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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Visits Led Zeppelin’s Headley Grange
If you're a fan of massive, air-movingly boomy drums in your rock music, then behold the staircase that first enabled that sound.
Washington, D.C. Public Library Creates Punk Rock Archive
Our nation's lawmakers have to share Washington, D.C. with a diverse group of residents.
Apparently Courtney Love’s Opera Co-Star Is ‘Better’ Than Trent Reznor
Courtney Love really loves opera composer and co-star Todd Almond -- like, really loves him.
Throwback Thursday: Nirvana Wishes You a Merry Christmas
How the heck does Dave Grohl not know 'Joy to the World'?
Smashing Pumpkins Take Over Led Zeppelin-Themed Tea Shop In NYC
The Smashing Pumpkins have a new album coming out tomorrow, but if you're in New York today, you can pick it up a day early.
New Kickstarter Campaign Wants to Help You Make Your Own Records
A new Kickstarter campaign is now looking to take the DIY record-making attitude a step further.
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Beck Invented Folk Rap?
Since Beck first stole our hearts 20 years ago, he's become ubiquitous.
We’ve Got Your Black Friday 2014 Music Deals Right Here
One of America's most cherished holidays is approaching: Black Friday.
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Pat Smear Quit the Foo Fighters?
After shoveling coal on the Foo Fighters train for several years, guitarist and punk icon Pat Smear tapped out in 1997.
Throwback Thursday: Smashing Pumpkins In Their Prime On MTV In ’93
Opinions vary when it comes to the Smashing Pumpkins' later works, but few rock fans can argue with the awesomeness of 'Siamese Dream.'
Perfect Halloween Playlist (For Communing With the Night)
Halloween is the one night every year when things get weird and everybody's cool with it.
Throwback Thursday: Soundgarden Perform ‘Jesus Christ Pose’ In 1992
People may say that attention spans are at an all-time low these days, but the person who edited this video back in 1992 might argue differently.