Pearl Jam: Dark Matter review – the faithful will rejoice With superproducer Andrew Watt working his magic, the Seattle grunge veterans sound on point and full of energy in their 35th anniversary year The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
“John Paul Jones is one of the only musicians I’ve been around where I was starstruck. I asked him some stupid questions about Achilles Last Stand… but he was very kind!” Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament names 11 bassists who shaped his sound From Dee Dee Ramone to Eric Avery, fretless to 12-string bassists, Jeff Ament believes all his influences can all be heard on the latest Pearl Jam album Dark Matter Guitar World · Apr 18, 2024
Pearl Jam calm down a bit on new single Wreckage Pearl Jam have released the third single from their upcoming Dark Matter album, out this week Louder · Apr 18, 2024
"I learned to play the bass, the guitar, and as much of the drums as I could by listening to Pearl Jam": See producer and superfan Andrew Watt performing Alive back when he was a little-known solo artist Watt produced the band's new album Dark Matter MusicRadar · Apr 16, 2024
“I was just lying in my own self-pity for months”: How an unlikely collaboration with Post Malone helped revive Ozzy Osbourne’s career Ozzy Osbourne had no idea who Post Malone was at the start of 2019. By the end of the year, the rap superstar had thrust the Prince Of Darkness into the US top 10. Metal Hammer · Apr 12, 2024
"It has a riff that gives Matt Cameron the opportunity to be as great as we know him to be": Stone Gossard reveals the new Pearl Jam song that has "probably one of the greatest drum fills of all time" The guitarist also explains why he wants to work with producer Watt on another Pearl Jam album after Dark Matter MusicRadar · Mar 19, 2024
"No hyperbole, I think this is our best work" – Eddie Vedder claims Pearl Jam raised the bar on new album Dark Matter, but their 2024 tour ticket prices are soaring too Opinion: Reports of £160+ per ticket for early fan club access to the band's UK tour dates don't bode well for some fans MusicRadar · Feb 14, 2024
"No hyperbole, I think this is our best work": Pearl Jam confirm Dark Matter album details, announce World Tour Pearl Jam's Dark Matter will be released in April, with a world tour kicking off the following month Metal Hammer · Feb 13, 2024
Pearl Jam release explosive new single Dark Matter Dark Matter is the title track of Pearl Jam's upcoming, Andrew Watt-produced 12th studio album - out in April Metal Hammer · Feb 13, 2024
Pearl Jam Unleashes Hard-Hitting Album, Show No Signs of Mellowing Pearl Jam's upcoming album, played for the first time at the Troubadour, shows the band's relentless energy and their best work yet. Top News · Feb 1, 2024
“For better or worse, you’re gonna hear a lot more lead guitar from me… I went crazy”: Mike McCready offers update on “heavier” new Pearl Jam album McCready says it is heavier, it has the “melody and energy” of Ten and Vs, and we all might just hear it this year MusicRadar · Jan 5, 2024
"It's a lot heavier than you'd expect": Mike McCready on Pearl Jam's next album, working with Andrew Watt, and the state of the US Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready talks smashed Stratocasters, screaming solos, and why his band need their "asses kicked" Louder · Jan 5, 2024
Game-changers, taste-makers and trend-setters: here are 2023's guitarists of the year We tip our hats to the players that made 2023 such a defining year in guitar history – and whose achievements we'll be talking about in years to come Guitar World · Dec 26, 2023
“All of a sudden, he’s down to a T-shirt, and he’s ripped, and he’s 80, and he’s giving you full-blown Mick Jagger”: Andrew Watt on producing new Rolling Stones album Hackney Diamonds Best of 2023: “It’s the greatest honour as a kid with a guitar who grew up idolising every single thing Keith Richards ever did,” he admits MusicRadar · Dec 25, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds: track list, release date, and where to listen to the new album The legends are back with new music — here is everything we know
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 ‘The more children you have, the more laissez-faire you get’: Mick Jagger on ageing, rage and missing Charlie Watts With the first new Rolling Stones songs in 18 years, the band’s frontman is kicking himself for taking so long. He reflects on turning 80 in a worsening world – and the style and humour of his late drummer
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds review – if this is the end, they’re going out with a bang The Stones’ first album of original material in 18 years crackles with a sense of purpose, with fabulous Keith Richards riffs and Mick Jagger sounding genuinely energised
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 The Rolling Stones: Angry review – Jagger’s a hoot in strutting, barnstorming return The first single from new album Hackney Diamonds is a hilarious tale of arguing lovers, animated by bold soloing and evident creative hunger
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 ‘We were lazy!’ The Rolling Stones unveil new original album Hackney Diamonds after 18-year wait At Hackney press conference, surviving trio of Stones pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts as they announce album and release new single Angry
MusicRadar · Aug 28, 2023 Chad Smith on his contribution to Dua Lipa’s Break My Heart The Red Hot Chili Pepper recorded drums on the 2020 hit
Guitar World · Aug 18, 2023 “I was playing a Van Halen solo in my mind”: Post Malone trips up during Tiny Desk performance – because he was busy thinking about Eddie Van Halen’s playing “I can," the pop-rap superstar quipped in regards to playing a Van Halen-like solo, "I just don’t really feel like it”
MusicRadar · Jun 6, 2023 Stone Gossard reveals Pearl Jam are close to finishing a new album with "hardcore fan" Andrew Watt producing: "He can play all of our songs and all Soundgarden's songs back at us" What can the award-winning pop producer and guitarist bring to his idols' next record?
Guitar World · May 1, 2023 Slash, Andrew Watt trade solos, channel their inner punk onstage with Iggy Pop in revved-up take on The Stooges' I Wanna Be Your Dog Slash's Guns N' Roses bandmate, Duff McKagan, and Chad Smith were also on hand to serve as the rhythm section for the all-star performance at the Hollywood Palladium last week
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023 The Rolling Stones reportedly worked with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on new album The music legends first released music together 60 years ago
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023 Grammys 2023: Ozzy Osbourne takes home two awards after stepping back from touring The Black Sabbath singer secured the gongs for best rock album and best metal performance