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'Guaranteed to Brighten Your Day,' Indeed

When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

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When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

[Sound Guy] The Union Line and Avi Buffalo: Signed, Sealed, Hopefully Delivered

When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

[Locals Only] Wag the Vessel Tongue

When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

[CD Review] Eagles of Death Metal, 'Heart On' (Downtown Records)

When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

The Hives, Eagles of Death Metal and The Willowz at The Grove

When checking the mail today, I was mostly hoping for a copy of "Heart On," the oh-so cleverly/naughtily titled third album from Eagles of Death Metal. I didn't get that, but I got something arguably* better - "Undeniable," the "first new non-soundtrack album" by fictional trio Alvin and the Chipmun ... More >>

Voodoo Boogie

Eagles of Death Metal: Anointed by the spirits of rock & roll

Homme, Bittersweet Homme

Queens of the Stone Age spearhead a network of hard-rock badassery

Choke You Out

Nightlife and more: Nov. 2 - Nov. 9

No Marshall Stacks!

No. 2: In case you havent heard, OC has a new sound

Pinging Panties

Peaches

Get Out!

Party's Over!

Two Days in the Valley

Coachellas always gritty and stinky and yet were still going. Again

Get Out!

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March 23 - March 30

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TONIGHT: Last Chance to See Huntingfield and The Ringers for Free at Detroit Bar

Some people might say "free is always a good thing," but that's not really true. What about, like, a free jar of infectious diseases? That'd be pretty lame. Luckily, tonight's show at Detroit Bar is not only free to get in, but completely free of jars of infectious diseases. Hurray! It's your last c ... More >>

Incoming: Eagles of Death Metal, Cursive, Coming to Glass House!

Jesse Hughes might be tough to love at times--calling President Obama a communist in a recent interview, for instance-but there's no denying that he knows to rock out. And no matter what his politics may be, he's got one of the most charming on-stage presences out there (he's adorable!). All good re ... More >>

Slideshows: The Offspring at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Clues at Detroit Bar, Eagles of Death Metal at the Glass House

Another weekend is gone, and do we even need to say once more that it was a busy one for the ol' OC Weekly? Well, you've probably already read the sterling review of the Offspring at Irivne's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Friday night by our guy David J. Nicolas. But have you seen the photos take ... More >>

The Willowz Set to Release 'Everyone' November 17

Amanda Milius​Remember the Willows? They're back! In Pog form! Well, that's just not true (unfortunate, yes). But they are back with a new album, Everyone, scheduled for release on November 17. It's their second album on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak label, following 2007's Chautauqua.

TONIGHT: Camera Obscura at the Glass House

The Glass House has been on a pretty good run of shows lately, what with the Dandy Warhols on Friday and the Eagles of Death Metal on Saturday.But wait--there's more! Tonight, Scottish pop heroes Camera Obscura are playing the Pomona venue. Tickets are $15. They just released their fourth full-leng ... More >>

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Sweethead: Blood And Rockets

Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen brings the reckless abandon he showed in Queens of the Stone Age to his new band

Benefit Shows for Eagles of Death Metal's Brian O'Connor

Flickr user SydigillBrian O'Connor playing with the Eagles of Death Metal at the Commodore Ballroom in 2009​Eagles of Death Metal bassist Brian O'Connor has been diagnosed with cancer, and is undergoing surgery in LA today. He'll begin chemotherapy in three weeks, and because he doesn't have heal ... More >>

Queens Of The Stone Age Eagles of Death Metal Announce Benefit Gig

​Queens Of The Stone Age bassist Brian O'Connor, recently diagnosed with cancer, is currently going through treatment in Los Angeles. As we reported last month, he doesn't have health insurance, so members of Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures and Rage Against Th ... More >>

Five Good Reasons to Get Acquainted with Mr. Gnome

​A weird band name usually has one of two effects on the average, unsuspecting music buff. Either A: You hear it once and burst out laughing, and think, "They can't possibly be any good," and never give it another thought; or B: you still laugh, but you think, "They can't possibly be any good--or ... More >>

Ten Hottest Musicians with Mustaches Now

We're nearing the end of Movember--the month where men grow a mustache for the 30 days of November to raise awareness for prostate cancer--so we thought we'd do our bit by bringing you a list of the hottest musicians with mustaches.A lot has been said about John Oates', Freddie Mercury's and Frank Z ... More >>

Ozzy Named 'Ambassador,' Bats Cry Foul

​On April 16, the annual Record Store Day event will be hosted by independent record stores to recognize great music and the artists who play it. Ozzy Osbourne was named 2011's Record Store Day Ambassador, following in the footsteps of such honorees as Jesse Hughes from Eagles of Death Metal in 20 ... More >>