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
Evanescence’s New Album Slated for October Release, Says Amy Lee
Evanescence addicts, undoubtedly, are wondering why it’s taking so long to hear new material from the goth-rockers. As it turns out, Amy Lee and company were well on their way to completing an album when Lee pulled the plug because the sessions just weren’t working.
311 Unveil Track Listing for New LP ‘Universal Pulse’
‘Tis the summer of 311, apparently. The alt-reggae, funk-rockers are back with a 2011 summer “Unity Tour” alongside Sublime with Rome (reaching Clarkston, Mich., July 13); their first-ever Pow Wow Festival featuring the Dirty Heads, Deftones and more in Suwannee River, Fla., in August; and plans to unleash their 12th studio album, ‘Universal Pulse,’ July 19.
The latest news out of camp 311 brings
Dave Grohl’s Classic Drum Solo – Video Flashback
Forgotten how good Dave Grohl is at playing drums? It's understandable, since he's usually slinging a guitar and screaming into a microphone with the Foo Fighters these days. But this video from 1993 will bring back memories of his drumming days.
Nirvana Has Unlikely Fan in Lil Wayne
Puddle of Mudd, Seether, Staind— these are the post-grunge guys who usually count Nirvana as their reason for picking up the guitar. But now, it appears Nirvana has an unlikely fan in rapper Lil Wayne.
Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst Streams New ‘Gold Cobra’ Album
Fred Durst and camp Limp Bizkit are giving fans a taste of the tracks on their forthcoming album, ‘Gold Cobra,’ via fan site the Armpit. Listen with the SoundCloud player, below.
Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether Announce Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Dates
The 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival packs a strong punch with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine and more booked for the annual touring brigade. The festival announced preliminary tour dates today (June 13), and although nothing is booked for Michigan (yet), a few dates come close.
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello Solos on Google Guitar [VIDEO]
Have you played Google's guitar yet?
The web-based company unveiled their virtual guitar on Thursday (June 9) to honor Les Paul's birthday, and due to its popularity, the guitar now has a permanent home on the website.
Apparently, even the great Tom Morello can't get enough of Google's six-string, as he uploaded a killer YouTube video that shows him soloing on it.
Woman Loses $12,000 to Man She Met on Dating Website
Although some of my friends have had luck with online dating sites, I’ve always been a bit leery. Now, a woman from Des Moines, Iowa, has reportedly lost $12,000 to a man she met on Match.com, further adding to my theory that you have to watch out for crazies on those sites.
RED Premiere ‘Feed the Machine’ [VIDEO]
When Nashville hard rockers RED set out to record their third album, ‘Until We Have Faces,’ more than anything, they wanted the message behind the music to endure.
Seether Explains ‘Country Song’
Neo-grunge group Seether took nearly a year to write and track their new album, 'Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray,' which dropped May 17. But the result was worth it: Dirty, grungy nuggets like 'Pass Slowly' and 'Tonight' move and groove, with a smart focus on heavy choruses, hooky melodies and explosive guitars.
Janus Experiments in Hard Rock, Alt-Metal [Dirt Fest]
The guys of hard rock band Janus have faced a few obstacles. Like the time they were on tour in Canada and almost weren’t allowed back into the U.S.