Rock

12 Stones Release Song Snippets Off, ‘Only Human’

12 Stones may have delayed the release of their new album until next year, but the guys aren’t skipping a beat when it comes to sharing tracks off the release and giving fans an early taste of what’s to come. For the past week, the New Orleans-based hard rock group have released song samples off their upcoming album, Only Human, which is now slated to drop on March 27, 2012, via Executive Music Group.
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Cavo Debut Hard-Hitting New Single, ‘Thick as Thieves’ [Audio]

St. Louis-based hard rockers Cavo debuted their new single, the hard-hitting “Thick as Thieves,” Monday on their hometown alternative rock station, KPNT. Now, the dudes are offering a free download of the single on their official Facebook page, but today (Sept. 5) is the last day to pick up the free song.
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Evanescence’s Amy Lee Was ‘Addicted’ to Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’

With all the hoopla surrounding the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind on Sept. 27, Evanescence’s Amy Lee is chiming in about one of her favorite 1991 albums, Pearl Jam’s Ten.
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Theory of a Deadman Guitarist Says Alter Bridge is an ‘Important Part’ of Carnival of Madness

The 2011 Carnival of Madness Tour debuted Saturday in Twin Lakes, Wis., and according to Theory of a Deadman guitarist Dave Brenner, the guys are pumped– especially to tour with Alter Bridge.
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Staind ‘Not Again’ Brings Bleak, Heavy Quality – Video Review [Watch]

Staind’s new single, “Not Again,” off their upcoming self-titled album (out Sept. 13) is up to No. 4 on the active rock chart, and climbing. Now, the guys have released the official music video, and it’s a simple, wistful collection of shots of the band performing live in a post-apocalyptic, industrial wasteland, solely focusing on the band’s ability to deliver a heavy, live presentation. Watch the video, here.
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Evanescence Unveil Simple Artwork for Self-Titled Album

Amy Lee and Evanescence uncover cover art for upcoming, self-titled release Goth-inspired rockers Evanescence are the hot topic of the moment, as the band prepares to drop their new, self-titled album on Oct. 11. Now Amy Lee and company have unveiled the new artwork for the album, and the image, which you can view here, is simple, carrying the Evanescence name and the branded dark purple and blue color schematic.
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Puddle of Mudd Guitarist Talks ‘Re(disc)overed,’ Metallica [Interview]

Puddle of Mudd guitarist Paul Phillips checks in to talk about the band’s just-released covers album ‘Re(disc)overed,’ their current stint on the Rock Allegiance Tour and gives his Top 5 Rock Albums of All Time.
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Burn Halo Singer on Drowning Pool, New Single ‘Tear it Down’ [Interview]

When Burn Halo sat down to flesh out the video for their latest single, “Tear it Down,” they knew, confidently, they wanted a plot that would match the message of the song: Be yourself. Read Audio Ink Radio’s exclusive interview with lead singer James Hart, here.
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Switchfoot ‘Dark Horses’ is a Rock Anthem – Song Review [Audio]

Switchfoot are on a lifelong quest to find meaning and hope in a challenging world, and on “Dark Horses,” the band’s debut single off Vice Verses (out Sept. 27), that pursuit meshes with catchy hooks and pop-rock rhythms that are buoyant and memorable.
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Pop Evil ‘Monster You Made’ Proves Timeless – Song Review [Audio]

Every great rock band will eventually write their benchmark ballad. It’s the timeless song that carries a deep meaning to the band and that strikes a profound chord with fans of the past, present and future. For Grand Rapids-based rockers Pop Evil, that track could quite possibly be their latest single, “Monster You Made,” off this year’s, War of Angels, album.
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