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Hootie & The Blowfish

  Hootie & The Blowfish’s “Cracked Rear View,” released in ’94, was the #3 best-selling debut album of all time, behind Whitney Houston’s self-titled effort and Meatloaf’s “Bat Out Of Hell.” Second and third albums, “Fairweather Johnson” (pictured) and “Musical Chairs,” while not reaching their debut’s rarified heights, still did exceptionally well. Like “Cracked Rear View,” “Fairweather Johnson” topped the …
Hootie & The Blowfish

Mr. Big Heads For "The Big Finish"

Mr. Big Heads For "The Big Finish"
Mr. Big will embark on "The BIG Finish" tour early next year. Formed in 1988, Mr. Big has released nine albums and are best known for the hit ballad, "To Be With You," which was atypical of the band's Hard Rock sound. Drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle with Parkinson's disease in '18. Mr. Big U.S. Tour Dates: …

Metal Fest Features Iron Maiden

Through October 3rd, Iron Maiden is the final Act 3 of World Of Tanks Modern Armor (WOTMA) Metal Fest (following Sabaton – Act 1 and Megadeth – Act 2). The Iron Maiden-themed Senjutsu TO-55 flamethrower tank was designed specifically for this event. And two Maiden songs, "Brighter Than A Thousand Suns" and "The Writing On The Wall," drive the action. The band's iconic mascot Eddie appears as a …
Metal Fest Features Iron Maiden

Metallica's "Gone Too Far?" (Version II Video) Arrives

Metallica's "Gone Too Far?" (Version II Video) Arrives
Metallica has released the second official music video for "Too Far Gone?" The track is from the band's "72 Seasons," which dropped earlier this year. The video, directed by Coan "Buddy" Nichols, has footage filmed during the band's concert last month at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. "72 Seasons" went to #2 on the Billboard 200 " becoming the band's 12th Top …

Dragonforce Present "Doomsday Party"

Dragonforce have issued a dramatic standalone single titled "Doomsday Party." "It was a tough decision to choose which of our new tracks to release first, but we decided on this one because it showcases a different facet of our music while still retaining the unmistakable Dragonforce sound," stated guitarist Herman Li.  Dragonforce recently announced that it had signed a record deal with Napalm Records. "Our hope …
Dragonforce Present "Doomsday Party"
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