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
Go Inside Evanescence’s ‘What You Want’ Video
As the countdown to new Evanescence continues, the band has just filmed the music video for, “What You Want,” off their forthcoming self-titled, third release. Amy Lee and company shot the video last Saturday (July 30) inside a Brooklyn warehouse.
Soundgarden’s New Album to Drop in ‘Early 2012′
Soundgarden keep teasing fans with hits at a new album dropping "soon," and now, the guys have announced the new collection should -- in theory -- drop in the first part of 2012.
Weezer, Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Paramore’s Hayley Williams on Muppets’ ‘Green Album’
As if Dave Grohl hasn’t already drummed for every awesome project on the planet, now he can add the Muppets to his resume. Grohl will make an appearance as the drummer in the new Jason Segel-directed Muppets movie, due out in November.
On top of that, the movie’s soundtrack features songs from an impressive list of artists, including Weezer, Hayley Williams from Paramore, Amy Lee from Evanescence
Megadeth Frontman Says Metallica Will Decide Whether to Add More Big 4 Shows
What are the chances of the Big 4 shows multiplying in the near future? Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says that's possible, but in the end, it’s all up to the guys of Metallica.
Ozzy Osbourne Pays $10,000 for Yorkie Puppy
Metal music isn’t always synonymous with cute. But, Ozzy Osbourne is certainly getting into the cute game, as the metal icon just spent $10,000 for an adorable Yorkshire terrier puppy.
Amy Winehouse Dead at 27
Soul singer Amy Winehouse was discovered dead Saturday in her London residence. She was only 27.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea: ‘The Spirit is Different’ on ‘I’m With You’
Bass extraordinaire Flea admits he had no idea what single to go with for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album. But, he’s happy the band finally elected, ‘The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie.’
All That Remains Singer Auctions Stage Shoes for Wounded Warrior Project
All That Remains are doing their part to help the U.S. troops in the form of an eBay auction. Front man Phil Labonte is auctioning his stage shoes to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering wounded warriors.
Maynard James Keenan Releases New Puscifer Single, ‘Man Overboard’
Maynard James Keenan's musical comedy side project Puscifer will release a new LP on October 18, 'Conditions of My Parole,' through Puscifer Entertainment. Stream the album’s lead single, 'Man Overboard,' right here.
Theory of a Deadman Singer Tyler Connolly Falls Off Stage at Michigan Gig [VIDEO]
Rocking out on a stage swathed with flashing stage lights in the middle of the night is a little tricky. Just ask Theory of a Deadman lead vocalist Tyler Connolly. During Connolly’s performance at Michigan's Common Ground Music Festival Friday (Jul 15), the singer accidentally fell off the stage, drawing gasps and then silence from the crowd. Thankfully, he's okay.
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Says Music ‘Needs to Go Beyond YouTube’
Soundgarden are out on their first tour in 14 years, and the days of Audioslave and Chris Cornell’s solo project seem a distant memory. Let’s face it: Soundgarden is where it’s at.
But with so much time away from the 'Black Hole Sun'-popularized group, what made the time right, now, for a Soundgarden reunion?
Watch Egypt Central’s Acoustic Video for ‘White Rabbit’
You already know Egypt Central can rock dangerously hard when they’re plugged in and tearing it up onstage. But, the Memphis-based band just released an acoustic video for their burgeoning single and title track, 'White Rabbit,' that shows these guys can even make an acoustic track explode. Watch the video, here.