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Motley Crue ‘The Dirt’ Review: Soundtrack Offers a Wild Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride

Motley Crue: “The Dirt” soundtrack combines three new, original songs with the band’s catalog of classics. Anne Erickson reviews the collection.
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Dream Theater: James LaBrie on ‘Distance Over Time’ and Why Metal Will Endure

James LaBrie of Dream Theater speaks with Anne Erickson about the band’s new album, “Distance Over Time,” and why “metal never really goes away” in this in-depth interview.
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Within Temptation: Sharon den Adel on ‘Resist,’ Technology + Women in Metal

Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel chats with Anne Erickson about the band’s new album, “Resist,” working with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and more in this in-depth interview.
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Mark Tremonti on Sevendust, ‘A Dying Machine’ and the Next Alter Bridge Album

Mark Tremonti speaks with Anne Erickson about touring with Sevendust, “A Dying Machine” and the next Alter Bridge album in this extensive interview.
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Dream Theater Soars on ‘Distance Over Time’ – Review

Album review: “Distance Over Time” is an exciting collection of progressive metal that takes the listener on the best kind of musical journey.  Anne Erickson reviews the set.
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Sevendust: Clint Lowery on New Music, Tremonti Tour + His Upcoming Solo Album

Clint Lowery of Sevendust speaks with Anne Erickson about the status of a new Sevendust album, his new solo endeavor and more in this in-depth interview.
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Nita Strauss on ‘Controlled Chaos,’ Women in Metal and Alice Cooper

Nita Strauss chats with Anne Erickson about her pummeling new solo album, “Controlled Chaos,” and more in this in-depth interview.
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