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16 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Work Through Their Issues With ‘Binaural’
The turn of the millennium found grunge icons Pearl Jam in a very introspective state.
The Story of Smashing Pumpkins’ Sprawling ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
It's the album that's come to define Smashing Pumpkins to most people. To others, it's come to define the entire post-grunge era.
Throwback Thursday: Nine Inch Nails Get Filthy at Woodstock ’94
In honor of NIN's nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we dug up one of their filthiest, most iconic performances.
Throwback Thursday: Queens of the Stone Age ‘Go With the Flow’ on ‘Letterman’ in 2003
Watch Josh Homme do his best Elvis hip swing when the Palm Desert rock outfit played 'The Late Show' back in 2003.
Throwback Thursday: Dave Grohl Explains the Origin of Foo Fighters’ Name, Drinks Sake
Dave Grohl explains the story behind the Foo Fighters name while wearing porn star/highway patrol sunglasses.
Did Scott Weiland Just Troll an Audience With This Performance of ‘Vasoline?’
Was Scott Weiland trolling fans with his recent performance of "Vaseline"?
Throwback Thursday: A Rockumentary On Young Up-And-Comers Soundgarden
Soundgarden became big-time rock stars during the grunge era of the '90s, but by then they'd already been making big waves in the '80s Seattle music scene.
Hey Everybody, Here’s the Nine Inch Nails + Carly Rae Jepsen Duet You Didn’t Want
Duets are often sweet ... but not always.
The Replacements Announce 2015 U.S. Spring Tour
Things seem to be going well for the Replacements since they reunited in 2013.
Someone Found a Long-Lost Video of a Talking Heads Concert From 1980
Music fans, rejoice!
Throwback Thursday: Modest Mouse On ‘Late Night With Conan’
Washington state indie rockers Modest Mouse have come a long way since releasing their first album back in 1996.
New Kickstarter Campaign Wants to Help You Make Your Own Records
A new Kickstarter campaign is now looking to take the DIY record-making attitude a step further.
We’ve Got Your Black Friday 2014 Music Deals Right Here
One of America's most cherished holidays is approaching: Black Friday.
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Pat Smear Quit the Foo Fighters?
After shoveling coal on the Foo Fighters train for several years, guitarist and punk icon Pat Smear tapped out in 1997.
Throwback Thursday: Smashing Pumpkins In Their Prime On MTV In ’93
Opinions vary when it comes to the Smashing Pumpkins' later works, but few rock fans can argue with the awesomeness of 'Siamese Dream.'
Throwback Thursday: Nirvana Live From Krist Novoselic’s Mom’s House
Kurt Cobain loved the walls of Krsto and Maria Novoselic's home so much that he placed the microphone where he could examine the walls while he performed.