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The Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck debuted on HBO last night (May 4), but the film's director Brett Morgen will not be hearing any of your conspiracy theories. In a new interview, the filmmaker revealed that people who believe the Nirvana frontman was murdered (likely at the command of his wife, Courtney Love) had already made up theories about the new movie before even watching it. -
5 Great Grunge Documentaries Not Based on Kurt Cobain: 'Hype!', 'Pearl Jam Twenty' and More
No music documentary has gotten as much hype this year as 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck,' the document on the life of Nirvana's frontman featuring new footage, new songs, and potentially even a sex tape featuring Courtney Love (not really...but director Brett Morgen had a chance). Cobain was arguably the most influential musician of the '90s, a demigod among many music icons that emerged from Seattle's grunge scene. We can't wait to check out Montage of Heck but for the time being we recommend you check out these other five documentaries that look at aspects of Seattle's rock scene during the era, looking at Pearl Jam, Mudhoney and more. No, 'Singles' isn't one of them. -
Courtney Love's Ghostwriter Suing for Payment from Unpublished Biography of Kurt Cobain's Widow
The ghostwriter behind Courtney Love's delayed autobiography is suing the performer for more payment for the unfinished project. 'The Girl With The Most Cake' was due to be released as dearly as 2013 but the Hole vocalist described it as a "nightmare" and a "disaster." -
Kurt Cobain 'And I Love Her' Beatles Cover Hits Internet from 'Montage of Heck' Documentary
The upcoming Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck was always set to arrive with some previously unheard demos and new music from the Nirvana frontman, and now one of the first tracks has arrived online. Today (April 21) following a series of screenings, a cover of the early Beatles classic "And I Love Her" performed acoustically by Cobain has leaked. -
Torche, Circa Survive and Thou Honor Nirvana With Record Store Day Compilation Album
For this years eighth annual Record Store Day, thirteen eclectic bands came together for a second compilation tribute album to Nirvana titled 'Whatever Nevermind.' -
Cameron Crowe's 23 Favorite Albums Revealed by Wikileaks: Beatles, Nirvana and Radiohead Included
The Sony hacks revealed many salacious e-mails and details about celebrities in the film and music world, however one bit of information is just as enticing without damaging anyone's reputation: an e-mail where director Cameron Crowe lists his 23 favorite albums of all time, including bits from The Rolling Stones, Nirvana and Radiohead. -
Kurt Cobain Committed Suicide Because He Feared Courtney Love Cheated on Him, According to 'Montage of Heck' Director
The cause of Kurt Cobain's suicide has always been thought to be a reaction to the immense fame that Nirvana achieved in the early '90s, but the upcoming authorized documentary Montage of Heck has a different reason for the death of the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" singer: he died of a "broken heart" as he searched for a family with Courtney Love. -
'Montage of Heck' Teaser Reveals Band Name Choices Before Nirvana
Nirvana fans have a little more than a month to wait until the release of the new documentary 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.' The film is the first of its kind, considering it was done with Cobain's family's blessing. In a new teaser for the doc, a few of Nirvana's alternative band names are shown as the group provides some background music. -
Stream Modest Mouse's New Album 'Strangers to Ourselves' on Spotify
Modest Mouse released its sixth album, 'Strangers to Ourselves,' today, March 17. The effort is the band's first in eight years, following 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.' Fans can stream the new LP, which is out now, in its entirety on Spotify, Consequence of Sound noted. -
Trailer for 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' Shows Nirvana Frontman's Journey [WATCH]
The trailer for the upcoming 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' documentary offers a brief preview of what looks to be an extremely important rock 'n' roll film. The doc, the first made with the cooperation of the Cobain family, features previously unreleased music and artwork by the man who reluctantly gave a voice to an entire generation. Family, friends and bandmates like Nirvana's Krist Novoselic were interviewed for the film, directed by Brett Morgen. -
Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home on the Market for $400K
Kurt Cobain's childhood home is up for sale and it is on the market for $100,000 less than the last time it was on the auction block. You can purchase the Nirvana frontman's old home for a mere $400,000 now, the 'Puget Sound Business Journal' reported. Cobain lived in the Aberdeen, Washington, house until he was 9 years old, returning for a few years during his late teenage period. Fan want to make it a museum. -
The Blue Dress: How The Viral Light Sensation Would Wreck 7 Classic Album Covers (John Coltrane, Nirvana, The Eagles and More)
The internet went nuts on Thursday when two factions argued whether a dress was blue-and-black or white-and-gold. The light tricks in play in this example would wreck a number of classic album covers from Nirvana, The Eagles, John Coltrane and more. -
Patti Smith Does Freaky Nirvana Cover at Los Angeles Show [WATCH]
Patti Smith is a legend, and she still draws large crowds at the age of 68. The singer usually likes to pay homage to music legends at her gigs, and her Jan. 29 show at Los Angeles' Ace Hotel was no different. -
'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' Draws Mixed Reviews from Critics
The first public viewing of "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" took place Saturday night, Jan. 24 at the Sundance Film Festival, and while many were perturbed by the film's lack of Dave Grohl, director Brett Morgen also received some decent reviews, however mixed. -
Why Does 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' Lack Commentary from Dave Grohl? Director Brett Morgen Explains
'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck,' the documentary based on the Nirvana frontman that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this week, had a little bit of everything but some noticed that it didn't feature Dave Grohl, the band's drummer and current Foo Fighters vocalist. Although there have been questions in the past over the relationship between the two bandmates, director Brett Morgen assured viewers at the film's premiere in Utah that a later cut of the film may include commentary from Grohl, who was interviewed for the project.
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