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Libertines Reunite for Reading and Leeds; Guns n’ Roses, Arcade Fire, Blink-182 Set to Headline

Photo: Quinton/WireImageGuns n’ Roses, Arcade Fire and Blink-182 have been recruited to headline this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals, but the big news for the August 27-29th U.K. events is the reunion of the Libertines, who will perform together for the first time since their breakup six years ago. Weezer, Paramore, Modest Mouse, Queens of the Stone Age, LCD Soundsystem and Phoenix will also rock both Reading and Leeds in 2010. Tickets are available now at the Reading and Leeds sites. The Li

Published: 2010-03-29 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Festivals, Reunions, Rock News, The Libertines

Guns N’ Roses, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer Members Perform Benefit Concert for Twilight Singers Bassist

Photo: Kravitz/FilmMagic Members of Guns n’ Roses, Weezer, Jane’s Addiction and MC5 performed at a benefit concert this weekend at Los Angeles’ Roxy to help raise money for Scott Ford, the Twilight Singers bassist and a founding member of the all-star band Camp Freddy. Ford recently underwent surgery to have his teeth pulled out due to a periodontal condition that was poisoning his system and could have resulted in a heart attack. The procedure cost $50,000, and left Ford bankrupt and barely abl

Published: 2009-09-28 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Weezer Reveal “Raditude” Track List, Bonus Songs

Weezer announced the tracklisting for their dictionary-defying new album Raditude on their official website yesterday. As you’d expect from a band that put a crazed airborne dog on its album cover, the track list for the October 27th LP features its share of audacious song titles. First single “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” opens up the album, and it’s followed by a trio of song titles that’ll make you think LMFAO or 3OH!3 served as ghostwriters: “I’m Your Daddy,” “The G

Published: 2009-09-18 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Weezer Nab “National Geographic” Dog Photo for “Raditude” Cover

Is this image sufficiently “rad” or boast enough “attitude” to be deemed worthy of Weezer’s new album cover? Rivers Cuomo evidently votes yes. According to Spinner, who debuted the cover, the singer-guitarist spotted the reader-submitted photo in an issue of National Geographic, got in touch with the guy who snapped it, and discovered the dog — Sidney — “is a big Weezer fan.” There you have it, folks! We’ve heard crazier stories behind album covers (and wackier made-up words used as album titles

Published: 2009-09-11 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Blink-182 Cancel Saratoga Concert Due to DJ AM’s Death

Photo: Hoffman/Getty Blink-182 will not perform their scheduled concert tonight at Saratoga, New York’s SPAC as the band mourns the death of their pal and collaborator, DJ AM. “Due to circumstances surrounding the unfortunate and untimely passing of our dear friend Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein, Blink-182 will not be playing tonight in Saratoga, NY at SPAC,” the band announced in a statement on their official Website. “Performances by Weezer, Taking Back Sunday and Chester French will take place as pla

Published: 2009-08-31 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

News Ticker: Slipknot, Weezer, Chris Brown, MGMT

Photo: Jelonek/WireImage A burst appendix has reportedly forced Slipknot off the road, according to Blabbermouth. The band canceled its August and September tour dates citing “personal issues,” which sources say referred to drummer Joey Jordison’s surgery. Weezer radio — the band’s own Artist Personal Experience (APE) station — launches today. The station can be found on Clear Channel’s “iheartradio” network and will feature the band’s own playlists, interviews and more. Chris Brown will make

Published: 2009-08-28 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, Morning News Roundup

Random Notes: Weezer, Madonna, Motley Crue and the Week in Rock

This week, the number of band members in Weezer increased fifty-fold when the band met up with 200 contest winners who scored the opportunity to jam with their favorite band. In fact, stars spent a lot of time in crowds this week, what with Madonna hanging out at Yankee Stadium and Mötley Crüe rolling through the streets of New York. Click below for these shots plus the rest of the week’s news in photos. • Random Notes: Weezer, Pearl Jam, Madonna and the Week in Rock

Published: 2008-06-28 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News