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Facebook Champions Include U2 Frontman Bono

“Certain entities” related with Elevation Partners, the private equity firm co-founded by U2 main man Bono, have invested in Facebook’s stock.
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Posted 02 Feb 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Sneak Peek: The Black Keys, ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ [Video]

Watch a sneak peak of the Black Key’s upcoming music video for “Gold on the Ceiling,” courtesy of MTV News.
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Posted 02 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News, Videos | 0 Comments

Lacuna Coil’s Andrea Ferro Checks in from Gigantour – Exclusive

Lacuna Coil co-vocalist Andrea Ferro says playing stateside shows is far different from bringing the metal band’s tracks to his native Europe.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor Drops More Details about Dave Grohl Project

Corey Taylor is known for his metal work in Stone Sour and neo-shock, but now, Taylor is teaming up with Dave Grohl for a new adventure.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Adele ‘Immensely Proud’ to Be Performing at Grammys

Neo-soul phenomenon Adele is the latest artist confirmed to perform Sunday (Feb. 12) at the 54th annual Grammy Awards celebration.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

President Obama Taps Foo Fighters for Fundraising Concert

Post-grunge band Foo Fighters are putting their support behind President Barack Obama’s re-election efforts.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Shinedown, P.O.D., Incubus and More Set for Rock on the Range 2012

Rock on the Range is back for a sixth year, and the annual Columbus, Ohio- based rock and metal music festival is ready to roar. Check out the lineup, here!
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Megadeth’s David Ellefson Explains Why He’s Becoming a Pastor

David Ellefon, bass player for thrash-metal gents Megadeth, explains why he’s studying to become an ordained Lutheran pastor.
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Posted 01 Feb 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Mastodon and Opeth to Embark on 2012 Co-Headlining Tour

Metal kiddies will love this one: Mastodon and Opeth have announced a hefty co-headlining North American tour set to hit North American theaters this spring.
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Posted 31 Jan 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Newt Gingrich Sued for Playing ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at Rallies

Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is getting handed a new lawsuit filed against his campaign’s use of “Eye of the Tiger.”
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Posted 31 Jan 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments