Category Archives: Music News From ABC News Radio – Active Rock

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BB GunIntroducing Atheris hetfieldi: the most metal of all the snakes. The newly discovered species of the venomous African bush viper is named after Metallica frontman J...

10K Projects New songs by Mastodon, Cold War Kids and Lamb of God are featured on the just-released soundtrack for the third Bill & Ted movie, Bill & Ted Face the Music. Mastodon's track ...

Credit: Jonathan Weiner The Smashing Pumpkins have dropped two new songs: "Cyr" and "The Colour of Love." Both songs are a bit more synth-heavy than you might expect from the '90s alt-rock heroes -- "...

Credit: P.R. BrownFor the first time in over 15 years, Evanescence is nominated for an MTV VMA. The band's comeback single. "Wasted on You." will compete for the Best Rock title at this year's ceremon...

Suretone RecordsDED has released a new single called "Parasite." The track, which you can download now via digital outlets, follows the previously released songs "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)" and "Eyes...

Credit: Danny Clinch Pearl Jam is raffling off the chance to spend the day with Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament in the band's hometown of Seattle. If you win, you'll get to hang out with Vedder and Ament ...

Metal Blade RecordsKillswitch Engage has announced a vinyl reissue of the band's 2000 self-titled debut album in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The special edition LP will be released on October...

Noel Gallagher and Lars Ulrich in August 2009; Mark Milan/FilmMagicNoel Gallagher was a fan of Metallica's cover of the Oasis classic "Don't Look Back in Anger." The metal legends performed the song i...

Jenny Mann PhotographyDeftones is releasing a signature beer to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's beloved 2000 album, White Pony. Made in collaboration with the San Diego-based Belching Bea...

Courtesy Fantasy RecordsThe title of Seether's upcoming new album, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, is Latin for "If you want peace, prepare for war." Before you listen, you should prepare for rock. Speakin...