Chad Childers

Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Says Timing Is Right for Rock Revival
Back in the early ’90s, Soundgarden were at the forefront of the grunge movement. Here in 2012, singer Chris Cornell tells the Sun that he feels another musical shift in primed for the taking.

Fitz and the Tantrums Offer Free Five-Song Concert Set
Fitz and the Tantrums are hitting the road and ready to celebrate with a little something extra for their fans. The group is serving up a five-song live album just to set the mood.

Bob Welch Dies: Musicians React on Twitter
The death of former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch has left the music world in mourning. The musician was discovered dead in his Nashville home today (June 7) from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

Black Keys Jam With Johnny Depp at 2012 MTV Movie Awards
We knew the 2012 MTV Movie Awards were tying the Black Keys to the Johnny Depp Generation Award tribute, but organizers had a surprise in mind when Depp himself joined the Black Keys onstage for the performance.

Aerosmith to Present Johnny Depp With MTV Generation Award at the 2012 ‘MTV Movie Awards’
The ‘MTV Movie Awards’ talent lineup just keeps getting better. Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have just joined the bill as presenters where they’ll bestow an honor on an old friend.

Florence + the Machine’s ‘Dog Days Are Over’ Available on ‘Rock Band’ This Week
To our knowledge, a harp doesn’t come with the ‘Rock Band’ video game, but Florence + the Machine fans should be happy to know that they can now rock just like their favorite red-headed songbird on the popular music-based game.

Mumford and Sons Announce September 2012 Album Release Date
The wait for new Mumford and Sons music is apparently almost over. The group, who have taken their time with the follow-up to ‘Sigh No More,’ revealed to the audience at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands on Monday (May 28) that they’re eyeing a September 2012 release.