Category Archives: Music News From ABC News Radio – Active Rock
Courtney Love's writing new solo songs; would "love" to work with Hole again
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCourtney Love is London Calling -- and writing new music. In an interview with NME, the Hole frontwoman shares that she's been working on fresh solo material, as well as ...
Nov 18, 2020
Rivers Cuomo, Perry Farrell, Karen O & more featured on new Avalanches album
Astralwerks Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell and Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs will all guest on the upcoming new album from the electronic duo The Avalanches. The record, titled W...
Nov 18, 2020
Wolfgang Van Halen: Reception to "Distance" has been "incredible"
Credit: Travis ShinnEarlier this week, Wolfgang Van Halen released his debut solo song, "Distance," as a tribute to his late father, the iconic Eddie Van Halen. Speaking with ABC Audio, Wolf says that...
Nov 18, 2020
Foo Fighters set to perform on 'The Late Show' this week
Credit: Danny ClinchFoo Fighters are headed back to The Late Show. Dave Grohl and company will perform on this Thursday's episode of the Stephen Colbert-hosted program, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS....
Nov 17, 2020
Metallica's Lars Ulrich doesn't care you think he's a bad drummer: "I've got nothing left to prove"
Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMetallica may be one of the most loved and famous rock bands in the world, but if you ask some people, it's not because of Lars Ulrich's drumming skills. In...
Nov 17, 2020
Avatar announces four-show 'An Impossible Concert Experience' stream
DWPAvatar has announced Avatar Ages -- An Impossible Concert Experience, a four-show streaming event kicking off early next year. The first concert, airing January 9, will include a performance of Ava...
Nov 17, 2020
Watch Lzzy Hale & Dee Snider deck the halls in lyric video for "The Magic of Christmas Day" duet
BFD/The OrchardLzzy Hale and Dee Snider have premiered a new lyric video for their "The Magic of Christmas Day" duet. The clip features footage of the Halestorm and Twisted Sister vocalists belting ou...
Nov 17, 2020
With first new songs in 15 years, System of a Down pleads for international aid to support Armenia
Credit: Armen KeleshianEarlier this month, System of a Down debuted "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz," their first new songs in 15 years. The songs were released to raise awareness and fund...
Nov 17, 2020
Watch Jack White break down his "Three-Wheel-Motion Low Rider" guitar
Credit: David James SwansonJack White is known to be fond of various knickknacks and gadgets, especially when it comes to his guitars, but he may have outdone himself this time. In a new video, the Wh...
Nov 16, 2020
Wolfgang Van Halen reveals Van Halen was planning "kitchen-sink" reunion tour before Eddie got too sick
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesWolfgang Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen's son and Van Halen's bassist, confirmed in a new interview that, before his dad's health deteriorated, the band was plotting a major reuni...
Nov 16, 2020
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