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Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Says Billy Corgan Was A “Raging A**hole” During Lollapalooza Tour

Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Says Billy Corgan Was A “Raging A**hole” During Lollapalooza Tour

Billy Corgan caused plenty of animosity while The Smashing Pumpkins headlined Lollapalooza in 1994, as detailed in the new book, LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival. Originally slated as Nirvana’s replacement after Kurt Cobain’s death, Corgan faced challenges stepping into the headlining role and admitted to being combative with the audience. The…MORE

Slash Declares That He “Will No Longer Be Active” On X/Twitter

Slash Declares That He “Will No Longer Be Active” On X/Twitter

On Tuesday (April 8), Slash announced his departure from X/Twitter due to repeated hacks and a desire to change his communication methods. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist directed fans to instead follow him on other social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for updates. Slash did not reference X/Twitter owner Elon Musk in his statement,…MORE

Wife Of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shot By Police, Charged With Attempted Murder

Wife Of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shot By Police, Charged With Attempted Murder

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, was charged with attempted murder after firing a gun during a police manhunt in Los Angeles. Police were searching for three suspects when Lauren emerged from her home and began firing her weapon, possibly targeting one of the suspects. After ignoring commands to drop the gun, police shot…MORE

Breaking Benjamin And Three Days Grace Announce 2025 US Co-Headlining Tou

Breaking Benjamin And Three Days Grace Announce 2025 US Co-Headlining Tou

On Tuesday (April 8), Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace announced the dates and details of their co-headlining 2025 US tour, with support coming from Los Angeles alt-rock band Return to Dust. The 25-date trek will hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the country this summer/fall, starting on August 29 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and concluding on…MORE

Perry Farrell Tried To Keep “Boy Band” Green Day Off 1994 Lollapalooza Lineup

Perry Farrell Tried To Keep “Boy Band” Green Day Off 1994 Lollapalooza Lineup

A newly published book, LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival, by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, recounts some wild stories from Lolla’s past, including festival founder Perry Farrell’s fight to keep Green Day off the 1994 lineup. Former Lollapalooza stage manager John Rubeli recalls, “I can’t think of a single time that…MORE

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