BrantJamesInside Racing The IndyCar Racing League may be headed towards glory days. Nov 12, 2009
Maybe the mock fashion show, complete with runway models and the band Audioslave thumping behind the blinding lights, was the perfect backdrop for the open wheel circuit to announce its new title sponsorship deal with Phillips-Van Heusen's Izod apparel retailer brand. Color it the not-so-subtle unveiling of a whole new fashion trend on what league officials effusively deemed one of the biggest days in the series history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
'Hall' together now Oct 25, 2009
AP / victoria will / wireimage Springsteen will jam with three other rock legends: (from left) Sam Moore of R&B duo Sam & Dave, Tom Morello, guitar player for rockers Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave and john Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. In keeping with the Hall of Fame s tradition of induction-night jams, each act will perform with three or four guests they ve picked themselves. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Will massive Juanes concert in Havana stir winds of change? Sep 22, 2009
Mr. Rios, who supported the concert, says that such events, starting with Billy Joel performing in Cuba in 1979 or US rock band Audioslave four years ago, end up providing more publicity for the artists than any sort of tangible change for people. "I know they had fun. It is wonderful to open a window and see Juanes," says Mr. Rios. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Freezepop and PAX Three Packs Ava... Sep 5, 2009
Also this week, tracks from American rockers 3 Doors Down, AFI and Audioslave and 70s Rit Jackson 5 will also be available for download next week in the Rock Band Music Store ... Audioslave; "Gasoline". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug 27, 2009
Drummer Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine (and of Audioslave) is 41. TV personality-musician Dweezil Zappa is 40. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
American rapper Lumidee makes video in Cuba as artists push cultural thaw Aug 4, 2009
Audioslave broke the decades-long barrier to U.S. rock concerts in Cuba with a thundering show on the Cuban capital's seaside Malecon in 2005. But Washington's trade sanctions and the Cuban government's ambivalence toward rock and rap have kept most American musicians away. (FOX61, CT)
THREE'S COMPANY: Finding success with multiple bands Aug 3, 2009
He has earned multi-platinum albums as guitarist for rap-metal band Rage Against the Machine and hard-rock supergroup Audioslave, which he formed with 's. More recently, his Street Sweeper Social Club project with The Coup's Boots Riley scored an alternative-radio hit with 100 Little Curses. (USA Today)
Pete Seegers 90th birthday bash airs this week Jul 29, 2009
That's shortly after Springsteen steps on stage to perform "The Ghost of Tom Joad" in duet with Morello, the former Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist. During his spot, it's Springsteen who perhaps best puts Seeger in perspective: "a walking, singing reminder of all of America's history ... a testament of the power of song to nudge history along.". (MSNBC -- Television)
Rage without the machine Jul 3, 2009
" And by teaming up with Boots Riley from hip-hop outfit the Coup, he has achieved just that. Morello, who wrote the music, and Riley, who wrote the lyrics, share a love of politically conscious music and when they met after Morello's group Audioslave broke up, they got to work fast. Before their album was finished, they were on a US tour with Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails. "But the very first show we played was to some 11-year-old kids, at this school of rock thing," Morello says. Given... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Grid: 4 athletes' picks Jul 2, 2009
Be Yourself [Audioslave. School's Out [Alice Cooper. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jackson shelves left empty Jun 27, 2009
Brian Pena, a guitarist for the local band *69, said he listens to mostly rock from the likes of Audioslave, Guns N' Roses and Sound Garden ... 69 usually plays Audioslave and Sound Garden, but they play Billie Jean and Dirty Diana too. (Odessa American, TX)
Gossip Grunge Jun 20, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009 Last Update: 05:25 AM EDT. TEEN TAYLOR JOINS THE SING SET. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Resurrecting the band Jun 17, 2009
Did Audioslave teach us nothing about good artists and bad chemistry. Below is my choice to rise from the dead and play again. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lloyd Dobler Effect Joins New Label, Imagen Records May 26, 2009
They have performed on the same bill with such artists as Jane's Addiction, Eminem, The Strokes, Our Lady Peace, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Goo Goo Dolls, Hoobastank, Good Charlotte, Audioslave, The Roots, Godsmack, Keller Williams, Jack Johnson, 3rd Eye Blind, Chevelle, Kansas, Simple Plan, Galactic, Dashboard Confessional, The Fray, Pat Green, and Colin Hay to name a few. Lloyd Dobler Effect is currently in the studio working on its first CD under the Imagen Records mantle, which is... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 24-30 May 22, 2009
Guitarist Tom Morello of Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine is 45. Guitarist Patrick Dahlheimer (DOL'-hy-mer) of Live is 38. (KIRO TV, WA)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
00s Audioslave: Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell joined the non-singing portion of Rage Against the Machine to sometimes thunderous and sometimes ponderous results. Summer '09 The Dead Weather: Jack White of the White Stripes must have really enjoyed his previous indie supergroup, the Raconteurs, now two strong albums deep, because he's started another one with Raconteurs bassist "Little" Jack Lawrence. (Boston Globe)
'Gossip Girl' Star Taylor Momsen Says Rock And Roll 'Feeds My Soul' May 21, 2009
Gossip Girl' Star Taylor Momsen Says Rock And Roll 'Feeds My Soul. Actress/singer is putting the finishing touches on an album with her band, Pretty Reckless. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Springsteen Honors Seeger At 90th Birthday Concert May 5, 2009
The pair traded verses on Springsteen's "The Ghost of Tom Joad." The former Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist also performed "John Henry," with Tom Paxton, and "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy," with Taj Mahal. Dave Matthews told the crowd: "The first concert that my mother took me to was Pete Seeger." Then he launched into a searing version of "Whiskey Rye Whiskey.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Cornell's new direction hasn't pleased all fans Apr 30, 2009
On "Scream," the third solo release from the former Soundgarden and Audioslave front man, producer Timbaland's hip-hop beats, digital bleeps and sexed-up choruses push aside Cornell's trademark guitar riffs and paint-peeling howls - and then there's the cameo by Justin Timberlake ... On "Scream," the third solo release from the former Soundgarden and Audioslave front man. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Funny business Apr 30, 2009
He promises the music will be good, even though he's an actor by trade: "I'm very much influenced by Audioslave, Stone Temple Pilots - but it has a modern rock feeling as well." Lombardi has at least one fan - Denis Leary. The "Rescue Me" star and creator has written Lombardi's band into the show and will be using its songs in upcoming episodes. (Boston Globe)
Chris Cornell's grunge glory is fighting time Apr 13, 2009
On his latest solo album, "Scream," the onetime singer for grunge icons Soundgarden (and later, Audioslave) has a song titled "Time," a mid-tempo plodder that, during his performance of it Friday at the House of Blues, pointed painfully to the creative bloat the years can bring. Bloat, at least of a physical nature, is not something one usually thinks of when considering Chris Cornell. (Boston Globe)
'Rock Band' headed in PSP in June Apr 9, 2009
Audioslave- GasolineBlack Tide- Show Me the WayBlink 182- What's My Age AgainFreezepop- Less Talk More RokkJackson 5- ABCTenacious D- Rock Your Socks. Unplugged will also add a wireless version of the Rock Band store, which players can access through the handheld's Wi-Fi connection. (USA Today -- Tech)
THE 'SCREAM' TEAM Apr 5, 2009
The wailing frontman behind Soundgarden and Audioslave went into the super-unknown with hip-hop producer Timbaland, but returned with his third solo project, "Scream.". "Of course some people will scratch their heads when they first hear it," says Cornell of the album that marries his dramatic melodies to dense layers of crafty samples and stutter-step beats. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Idol' pursuits Mar 28, 2009
Since winning on "Idol," Cook has released his eponymous major label debut album, which includes the radio hit "Light On," written by ex-Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell. Produced by Rob Cavallo, the album debuted at the third spot on the Billboard Hot 200 and was certified platinum by RIAA for selling more than a million copies in early February. (NJ.com -- Times)
Chris Cornell takes another sonic shift with 'Scream' Mar 25, 2009
Chris Cornell, 44, made his mark with Soundgarden in the 1990s and, later, Audioslave ... Cornell, 44, found fame as the four-octave belter for '90s Seattle powerhouse Soundgarden and the supergroup Audioslave, formed in 2001 with Rage Against the Machine players. (USA Today -- Life)
Fell on groovy days Mar 20, 2009
Nary a blemish thats the Chris Cornell way, be it in Soundgarden or Audioslave ... they just love the former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman ... The average Cornell fan can range from those who devoured his Soundgarden years and those who fancied his Audioslave career. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted Claims Billboard Top Spot Mar 19, 2009
Songwriter/producer The-Dream edges out U2 for #2. Baby One More Time" and the Cab doing Rihanna's "Disturbia. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Play it by Ear - Timbaland helps rock star Cornell 'Scream' into the pop scene Mar 17, 2009
But in reality it seems to be a rather logical step for each of them: Timbaland, who has worked with artists ranging from Rihanna to OneRepublic, clearly sees Cornell as a new challenge, while Cornell, never afraid to reinvent himself, sees Timbaland as the key to regaining the success he had with his last collaborative project, Audioslave (former Soundgarden singer + former Rage Against the Machine members = sold out stadiums). So the plan makes sense; now the question is, did it work. (University News, MO)
Chris Cornell Scream Review Mar 16, 2009
Soundgarden and Audioslave Vocalist Teams with Timbaland on New CD. Former Audioslave, Chris Cornell, exits the Soundgarden of early 90's grunge and dines at Timbaland's beat table on new experimental album 'Scream ... A bold move on the part of this former Seattle grunger, and one that has taken a blow from Soundgarden and Audioslave fans, and critics alike. (Suite101.com)
Chris Cornell meets Timbaland: enough to make you 'Scream.' Mar 14, 2009
What else would you think a guy who was in Soundgarden and Audioslave would do. Add in that he co-wrote David Cook's hit "Light On" and it all adds up to a mainstream rock album. (Fresno Bee)
Chris Cornell ready to Scream a new tune Mar 12, 2009
Longtime fans of the former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontmans work may easily be turned off by his latest experiment, which gives a slick and almost synthetic feel no doubt due to Timbaland to his otherwise earthy music and vocals. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Listen Up: Clarkson's 'Wanted' is arrestingly good music Mar 11, 2009
Also, former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell makes an unlikely pairing with rap/R&B producer Timbaland into something memorable. Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted * * * (out of four) BACK AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER. (USA Today -- Life)
Chris Cornell's new 'Scream' Mar 11, 2009
He then put out a solo record, fronted Audioslave for three successful albums, and dropped another solo disc in '07. Perhaps Cornell's feeling like he has nothing left to prove to rock-at-large, judging by the synthetic funk of this Timbaland-produced experiment of a third solo LP, which veers closer to Britney Spears than it does to Pearl Jam. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pearl Jam To Reissue Debut Album 'Ten' Feb 10, 2009
Each 'Ten' package will include two versions of the album: the remastered version of the original album an accompanying remixed version done by the band's long-time producer, Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Audioslave). Album extras found across the four editions of 'Ten' include. (SONY BMG Music Australia)
Led Zeppelin without Plant? It could happen Feb 7, 2009
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave is another rumored candidate, as is Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. The entire episode produces much food for thought, especially on the topic of bands that have forged ahead after replacing key members. (MSNBC -- Music)
