The singer/songwriter previously revealed he recorded the tracks while he was...
Strokes And Arcade Fire Stars To Form Supergroup
Rockers The Strokes, Arcade Fire and Bon Iver are to form a supergroup for a one-off performance on Saturday (20Sep14).The Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture and Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon will join brothers Win and...
T.a.t.u. Star Shocks Gay Fans With Tv Reveal
Former t.A.T.u. star Yulia Volkova has stunned fans by revealing she would not be happy if her son turned out to be gay.The All The Things She Said singer, who formed the lipstick lesbian duo...
Sid Vicious Was Mr. Clean, Says Snapper Chalkie Davies
Famed pop snapper Chalkie Davies has exploded punk icon Sid Vicious' wildman image, insisting the Sex Pistols star was the perfect house guest.Vicious gained a reputation as the ultimate rock bad boy prior to his...
Katy B Quits Crowdsurfing Over Groping Fans
British pop star Katy B has vowed to quit crowdsurfing at her gigs because she is sick of male fans groping her.The Crying for No Reason hitmaker enjoys getting up close and personal with the...
Paul Mcguigan Missing From Definitely Maybe
Former Oasis star Paul 'guigsy' Mcguigan did not play a note of music on the band's iconic debut album Definitely Maybe.The bassist was a founding member of the British band and performed live with them...
Gerard Way Blames Relapse For Band Split
Rocker Gerard Way instigated My Chemical Romance's split so he could battle his booze demons following a relapse.The Welcome to the Black Parade hitmakers parted ways in 2013 after 12 years together and they insisted...
Sam Smith Baffled By Bond Theme Rumours
British soul sensation Sam Smith was left stunned by reports suggesting he is the frontrunner to record the theme tune for the next James Bond movie, insisting it's "all news to me".Sources told multiple news...
Manic Street Preachers Eye Holy Bible Shows To Lay Ghost Of Richey Edwards To Rest
Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are considering a concert tour featuring their 1994 album The Holy Bible to "draw a line" under the disappearance of guitarist Richey Edwards.Edwards vanished in 1995 prior to heading out...
London's Jabberwocky Festival Axed Due To Poor Ticket Sales
The inaugural Jabberwocky Festival in London has been cancelled just days before its debut due to poor ticket sales.The music event was slated to take place this weekend (15-16Aug14) at the ExCeL Centre, and feature...
Jake Bugg: 'I Don't Want To See Oasis Reform'
British singer Jake Bugg has taken a swipe at his former mentor Noel Gallagher by insisting he has no interest in seeing Oasis reform.The young singer/songwriter's profile received a major boost in 2012 when he...
Noel Gallagher's Daughter Appeals To Dog Breeder To Promote Pet Adoption
Rocker Noel Gallagher's teenage daughter has appealed to the owner of a dog kennel named after Oasis' hit album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? to cease breeding the animals.Dog breeder Ville Kormilainen recently revealed he...
British Drummer Booted From Band After Bestiality Conviction
British punk rockers The 4130S have kicked drummer Oliver Lown out of the group after he was convicted of bestiality.The disgraced musician, who is a qualified vet, was found guilty of five charges earlier this...
Chad Channing Wants Nirvana Reunion
Former Nirvana rocker Chad Channing has opened the door for a return to the band by insisting he would love an onstage reunion with Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic.Channing joined the band in 1998 but...
Paul Weller: 'I Don't Care For Reunions'
British rocker Paul Weller has dismissed any fan's hopes for a The Jam reunion by insisting he has no interest in band get togethers.The singer enjoyed a string of hits like Start!, Going Underground and...
Craig Nicholls Shuns Technology
The Vines rocker Craig Nicholls avoids using the Internet and refuses to own a cell phone, insisting he finds modern technology impossible to comprehend.The Australian singer/guitarist, who suffers from Asperger syndrome, is adamant he feels...
Robyn Was Depressed Before Royksopp Collaboration
Swedish dance star Robyn headed into the studio with fellow Scandinavian musicians Royksopp in a bid to combat a bout of depression.The two artists and tour mates recently joined forces and released a collaborative Ep...
Carl Barat Wants New Libertines Album Ready For 2015
The Libertines rocker Carl Barat is eyeing a 2015 release for the reunited band's first album of new material in 11 years.The Don't Look Back into the Sun hitmakers returned to the stage after a...
Richard Lester Gives Acting Verdict On The Beatles
Moviemaker Richard Lester has opened up about his time shooting films with The Beatles in the 1960s, branding Sir Paul Mccartney too enthusiastic to act.The Superman Ii director helmed the Fab Four's first big screen...
Oasis Are Fan Favourites To Headline Glastonbury 2015
A reunited Oasis would be the number one draw at next year's (15) Glastonbury festival, according to a new magazine poll in Britain.Arcade Fire, Metallica and Kasabian headlined this year's (14) event, which concluded on...
The 1975 Halt Glastonbury Set After Fight Breaks Out
British rockers The 1975 brought their surprise opening night show at the Glastonbury festival to an abrupt halt on Thursday night (26Jun14) after an unruly fan threw a can onstage.The Chocolate hitmakers were in the...
La Roux's Ben Langmaid Opens Up About Band Exit
La Roux co-founder Ben Langmaid feels "truly saddened" by his departure from the dance act during the making of new album Trouble In Paradise.The duo, fronted by British singer Elly Jackson, parted ways while working...
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