ContactMusic — Dave Grohl quit Nirvana in 1993 The Smells Like Teen Spirit group had a number of drummers before settling on Dave in 1990 ahead of the recording of their defining Nevermind album but he later became so enraged when singer Kurt Cobain criticise... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Krist Novoselic remembers late Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain whenever he receives a compliment about the groups material Nirvana split following the frontmans suicide in 1994 but Cobain is never far from his bassist pals mind Novoselic re... more info

NME — Blink-182, Nirvana and You Me At Six all have new stuff out more info

ContactMusic — Rockers Pearl Jam are auctioning off a signed guitar to raise money for former Nirvana promoter Susie Tennant as she battles cancer The band is donating the Fender Squire Telecaster autographed by Eddie Vedder Jeff Ament Stone Gossard Mike MCCready M... more info

NME — Drummer briefly left the band after overhearing Kurt Cobain criticise his playing more info

Topix — Anniversaries make people misty. So it's no surprise that the past two weeks have seen a torrent of awe-struck odes to the 20th birthday of a true game changer in rock history: Nirvana 's "Nevermind." Several tribute albums, peopled by stars re-inhab... more info

ContactMusic — Nevermind by Nirvana one of the most seminal rock albums of all time turns 20 today 249 with its impact still being felt keenly by musicians and fans alike a generation on Though initially considered a slow burner by the bands label Geffen - Mtv c... more info

Guardian Music — The Last Day Of Summer, ManchesterWith September traditionally drier than August in the UK, perhaps this optimistically titled rave will be just the welcome new students in Manchester need. The event is aimed at such, taking place in the city centre'... more info

Stereogum — In retrospect, it’s amazing that this wasn’t Nirvana Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The show has previously hosted week-long tributes to the Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. And next week, Fallon will spend the week honoring Pink Floyd. As B... more info

KEXP Seattle — Yesterday, KEXP’s DJ Riz shared a crazy story about DJ’ing Nirvana’s infamous food fight CD release party at Rebar (read it here). Today, as we play all local and Nirvana-related music, you can read about the memories KEXP DJs and staff have re... more info