Archive for August 2nd, 2012

No Use for a Name Frontman Tony Sly Dies at 41

No Use for a Name frontman Tony Sly has passed away at the age of 41. Sly fronted the punk-rock act from 1989 until his death on July 31. When it comes to Southern California (SoCal) punk rock, few bands can claim the importance of No Use for A Name. Tony Sly joined the band in 1989 after original vocalist John Meyer left the group after two years, and was

Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis to Host Charity Golf Tournament

? Staind vocalist Aaron Lewis will host a charity golf tournament in Bernardson, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 11. The inaugural Aaron Lewis Invitational Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Crumpin-Fox Golf Club. Lewis and his wife Vanessa started the It Takes a Community Foundation, and proceeds from this tournament will benefit the R.H. Conwell Community Education Center in Worthington, Mass. “Our philosophy at It Takes a Community Foundation

Linkin Park Offer U.S. Olympians Free Concert Tickets

The Olympics are in full swing in London, with the U.S. team racking up medals in many different sports.  Linkin Park are showing their appreciation for the U.S. Olympic team by inviting them to attend one of their upcoming concerts for free. Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda posted an invitation on their Facebook page: “Thanks for your hard work and dedication in representing the U.S. at the London Olympics. When you

Mastodon Release ‘A Commotion’ Music Video From ‘Feistodon’ Split

Mastodon, ‘A Commotion’

Sunset Strip Music Festival Announces Set Times

Organizers for the Sunset Strip Music Festival have announced venues and set times for the Aug. 18 street festival. Among the 70 plus performers will be rock acts Marilyn Manson, the Offspring, Bad Religion, Black Label Society and Dead Sara. Artists from many other genres will also be at SSMF 2012, such as De La Soul, Matt Skiba, Street Drum Corps and Steve Aoki. The world famous Sunset Strip will closed

Nirvana Bassist Krist Novoselic Talks About Secretive Musical Project With Dave Grohl

It was announced earlier this year that former Nirvana bandmates Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic would be making sweet music together once again. Although details have remained vague, the nature of the current collaboration is centered around the upcoming documentary on Sound City Studios, where the Nirvana opus ‘Nevermind’ was recorded. Although Krist Novoselic was originally offered to play bass in Foo Fighters at the band’s inception, the Nirvana four-stringer

Phil Anselmo Discusses New Down EP, Reveals Cover Songs May Exist in Pantera Vaults

Philip Anselmo is gearing up for the release of Down‘s upcoming ‘Down IV Part I – The Purple EP‘ on Sept. 18, and he insists that none of the members of the NOLA sludge band put any pressure on themselves regarding the release. He also shared that while the Pantera vaults have been emptied as a result of the 20th anniversary reissues of ‘Cowboys From Hell’ and ‘Vulgar Display of