Firewind’s Gus G. on Ozzy: ‘It’s a Big Learning Experience’

Gus G turns 31 today, and while Ozzy takes some time off from the road, Gus is focusing on Firewind. The guys are currently on a European trek with Wolf, and they’ll trail that with their first-ever North American tour starting Oct. 9 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Foo Fighters, Rise Against Prep for Launch of Fall Tour

Ready to rock, grunge-style? Foo Fighters kick off a North American arena tour on Sept. 14 in St. Paul, Minn., and the trek closes out Nov. 16 in Boston.
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Evanescence’s Gritty ‘What You Want’ Music Video – Sneak Peek

A sneak peek of goth-pop band Evanescence’s new video for their single, “What You Want,” is available from the band, and you can check it out, below. Amy Lee and company filmed the clip July 30 on a do-it-yourself stage in a Brookly, warehouse. Meiert Avis directed the clip, who is best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Bob Dylan.
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Oh, Sleeper’s Micah Kinard: ‘Fire’ is an ‘In-Depth Concept Album’ [Interview]

Fort Worth-based metal-core act Oh, Sleeper always had a knack for crafting metallic, grandiose, in-depth concept albums, and their new release, Children of Fire, picks up right where 2009’s, Son of the Morning, left off.
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Family Force 5: New Album is for ‘Blaring at Maximum Volume’

Dance-rocker Family Force 5 prep for new album, III Family Force 5 have a strong following who flock to any and every live show imaginable. The dance-rock guys entertained thousands on the Vans Warped Tour this summer, and now they’re ready to release their latest album, simply titled III, on Oct. 18 via Tooth & Nail Records and III Entertainment.
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Seether’s John Humphrey: ‘We’re a Live Band’ – Uproar Festival Chat

Audio Ink Radio catches up with post-grunge band Seether at the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, and drummer John Humphrey says they ‘love playing live.’
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Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana to Play Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit

The 25th anniversary of Neil Young’s first Bridge School Benefit Concert takes place Oct. 22-23 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., and the lineup features Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters, Mumford and Sons, Carlos Santana and more.
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Underoath, Comeback Kid, the Chariot, This is Hell Prep Fall Tour

Florida metal-core gentlemen Underoath commence their North American fall headlining tour next week, carrying along fellow Christian metal bands Comeback Kid, the Chariot and This is Hell.
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Daughtry, Blaqk Audio, Coheed and Cambria Featured on ‘Batman’ Video Game

‘Batman: Arkham City – the Album,’ out Oct. 4, will feature 12 new and original songs by Daughtry, Coheed and Cambria, Panic! At The Disco, Blaqk Audio (feature Davey Havok and Jade Pudget of A.F.I.), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Serj Tankian, the Boxer Rebellion, the Duke Spirit and more.
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Former Korn guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch to Tour with RED

Former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch has announced he will release a new single, “Paralyzed,” on Oct. 4, in conjunction with the music video that same day. The track, produced by Nashville’s Jasen Rauch formerly of RED, will be out on iTunes and other digital outlets. Welch will also tour with fellow Christian hard rockers RED in October.
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