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'Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History Of Grunge' Book Due Next Month
Crown Archetype has set a September 6 release date for "Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History Of Grunge" by music writer Mark Yarm. Described as "the definitive account of the grunge era told straight from the mouths of the musicians, producers, managers, record executives, video directors, phot...August 17, 2011
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MASTODON: 'Curl Of The Burl' Song Available For Streaming
"Curl Of The Burl", a brand new song from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off the band's new album, "The Hunter", which will be released in several configurations that feature an exciting interactive 3D experience known as Au...August 15, 2011
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'The Strangest Tribe' Book Due In October
Stephen Tow's new book, "The Strangest Tribe: How A Group of Seattle Rock Bands Invented Grunge", arrives October 11 from Seattle's Sasquatch Books (paperback, 272 pages, $18.95). In 1991 Seattle's sound took the world by storm but this same storm had been brewing in the Pacific Northwest for a deca...August 14, 2011
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MASTODON To Guest On 'Rockline'
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, September 26 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with MASTODON by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more information, visit RocklineRadio.co...August 13, 2011
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COREY TAYLOR Performs OZZY, GN'R, ALICE IN CHAINS, VAN HALEN Covers At Las Vegas Concert
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman dressed as Elvis Presley "won cheers and raves from the crowd" during his poolside concert last night (Friday, August 5) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Sun, Taylor performed a series of unlikely cover tunes, including "Jessie's Gi...August 6, 2011
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2CELLOS Performs GUNS N' ROSES, NIRVANA Classics On 95.5 KLOS' 'Mark And Brian Show' (Video)
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the 24-year-old Croatian duo known as 2CELLOS, performed cover versions of GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome To The Jungle" and NIRVANA's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" during an appearance on the Los Angeles-based "Mark And Brian Show" radio show on 95.5 KLOS Southern California's B...August 6, 2011
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks MANRAZE In New Video Interview
Artisan News recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist and MANRAZE frontman Phil Collen. You can now watch the chat below. Like a mixture of dangerous chemicals, equal parts guitarist extraordinaire, rudeboy rock drummer, and the righteous rhythms of a badass bass player and all tog...August 5, 2011
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2CELLOS Performs GUNS N' ROSES' 'Welcome To The Jungle' On 'Fox & Friends' (Video)
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the 24-year-old Croatian duo known as 2CELLOS, performed a cover version of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Welcome To The Jungle" on this past Wednesday morning's (August 3) edition of "Fox & Friends" on the Fox News channel. You can now watch the rendition below. Of c...August 5, 2011
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More Details Revealed About Ex-THRESHOLD Singer's Passing
Andrew "Mac" McDermott, the former lead singer of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, passed away in England on Wednesday, August 3. He succumbed to kidney failure after spending four days in a coma. He was only 45 years old. McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his...August 5, 2011
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MASTODON Partners With TOTAL IMMERSION To Create Augmented Reality Experience For 'The Hunter'
"The Hunter", the new album from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, will be released in several configurations that feature an exciting interactive 3D experience known as Augmented Reality. The technology, created by Los Angeles-based company Total Immersion, combines virtual and real worlds to...August 4, 2011
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Former THRESHOLD Singer ANDREW 'MAC' MCDERMOTT Dies
Andrew "Mac" McDermott, the former lead singer of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, reportedly passed away in England yesterday (Wednesday, August 3). A condolences page has been launched at this location. McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his death, according t...August 4, 2011
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MASTODON: 'The Hunter' Track Listing Revealed
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will release their new album, "The Hunter", on September 27. The follow-up to 2009's "Crack The Skye" will be MASTODON's third studio CD to be made available on Reprise Records in the U.S. and Canada and the band's first to be issued through Roadrunner Records...August 3, 2011
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'80s Metal Stars Talk NIRVANA's 'Nevermind'
Nikki Sixx (MTLEY CRE),Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN) and Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) spoke to SPIN.com about NIRVANA's classic 1991 album "Nevermind", which will be reissued on September 27 in both standard and deluxe editions to commemorate its 20th anni...August 2, 2011
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KURT COBAIN's Hometown Rejects Naming Bridge After Him
According to The Pulse Of Radio, the people and officials of Aberdeen, Washington have officially rejected a proposal to rename the town's Young Street Bridge as the Kurt Cobain Bridge. The City Council voted 10 to one on Wednesday (July 27) against the idea after it drew a strong negative reaction...July 29, 2011
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Facebook Denies Banning NIRVANA's 'Nevermind' Cover
According to NME.com, Facebook has denied that it has banned the iconic cover art of NIRVANA's 1991 album "Nevermind" featuring a naked baby boy floating in a pool from being posted from the site. It was reported yesterday that after product shots of the album which is celebrating its 20th anniversa...July 28, 2011
