My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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World Fire Brigade Debut Album Features Guest Spots From Pearl Jam + Anthrax Members
World Fire Brigade has an impressive lineup in their own respect, but when you add Pearl Jam and Anthrax members to the mix -- the supergroup sounds even more super. Get all the details on the exciting new project that has somehow kept a relatively low profile until now.
Black Keys Rock Out With Johnny Depp at 2012 MTV Movie Awards, Plot New Cover Band
The Black Keys were joined by a special guest for their performance at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, as Johnny Depp traded guitar licks with frontman Dan Auerbach on 'Gold On the Ceiling' and 'Lonely Boy.'
Five Finger Death Punch to Launch Suicide Prevention Campaign With ‘Coming Down’ Video
Five Finger Death Punch are doing what they can to help prevent suicide by launching a new initiative in conjunction with their upcoming music video for their current single 'Coming Down.'
Stone Temple Pilots Add Dates to Core 20 Tour, Offer Meet + Greet Package
Stone Temple Pilots have started unveiling more dates on the tour where they will play their debut album in it's entirety and are offering fans a unique opportunity to hang with Scott Weiland.
Jerry Cantrell Reveals Timetable for Upcoming Alice in Chains Album
Alice in Chains have had a few setbacks while recording the follow-up to 2009's 'Black Gives Way to Blue.' In a new interview, singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell reveals that the process is full speed ahead and talks about the MusiCares MAP award ceremony taking place tonight (May 31) and what it means to him.
Favorite Tom Morello Album – Readers Poll
Tom Morello is one of the most prolific rock guitarists of all time. To honor the 48th birthday (May 30) of the man who has thrown down bombastic riffs for Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and folky ballads as The Nightwatchman -- we're asking which album of Morello's is your favorite.
Pro-Shot Footage of Korn and Brian ‘Head’ Welch Jamming ‘Blind’ Surfaces
Carolina Rebellion hosted the reunion performance Korn fans never saw coming. If you weren't one of the lucky ones in attendance at the festival, you'll be glad to know you can now experience Brian "Head" Welch's one-off performance of 'Blind' with his former band via this pro-shot video.
Ugly Kid Joe Return With ‘Stairway to Hell’ EP
After a 16 year absence, reunited hard rockers Ugly Kid Joe are back with new EP called 'Stairway to Hell.' Get all the details on their return and stream the entire six-song EP in full here.
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme Joins Nick Oliveri on Mondo Generator Track
Despite all the bad blood and legal drama between the trio of late, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has joined Kyuss singer and former bandmate John Garcia on a track from ex-Queens and Kyuss bassist Nick Oliveri's new Mondo Generator album.
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament Helps Build Skateparks in ‘Pass the Bucket’ Video
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament talks about helping small towns get their very own skateparks in the new mini-doc 'Pass the Bucket.'