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Mastodon announced in a (3/7) social media post, that the band and Hinds “mutually decided to part ways.” The post goes on to say, “We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we’ve shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors.” Hinds was a founding…
Spiritbox have released its sophomore album, “Tsunami Sea.” “(A tsunami) is a single wave or series of waves, (a tsunami sea) is the metaphor of an ocean entirely made up of the tsunamis,” explained singer Courtney LaPlante. She also confirmed that “Tsunami Sea” is a concept album. “”Every record we make is a concept album, but…
The Wildhearts have released “Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts,” featuring “Troubadour Moon,” the second track from their album. “The songs on ‘Satanic Rites…’ were written during a period of transition, from extremely negative to positive,” reflected Ginger (David Walls). “I realized how much control I have over my mental health, and the songs came from that understanding.” The set’s…
Throwing Old School Hip-Hop, Classic Rock and electronic elements into the mix, Linkin Park burst out of the So. Cal music scene. Their debut, “Hybrid Theory” was released in late ’00. Interestingly, the set’s title was the group’s original name. The aggressive Rap/Rocker “One Step Closer” led the way with turntablist Joe Hahn’s scratching and…
INXS started with the Farris Brothers (guitarist Tim, keyboardist Andrew and drummer Jon) in ’79. School friends, bassist Gary Beers, guitarist/sax player Kirk Pengilly and vocalist Michael Hutchence soon came on board. Interestingly, this line-up remained intact through the band’s lengthy history (’79 to ’97). Honing their act, INXS (in excess) set out on a…
3/1 Green Day Disses VP Vance Green Day kicks off the Australian leg of their “Saviors” tour in Melbourne where frontman Billie Joe Armstrong makes a key lyric change to “Jesus of Suburbia.” The song’s original line is ” am I retarded or just overjoyed.” Armstong alters it to “am I retarded or am I just JD Vance.” The…
Where does this story begin? For most, any awareness of Courtney Love or Hole probably began with Kurt Cobain. Kurt and Courtney, the John and Yoko of the ‘90s, living in the pop culture spotlight – married with child. “Oh, she’s just riding on his fame,” was often heard. Love had founded Hole, along with…
Heart, who are currently on the North American leg of the “Royal Flush“ trek, have announced “An Evening With Heart” spring/summer tour that will begin May 31st at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City and conclude on June 28th in Hollywood, FL. The band will perform two separate sets each night. Last Friday’s “Royal Flush” kick-off show marked Heart’s…
Bruce Dickinson has announced an extensive North American solo tour in support of his current studio album, “The Mandrake Project.” It went to #3 on the U.K. Albums chart and #9 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Album survey. “Last year we did a couple of sold-out U.S. West Coast dates before heading to South America and…
“The Best Of Nickelback: Volume 1” is #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The set advanced from #2 to #1, earning its fourth turn leading the survey. “Volume 1” was released in 2013 to coincide with Nickelback’s “The Hits Tour” and includes “How You Remind Me” and “Rockstar.” Singer/guitarist Chad Kroeger wrote the…