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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

Watch Foo Fighters’ Grammy Promo

Grunge rockers Foo Fighters are set to perform at the 54th annual Grammy Awards this weekend. Watch their ad for the show, here!
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Posted 31 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Jack White Announces Debut Solo Album

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White has announced that he will release his debut solo album this April. It was only a matter of time, right?
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Posted 31 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Ex-Killswitch Engage Vocalist Jesse Leach Comments on Possible Return

Former Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach comments on the possibility of joining back up with the Boston-based metal group.
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Posted 30 Jan 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Shinedown to Play 2012 Avalanche Tour with Adelitas Way, Art of Dying

Shinedown are set to headline the 2012 Avalanche Tour with Adelitas Way, Art of Dying and New Medicine. Find tour dates, here!
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Posted 30 Jan 2012 | Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

Tool Break ‘Sober’ Silence at Toronto Show

While “Sober” is arguably prog-rock band Tool’s biggest hit, it’s become commonplace for the band to skip it during live shows. Until now.
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Posted 30 Jan 2012 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | 0 Comments

President Obama Taps Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell for Fundraiser

Soundgarden and former Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell is using his talents to support President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
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Posted 30 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament Donates Bass Guitars to Seattle Charity

The grunge gents of Pearl Jam are long known as do-gooders. Now, Jeff Ament has donated two bass guitars to 826 Seattle.
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Posted 30 Jan 2012 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock News | 0 Comments