Andrew W.K. News and Photos

Dave Lombardo, Slash, Andrew W.K. and Scott Ian Pay Tribute To Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

Thu, May 09 2013 12:47pm - Source: Kerrang! - UK

Kerrang! learned of the sad loss legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman shortly before going to press and saw no other option but to rewrite this week's issue to deliver the ultimate tribute to Jeff's incredible legacy.

Marky Ramone and Andrew W.K. Play Ramones Classics

Sat, May 04 2013 4:32pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Andrew W.K. asked the sold-out crowd at New York's Santos Party House club last night, a knowing smirk on his face.

Cheap Trick Celebrate 'At Budokan' Anniversary With Intimate New York Gig

Mon, April 29 2013 3:32pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"Big in Japan": it's a rock cliché practically invented by the veteran Illinois quartet Cheap Trick.

Renowned music writer Michael Azerrad critiques online journalism

Thu, April 11 2013 3:42pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Music writer and author Michael Azerrad has written a piece for Billboard in which he discusses what he sees as the current state of music writing.

Andrew W.K. joins Marky Ramone's Band

Wed, April 03 2013 6:43am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Andrew W.K. of 'party hard' fame has announced he'll be joining Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg on a world tour, assuming the role of the late Ramones frontman.

Shorties (Ghostwriting Sweet Valley High Books, Andrew W.K.'s Adoration of the Music of Robert Pollard, and more)

Sat, March 09 2013 2:57pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Talk of the Nation interviews author Amy Boesky about ghostwriting over 50 Sweet Valley High books.

Clash Magazine Unveils I Love New York Issue

Thu, March 07 2013 8:49am - Source: ClashMusic.com

The new issue of Clash Magazine, our I Love New York themed special, is out now with dual covers featuring Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flatbush Zombies.

Watch a female bodybuilder get physical in Aleister X’s “West Coast Tees” video

Fri, February 22 2013 3:07pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Andrew W.K. has always seen his positive partying as a way to bring people of varying backgrounds together (even without the State Department's help ).

I Love Bombastic Rock Bands — Who’s With Me?

Thu, January 10 2013 6:06am - Source: Consequence of Sound

You know, if someone wrote an essay insisting Thin Lizzy provided the backbone for his teen experience in the mid 1970s, every rock critic in America would nod their head in agreement.

Spinner's Best Pictures of 2012: Photographer Gino DePinto's Top Shots

Thu, December 20 2012 5:09pm - Source: Spinner

Photographer Gino DePinto is one of a kind.

2012 Annual Report: The Leftovers

Tue, December 18 2012 5:17am - Source: Consequence of Sound

And possibly the world as a whole if you're so inclined to believe.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin Become Russian Cultural Ambassadors

Sun, December 02 2012 5:06pm - Source: Spinner

This past week, Andrew W.K. 's cultural ambassadorship to Bahrain was cancelled by the U.S. State Department.

Andrew W.K. Q&A: Rocker Still Going to Bahrain, Even Without the State Department

Wed, November 28 2012 6:09pm - Source: Spinner

As Spinner previously reported , Andrew W.K. was recently invited and subsequently uninvited by the U.S. State Department to partake in a cultural trip to Bahrain.

Six Possible New Jobs for Deposed Cultural Ambassador Andrew W.K.

Wed, November 28 2012 4:48pm - Source: Pop Dose

It's been a whirlwind couple of days for rock star, motivational speaker , and professional Brony Andrew W.K. , what with his unexpected outing as the U.S.'s cultural ambassador to Bahrain — and the government's speedy change of heart vis a vis sending Andrew overseas to spread our cornerstone values of "music, freedom and positive party power" in an official capacity.

U.S. Nixes Andrew W.K.'s Middle East Ambassador Trip

Wed, November 28 2012 3:22pm - Source: Rolling Stone

He may know party rock better than even LMFAO, but Andrew W.K.'s ambassador trip to Bahrain has been nixed by the U.S. State Department.

Andrew W.K. Releases Statement On Cancelled Bahrain Trip

Wed, November 28 2012 10:35am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Andrew W.K. has issued a strongly worded statement about his cancelled trip to Bahrain.

Rock it Out! Blog: “Happy Birthday, Jimi”

Tue, November 27 2012 9:36pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The guitar god is celebrated on today's Rock it Out!

Andrew W.K. 'not the best choice' for cultural ambassador

Tue, November 27 2012 9:44am - Source: Music-News.com

Self proclaimed party-man Andrew W.K. has been told he was probably not the best choice for the role of cultural ambassador to the Middle East. The singer had a trip planned to Bahrain next month to speak about the positive power of partying and how it can help bring about world peace but was cancelled by the US department of state who have decided that their funds could be better spent elsewhere.

Andrew W.K. Becomes Cultural Ambassador, WU LYF Break Up & More -- NEWS

Mon, November 26 2012 6:50pm - Source: Spinner

Shirtless wonder Iggy Pop and pop's filthiest star, Ke$ha , have released a track together.

Andrew W.K swaps partying hard for world peace

Mon, November 26 2012 2:36pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Andrew W.K has been appointed as a Cultural Ambassador to the Middle East by U.S. Department of State.

Andrew W.K. Named Cultural Ambassador To Bahrain

Mon, November 26 2012 10:59am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Andrew W.K. has been named Cultural Ambassador to Bahrain by the United States.

Andrew W.K named US cultural ambassador to the Middle East

Sun, November 25 2012 3:20pm - Source: NME

Andrew WK has been named a cultural ambassador to the Middle East by the US Department of State.

Ted Leo, Tom Scharpling, Andrew W.K., Chris Elliot, John Hodgman and more performing at Sandy Benefit next month

Mon, November 19 2012 5:46pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

There are a lot of benefits happening to aid Hurricane Sandy relief, and all are very much needed. " which happens on Wednesday (11/21).

Are You There

Thu, November 15 2012 5:04am - Source: MOG

Minnesota is the new moniker of veteran singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman, who has had a prolific solo career since his 1986 debut, This Father's Day. Minnesota's Are You There is one of Himmelman's most intimate albums to date and his first collaborative effort in over 25 years.

Stereo IQ: On the Road With Minus the Bear

Thu, November 01 2012 2:09am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

It's a muggy Tuesday afternoon in Orlando, and I'm on a sofa, cooling out to high-octane air-conditioning in the back of Minus the Bear's tour bus.

Fucked Up's Damian Abraham Now Has His Own Throbblehead

Thu, October 25 2012 3:10pm - Source: Spinner

Fucked Up singer Damian Abraham has been called many things in his career but a "Throbblehead" probably wasn't one of them.

Articles: Lectures on Nothing: John Cage's Century

Thu, September 06 2012 3:29pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Do you like his work, and, if so, would you talk to me about it?

Interviews: Andrew W.K.

Wed, September 05 2012 4:24pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The reward for being an Andrew W.K. fan is directly proportional to one's unwavering belief in his ecstatic message.

In House With Andrew W.K.: The 10th-Anniversary Party for 'I Get Wet'

Fri, August 31 2012 3:21pm - Source: Spinner

Andrew W.K. is looking out the window of our office at the street below through his dark sunglasses, remarking on how he used to live nearby.

Andrew W.K.: I Get Wet

Fri, August 31 2012 5:11am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Let me get it out of the way and welcome everyone who clicked here with the sole hope of witnessing Pitchfork's biggest statistical mea culpa ever.

Will.i.am To Premiere New Song On Mars: Morning Mix

Tue, August 28 2012 12:44pm - Source: Idolator

If there is life on Mars, it'll soon be acquainted with Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am , who has teamed up with NASA (of course he has) for an educational event.

Premiere: Black Pistol Fire – Trigger On My Fire [Video]

Fri, August 24 2012 1:51pm - Source: Music Under Fire

There's something to be said about bands who could care less about where they play, just as long as they get the party started.

Kerrang! Magazine 15/08/12

Tue, August 14 2012 10:40am - Source: Kerrang! - UK

Tracks picked by You Me At Six, Of Mice & Men, Slipknot, Blink-182 and more... and you!

Sled Island Festival 2012: Report Card

Tue, July 31 2012 3:53pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Last month, the sixth annual Sled Island Festival touted itself as an eclectic four-day musical event inspired by Austin's SXSW and San Francisco's Noise Pop. Flyers around Calgary, AB advertised 246 bands, 11 comedians, 11 film screenings, 22 art installations, and 9 special events taking place in 40 venues (and makeshift venues) across Cowtown.

Fang Island: Major

Tue, July 24 2012 5:24am - Source: Pitchfork Media

After releasing their irrepressible second record of high-fivin', guitar-tappin' spazz-rock, Fang Island started to incorporate a cover of Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" into their live sets.