Deftones are one of the more unique and distinct acts in modern heavy music. One of the originators of the nu metal era, Deftones are not only still going strong, but are arguably at their strongest in the wake of their latest album, Koi No Yokan, released in November 2012 via Reprise Records. The band has been...
Author: Matt Bishop (Matt Bishop)
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Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson confirm Masters of Madness – The Shock Therapy Tour
Legendary shock-rockers Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson have officially announced a joint tour: Masters of Madness – The Shock Therapy Tour. These two metal maniacs are set to hit the road in June for a summer trek. Both Cooper and Manson have previously toured with Rob Zombie, the most recent tour being Zombie and Manson’s Twins of Evil Tour last fall....
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Welcome to The Freakshow – Interview with Austin Winkler of Hinder
In the wake of the release of their fourth studio album, Hinder are taking the Freakshow on tour. I caught up with frontman Austin Winkler backstage at the Sands Event Center tour stop in my hometown of Bethlehem, PA to talk about the new record, the tour, and more. Hinder completed a brief acoustic tour late last fall, The Bare Bones Tour....
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The Smashing Pumpkins announce 2013 World Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a world tour in support of their latest album, Oceania. The tour kicks off on March 23 with a run of US dates, and on June 20th, the band will head overseas to play dates all around the world until August 11. More dates will be announced in the near future. The Smashing Pumpkins have...
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Musikfest 2013 announces Frampton’s Guitar Circus – Peter Frampton, B.B. King, and Sonny Landreth
Musikfest has announced the first rock act for the 2013 festival, and man, it’s epic. Frampton’s Guitar Circus will grace the Steel Stage on August 5, featuring guitar gods Peter Frampton, B.B. King, and Sonny Landreth. Tickets for the show, which will take place at the festival’s Sands Steel Stage, are $39 and $54 and go on...
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An Interview with The Wild Ones – Christian “CC” Coma and Ashley Purdy of Black Veil Brides
Things got a little Wild at the Crocodile Rock Cafe for what would be my last show at the venue. Two days ago, the legendary Croc Rock closed it’s doors indefinitely. I didn’t know at the time that Black Veil Brides would be my last show there, but what a way to go out. Before the Church...