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Foo Fighters cover Nirvana’s ‘Unplugged’ classic for the first time ever

This past Saturday, May 23, during the “Bottlerock” festival in Napa, California, alternative rock band Foo Fighters had an unexpected flashback in store, as per theprp. The band’s first-ever live rendition of “Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam” by The Vaselines was tucked away in their main act. That song is probably well-known to long-time...

Full circle: Dave Grohl finds inspiration in a band that started alongside Nirvana

In an interview with Zane Lowe for The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana discussed the release of Foo Fighters’ 12th studio album, “Your Favourite Toy,” on April 24 via RCA Records, as per MetalInjection. Grohl disclosed that he has fallen in love with a band from his...

Alice Cooper performing a Nirvana cover was not on our bingo cards this year

During his headline performance on Saturday night (April 11) at Cooper’s annual Coopstock music festival at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, Alice Cooper unexpectedly covered the Nirvana classic “Smells Like Teen Spirit“, as per Blabbermouth. At the rock legend’s 28th annual rock and roll fundraiser event, Alice was supported by members of his...

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was murdered – according to a former Seattle Police Captain

Kurt Cobain was murdered, according to a former captain of the Seattle Police Department, and the case ought to be revisited, as per loudwire. An unofficial team of forensic experts who carried out their own investigation and concluded that the Nirvana frontman’s death was a murder sent a fresh report to the Seattle Police a...

Uada unveil haunting Nirvana cover with an official video

After releasing the acoustic rendition of ‘The Purging Fire‘ last week, UADA is sharing another—maybe somewhat unexpected—offering: an acoustic interpretation of Nirvana’s ‘Something in the Way‘, accompanied by a haunting new video. When UADA was formed, a rule was set: no covers, in pursuit of carving a wholly independent voice. We allowed ourselves to bend...

Spencer Elden didn’t say “Nevermind” and the lawsuit against Nirvana continues

The lawsuit filed against grunge icons Nirvana by the man who posed as a baby on the cover of their classic album “Nevermind” has resumed. It was announced earlier this week that Nirvana had won the most recent phase of the case, which was once again dismissed after a court determined that it did not...

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana surpasses 2 billion views on YouTube

The music video for Nirvana‘s iconic 1991 hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which was directed by Samuel Bayer, has now surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube. Back on December 6, 2024, the RIAA in the US certified it as a diamond (10 million units). However, it was also a huge smash right away, going gold...

Pro-shot footage of Post Malone performing Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with original members released

Professionally filmed footage of Post Malone performing with Nirvana’s surviving classic lineup members has been released in full online. The multi-diamond certified rapper, country artist, and actor joined forces with grunge legends’ drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, and guitarist Pat Smear as part of Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary concert last weekend. Together they...

Video footage available of Nirvana performing at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert with Post Malone

In Friday’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the remaining members of Nirvana reunited with Post Malone for a ferocious performance of their iconic song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” A portion of the performance is available below. About two weeks after Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear’s most...

Surprise Nirvana reunion brings new voices to legendary songs

A parade of celebrities participated in special performances during the “FireAid” benefit event for victims of the California wildfires on January 30th, which was held at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. A surprising reunion of the remaining members of Nirvana, along with a changing lineup of guest vocalists, was one of...