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Smashing Pumpkins Share ‘Oceania’ Cover + Track Listing
Smashing Pumpkins will issue ‘Oceania,’ their seventh studio album, on June 19. It exists as part of the band’s ambitious, 44-song ‘Teargarden by Kaleidyscope’ project, which is released in song-by-song format and has been since 2009. Yet ‘Oceania’ still stands apart as a separate piece.
The Offspring, ‘Days Go By’ – Song Review
The Offspring have debuted the title track / first single from their upcoming ninth album ‘Days Go By’ and it’s what you’d expect from these perennial Warped Tour rockers. Potent melodies, singalong choruses, big power chords, frontman Dexter Holland’s signature nasally vocals and a summer-appropriate energy.
Five Finger Death Punch, ‘Coming Down’ – Song Review
Hot on the heels of the just announced Trespass America tour, Five Finger Death Punch have unleashed their new single, ‘Coming Down.’ It’s a moody mid-tempo number with plenty of moshability, but there’s also some provocative lyrics situated among the battering ram riffery and singer Ivan Moody’s vitriolic bark. The best of both worlds, if you will.
Man Named Bill Boner Accused of Sexual Harassment
A man named Boner, sexual harassment involving senior citizens and a petting zoo. This stuff just writes itself but that doesn’t mean we won’t punch in a couple lines of our own.
Steven Adler: I Have No Desire to Do Anything With Axl Rose Again
Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is done talking about Axl Rose aka ‘the redhead,’ saying the singer’s letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exposed the singer’s “true colors.” Even though Adler spoke at length about Axl and the current incarnation to Loudwire, after all the drama, mudslinging and the ensuing media firestorm, he has given his final interview where Rose’s name will be menti
Bret Michaels to Deliver Diversity Alliance for Science Keynote Speech
Given his recent health issues – including his status as a lifelong diabetic and the life-threatening stretch in 2010 where he endured an appendectomy, a brain hemorrhage and discovered a hole in his heart- Poison frontman Bret Michaels has been selected to give the keynote speech at a conference for the Diversity Alliance for Science on May 22 in Newark, N.J.
Mastodon + Feist Record Store Day Covers Streaming
Mastodon and Feist covered one another’s songs for Record Store Day (April 21) in one of the most anticipated releases of said event. Don’t stress or fret if you didn’t get a chance to nab the 7″ single yet. You can still listen to and enjoy the music online, since it is available in streaming form.
‘That Metal Show’ Recap: Iron Maiden Guitarist Adrian Smith Talks Maiden England, Bruce Dickinson’s Pilot Skills + More
Finally, a current member of Iron Maiden appeared on ‘That Metal Show!’ After 10 seasons, the show corralled guitarist Adrian Smith to appear on last night’s (April 21) episode.
Watch a Clip of Vince Neil on Season Finale of ‘Ghost Adventures’
A clip of Vince Neil guest starring on the season finale of the Travel Channel show ‘Ghost Adventures’ has surfaced. The Motley Crue singer’s appearance on the paranormal activity show will air this Friday, April 27. Neil and the ghost-seeking crew are holed up in The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, which is believed to be haunted. Yikes!
Van Halen Add 18 Dates to Tour
Things are going swimmingly well for Van Halen. So well in fact that the band has added 18 new dates to its upcoming North American tour in support of the 2012-released ‘A Different Kind of Truth.’
Buckcherry Share Minute-Long Snippet of ‘Wherever I Go’
Buckcherry have shared a minute-long audio clip of the song ‘Wherever I Go.’ The tune has prime placement on ‘Avengers Assemble,’ the soundtrack to ‘Marvel’s The Avengers,’ which is easily one of the most hyped and talked about action films of the summer.
Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Auctioning Guitars, Clothing, Amps + More
Scott Ian has opened his vaults and the Anthrax archive. The guitarist is auctioning off a multitude of items from over 30 years of his headbanging history. Everything from those famous yellow shorts imprinted with the “Not” saying all over them to a beat up pair of Adidas high tops (size 8, Patrick Ewing style) to vintage passes and tour itineraries are going on the block. If you are a diehard ‘T