Archive for March, 2009

Fieldy writes autobiography, critics question impact

By on March 13th, 2009

The relevance of KoRn is questionable these days. Fans that bought the eponymous debut in the mid ’90s have all grown up, the band itself is down to three of its original members, and one of ‘em even left to find God only to return with a lackluster solo career. So, naturally it only makes [...]

Neko Case readies Cyclone of a tour

By on March 13th, 2009

Here’s a question for you: what singer/songwriter’s new album recently debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest opening in 2009 by an independent release on Billboard’s main album chart? Neko Case of course! The Vancouver based musician’s new fifth full-length effort, Middle Cyclone, sold 44,000 copies in its first week, debuting right [...]

Watch: Limp Bizkit gets ready for reunion tour!

By on March 13th, 2009

As if you there weren’t enough reasons to be excited for Limp Bizkit‘s upcoming reunion – why wouldn’t you be? – Fred Durst and company recently shared some recent rehearsal footage, which at the very least, provides some idea as to what to expect from the band hits the road later this spring. So, what [...]

Reunion apparently back on! Pixies play Isle of Wight!

By on March 13th, 2009

So maybe it’s not as big as some of the other possible reunions out there, but hey, for the sake that the band at hand is actually backing up the talk and playing a show, it’s well worth the excitement. The Pixies are set to return this summer with a headlining appearance at the Isle [...]

Cursive shells out more tour dates

By on March 13th, 2009

Cursive has been appearing on CoS quite a bit lately, and for good reason. After all, in just the last two weeks, the Omaha based outfit has offered up its brand new studio album, Mama, I’m Swollen, unveiled a free new tracks, and helped save us a few bucks. Next up on the agenda? How’s [...]

Metallica is probably playing SXSW ’09

By on March 13th, 2009

Attention attendees of South by Southwest 2009: Hopefully you haven’t finalized your Friday night scheduled just yet, because if you believe the Austin Powell of the Austin Chronicle, there will be one more event to consider, one of astronomical, incredible, yet intimate proportions. Powell has reportedly received confirmation that Metallica, yes Metallica, yes thee Metallica, [...]

Album Review: Chris Cornell – Scream

By on March 13th, 2009

★★☆☆☆

Never have more insincere words been uttered than, “That bitch ain’t a part of me.” Hearing them come out of Chris Cornell’s mouth, however — now that hurts. It’s hard to recall a more recent, drastic departure than from the bleeding sincerity of “Black Hole Sun” to the opening track here on Cornell’s third solo [...]

Festivals in Brief: Sunfest, All Good, Gathering of the Vibes

By on March 13th, 2009

A new days, a new slew of festival news. Let’s round up all the important info in today’s edition of CoS’ Festivals in Brief: Sunfest: It certainly appears as if West Palm Beach’s Sunfest is giving Beale Street a run for its money for the summer’s most eclectic lineup. Thanks to its most recent additions, [...]

Uh-oh Coldplay don’t like breaks, add more US dates

By on March 12th, 2009

Last we heard from Coldplay, they were sweeping the Grammys, still wearing those crazy uniforms(?), and unleashing a set of of dates that would last from early February until late September. At first, there was a break in those dates between March and July, giving the lads four months to sit back, watch their record [...]

The Prodigy tour the world

By on March 12th, 2009

With all this talk about Depeche Mode and The Chemical Brothers of late, it’s easy to forget some of Europe’s other heavy-hitting electro acts. Take The Prodigy for example. Just last month, the English outfit released its fifth studio album, Invaders Must Die, and only now is starting to tour in support of it. Yes, [...]