News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=582 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:48:13 -0400 Thu, 01 May 2008 11:16:16 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=582 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/rem-didnt-expect-losing-my-religion-to-be-a-hit-peter-buck-was-simply-bored-with-guitar https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/rem-didnt-expect-losing-my-religion-to-be-a-hit-peter-buck-was-simply-bored-with-guitar Tab Spotlight: Today, the song is pretty much a standard for rock music, but including a mandolin in the early 1990s was one of the boldest moves a rock band could make. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:48:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-song-has-been-misinterpreted-as-a-love-song-but-the-writer-describes-it-as-brutal-and-violent https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-song-has-been-misinterpreted-as-a-love-song-but-the-writer-describes-it-as-brutal-and-violent Music News: They also influenced Nirvana. ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:36:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/original_rem_lineup_reunited_after_17_years_they_played_an_acoustic_version_of_losing_my_religion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/original_rem_lineup_reunited_after_17_years_they_played_an_acoustic_version_of_losing_my_religion.html Music News: The band first appeared on a morning show, where they spoke about a potential reunion.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:46:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/original_rem_members_appear_together_on_stage_for_the_first_time_in_almost_17_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/original_rem_members_appear_together_on_stage_for_the_first_time_in_almost_17_years.html Music News: "Speaking on behalf of Bill and Mike and Peter, we are so *** thrilled to be here tonight."]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:27:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/story_behind_this_rem_song_is_way_more_bizarre_than_you_can_imagine-143681 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/story_behind_this_rem_song_is_way_more_bizarre_than_you_can_imagine-143681 Features: The inspiration for "What's the frequency, Kenneth?" and how it came to be. ]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:21:51 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_peter_buck_names_one_embarrassing_on-stage_moment_says_his_first_gig_was_horrible.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_peter_buck_names_one_embarrassing_on-stage_moment_says_his_first_gig_was_horrible.html Music News: The alternative rock pioneer also named the best way of getting better at playing guitar.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:19:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_peter_buck_says_bands_popularity_took_away_some_of_the_pleasure_of_performing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_peter_buck_says_bands_popularity_took_away_some_of_the_pleasure_of_performing.html Music News: "I don't really want to pretend to be an actor in some video where I can't act."]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/why_rem_refused_to_play_their_massive_hit_song_live-129259 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/why_rem_refused_to_play_their_massive_hit_song_live-129259 Features: "I don't hate it. But I don't want to sing it…"]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_announce_six_disc_retrospective_dvd_boxset_remtv.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_announce_six_disc_retrospective_dvd_boxset_remtv.html Music News: Collaboration with MTV out this November.]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:38:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/michael_stipe_rem_will_only_reunite_if_we_need_the_money.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/michael_stipe_rem_will_only_reunite_if_we_need_the_money.html Music News: R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has admitted that the band would only reunite if they really needed money.]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:31:08 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_broke_up_to_walk_away_as_friends.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_broke_up_to_walk_away_as_friends.html Music News: Following last week's surprise announcement that REM were breaking up, the band has opened up about why it decided to suddenly call it quits after 31 years.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:25:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_release_greatest_hits_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_release_greatest_hits_album.html New Releases: The compilation will be titled Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982-2011 and is set for a November release.]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:21:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_begin_work_on_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_begin_work_on_new_album.html New Releases: R.E.M. only released "Collapse Into Now" in March, but the band are already in the studio working on the album's follow-up.]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:26:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_michael_stipe_ditches_pen_and_paper_for_iphone.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_michael_stipe_ditches_pen_and_paper_for_iphone.html Music News: Michael Stipe says he's ditched his notepad and pen in favour of his iPhone when he's working on new material.]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:11:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_promise_collapse_into_now_will_be_a_classic-sounding_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_promise_collapse_into_now_will_be_a_classic-sounding_album.html New Releases: REM guitarist Peter Buck says the band have recaptured their "classic" sound on new album "Collapse Into Now".]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:38:05 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_announce_album_release_date.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_announce_album_release_date.html New Releases: REM's new album, Collapse Into Now, has a release date. The album will hit stores and online retailers on March 7.]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:28:15 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_new_album_tracklisting.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_new_album_tracklisting.html New Releases: REM have announced the tracklisting of their forthcoming album "Collapse Into Now".]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:32:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_new_album_to_feature_pearl_jams_eddie_vedder_patti_smith_and_peaches.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_new_album_to_feature_pearl_jams_eddie_vedder_patti_smith_and_peaches.html New Releases: REM have revealed that their new album will feature collaborations with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith and Peaches.]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:10:15 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_austin_city_limits_live_dvd_to_be_released.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_austin_city_limits_live_dvd_to_be_released.html New Releases: REM will release a new live DVD "R.E.M. Live From Austin, TX" on November 22.]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:54:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_set_name_for_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_set_name_for_new_album.html New Releases: REM have named their forthcoming new album "Collapse Into Now".]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:23:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_song_most_likely_to_make_men_cry.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_song_most_likely_to_make_men_cry.html Music News: Everybody Hurts by REM is the song most likely to make grown men cry.]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:30:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_finishing_up_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_finishing_up_new_album.html New Releases: R.E.M. have been putting the final touches on its 15th studio album in a Nashville studio, with eyes on a 2011 release.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:28:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_recording_very_old_school_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_recording_very_old_school_new_album.html New Releases: The Posies frontman Ken Stringfellow has said that REM are recording an "old school"- style album.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:33:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_reissue_expanded_third_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_reissue_expanded_third_album.html New Releases: REM have announced details of the reissue of their third studio album "Fables Of The Reconstruction".]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 11:03:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_start_work_on_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_start_work_on_new_album.html New Releases: REM have started work on their new album, with frontman Michael Stipe posting two behind the scenes videos of the band in the studio online.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:08:41 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_new_documentary_goes_to_the_big_screen.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rems_new_documentary_goes_to_the_big_screen.html Music News: REM screen their "un-concert" documentary, "This Is Not A Show: Live at the Olympia in Dublin," for one night only in select towns across the US.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:28:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_release_live_album_this_fall.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_release_live_album_this_fall.html New Releases: R.E.M. this fall will release "Live At The Olympia," a double-disc live album culled from a 2007 five-night residency at the Irish theater.]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:47:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_works_on_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_works_on_new_album.html New Releases: REM is working on a new material and amidst the "early, early demo days" for the album.]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 13:12:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_reissue_reckoning.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rem_to_reissue_reckoning.html New Releases: R.E.M. will mark the 25th anniversary of their second album, "Reckoning," with a two-disc deluxe edition of the classic record.]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 15:40:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_guitarist_takes_aim_at_bandmates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rem_guitarist_takes_aim_at_bandmates.html Music News: R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has a few choice words for his bandmates: Told you so.]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 11:16:16 -0400