After a long, gut-wrenching trial, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been acquitted on charges of attempted manslaughter; and it’s about fuckin’ time. I, as well as thousands more, maintained Blythe’s innocence since Day 1 of this terrible travesty, and I’m glad to see him home, the burden lifted, and getting back to his music and photography....
Author: Matt Bishop (Matt Bishop)
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Hot Cakes and Rock ‘n’ Roll – Sitting Down with Dan Dawkins of The Darkness
I have always believed in a thing called rock ‘n’ roll. In high school, The Darkness taught me that. And love…I believe in a thing called love now, too. After a long hiatus, The Darkness are back in action with a new record and are touring the U.S. extensively for the first time in their careers....
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Nine Inch Nails on an Upward Spiral to Reunion in 2013
And finally, Nine Inch Nails are back. This is a statement I’ve been waiting to make for 4 years now. Today, frontman Trent Reznor announced that industrial rock legends Nine Inch Nails will return to the fold in 2013 with new music and extensive touring. The band have already planned tour runs for this summer and fall, extending deep into...
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Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, and Rise Against set to headline 2013 Orion Music + More Festival
The long-awaited lineup announcement for the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival is finally here. The second installment of Metallica’s very own festival is set to take place June 8-9 in Detroit, MI. This year, in addition to the mighty Metallica, the co-headliners are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, and Rise Against. Also featured this year are Silversun Pickups, Dropkick Murphys, The...
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25 ROCKIN’ LOVE SONGS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day can be an awesome celebration of love, or a painful reminder of heartache. So, this year The Rock Revival is serving up some tunes that are perfect for both. Some songs are current, and some are throwbacks; they’re all just good tunes. Some are heartwarming, some are heartbreaking, and two or three are...
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Otherwise – An Unapologetic Backstage Interview
Lately, a lot of things have been coming full circle for me. I’ve also seen a lot of things coming full circle for others as well. Back in September, I sat down with Creed frontman Scott Stapp for a 20-minute interview, listening to his tale of redemption from being in the biggest band in the world, to hitting rock...