Modern Rock

Aaron Lewis Interview: Staind, Going Solo and Gibson Guitars

Aaron Lewis Interview: Staind, Going Solo and Gibson Guitars

Posted December 16, 2010 at 11:54 am | 5 comments

The Staind guitarist talks about his Gibson Signature model guitar, going solo and upcoming projects with the band he helped make world famous.

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Daniel Johns Interview: Getting Intimate

Daniel Johns Interview: Getting Intimate

Posted December 14, 2010 at 3:00 pm | One comment

Daniel Johns, lead vocalist and guitarist for Australia’s most popular rock-grunge group, Silverchair, met Ben Gillies (drums) and Chris Joannou (bass) before they were in their teens. By the time they reached 15, the trio made its mark “Down Under” as a major rock group. Today, Silverchair’s reputation is global.

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Joe Trohman Interview: Fall Out Boy

Joe Trohman Interview: Fall Out Boy

Posted December 11, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments

During the past few years, Fall Out Boy has literally exploded over the pop music landscape. They’ve earned their keep by spending hard time on the road, building their music, giving it muscle and gathering a global network of fans.

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Steve Vai to Teach Online Course at Berklee in 2011

Steve Vai to Teach Online Course at Berklee in 2011

Posted December 10, 2010 at 4:03 pm | One comment

Berkleemusic, the online continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, is unveiling an exclusive new online course with guitar legend, Grammy award-winning artist, and Berklee alum, Steve Vai.

Posted in: Guitar News, Instruction News, Modern Rock

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

Posted December 8, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

U.K. band The Heavy recently performed at the Double Door in Chicago and photographer Bill Bronson was on the scene to capture some great shots from the show. Here are some of our favorite pics from that night.

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Buck Cherry to Headline The 2011 Jagermeister Music Tour

Buck Cherry to Headline The 2011 Jagermeister Music Tour

Posted December 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm | One comment

Jägermeister, the brand known for decades of involvement with rock bands, continues to own the concert circuit with the 2011 Jägermeister Music Tour featuring Buckcherry.

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Jane’s Addiction: Live Voodoo DVD Review

Jane’s Addiction: Live Voodoo DVD Review

Posted December 4, 2010 at 10:00 am | 3 comments

Not quite knowing what to expect when I put in the Live Voodoo DVD, Jane’s Addiction’s latest release, chronicling the concert on Halloween of 2009 in New Orleans, I quickly realized I was in for a very interesting hour and a half. Lead vocalist and band founder Perry Farrell

Posted in: DVD Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

DREDG Kills at Chicago’s House of Blues

DREDG Kills at Chicago’s House of Blues

Posted December 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

The House of Blues may no longer be the place to see anything bluesy, but they do book the latest and greatest live acts around. Last Friday night, 1300+ hipsters, myself included, crammed into the Chicago House of Blues, most of them waiting anxiously through the opening bands

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Rock on the Range Announces 2011 Dates

Rock on the Range Announces 2011 Dates

Posted December 2, 2010 at 11:02 am | One comment

America’s premier destination rock festival–is set for its Fifth Anniversary blowout, May 21-22, 2011 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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Eric Johnson Interview: Up Close and Personal

Eric Johnson Interview: Up Close and Personal

Posted December 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm | 10 comments

Guitarist, songwriter and singer Eric Johnson brings listeners Up Close to his stunning musicality when the Grammy winning artist releases his sixth studio album on December 7th 2010. The 15-track disc presents 14 new Johnson compositions plus his version of the Electric Flag song “Texas,” and features guest appearances by fellow master players Jimmie Vaughan and Sonny Landreth on guitar and vocals by Steve Miller and Johnny Lang.

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