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Pearl Jam Guitarist Mike McCready Says New Album 'Way Better Than Backspacer'

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:41:47 +0000

Pearl Jam are now in the homestretch of recording their next album and guitarist Mike McCready has some hefty expectations for what's to come. He told Seattle's KIRO Radio that he foresees the still untitled disc as being "way better than 'Backspacer.''

Pearl Jam Guitarist Stone Gossard Reveals Band Is 'Almost Done' With New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:45 +0000

Pearl Jam fans will be happy to know that the band is progressing quite well with their next album. In fact, in a new interview with Guerrillacandy.com, guitarist Stone Gossard reveals that the end of recording their next album is in sight.

Fans Unite for New Book 'To Pearl Jam With Love'

Chad Childers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:34:56 +0000

Pearl Jam have one of the most dedicated fan bases in music and several members of that base are rallying their cohorts to create a book that will serve as a tribute to the band. ‘To Pearl Jam With Love’ will be a collection of stories, love letters, thank you’s and artistic tributes to the [...]

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard Streams New Song From Upcoming 'Moonlander' Solo Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:05:51 +0000

Pearl Jam are working toward a new album, but there will be at least one more side project arriving prior to the release of their next disc. Guitarist Stone Gossard has been working on a solo album titled ‘Moonlander’ and the the first taste of the disc has arrived. ‘I Need Something Different’ is a [...]

Jerry Cantrell + Mike McCready Join 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Lineup

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:03:52 +0000

Seattle will be well represented whenever Heart enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. It was previously revealed that Soundgarden's Chris Cornell would induct the classic rock band, and now it has been announced that fellow Seattle music vets Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains and guitarist Mike McCready from Pearl Jam will perform with Heart at the induction ceremony.

Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger Denies Talk of Pearl Jam Guest Appearance

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:15:48 +0000

Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger has moved to clear up some confusion started with one of his recent online tweets. The musician reveals in a pair of new comments that he is not, in fact, making a guest appearance on the next Pearl Jam record.

Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger Contributing to Upcoming Pearl Jam Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:27 +0000

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd recently revealed he was finishing up work on his second solo album, but he's not the only member of the band staying busy during the group's hiatus. Guitarist Mike Einziger has landed a pair of high profile guest turns -- working with Pearl Jam on their new album and with Hans Zimmer on the score for 'The Lone Ranger' film.

Pearl Jam Working on New Album With Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:13:13 +0000

Pearl Jam are making progress on their new album, and it will feature a contribution from Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger. How do we know his? Well, for one thing, the axeman tweeted a photo of himself, his lady love and the one and only Eddie Vedder, frontman for PJ, revealing that he is "recording strings" for the new platter. That's just about all the proof we need that stuff is happening.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Pushing for 2013 New Album Release

Chad Childers — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:11:08 +0000

There have been differing trains of thought as to when we might see a Pearl Jam album, but guitarist Mike McCready says that if it were up to him, he’d push to make it sooner rather than later. He tells Premiere Guitar, “We’re gearing up to finish the second part of the record that we [...]

Pearl Jam's 'Ten' Surpasses 10 Million Copies Sold

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:22:26 +0000

Pearl Jam‘s ‘Ten’ album had already achieved diamond certification for shipping more than 10 million copies, but the landmark record has now officially sold more than 10 million copies. Billboard reports that this past week the album sold nearly 4,000 copies, which helped it pass the milestone. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the disc became the [...]

Early Eddie Vedder Demos Surface Online

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:35:42 +0000

Before he was 'Alive' with Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder was a struggling singer just hoping to catch a break. But, as with most success stories, there's always a link to the pre-fame days. In this case, Vedder's pre-Pearl Jam demos have been uncovered and posted online by Antiquiet.

Pearl Jam To Perform at Chicago's Wrigley Field

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:52:14 +0000

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder has been a lifelong Cubs fan, and he’ll get to experience Wrigley Field as a performer yet again when his band headlines a show at the historic ballpark July 19. Even though this is Pearl Jam’s first time playing at Wrigley, it’s not Vedder’s first dealings with the “friendly confines.” He’s [...]

Exclusive: Eddie Vedder Discusses 'West of Memphis' Soundtrack Contribution

Kenneth Partridge — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:00:17 +0000

Among the many musicians who fought on behalf of the West Memphis Three -- a trio of Arkansas men convicted as teenagers in 1993 for a series of child murders they did not commit -- was Eddie Vedder. The Pearl Jam frontman was instrumental in raising money and awareness, and thanks in part to his efforts, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin were freed in August 2011 after spending more than 18 years in prison.

In an exclusive video (below), Vedder talks about writing the ukulele ballad 'Satellite,' his contribution to the soundtrack for 'West of Memphis,' a new documentary about the case.

Eddie Vedder Says Pearl Jam Are 'Halfway' Toward Finishing New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:45:25 +0000

Pearl Jam are taking their time finishing their next album, but singer Eddie Vedder is confident that it will come together in due time and will be as much of a “band” record as they’ve done. The frontman tells Rolling Stone, “[We're] maybe halfway there. We’re taking our time. I was talking to Jeff [Ament] [...]

Pearl Jam Offer 'In the Moonlight' Featuring Josh Homme as Fan Club Holiday Single

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:15:44 +0000

Pearl Jam's 'Ten Club' continues to be one of the better fan club experiences, with the band rarely failing to lavish the members with interesting new releases. The group's latest year-end 'Ten Club' offering is a two-sided single featuring a live version of 'In The Moonlight' featuring Josh Homme on one side and 'All Night' with special guests Glen Hansard, Liam Finn and Joseph Arthur on the other.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Playing With Roger Waters At 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Joe Robinson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:46:04 +0000

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder will join Roger Waters to perform the Pink Floyd classic 'Comfortably Numb' at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert set to take place tonight Madison Square Garden in New York City, Waters revealed during an appearance last night on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' Vedder, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Coldplay's Chris Martin were added to the concert's lineup late last month, joining a star-studded bill that also includes everybody from Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen to Kanye West and the Who.

Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:12:28 +0000

Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October's devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Pearl Jam Launch 'Instant Classic' Bootleg Series With Missoula Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Pearl Jam are one of the leaders when it comes to providing their fans with bootleg performances of their shows, but they intend on making the turnaround a little quicker and offering some special deals in the future. As such, they’ve launched what they’re calling the “Instant Classic” bootleg series. In late September, the group [...]

Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age + A Perfect Circle to Play Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile

Chad Bowar — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:30:58 +0000

The lineups for the 2013 Lollapalooza festivals in Brazil and Chile have been announced. Lollapalooza Brazil will return to São Paulo’s Jockey Club March 29-31, 2013, while Lollapalooza Chile will make its way back to Parque O’Higgins in Santiago April 6-7, 2013. Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer will [...]

Pearl Jam Hit Halfway Mark on Next Album

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:30:42 +0000

Pearl Jam's next record may be a little bit further off than initially thought. Though Matt Cameron stated in an interview that he was recording drum parts prior to leaving for Soundgarden's tour in November, bassist Jeff Ament revealed that there's still plenty of work to be done on their forthcoming release.