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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The Devil Wears Prada Prepares for ‘Dead Throne Tour’

Christian metal-core band the Devil Wears Prada just wrapped up a killer stint on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour, and now they’re taking that momentum and setting off on a headlining jaunt, the “Dead Throne Tour: North American 2011.” The 37-date tour begins Nov. 3 in Milwaukee, Wis., and runs through Dec. 18 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Regarding tour-mates, heavy bands Whitechapel, Enter Shikari and For Today will open on all dates.
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Blink-182 Video Debut: ‘Up All Night’ is One Big Party

Who’s ready for a punk-pop revival? Good, because legendary San Diego punk-pop band Blink-182 have released the official music video for, “Up All Night,” the debut song off their highly-awaited new album, Neighborhoods, which comes out on Sept. 27.
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Texas in July ‘Thrilled’ to Sign European Record Deal

Congratulations are in order for rising metal-core band, Texas in July. The Pennsylvania guys have announced a new record deal with Nuclear Blast Records for all European territories, adding to their current North American arrangement with Equal Vision Records.
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MxPx Release ‘Triple Shot’ Album Set, Prep for New LP

Punk-pop outfit MxPx built a solid fan base in the ‘90s and 2000s writing high-energy, upbeat punk rock tracks with inspiriting sentiments that made the guys stand out from the standard punk dudes of the day, like Green Day and the Offspring. Now, the band’s label, Seattle’s Tooth & Nail Records, have released a collection of the guys’ earliest releases, and it’s an apt gift idea for any MxPx fan.
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Times of Grace Singer: ‘Live in Love’ is About ‘Compassion and Hope’

Times of Grace released their new music video for the song, “Live in Love,” and the video supports the “Rise Above Foundation,” a non-profit organization that benefits foster children living in Massachusetts.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis: We Have a ‘New Chemistry’

’90s rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers drop new album next week Los Angeles funk-rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers drop their oh-so anticipated new full length, I’m With You, on Tuesday (Aug. 30), and lead singer Anthony Kiedis is opening up about the writing process behind the smash single, “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie.”
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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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August Burns Red Want Fans to Create Their Own Baseball Cards

Metal-core isn’t known for being a warm and fuzzy genre, but the guys of August Burns Red certainly have a knack for bringing an amusing, down home feel to their art. The band recently launched an online feature that allows fans to create their own virtual August Burns Red baseball cards, complete with a personalized photo, name and position.
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Tom Morello’s ‘World Wide Rebel Songs’ Has Soul – Album Review

Inspired by his heartrending experience hosting a talent show at a teen homeless shelter, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello’s the Nightwatchman is not simply a side project– it’s something to which he’s fully dedicated and obviously loves. Read a review of Morello’s latest album, out Aug. 30, here!
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