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Was THE CULT Instrumental In The Birth Of Grunge?

In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Loaded, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy argues his band had more to do with the birth of the grunge movement than they're given credit for. "I wouldn't say we invented grunge," he says. "But there are a couple of facts that can't be disputed. The first ...

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Video: DORO's 'Without You' LEMMY Song Dedication In Atlanta

Fan-filmed video footage of Doro Pesch's March 1 performance at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia can be seen below. In a recent interview with I'm Music Magazine, Doro was asked if the passing of MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy and other rock icons ever made her stop and question her own mortality. She...

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Former FLYLEAF Singer LACEY STURM Releases 'Impossible' Performance Video

Former FLYLEAF vocalist Lacey Sturm has released a new video for her latest solo single, "Impossible". The clip, which was filmed on February 4 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, is a mixture of commentary on "Impossible" and live performance. "Impossible" is taken from Lacey's deb...

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FOO FIGHTERS Deny Breakup Rumors, Shoot Down Talk Of DAVE GROHL 'Solo' Career

FOO FIGHTERS have released a hilarious seven-minute video message in response to the latest rumors that the band was either breaking up and frontman Dave Grohl was launching a solo career. The clip, which can be seen below, ends with the following written statement: "For the millionth time, we're no...

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THE UNGUIDED Releases 'Operation: E.A.E.' Video

"Operation: E.A.E.", the new video from THE UNGUIDED — the Swedish band featuring former SONIC SYNDICATE members Richard Sjunnesson (vocals),Roland Johansson (vocals) and Roger Sjunnesson (guitar; Richard's brother) — can be seen below. The track is taken from THE UNGUIDED's latest album, "Lust And...

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DANGER DANGER Singer TED POLEY To Release 'Beyond The Fade' Solo Album

Frontiers Music Srl will release of Ted Poley's new solo album, "Beyond The Fade", on May 13. Best known as lead vocalist for melodic rock masters DANGER DANGER, Ted Poley is also an accomplished solo artist, having released two acclaimed releases, "Collateral Damage" (2006) and "Smile" (2007). The...

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LEE AARON To Release 'Fire And Gasoline' Album This Month

On March 25, Canadian rock artist Lee Aaron returns with her hotly anticipated new rock album, "Fire And Gasoline". Ever timeless, seemingly ageless, and artistically fearless, Aaron has sustained a three-decade strong career based on the powerful songwriting and vocal delivery that are at the heart...

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FOO FIGHTERS To Make 'Official Band Announcement' Wednesday Evening

According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS will make what's being billed as "an official band announcement" on Wednesday night (March 2) via their social media sites. A message posted at the band's Facebook account and Twitter feed late Tuesday night (March 1) said simply, "Official band announce...

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Doom Metal Legends THE OBSESSED Are Back!

THE OBSESSED, one of the early BLACK SABBATH-influenced doom metal bands on the American continent, has reformed and is working on a new studio album. THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who has also played with SAINT VITUS, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND and SHRINEBUILDER, announced THE O...

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SICK PUPPIES To Headline 'HardDrive Live Tour'; RED SUN RISING, STITCHED UP HEART, HUDSON To Support

The 2016 HardDrive Live Tour is set to hit the road next month with SICK PUPPIES, RED SUN RISING, STITCHED UP HEART, HUDSON and SMASHING SATELLITES confirmed for the upcoming month-long trek. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Houston, Texas on April 22 and will run through May 21, when it will wr...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR, LEXXI FOXX Discuss 'Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage' In New Video Interview

Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with singer Michael Starr and bassist Lexxi Foxx of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER during the band's recent U.K. tour. You can now watch the chat below. "Live From Lexxi's Mom's Garage", STEEL PANTHER's first full-length film featuring a live ten-s...

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Video: GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME Performs In Nashville

Video footage of OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, performing on February 23 at 12th & Porter in Nashville, Tennessee can be seen below. Joining Tate in OPERATION: MINDCRIME's current touring lineup are guitarists Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE) and Scott M...

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AVANTASIA Loses Bid To Represent Germany In 2016 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project lost its bid to represent Germany at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm this May. AVANTASIA placed third out of the ten featured acts on "Unser Lied Für Stockholm", with 17-year-old singer Jamie-Lee Kriewitz winning the competition with the...

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DAVE GROHL Tried To Save Studio Featured In 'Sonic Highways'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl attempted unsuccessfully to keep a legendary New York City recording studio open. Grohl offered to financially back the founder of The Magic Shop, located in the trendy downtown Manhattan district of SoHo, in an attempt to buy the stu...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Debuts 'Sleeping Dogs' Single From Book Of Shadows II' Album

Guitar icon Zakk Wylde has debuted a new single titled "Sleeping Dogs" from his forthcoming solo LP. Artwork, created by Wylde and longtime collaborator John Irwin, is being revealed today along with 14-song track listing. "Sleeping Dogs" will also be available as an iTunes instant gratification tra...