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Iggy & the Stooges, 'Ready To Die' – Album Review

Dave Swanson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:53:58 +0000

Who would have ever guessed that in 2013, we would be talking about a new Stooges album? The odds were certainly not in that column, but then in 2003, the unexpected happened and Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton and brother Scott plugged in once again. They toured and wowed young and old fans alike with their brutal rock and roll assault, and even released a reunion album, although 2007's 'The Weirdness' was hardly the stuff of legend and kind of a false-start comeback.

Iggy and the Stooges, 'Burn' – Song Review

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:01:52 +0000

The ear-melting riff that opens 'Burn' -- Iggy Pop and the Stooges' new single -- makes it clear that this is no nostalgia act. Not only do these guys still have their edge, four decades after their crunchy punk rock classic of a debut, you could argue that 'Burn' is all edge.

Iggy and the Stooges Debut New Single 'Burn' Ahead of 'Ready to Die' Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:01:28 +0000

Punk rock legends Iggy and the Stooges are heading back to stores this spring with their latest studio album, ‘Ready to Die,’ and we’re now getting our first taste of the disc, courtesy of the new track ‘Burn.’ The driving rocker is filled with guitar goodness, with frontman Iggy Pop leading the way on the chorus, [...]

Iggy and the Stooges Announce 'Ready to Die' Release Details

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:01:43 +0000

The Iggy and the Stooges album 'Raw Power' turns 40 this month, and the group is also planning a new release. Iggy Pop, James Williamson and Scott Asheton have united to record 'Ready to Die,' their second album featuring the surviving members of that lineup. (2007's 'The Weirdness' featured the surviving members of the Ron Asheton-fronted Stooges lineup.)

Iggy Pop & the Stooges Ron Asheton Tribute Concert Coming to DVD

Dave Swanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:32:46 +0000

Original Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton passed away in 2009, but his dynamic playing and presence has not been forgotten. On April 19, 2011, his former bandmates held a tribute concert to honor his legacy and music. A DVD from that night, appropriately titled 'Tribute to Ron Asheton,' is now making its way to DVD on June 4 via MVD.

David Bowie, Iggy Pop Collaboration to Be Subject of Movie

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:46:46 +0000

The creative and personal relationship between David Bowie and Iggy Pop will form the basis of ‘Lust for Life.’ The film will soon be shopped to international buyers at the European Film Market. The Hollywood Reporter notes that ‘Lust for Life’ takes place in the mid-70s, when the duo moved to West Berlin to refocus [...]

Iggy Pop and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino Collaborate on Song for HBO's 'True Blood'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Generations of rock stars collide on a new song composed for HBO’s hit vampire drama, ‘True Blood.’ The episode that will debut July 8 will feature Iggy Pop and Bethany Cosentno of indie band Best Coast duetting on ‘Let’s Boot and Rally.’

Iggy Pop Doubts the Clash's Sincerity, Vows No More Stage Dives

Chad Childers — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:00:18 +0000

Iggy Pop is credited as one of the original punk rockers, but the singer says he’s not exactly a fan of all the bands that were the next generation in that genre. Pop says he had a bit of an issue with their intentions. He tells the New York Times, “I reacted to it better [...]