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Fan Stabbed at Tenacious D Concert

Chad Childers — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:47:19 +0000

About the last band in the world you would think would be affected by violence at a show was on Saturday night (July 28), as Tenacious D's performance at Las Vegas' House of Blues was cut short after an altercation between two audience members resulted in a stabbing.

Tenacious D Dig Into Who Catalog for Concert Medley

Chad Childers — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:50:19 +0000

The hardest rocking acoustic band of all time, Tenacious D, are once again ready to tear it up as they've got a new record to promote. Jack Black and Kyle Gass have always worn their influences on their sleeve, and the group have chosen to honor one of the all-time great bands - the Who - while on tour.

Jack Black Helps the Protomen Cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:23:44 +0000

If there's any film star/recording artist you could conceivably expect to see onstage belting out background vocals on a Queen song being covered by a band dedicated to releasing concept albums inspired by the 'Mega Man' video game franchise, it's Jack Black of Tenacious D.

Tenacious D Play Surprise Gig

Dave Lifton — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:02:01 +0000

Unsuspecting barbecue lovers in Los Angeles received a special treat to go with their pulled pork sandwiches on Thursday (May 10). No, it wasn't a free side order of mac and cheese (although that would have been nice, too), but rather a surprise performance by Tenacious D.

Tenacious D Offer Free Stream of New 'Rize of the Fenix' Album

Ken Kelley — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:08:00 +0000

Starting today, comedy-rock band Tenacious D are streaming their upcoming record 'Rize of the Fenix' on their website. With a release date of May 14 in Europe and May 15 in North America, the duo's new record marks their first release since 2006's 'The Pick of Destiny.' Which, as they'll gleefully tell you, was a bomb, or rather, "a stinky pile of cheese." No such worries on this collection, from what we've heard.

Tenacious D Explore Tinnitus with Rudy Sarzo

Dave Lifton — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:58:38 +0000

To promote their upcoming album, 'Rize of the Fenix,' Tenacious D have enlisted the help of their friends in both the comedy and rock worlds. Bob Odenkirk, known for his work on 'Mr. Show' and 'Breaking Bad,' teamed up with bassist Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne) to create an mock-informational film on behalf of the Tinnitus Institute.

Tenacious D's Jack Black Gives Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Sex Tips

Dave Lifton — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:36:51 +0000

You’re a Hollywood power couple with perpetual slots on every list of the world’s most beautiful people. Suddenly, you announce your engagement. So who better to dole out advice on keeping things fresh in the bedroom than the guy who once sang, “F— Her Gently?” That’s right, Tenacious D‘s Jack Black, that noted loverman, has [...]

Tenacious D Present Golden God Lifetime Achievement Award To Rush

Dave Lifton — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:01:33 +0000

At Revolver Magazine's Golden Gods Award ceremony Wednesday (April 11) night, Rush received the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award. Previous winners of the award were Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister and Motley Crue.

Tenacious D, 'Rize of the Fenix' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:50:48 +0000

Tenacious D is nothing if not ambitious. The Jack Black-led duo's movie 'Pick of Destiny' is sort of like the seventh 'Police Academy' movie in that it makes you wonder who thought it was a good idea in the first place. We sort of look back on the 2006 flick and think "Huh, how did they get away with that?"

Tenacious D Announce 2012 World Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:20:38 +0000

Jack Black's comedic rock band Tenacious D will be working hard this summer, with 28 shows planned worldwide, beginning in late May. Yesterday, the duo announced new dates on their official website, and tickets for many of the stops go on sale Friday and Saturday (March 30 and 31).

Tenacious D Document Their Comeback with 'To Be the Best' Film

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:15:41 +0000

Rock gets a much-needed injection of cheeky fun and awesomeness this spring, thanks to Tenacious D. In their new short film, styled after a televised ‘Extra!’ entertainment news story, the rocky road of The D’s principals, comedians Jack Black and Kyle Gass, is chronicled in depth. Here’s what goes down: After their 2006 movie ‘The [...]

Tenacious D To Return In May With 'Rize Of The Fenix'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:32:01 +0000

Following their opening slot on the Foo Fighters' tour of Australia and New Zealand last December, Tenacious D, the comedy hard rock band comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, have announced that they will release their third album, 'Rize of the Fenix,' on a to-be-determined date in May.