One of Coachella's biggest draws this year is the reunion of the indie outfit Postal Service, which features the synth-led sounds of Jimmy Tamborello paired with Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard's vocals. But according to a new Funny or Die video, there were actually several recognizable rockers that tried out for the job before Gibbard was selected.
On Aug. 2, 2012, rock fans in New York City found out that time travel really is possible. Taking a trip back to the mid-1990s, Webster Hall welcomed two heavy-hitters, the Toadies and Helmet. At first, it might seem that these two bands don't really fit together; Helmet is a crushing, heavy, alt-metal band while the Toadies made a name for themselves with their signature alternative rock sound. S
It's not 1994, but Helmet and the Toadies will reclaim their place in the spotlight this summer, teaming up on the road to relive past glories and show off the vitality of their most recent works.
Helmet have announced a string of U.S. dates for September and October, as the influential New York-based quartet continues to support its latest album, last year's 'Seeing Eye Dog.'