Scott Shetler is a Chicago-based freelance writer whose words can be found on PopCrush, Diffuser and other music, pop culture and travel websites. He has interviewed a wide range of artists, from Anthony Kiedis to Weird Al Yankovic and from Amanda Palmer to Taylor Hanson. He freely acknowledges an inexplicable obsession with the music of cheesy ‘80s pop duo Air Supply.
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Soundgarden Confirm ‘King Animal’ Album Title, Release ‘Worse Dreams’ Song Teaser
Big news today from Soundgarden's official YouTube page: The band released a 35-second clip of an aggressive new track called 'Worse Dreams' and announced that its long-awaited comeback album will be titled 'King Animal.'
Russian Authorities Hunt for More Members of Pussy Riot
Russian police have not stopped their efforts to silence outspoken punk band Pussy Riot, even after three members of the group were sentenced to two years in jail for "hooliganism." Reuters reports that officials want to find other members of the all-female band who also took part in the February protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Muse, ‘Madness’ – Song Review
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy wasn't kidding when he said the group's new music was partially inspired by Skrillex. While the first listen of Muse's upcoming 'The 2nd Law' album, 'Unsustainable,' was full-on dubstep at times, the band's official new single, 'Madness,' impresses with a more restrained electronic arrangement.
Former Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Drummer Sues Band for $1 Million
Drummer Aaron Sperske says that even though his bandmates in Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti ousted him in May, he's still entitled to 25% of their earnings. To collect his alleged share of the band's profits, Sperske has filed a lawsuit against the rest of the band for $1 million.
Soundgarden Reveal November 2012 Release Date for New Album
Soundgarden's long-awaited new album finally has a release date: November 13. That's according to guitarist Kim Thayil, who revealed the news to Rolling Stone (via NME) along with details about a couple of the new songs.
Silversun Pickups Order Romney Campaign to Stop Playing Their Music
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is under fire for playing the Silversun Pickups song 'Panic Switch' at his campaign events without obtaining the band's consent. According to a press release, the Pickups' attorney has sent the Romney camp a cease and desist letter to prevent them from using the song in the future.
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.
Libertines Drummer Blasts Morrissey For His Anti-Olympics Comments
One British performer who did not take the stage during Sunday night's star-studded closing ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics was Morrissey, who had made known his disgust with the Olympic fever sweeping Britain, which he likened to the spirit of Nazi Germany. Libertines drummer Gary Powell has lashed out at Morrissey for those remarks, though it seems that much of Powell's ire stems from a pre
Odd Future Fans Set Tree on Fire in Los Angeles
This can't be good for business. Some kids who stopped by the temporary T-shirt store run by alt-rap collective Odd Future set a palm tree on fire earlier this month when they shot a bottle rocket into the air. Video of the blaze was recently posted on YouTube by a passerby who witnessed the fire, and you can see it below.
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.