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Snakes & Arrows

I have a feeling that many RUSH fans felt the way I did when a sample of "Far Cry", the opening cut from the band's 18th studio album, surfaced online back in March. The big, crunching chords, melodic acoustic counterpoint, and epic feel all created an instant auditory flashback to the band's early...

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LACUNA COIL: 'Fragile' Live Video Available

A video clip of Italy's LACUNA COIL performing the song "Fragile" last year at The Palladium in Worcester, MA during the band's tour with IN FLAMES and THE SWORD has been posted online at the Underground Video Television web site. The LACUNA COIL MySpace page has been updated with a video in which ....

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SLAYER Frontman Answers Fans' Questions

SLAYER frontman Tom Araya recently answered questions from registered members of the group's official forum. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: Did SLAYER really do a song with Phil Anselmo called "Unscathed"? Tom (answering through a moderator): No idea. If it was done, it wasn't with Tom. If it was,...

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RUSH: Seven Complete Tracks From "Snakes & Arrows' Available For Listening

According to RushIsAband.com, KKRW-93.7 FM out of Houston, TX has made seven songs from RUSH's upcoming album, "Snakes & Arrows", available for listening in their entirety on the station's web site. The songs available for preview are "Far Cry", "Armor And Sword", "Workin' Them Angels", "The Lar...

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LACUNA COIL: New Live Video Available

A video clip of Italy's LACUNA COIL performing the song "Fragments of Faith" last year at The Palladium in Worcester, MA during the band's tour with IN FLAMES and THE SWORD has been posted online at the Underground Video Television web site. LACUNA COIL's video for the track "Within Me" has been pos...

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RUSH Drummer Explains New Album Title, Artwork

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has commented on the cover art and title of the band's new album, "Snakes and Arrows", which comes out May 1 via Anthem/Atlantic. Said Peart, "To my surprise, 'snakes and arrows' called up several links to something called 'Leela, The Game of Self Knowledge', or, incredibly,...

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RUSH: North American, European Tour Dates Officially Announced

RUSH has officially announced the dates for its upcoming world tour via the band's official web site. The tour will kick off in North America on June 13 at Atlanta's HiFi Buys Amphitheatre and will visit over 45 cities throughout the United States and Canada before traveling to Europe. Tickets will...

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RUSH: First 'Snakes & Arrows' Review Posted Online

U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling has posted a review of the new RUSH album, "Snakes & Arrows", on his official web site. It reads as follows: "Yesterday afternoon [Thursday, March 22] was occupied by a playback of RUSH's new album. Given the paranoia that exists about downloading, this was...

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RUSH: Official Tour Announcement Coming Next Week

According to a posting on the Rush Is A Band fan site, RUSH will officially announce the dates for its upcoming world tour on Monday (March 26) via a press conference in New York City. Pre-sales will begin Tuesday, March 27 for selected cities and MusicToday.com will conduct the pre-sale similar to...

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RUSH: More Rumored North American Tour Dates Revealed

According to a posting on the Rush Is A Band blog, two more **rumored** RUSH tour dates for both North America have surfaced. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 13 - Atlanta, GA @ HiFi Buys Amphitheater Jun. 15 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheater Jun. ...

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In Blood We Rock

This is the kind of review that makes a writer feel like a real asshole. Texas retro-rockers BLOOD OF THE SUN have an amazingly good thing going on here — instrumentally, they can't be touched. Big warm analog riffs, a keyboard player that throws in just the right amount of piano and Hammond B-3 org...

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RUSH: More Rumored North American, European Tour Dates Revealed

A number of **rumored** RUSH tour dates for both North America and Europe have surfaced. They are as follows: Jun. 13 - Atlanta, GA - HiFi Amphitheatre Jun. 15 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre Jun. 16 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre Jun. 19 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Amphitheatre Jun...

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RUSH: 'Far Cry' Single Available For Streaming

RUSH's brand new single, "Far Cry", is available for streaming in its entirety at www.rush.com. The track comes off the Canadian trio's new album, "Snakes & Arrows", due on May 1 via Anthem/Atlantic. Check out the album cover artwork at this location. "Snakes & Arrows" track listing: 01. Far...

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RUSH: Final 'Snakes & Arrows' Artwork Posted Online

The final artwork for RUSH's new album, "Snakes & Arrows", has been posted online at this location (the previously released artwork was apparently not the real deal). Due on May 1 via Anthem/Atlantic, "Snakes & Arrows" will contain the following track listing: 01. Far Cry 02. Armor and Sword...

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THE SWORD: 'Freya' Single To Coincide With CLUTCH U.K. Tour

Dynamic Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD has announced U.K. tour dates in support of their critically acclaimed album, "Age of Winters". THE SWORD will team up with heralded hard rock unit CLUTCH for a string of live dates set to launch April 3. The band will perform live in London on April 8 a...