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April 5, 2011 – Since releasing their debut album Youth and Young Manhood in 2003, Kings of Leon have gone from being humble sons (and cousin) of a Pentecostal preacher to one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. …
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March 25, 2011 – Nearly 40 A-list artists have contributed tracks to a new compilation meant to benefit victims of Japan's tsunami. Available now for $9.99 via iTunes, Songs for Japan features top hits from artists like U2, Eminem, Lady Gaga, John Lennon, and literally dozens more. …
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January 31, 2011 –
In March, Rivers Cuomo will release The Pinkerton Diaries — his collection of journal entries from Weezer's Pinkerton era — plus his third installment of his Alone home recordings. In the video below, Cuomo offers a sneak peek at the book, which features hand-written entries and sheet music. …
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January 29, 2011 – This week, ex-Oasis singer Liam Gallagher told SPIN about his new band, Beady Eye, Lil Wayne announced his post-prison tour, and the Kings of Leon feuded with the creator of hit TV series Glee. Meanwhile, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax announced their first and only U.S. …
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January 28, 2011 –
Lots of musicians tweet -- but all that Twitters is not gold.
That's why you'll want to check out SPIN.com every Friday to see whose tweets we're reading this week -- then update your TweetDeck! …
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January 26, 2011 – Kings of Leon have had numerous offers to appear on hit television shows like Ugly Betty and to have their music featured on smashes like FOX's Glee, but the band has rejected every one. "We could have sold out so much more," bassist Jared Followill said back in August. "We turn down stuff constantly."
Turns out Glee creator Ryan Murphy doesn't take rejection so well - and he's got some harsh words for the Followill clan. …
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January 19, 2011 – Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, the Strokes, and Kanye West are set to headline the 2011 Coachella Festival, organizers announced last night. The bash will take place April 15-17 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. The announcement follows weeks of rumors about potential headliners, which included the Rolling Stones, Daft Punk, and Neil Young, although none of those rumored performers are on this year's bill. …
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December 22, 2010 –
Kings of Leon were forced to cancel a gig at London's O2 Arena yesterday after a tour bus caught fire outside the venue. Firefighters treated six unidentified people for smoke inhalation and no major injuries have been reported. The band will reschedule the show at a later date. [The O2's Official Site]
R.E.M. have released a two minute trailer previewing tracks from their upcoming album Collapse Into Now, out in March. …
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December 15, 2010 – …
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