Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
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Listen to Eight Seconds From the New Foo Fighters Album
After dropping clues to an online scavenger hunt of sorts that led to a photo that may or may not be the cover of their new album, the Foo Fighters are teasing fans with a taste of their upcoming record.
‘Weird Al’ Takes on ‘First World Problems’ With a Pixies Riff
If you've been keeping score this week, you'd know that "Weird Al" Yankovic has released the following videos to promote his new album, 'Mandatory Fun.'
Primus Drummer Tim Alexander Suffers Heart Attack
Primus drummer Tim Alexander, who also plays in the band Puscifer, suffered a heart attack yesterday.
Faith No More Play Two New Songs in Concert
It's been 17 years since Faith No More released an album.
Smashing Pumpkins’ Next Album Sounds Like It’s Gonna Be Hard
How hard is the next Smashing Pumpkins album gonna be?
Linkin Park Supposedly Snitched on Sublime With Rome and Got Their Weed Confiscated
It's not just modern-day alt-rock bands that have beef with each other these days.
Queens of the Stone Age Trip Out in Drugged-Out Mini-Movie
Queens of the Stone Age have made their share of dark, druggy and downright depressing video clips over the years.
Gwar Frontman Dave Brockie Dies at 50
Gwar's frontman Dave Brockie has died at the age of 50.
Former New Found Glory Guitarist Charged With Underage Sex Crimes
Steve Klein, who used to play guitar in pop-punk band New Found Glory, has been arrested on multiple sex crimes against minors.
You Can Now Buy a Street-Ready Replica of Batman’s Awesome Tumbler Batmobile
Have an extra million dollars sitting around? If so, you can spend it on what's undoubtedly one of the coolest cars to ever tear up pavement. Yep, a replica of the Dark Knight's Tumbler Batmobile is now for sale.
That Will Ferrell / Chad Smith Drum Contest Is Really Happening
Last week, actor Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith exchanged a couple jokey videos that acknowledged that, after years of speculation, they are indeed the same person. It all ended with Smith challenging Ferrell to a drum contest. “Drum battle, me and you," he wrote. "I’ve seen your skills, you don’t got ‘em. Let’s go. Golden cowbell — winner.”
Foo Fighters May Be Recording New Album With Steve Albini and Butch Vig
Rumors have been swirling for a few weeks now that Foo Fighters would be recording their new album in a bunch of different studios. Turns out that those rumors, or at least some of them, are most likely true.