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Beastie Boys’ Former DJ Says Rock Hall of Fame Is Forgetting the DJ

DJ Hurricane, former DJ for the Beastie Boys, believes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is missing the role of DJs in rock music.
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

President Obama Boosts Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ Sales by 490%

Al Green’s classic soul song “Let’s Stay Together” got a sales boost last week thanks to President Barack Obama.
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 | Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

The Used’s Bert McCracken Explains New Single, ‘I Come Alive’

The latest album from the Used, “Vulnerable,” is duo out March 27 via the alternative rock band’s own record label, Anger Music Group.
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Posted 26 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Gives Chevelle Touring Advice

Chevelle are hardly newbies when it comes to the road. Still, when Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl gave them frank touring advice, they took it. Wouldn’t you?
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Posted 26 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde Talks Upcoming ‘Un-Blackened’ DVD

Heavy metal band Black Label Society are prepping an “Un-Blackened” DVD, featuring stripped-down versions of the band’s famous heavy cuts, says Zakk Wylde.
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Posted 26 Jan 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Theory of a Deadman Unleash 2012 U.S. Tour Dates with Pop Evil

Theory of a Deadman have announced their latest headlining U.S. tour, and they’re taking Pop Evil along for the ride.
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Posted 25 Jan 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Slipknot, the Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying + More Set for Mayhem

It’s baaack! The Rockstar Mayhem Festival has announced its 2012 lineup, and it’s a doozy– Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, the Devil Wears Prada and more.
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Posted 25 Jan 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Wants to Tour with Jane’s Addiction + Black Sabbath

In a recent Twitter Q & A, one fan asked Corgan with whom he’s like to do a proper tour. His answer? Alternative band Jane’s Addiction and metal guys Black Sabbath!
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Posted 25 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Skillet’s John Cooper: I’ve Got 30 or So Tunes Written for a New Album

Skillet frontman John Cooper says he already has 30 songs written for the Christian hard rock band’s upcoming album.
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Florence and the Machine Unveil Spring 2012 Tour Dates

Alternative band Florence and the Machine have officially unveiled their spring 2012 U.S. tour dates.
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Posted 24 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments