Since their inception in 2005, Volbeat have remained a rare breed of heavy rock music. Their crazy combination of rock ‘n’ roll, country, rockabilly, punk, and metal, they’ve carved themselves a unique niche in a genre that can be very vanilla and watered down at times. Combining jackhammer guitar riffs, feel-good rockabilly rhythms, and the...
Month: April 2013
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Black Sabbath announce North American ’13’ Tour
Legendary pioneers of heavy metal Black Sabbath announced that they will be hitting the road for a full North American tour. The reunited original line-up of Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), and Geezer Butler (bass) are set to launch a full tour this summer in response to the overwhelming ticket sales for their four recently announced North American shows in Los Angeles, Seattle,...
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Skillet set to headline Musikfest on August 4
Gracefully hard alt-rockers Skillet are set to headline the Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest on August 4. Skillet will add a bit of an edge to an already very diverse 2013 line-up. Musikfest this year is already very pop-heavy, so hard rock and alternative fans will surely rejoice at today’s announcement. Support for the evening will come...
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Uproar Festival line-up announced – Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, & Coheed and Cambria set to headline
This summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival line-up has been announce. The late summer trek, which kicks off August 9 and runs across North America through September 15, 2013, will be headlined by Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, and Coheed and Cambria. This year’s line-up also features Circa Survive, Danko Jones, Walking Papers (featuring Duff McKagan), Middle Class Rut, New Politics, Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, and the local...
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Breaking Benjamin announce their Return
After a three year hiatus that was amplified with dispute, Breaking Benjamin have announced their return. The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2010 due, at the time, to frontman and founder Benjamin Burnley‘s reoccurring illness. During the hiatus, a feud between Burnley and guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mike Klepaski ignited. Burnley fired the duo in May...
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Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails to headline Voodoo Experience 2013
Grunge rock legends Pearl Jam and industrial pioneers Nine Inch Nails have been confirmed as headliners for Voodoo Experience 2013. The festival’s 15th Anniversary is set to take place November 1-3 in New Orleans, LA. Joining Pearl Jam and NIИ are Paramore, The Gaslight Anthem, How To Destroy Angels (feat. Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen Maandig, Atticus Ross), Alkaline Trio, and many more artists across...