Hey, guys! I grew up listening to classical music, opera and musical theater, but somewhere along the way, discovered rock and metal. Hearing bands like Nirvana, A Perfect Circle, AFI, RED and Seether opened up a new world to me, and I’ve worked in the music business ever since. I graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre from Michigan State University and started working as a reporter for Gannett Michigan. I also scored my first radio job on an alternative station in Michigan. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Corgan, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and many more. Fun fact: I don’t like going to the movies. I can't sit still that long! Thanks for listening, and God bless!
Anne Erickson
Crossfade Pick ‘Prove You Wrong’ for New Single
Crossfade are back with a major bang this year, toting a new album, ‘We All Bleed,’ and a stint on the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour with Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., RED and Drive A.
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl: ‘Never Lose Faith in Real Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’
As Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl took the stage to accept the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video for the band’s hilarious music video for, 'Walk,' he offered up some wise advice: Never lose faith in real rock 'n' roll music.
Jane’s Addiction Push Back Album Release to October
Jane’s Addiction fans, keep in mind that good things come to those who wait. The Perry Farrell-fronted alternative rock band have announced they will release their new album, ‘The Great Escape Artist,’ one week later than expected: Oct. 4 instead of Sept. 27.
Dave Navarro to Host Spike TV Series, ‘Ink Master’
Dave Navarro is no stranger to reality TV shows. After all, who can forget MTV’s ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave’ with then-fiance Carmen Electra, CBS’ ‘Rock Star: Supernova’ and ‘Rock Star: INXS?’ Now, Navarro is back in the reality TV game, as Spike TV has confirmed the tattooed guitarist of Jane’s Addiction will host, ‘Ink Master,’ the first-ever tattoo competition television series.
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Hollywood Undead Say Avenged Sevenfold ‘Have a Really Good Work Ethic’
Hollywood Undead are anything by rock newbies, but when it comes to touring, founding member J-Dog says they took some pointers from Avenged Sevenfold on last season’s “Nightmare After Christmas Tour.”
Buckcherry Frontman Josh Todd Talks Rock Allegiance, New Single
Buckcherry are set to co-headline the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour with Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., RED, Crossfade and Drive A, and tattooed frontman Josh Todd says, above all, the tour offers a great value for rock ‘n’ roll fans.
Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge on New Album: ‘We Have a Tremendous, Diverse Palette’
California punk-pop guys Blink-182 are back on Sept. 27 with ‘Neighborhoods,’ their first album of original material since 2003’s self-titled release.
What to expect from the new tracks? According to singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge, the new album brings “a lot of new elements,” plus some of the original flavor of Blink-182.
Hawthorne Heights to Release EP on Their Own Record Label
Dayton, Ohio rockers Hawthorne Heights are keeping busy these days with their own imprint record label, Cardboard Empire, a new series of EPs on the way and a North American tour.
Alien Ant Farm Video Flashback – ‘Smooth Criminal’
Alien Ant Farm are no doubt best known for their smash cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” which came out in the early ‘00s. But that’s not where their story ends.
Silverstein’s ‘Burning Hearts’ Packs Riotous Rock [Video]
The guys of post-hardcore band Silverstein are over-achievers. In the past decade, the Canadian band have released five LPs, two EPs and a live DVD, not to mention playing the biggest rock festivals around, from Vans Warped Tour to Taste of Chaos to Australia’s Soundwave.
Iron Maiden Assures Fans a New Album is On the Way
According to heavy music kingpin Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden have at least one more album in them, and it’s probably going to be a prog-rock record much like 2010′s 'The Final Frontier.' The remarks have Maiden fans breathing a collective sigh of relief, since many speculated the band’s 15th album was their last.
Avenged Sevenfold Want Fans to Pick Their Setlist
Ever want to hand-pick your favorite band’s setlist? Well, Avenged Sevenfold are giving fans that chance on the upcoming Rockstar Uproar Tour with a killer contest that lets fans go online and vote for what songs the band should play live.