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BAD BRAINS Frontman's Eccentric Life And Spiritual Struggles Revealed in 'Finding Joseph I' Documentary

Paul "HR" Hudson is a misunderstood spiritual warrior. As the voice of BAD BRAINS, punk/hardcore pioneers, one of the most influential bands to rise out of the 1980s, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees, HR has trail blazed a musical aesthetic and codified a way of living. "Finding Joseph I", di...

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Vehicle Of Spirit

Although he'd never publicly admit to it, main NIGHTWISH man and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen probably had more than his fair share of sleepless nights when Anette Olzon was fronting the band. Dismissed by NIGHTWISH's devoted fan base almost immediately, Olzon's routine health issues, inability to...

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Authorized Biography Of BAD BRAINS Frontman Due In January

Lesser Gods has announced the release of the first fully authorized biography of Paul "H.R." Hudson, one of rock's most enigmatic, mysterious and troubled lead singers, who founded and fronted the seminal punk/hardcore band and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees BAD BRAINS. The book, called "Findin...

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THE QUIREBOYS Frontman On New Album 'Twisted Love': 'There's A Lot Of Passion There'

It's the summer of 2016 and it's time to fall in love all over again as THE QUIREBOYS rediscover their passion for quintessential British rock and roll. The band's new longplayer, "Twisted Love", lays bare a collective desire to win the hearts and minds of longtime fans and secret admirers alike. It...

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CREMATORY: 'Haus Mit Garten' Video Released

"Haus Mit Garten", the new video from the German gothic metal act CREMATORY, can be seen below. The clip was once again directed by Dirk Weiler of Brand-X-Films. The song is taken from the band's thirteenth studio album, "Monument", which was released on April 15 via Steamhammer/SPV. "Monument" trac...

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I Did Something Bad

Okay, so toward the end of the month when your ol' pal Ray is nearing the finish of his monthly review queue, it's not only appreciated but genuinely thanked aloud with nobody but his bemused little boy in the room when an album goes the extra mile to keep his attention receptors alert. Admittedly,...

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Former HINDER Singer AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER Returns With 'Love Sick Radio' Solo EP

After a three-year hiatus from the music world, forer HINDER singer/songwriter Austin John Winkler is back with the release of his highly anticipated solo EP titled "Love Sick Radio". Having sold millions of albums, with numerous hits under his belt, including HINDER's breakthrough hit "Lips Of An A...

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Video Premiere: CREMATORY's 'Ravens Calling'

"Ravens Calling", the new video from the German gothic metal act CREMATORY, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's thirteenth studio album, "Monument", which is being released today (Friday, April 15) via Steamhammer/SPV. "Monument" track listing: 01. Misunderstood 02. Haus Mit Garten...

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Video Premiere: CREMATORY's 'Misunderstood'

"Misunderstood", the new video from the German gothic metal act CREMATORY, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's thirteenth studio album, "Monument", which will be released on April 15 via Steamhammer/SPV. "Monument" track listing: 01. Misunderstood 02. Haus Mit Garten 03. Die So Soon...

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Deliverance & Damnation

A lot has happened to Swedish death prog virtuosos OPETH since 2002. That year two of their most pivotal albums "Deliverance" and "Damnation" were released, separately, instead of as one body of work as originally presented by Mikael Åkerfeldt. For one, OPETH has matured into the ultimate progressiv...

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CREMATORY Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

German gothic metal act CREMATORY has parted ways with longtime bassist Harald Heine and has replaced him with Jason Matthias. Heine, who was in CREMATORY for over 20 years, decided on short notice to give up music for personal and health reasons, to spend more time with his family and children. CRE...

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Post Society

In 1989 and 1990, I was the assistant editor of my college newspaper, thus I was given free rein to write a weekly column dedicated to music and film. It was during that period I abused my privileges by not only dedicating the whole thing one week to VOIVOD, I geeked over them and swelled ...

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CREMATORY: 'Monument' Album Details Revealed

German gothic metal act CREMATORY will release its thirteenth studio album, "Monument", on April 15 via Steamhammer/SPV. Infinitely more strongly than on its predecessor, "Antiserum" (2014),the twelve tracks on "Monument" are based on brute guitar riffs and hard-as-nails drum grooves, replete with...

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GUNS N' ROSES, VAN HALEN, RUSH Music To Be Performed On Season Six Of 'The World's Greatest Tribute Bands'

AXS TV's original live concert series "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands" will relive some of the greatest moments in the Sunset Strip's rock history when it returns for its sixth season February 17, moving to Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT live from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in Hol...

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KATATONIA Announces New Drummer, Begins Recording Tenth Album

Swedish masters of melancholy KATATONIA have announced the addition of Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen as the band's new, permanent drummer. The group — which released a live package titled "Sanctitude" earlier this year — has entered Studio Gröndahl with engineer Karl Daniel Lidén to begin recording its te...