Scott Shetler
The Killers Are Mitt Romney’s Favorite Band
We know that President Obama’s musical taste ranges from Al Green to Bruce Springsteen to Jay-Z. So who does presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney rock out to? The list of his favorite bands includes the Beach Boys, Kenny Chesney and a modern rock act you might not expect.
Watch Dave Navarro Get Suspended by Flesh Hooks
If you’re not familiar with the act of flesh hook suspension, allow Dave Navarro to educate you on this most extreme of body modification techniques. A new video (thanks to our friends at Loudwire for the tip) shows the Jane’s Addiction guitarist being suspended in the air by hooks inside his skin.
Watch Green Day Perform Three New Songs at Intimate Gig in Los Angeles
Not only were the Green Day fans in attendance last night at the Echoplex in Los Angeles lucky enough to make it into the band’s secret show, but they also got to witness performances of at least nine songs that will appear on the group’s upcoming ‘¡Uno!’ ‘¡Dos!’ ‘¡Tre!’ album trilogy.
Jason Noble of Rodan Dead at 40 After Battling Rare Form of Cancer
Louisville, Kentucky-based indie musician Jason Noble of post-hardcore band Rodan passed away on Saturday (Aug. 4) in Bethesda, Md. at age 40 after battling a rare form of cancer for three years.
Soundgarden Holding On to 15 Unreleased Songs From Band’s Early Days
Chris Cornell says that the first 15 songs Soundgarden ever wrote were preserved on cassette tape. Though the recordings have never been made public, their mere existence may be enough to get fans excited about the possibility of hearing them someday.
Can You Guess the Artist in This Yearbook Photo?
This kid from Montana has become a famous singer. He’s lost the long hair but now fronts a successful alternative rock band, which he has led for well over a decade. Can you spot the star shown in this yearbook picture? If not, read on for more hints.
Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill and Wife Welcome First Child
It’s a girl! Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and his wife, model Lily Aldridge, are parents for the first time. Us Weekly reports that Aldridge gave birth to a baby girl at Vanderbilt University & Medical Center in Nashville on Thursday morning.
Pajamas Worn by Kurt Cobain in 1988 Sell for $3,000 on eBay
Among all the items of rock memorabilia that go up for auction on eBay, this one has to be one of the most unusual: A buyer recently paid $3,000 for a pair of used pajamas once worn on stage by Kurt Cobain.
Massive Attack Producer Neil Davidge to Score ‘Halo 4′ Video Game
Massive Attack songwriter and producer Neil Davidge will be providing the score for ‘Halo 4.’ The scoop was revealed on Xbox.com this week. Davidge brought together a 16-person choir, a group of female Bulgarian vocalists, and a 50-piece orchestra to create the music.
Victoria’s Secret 2012 Swimwear Commercial – What’s the Song?
Gorgeous supermodels show off the latest line of Victoria’s Secret swimwear — and a whole lot of flesh — in a new commercial that features Vassy’s sexy dance song ‘Desire.’