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Posts Tagged ‘Kings of Leon’

White Stripes Object to Air Force Ad, Paramore Guitarist Getting Married, and Bonnaroo Festival Line-up Unveiled…

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on a temporary Paramore line-up change and the line-up for this summer’s Bonnaroo Music Festival after the jump, but first…

The White Stripes believe the U-S Air Force is ripping them off.

They’ve posted a notice on their website objecting to an ad for the U-S Air Force Reserves that ran during the Super Bowl in select markets.

The White Stripes say they believe their song “Fell in Love With A Girl” was re-recorded and used without permission in the ad. (more…)

KOL Win Grammys, RHCP Play Neil and Noel Gallagher Plans First Post-Oasis Gig…

Monday, February 1st, 2010 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on RHCP’s first live gig in a while, and Noel Gallagher’s return to the stage after the jump, but first…

So the Grammys were handed out last night, and a few alt-y bands won…

Record of the Year: “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon

Rock Album: “21st Century Breakdown,” Green Day

Rock Song: “Use Somebody,” Kings of Leon (more…)

Yet Another Awesome Band Added to Billy Talent Tour, KOL Launch Pricey Clothing Line, and Paramore Singer Named Sex Goddess of 2009 by Spin Readers…

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on Kings of Leon’s clothing line and Hayley Williams admirers after the jump, but first…

Cancer Bats have joined the upcoming Canadian trek headlined by Billy Talent that also includes support from Alexisonfire and Against Me!. The jaunt takes place in March at 19 Canadian cities. (more…)

Arcade Fire Album May Come Out Sooner Than Later, Grammy Nominations Out and Norah Jones Works With Beastie’s, Beck…

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on alternative Grammy nominations and Norah Jones alt-ty collaborations after the jump, but first…

Billboard reports that the Arcade Fire have nearly finished recording their as-yet-untitled new disc, and that it’s expected in stores in May.

They are also reportedly releasing a single earlier in 2010, which means Arcade Fire-starved fans might be satiated sooner rather than later. (more…)

KOL Drummer Weds (Sorry Woo! Girls…), Age of Electric Releasing (Old) Albums Digitally and Blink Drummer Working on Solo Album…

Monday, November 16th, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on Age of Electric’s albums being re-released, and Blink 182′s plans after the jump, but first!

Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill got married over the weekend.

People magazine reports Followill married singer Jessie Baylin at an outdoor ceremony in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Saturday. (more…)

KOL and Weezer Sell Clothes, While Tom Morello Once Took His Off…For Money…

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on Tom Morello’s former day job, and Weezer’s snuggie…yes, I said snuggie, after the jump…but first!

Kings Of Leon are set to release their own clothing line. (more…)

Alice In Chains Contribute to New Chicken Soup Book, KOL Photo Exhibit Opens, and Metallica DVD Release Date…

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on a Kings of Leon photo exhibit and the new Metallica live dvd after the jump, but first…

You generally would not put “Alice In Chains” and “Slipknot” in the same sentence as “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” but that’s how much the book series has changed.

“Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song” explores songs of all genres and how they came to be.

That includes Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains talking about his father’s tour in Vietnam being the basis for “Rooster.” (more…)

KOL Live DVD Tracklisting Set, Pulp’s Cocker To Receive Doctorate, and Radiohead Will Make Albums…

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on Jarvis Cocker’s new Doctorate, and Radiohead’s album plans, after the jump.  But first!

Kings Of Leon are to release a DVD of their London O2 Arena gigs, which took place in June this year.

The band will release ‘Kings Of Leon: Live At The O2 London, England’ on November 9, with a Blu-Ray version coming out on November 23. (more…)

Them Crooked Vultures to Play T.O., Kings of Leon on Food Network and More New Radiohead…

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 by Jim Elyot

The scoop on an upcoming Kings of Leon television appearance and more new Radiohead after the jump, but first…

The supergroup of Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin have announced tour dates.

Them Crooked Vultures will play eight North American cities beginning with Austin on October 1st. (more…)

Pearl Jam To Rock Conan, Jack White Didn’t Fight His New Singer, and Kings of Leon Coming Back to Canada

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 by Jim Elyot

Details on Jack White’s new singer and how she did NOT fight him, plus Kings of Leon’s coming back…but first!

Conan O’Brien has recruited Pearl Jam for his first-ever episode as host of The Tonight Show on June 1st, the band revealed on their official Website. (more…)


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