Former Weezer Bass Player Mikey Welsh Dead At 40
Posted on Oct 09, 2011 @ 08:00AM - 4 comments
Mikey Welsh, who played with the group Weezer, has died in Chicago of a suspected drug overdose.
Welsh played with the iconic band from 1998 to 2001, and after suffering a nervous breakdown and talking openly about his addiction to drugs, found a new career as an artist.
New Music Releases: Weezer, Linkin Park…and More!
Posted on Sep 13, 2010 @ 10:14AM - Add a comment
The boys in Weezer are back with Hurley, which is said to be named after Jorge Garcia’s Lost character, Hugo “Hurley” Reyes. The actor reportedly said being featured on the cover of the album was a big honor, explaining, "Just coming from where I come from, it's extremely special and dear to my heart that this is actually happening." Hurley is being tagged as Weezer’s “punk” album, and is the first album they’ve released on an indie album after 16 years on a major label.
Weezer Snuggie
Posted on Dec 03, 2009 @ 02:19PM - Add a comment
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE:
Rivers Cuomo has always been a bit of a quirky rock star and Weezer’s latest release is true to form. Just in time for the holidays, River and the guys offer up a “Weezer snuggie”—yes, as in the blue blanket with arms—complete with the band’s name emblazoned across the front in the signature Weezer font. For $30, the snuggie comes with a copy of the band’s new album, the seventh to date, Raditude—the perfect gift to put under the tree for your favorite nerd-rocker. Available at weezer.com.
All Access Rockumentary Clips Coming Soon!
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 @ 03:33PM - Add a comment
This past summer, Virgin Mobile and Kyocera partnered up on a homeless charity event called All Access, where young filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 22 were given a peek behind the curtain at the star-studded Virgin Mobile FreeFest.
The contestants were awarded a chance to film rockumentaries with world famous acts such as Public Enemy, Weezer, Franz Ferdinand, Taking Back Sunday and Blink 182, among others.
“It is important to support opportunities like Kyocera's All Access that empower young people,” Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav told RadarOnline.com. “The youth of the nation are talented and bring unique voices and unique perspectives. This project will help America recognize that."
Now, a series of six previews, culled from the filmmakers' footage, will be aired every Tuesday evening each week through Dec. 14 on the Independent Film Channel, as well as billboard.com and heavy.com.
“The 14 filmmakers who created All Access were chosen from thousands of applicants because of their passion and artistic vision, both of which shine through in this documentary,” Kyocera's Tom Maguire told RadarOnline.com. “We’re grateful that IFC is supporting these young artists by bringing their work to millions of people, and proud that the film’s first full-length screening will be to benefit homeless youth.”
The film’s first full-length screening is slated for Nov. 18 in Washington, D.C. at the George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, to benefit Sasha Bruce House, a non-profit homeless shelter in the area.
VIDEO: Leighton Meester Sings For Her Halloween Treats
Posted on Nov 03, 2009 @ 06:27AM - Add a comment
She’s got a rockin’ body, a rockin’ job as the mean queen B and now Leighton Meester is a true rocker chick. Leighton joined Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo on stage on Halloween at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The two sang Weezer’s first single (If You’re Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To and were joined by Nat Wolff of the Naked Brothers Band on guitar.
Celebs Rock Out for Band Hero
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 @ 02:39PM - Add a comment
Celebs rock out for Band Hero
New Contest Gives Up-And-Comers Chance To Film Rockumentary
Posted on Jul 23, 2009 @ 08:23PM - Add a comment
The ALL Access sweepstakes gives young fans the access and resources to film the backstage comings and goings of bands such as Weezer, Blink 182, Franz Ferdinand, Public Enemy and others for a rock documentary.
Sound cool? (Yes, this is a rhetorical question.)
The contest, sponsored by Kyocera Wireless and Virgin Mobile, will select 14 entrants between the ages of 16-22 and grant them behind-the-scenes access -- from backstage, to the tour bus to the mosh pit -- at the Virgin MobileFreeFest music festival. The event takes place August 30 at Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The winners will be divided into four groups and paired with a professional producer and director, before heading into the trenches to make their rockumentary.
