The Black Keys

We can’t say they didn’t expect this. The Black Keys were undeniably one of the highlights of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, hitting the stage to perform their roof-raising hit ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ with none other than A-list actor Johnny Depp, who was on hand to accept the Generation Award for, well, being Johnny Depp.

What do you get when you put Akron’s hippest indie blues rock duo together with the director of ‘Trash Humpers’? The Black Keys and Harmony Korine are glad you asked, because they’ve just debuted the new, Korine-directed clip for the Keys’ latest single, ‘Gold on the Ceiling.’

Ohio blues rockers the Black Keys toss Travel Channel host Anthony Bourdain into their seedy Plymouth Voyager for a trip to their favorite Rust Belt barbecue joint.

The Black Keys caught some extra press when drummer Patrick Carney recently cited Nickelback‘s success as a major factor in the decline of rock ‘n’ roll. In a new interview, the drummer explains himself and offers an apology almost as insulting as his initial dig.

The Black Keys follow their buzz-worthy video for 'Lonely Boy' with a characteristically no-frills depiction of their new single 'Gold on the Ceiling.'

Many believe that rock music, as a genre, is on it's way out based on low sales and the alarmingly frequent disappearance of major rock radio stations across the country. The Black Keys recently pointed out a few of the problems they believe are hurting the industry -- namely Nickelback and Spotify.

Speaking about their upcoming album, The Black Keys jokingly compare their new album 'El Camino' to the mid 90's one-hit wonder rap group Quad City DJ's.

Falling in Reverse proved they mean business last night by taking down the 4-0 MicLordz & Sauce Funky, can they top alt-rock juggernauts The Black Keys new single 'Lonely Boy'? Place your votes and find out -- it's The Cockfight!...

The Black Keys won a 2010 MTV Video Music Award for 'Tighten Up' that mistakenly said Black Eyed Peas on the trophy. The band recently trashed the cable network and the multi-platinum pop group regarding the incident.

The Black Keys have teamed up with Funny or Die to help promote their new album with a new promo video that looks like a used car lot commercial you'd see on the local channels at 3am.