A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Pearl Jam Members Offer Update on New Album, Address Possibility of Tour With Soundgarden
It's been a long three years for Pearl Jam fans since the band's last album of original material, 'Backspacer,' was released -- but it looks like some new music is finally on the way.
Metallica Offer Free Download of Classic Concert in Memory of Cliff Burton’s Passing
Yesterday (Sept. 27) marked the 26th anniversary of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's shocking death, prompting an outpouring of memories from fans -- as well as a tribute from his surviving bandmates.
Chris Cornell on New Soundgarden Single ‘Been Away Too Long': ‘It’s About Time’
Yesterday (Sept. 27), we gave you a stream of the new Soundgarden single, 'Been Away Too Long' -- and celebrated the band's return to rocking after their extended absence. But what does Chris Cornell think of the song?
Axl Rose Files Cease-and-Desist Letter Aimed at Photography Exhibit
In what may prove to be a jarring legal setback for artists who live next door to famous people and want to try and use that proximity as the basis for an unauthorized exhibit, Axl Rose has issued a cease-and-desist notice to the exhibitor behind the L.A. art show titled 'Axl Rose Was My Neighbor.'
Eddie Vedder Blasts Mitt Romney During Obama Fundraiser
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder performed at a fundraiser for President Barack Obama on Thursday (Sept. 20), using the occasion to share his thoughts on challenger Mitt Romney's candidacy.
Duff McKagan on Status of Velvet Revolver’s Lead Singer Search: It’s Nowhere
Over the course of his illustrious career, Duff McKagan has been in a lot of bands -- and he touched on pretty much all of them during a recent interview with FasterLouder, looking back on his stints with Guns N' Roses and Neurotic Outsiders while looking ahead to his future with Loaded, as well as weighing in on where Velvet Revolver might be headed.
Pussy Riot to Receive John Lennon Memorial Peace Grant
The members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot have had quite a year, enduring trial and imprisonment for their outspoken criticism of their country's current political regime -- but they're about to receive a little extra money for their trouble.
Slash Defends Lindsay Lohan’s Honor Following Hit-and-Run Arrest
Actress Lindsay Lohan is in trouble with the law again, thanks to a late-night hit-and-run that left a New York pedestrian with a wounded leg and earned Lohan another trip to the hoosegow on Wednesday (Sept. 19). But if Slash is to be believed, the whole thing is a big misunderstanding.
Arctic Monkeys Planning Next Album?
According to the latest rumors, Arctic Monkeys are making plans for their next album -- in fact, they've reportedly already chosen the studio where the sessions will take place.
Suede Recording ‘Powerful’ New Album, Brett Anderson Says
Suede frontman Brett Anderson says fans can expect to hear some "great songs" from the band soon -- and all they had to do was wait a decade for them to be written and recorded.
Muse Call Copyright Lawsuit ‘Complete Nonsense’
As you may have heard, the members of Muse are currently embroiled in a $3.5 million lawsuit filed by a songwriter who has accused the band of stealing his ideas. The trial has yet to begin, but the band has already issued its verdict, calling the whole thing "complete nonsense."
Kings of Leon’s Jared Followill Talks New Side Project, Smoke and Jackal
With the band on hiatus since late last year, the members of Kings of Leon have had to find new ways to stay busy. For vocalist Caleb Followill, the downtime has provided the perfect chance to start a family -- and for his brother Jared, it's jump-started a whole new band.