Amy Sciarretto has scribbled for Kerrang! Spin, Revolver, Alternative Press, Noisecreep, Spinner, ARTISTdirect and Teen People, to name a few, as well as Taste of Country, GuySpeed and more. Google her and you'll see she's an expert on rock, metal, pop, movies and lip gloss. She's also Roadrunner's publicist, an author, a green tea drinker, a Jer-Z native (born in South Jersey, currently residing in North Jersey), a Philly sports fan and a bulldog owner.
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Justin Bieber Arrested in Miami
Another day, more Bieber drama. Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami, Fla. early this morning (Jan. 23), and for the worst possible reason.
Ray Manzarek Twitter Tributes: X, Billie Joe Armstrong + More Honor Late Doors Legend
Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died yesterday (May 20) at the age of 74 after a battle with bile duct cancer. As the news of his passing rippled through the music community, rock musicians took to Twitter to express their condolences and respect -- and to share their love for an artist who helped shape a generation of musicians.
Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in California [Video]
Dave Grohl joined the Rolling Stones onstage last night (May 19) in Anaheim, Calif., strapping on his guitar and performing 'Bitch' -- from 'Sticky Fingers' -- with the boys!
Phish Tickets the Cause of Murder-Suicide in Pennsylvania?
This sad story gives new meaning to the term "diehard fan," and we're not trying to be funny. Two men are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in western Pennsylvania. The cause of the tragedy, family members suggest, is several thousand dollars worth of Phish tickets. Yes, Phish tickets.
Jack White Covers ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ [Listen]
Suspend the gender disbelief for a second and indulge in Jack White's grainy, sounds-like-vinyl cover of 'Coal Miner's Daughter.' He can't be a daughter, of course, but he sure brings plenty of grit to this Loretta Lynn classic.
Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dead at 53
Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Australian band the Divinyls, died on Sunday, April 21, at the age of 53. The singer, best known for the 1991 smash 'I Touch Myself,' reportedly died at home in New York City following bouts with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Daft Punk Release ‘Get Lucky’ Feat. Pharrell Williams [Listen]
Daft Punk have finally released their new single 'Get Lucky,' featuring uber producer Pharrell Williams on vocals and guitarist Nile Rodgers. The song is the lead track from 'Random Access Memories,' due out May 21. After a serious dose of hype and "are they or aren't they?" leaks, the final product is upon us.
Mumford and Sons Announce North American Tour Dates
Mumford and Sons may be known for singing "I will wait / I will wait for you" in their ubiquitous smash 'I Will Wait,' but the good news for North American fans of the English neo-folkers is that they won't have to wait to see the band perform live.
The Mumfords have just announced the details of a North American tour that begins on May 21 in Alberta, Canada, and runs along a chunk of We
‘Glee’ Covers Radiohead’s Creep [Video]
We don't know what we're more shocked about: the fact that teen drama 'Glee' chose to perform Radiohead's early-'90s hit 'Creep' on last night's (March 21) 'Guilty Pleasures' episode, or that Thom Yorke and co. actually granted producer and creator Ryan Murphy permission to use the song.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Ex-Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Form Supergroup
A new supergroup is in the works, Rolling Stone reports, and it features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and onetime Screaming Trees' drummer Barrett Martin. The as-yet-unnamed unit still needs a vocalist, but the search is on for singers to help them crystallize their ideas and form some new ones.