Watch Foster the People perform on Saturday Night Live

Head to NBC Web site to watch two performances of Foster the People on Saturday Night Live.

Watch the first performance of "Pumped Up Kicks" here.

For the second performance of song "Houdini" go here.

Have Velvet Revolver finally found new singer?

Velvet Revolver, rock supergroup which consists of two former members of Guns n` Roses - Duff McKagan and Slash, is still looking for new singer.

The band is without singer since Scott Weiland left the band in 2008. Since then, they have been trying to find new singer.

They may be one step closer to finding one after band performed in New York City with singer Jimmy Gnecco couple of weeks ago. Gnecco is vocalist of band Ours.

Well, we will see if Jimmy Gnecco will really become new full-time Velvet Revolver vocalist or they will still be looking for one.

New Releases

I recommend you to pick up these albums this week.

Björk - Biophilia
Evanescence - Evanescence
Peter Gabriel - New Blood
Radiohead - TKOL 1234567
Ryan Adams - Ashes and Fire
Wild Flag - Wild Flag

Song of the day

Great tune from great movie !

Former Weezer bassist found dead

Sad news guys. Ex-bassist of alternative rock band Weezer Mike Welsh died at age of 40. He suddenly died yesterday (October 8).

His family tweeted on his twitter account Twitter.com/mikeywelsh71:

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Mikey Welsh passed away unexpectedly. He will forever be remembered as an amazing father, artist, and friend. May he rest in peace."

The band also tweeted on their twitter account Twitter.com/Weezer:

"We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news, our friend and fellow Weezer rocker @mikeywelsh71 has passed away. We love you Mikey."

The cause of his death is yet uncertain.

Welsh joined the band in 2000 and left in August 2001 after he had a mental breakdown. Later, he focused on painting and became full-time artist.

 

Song of the day

Today`s song of the day will be: Bad Religion - "Generator" live performance from Germany.

Watch new The Drums - "How it Ended" music video

Below you can watch new The Drums music video for song "How it Ended". It is their second video from their newest album Portamento. The video was directed by Patrick Roberts.

The Cranberries to release first album in 11 years

The band has unveiled that they will release new album after long 11 years. The album is entitled Roses and it will be out on February 14 next year. It was recorded in Toronto`s Metalworks Studio and the producer was Stephen Street. The band also plan to go on tour in support of their new album.

Tracklisting of Roses:

01. Conduct
02. Tomorrow
03. Fire & Soul
04. Raining In My Heart
05. Losing My Mind
06. Schizophrenic Playboys
07. Waiting In Walthamstow
08. Show Me
09. Astral Projections
10. So Good
11. Roses

Flaming Lips to release several tracks with different artists on Record Store Day

Flaming Lips have always been fans of Record Store Day. They have previously supported this event several times before. This year, they plan to release compilation of collaborative songs.
The singer Wayne Coyne has told Billboard that the band will collaborate with Neon Indian, Lightning Bolt, Prefuse 73, Nick Cave, Death Cab for Cutie, Ghostland Observatory, Cloudland Canyon, Lykki Li and Ke$ha. He also said that the band will release second album of collaborative tracks later in 2012.

Black Sabbath reunion?

Ozzy Osbourne has admitted that it is very possible that Black Sabbath will reform. Former frontman of the band who left Black Sabbath in 1979 said that he might join forces with Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Tony Iommi.

He said to Billboard.com:

"It's in the very early stages, so we haven't recorded anything yet. If it works out, it'll work out. If it doesn't, I'll keep doing my thing."

Guitarist Tony Iommi told Birmingham Mail that the band may play live shows and record new studio album. Well, we will see how it ends.