Eagles of Death Metal Bassist Diagnosed with Cancer, Them Crooked Vultures Step in to Help

By Ani Vrabel at 11:30 AM on June 21, 2010

Eagles of Death Metal bassist Brian O’Connor has been diagnosed with cancer; he needs to undergo surgery immediately and begin chemotherapy in three weeks. Unfortunately, O’Connor doesn’t have health insurance to cover these unpredictable and pricey medical expenses....  read more

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DJ ToTom Remixes Bob Dylan

By Caroline Klibanoff at 4:00 PM on July 7, 2009

Last week, the Beastie Boys announced they were sampling Bob Dylan on their upcoming album, but DJ ToToM has officially one-upped the duo, releasing an album's worth of Dylan tunes mashed up with other artists like Franz Ferdinand, the Pixies, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and David Bowie. ...  read more

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Tenacious D, PJ Harvey to headline QotSA benefit show

By Michael Saba at 2:50 PM on August 15, 2008

Tomorrow (Aug. 16), Queens of the Stone Age will be holding a benefit concert for Eleven's Natasha Shneider, at Los Angeles' Harvey Theater. Shneider, who supported QotSA on their 2005 tour, died of cancer earlier this Summer. Proceeds from the show will go towards paying Shneider's medical expenses....  read more

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Denny's unveils Rock Star Menu, wants you to like it

By Rachel Webster at 9:33 AM on August 11, 2008

Denny’s diner, the chain that serves Grand Slam breakfast all day, is a cool place to hang out. Don’t take our word for it, though, check out the evidence: “adopted bands” from Warped Tour, all-night afterparties, and the cherry on top, the new Rock Star Menu. ...  read more

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Eagles of Death Metal order up new album shaken, stirred

By Christina Hansen at 12:23 PM on August 4, 2008

The Eagles of Death Metal will release their latest album this fall, and the band members have vowed to deliver a batch of  “neck-lickin, boot-scootin, soul-scratchin, ass-shakin party tunes” that will rock our world....  read more

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