Toxicology Results Show SCOTT WEILAND Overdosed On Cocaine, Alcohol And Ecstasy

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The County Medical Examiner of Hennepin, a short distance from where Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus, has determined that the former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver lead vocalist died of an overdose citing the drugs, cocaine, ethanol, and MDA [methylenedioxyamphetamine a drug chemically related to ecstasy].  Other tests also revealed… Read more »


Monster Magnet, 4 Classic Albums Officially Re-Issued

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When it comes to forging an identity and a sound, Monster Magnet main-man Dave Wyndorf has never been found wanting… His is a singular and hugely influential vision; there is no rule-book here, just a fevered imagination, a fully hands-on approach, plus the ability to deliver a wide variety of music, all of it thoughtfully-crafted… Read more »


Five Finger Death Punch Official Vinyl Re-Issues Of First 3 Albums (video)

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OFFICIAL VINYL RE-ISSUES OF THE FIRST THREE STUDIO ALBUMS SET FOR FEBRUARY 12th 2016 RELEASE VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS Check out this video to see the vinyl packaging in its full glory: From the name of the band, to the title of Album One and its accompanying artwork, it was immediately clear that Five Finger Death Punch… Read more »


Blackberry Smoke Reveal 2016 Tour Dates

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The guys of Blackberry Smoke had a groundbreaking year, releasing their critically-acclaimed forth studio album, Holding All The Roses, playing sold-out shows around the world, including shows with legendary rock band ZZ Top, performing on Conan, appearing on the soundtrack for EA Sports’ Madden NFL 16, premiering the music video for their latest single “Rock… Read more »


HANDS LIKE HOUSES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘DISSONANTS,’ ON FEB 26TH

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December 17, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – After a year of anticipation and speculation, Australian rock band Hands Like Houses has revealed plans to release their long-awaited third studio album, Dissonants, on February 26th via Rise Records. Beginning today, fans can pre-order the new album in a variety of formats and bundles at iTunes… Read more »


KING PARROT announce European tour with SOULFLY and reveal tour poster

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Australian thrash metal/punk rock mob, KING PARROT, have announced that they will be returning to Europe this winter, for what will be their biggest tour of the continent yet. After a triumphant run of the North American and Australian circuit, KING PARROT will be touring Europe as direct support to legendary metallers SOULFLY in January,… Read more »


VIDEO: Anthrax on Writing New Album

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The unique chemistry shared by Anthrax’s main songwriters Charlie Benante, Frank Bello and Scott Ian, is, in part, what sets the band’s music apart from other bands’ in the same genre.  Drummer Benante comes up with copious amounts of foundation riffs and ideas for the music, bassist Bello writes the songs’ melodies, tailoring them to… Read more »


Journey Singer Arnel Pineda Signs With Imagen Records Ushers In The Holidays With ‘Sounds Of Christmas’

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There is no denying the exceptional vocal talents of Arnel Pineda, as evidenced with his long-time work with one of rock’s most enduring acts, Journey. Arnel also recently signed a multi-record deal with Imagen Records, which will be issuing the much-anticipated album in 2016. “I am very proud and excited to have such a worldwide sensation as… Read more »


BABYMETAL Announces Sophomore Album and U.S. Tour Dates

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BABYMETAL—2015‘s breakout all-girl-fronted Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop hybrid group–announced their sophomore album will be released April 1, 2016 via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment (for the U.S. release only) and revealed their initial U.S. tour dates on their “BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016” (full tour itinerary below). The new album (title TBA) is available now to pre-order via the… Read more »


PRIMAL FEAR Debut New Song “Bullets & Tears”

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Frontiers Music Srl will release the new PRIMAL FEAR studio album, Rulebreaker in North America on January 29, 2016! Rulebreaker is available in CD, deluxe CD/DVD (featuring two bonus tracks), and digital formats.  So far, two songs from Rulebreaker have been made available to the public.  Today that changes with the release of the third… Read more »


Royal Republic Issue Entertainment Warning With Third Studio Album, ‘Weekend Man’

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Royal Republic are not ones to stand in the corner at a party… ‘Weekend Man’ is their third studio album and their first for Spinefarm Records, and it’s instantly clear that these Swedish rockers – who first joined forces in Malmo Rock City in 2007 – would not only be jumpin’ around behind the decks,… Read more »


The Veer Union to Release New Album “Decade” in January 2016 (video)

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Vancouver, BC based act The Veer Union are set to release their newest slab of guitar driven melodic rock entitled “Decade“ on January 29, 2016 through Pavement Entertainment. On December 11, 2015, Revolver will be premiering the video for the single “Defying Gravity” and the iTunes pre-order goes live that day with instant gratification of… Read more »