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Often groups break into factions. Once that happens they’re done. But those clicks, with a shared vision, can take a life of their own. A case in point: At The Drive-In was a promising band that saw members depart to form Sparta. The other side of that equation, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, became The…
Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach has released his fifth solo album, “Child Within The Man;” The set features “What Do I Got To Lose?” and “Everybody Bleeds.”. According to Bach, it is “an album more than 10 years in the making.” His last solo effort was a decade ago. “If you like the records…
Three Days Grace and Shinedown were locked in a long-term battle for supremacy of the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Five Finger Death Punch and Disturbed also were in the mix. Legendary bands – Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilot – returned with new singers (William DuVall and Likin Park’s Chester Bennington, respectively). For decades…
Celebrating his birthday, Bruce Springsteen appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The host asks ‘The Boss’ “what are your five favorite Springsteen songs?” Here’s Springsteen’s List: 1. Born To Run Original Album: Born To Run (1975) 2. The Rising Original Album: The Rising (2002) 3. Thunder Road Original Album: Born To Run (1975)…
On this day… Black Sabbath joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with “Paranoid.” It was the title track from the band’s second studio album. It was the first single from the album and was widely regarded as one of the greatest Heavy Metal songs of all time. The song “Paranoid” was written as an afterthought,” remembered bassist Geezer Butler….
It doesn’t happen often but when Presidents meet Rock musicians it usually occurs when a musician is being recognized for career achievements (White House events/Kennedy Center Honors) or good works. A detailed count reveals that Barack Obama has met the most Rock stars than any other President (a complete list is at the bottom of…