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Deftones Honor Brent Hinds at North American Tour Launch: Videos, Set List

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Deftones launched their North American tour on Friday (August 22) with a transcendent concert in Vancouver, Canada. The performance took place on the same day the band’s new album, Private Music, was released. As to be expected, several songs were given their live debut during the set: “My Mind Is a Mountain,” “Infinite Source,” and […]

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The Pretty Reckless Return With First New Song in 4 Years: ‘For I Am Death’

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The Pretty Reckless have released their first new song in four years, “For I Am Death.” “For I Am Death cam from a place of quiet devastation,” frontwoman Taylor Momsen explained via press release. “After experiencing so much loss, I needed to make sense of the weight I was carrying. So I personified Death itself.”

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Hear Florence and the Machine’s New Song ‘Everybody Scream’

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Florence and the Machine has returned with a powerful new single, “Everybody Scream.” The propulsive tune bubbles with haunting aggression. Frontwoman Florence Welch is as dynamic as ever, her voice surrounded by wails, driving guitar and pounding drums. The song’s accompanying music video, which you can watch below, echoes themes of power of and possession.

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Sublime Rule Las Vegas With Help From Pennywise, Ataris and More

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Picture by Brent Broza Sublime invaded Las Vegas over the weekend for a special series of events, headlined by two concerts at Park MGM’s Dolby Live theater. The shows kicked off Friday with Long Beach Dub Allstars, who lit up the stage with reggae-ska favorites and boundless energy. The Vandals followed with their signature punk

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Chevelle Continues Shaping Rock’s Landscape With ‘Bright as Blasphemy’: Album Review

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By Suzanne Sanchez Chevelle has carved out a distinct identity that few bands manage to hold onto for three decades. Their ability to evolve without losing that signature, melodic sound is what keeps us hanging in the balance. The combination of Pete Loeffler’s introspective, often cryptic lyrics and their crushing riffs leads the way. Soul

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25 Years Ago: Rage Against the Machine Incite a Riot at the Democratic National Convention

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Rage Against the Machine have been known to spark the occasional frenzy, but on August 14, 2000 it hit a new level when the group incited a riot outside of the Democratic National Convention. The annual political event was taking place at the Staples Center in Rage Against the Machine’s hometown, Los Angeles. The politically

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Hear Rise Against’s Title Track for Upcoming Album ‘Ricochet’

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Rise Against have unleashed “Ricochet,” the title track from their upcoming album. “When I was writing ‘Ricochet,’ I couldn’t shake this image: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead,” lead singer Tim McIlrath explained vs press release. “That contrast — the obliviousness of joy against the backdrop of destruction — felt like the world

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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Drop Title Track From Upcoming Album ‘X’s for Eyes’

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have dropped “X’s For Eyes,” the title track from their upcoming studio album. The guitars hit hard, the melody soars, and the rhythm jumps fast in this riveting song that extends a helping hand to someone who’s living close to the edge. With his signature wide-ranging voice, lead vocalist, guitarist, and

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