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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Staind and Godsmack Thank Fans in Mass Chaos Tour Farewell Video
Staind and Godsmack brought hard rock to the masses on their co-headlining Mass Chaos tour. Now that the journey has reached it's end, both bands offer their thanks to all those who were in attendance.
Pop Evil Joined by Mick Mars and Playboy Playmate for ‘Boss’s Daughter’ Music Video
Pop Evil get some help from Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars and Playboy Playmate Jessica Hinton in the new music video for their current single 'Boss's Daughter.'
Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody Aims to Make Concerts ‘Life Changing Events’
Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody explains how the band aims to alter the lives of their fans each night and discusses the extra love love shown for the band in the Midwest.
Serj Tankian Takes On Corporate America in ‘Figure It Out’ Music Video
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian joins the 99% in their fight against greed and corruption in his new music video for 'Figure It Out.'
Drummer Matt Cameron Offers Latest on Upcoming Soundgarden and Pearl Jam Albums
Matt Cameron mans the drum kit for both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam -- two of the biggest bands in rock today. In a new interview with the busy stickman, he reveals why the Soundgarden album was pushed back, when the new Pearl Jam album will be done and how he keeps it all together.
Slash Talks Scott Weiland’s ‘Diva Behavior’ + Feud Between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain
Slash recently stopped by the Howard Stern Show to promote his new album and ended up discussing Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland's "uncontrollable diva" behavior. The iconic guitarist also shared his love for Nirvana and offered his thoughts on the grunge era that gave birth to Weiland's career.
Rock on the Range 2012 – Exclusive Photos
Thousands of shirtless, tattooed and eventually sunburned music fans gathered at Columbus, Ohio's Crew Stadium to pray at the alter of rock for the sixth annual Rock on the Range festival. If you missed out on the 44-band roxtravaganza or if you just want to relive the weekend one image at a time, check out our exclusive photo galleres from Rock on the Range 2012 below.
Guitarist Greg Tribbett Leaves Hellyeah Tour To Tend to Family Emergency
Hellyeah have announced that guitarist Greg Tribbett has been forced to leave their current tour with Clutch due to a family emergency.
Guns N’ Roses Deny Reports They Requested Models for Upcoming Scotland Gig
Guns N' Roses guitarist Bumblefoot is shooting down claims that the band contacted an agency to supply the with 20 of their hottest models to "party with the band" after their May 25 show in Glasgow.
Pearl Jam to Headline Jay-Z’s Made in America Music Festival in Philadelphia
Pearl Jam have been announced as one of the headliners of the Philadelphia-based Made in America Music Festival, which is being curated by rap superstar Jay-Z.