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Coldplay Working on New Album, Not Planning Break
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin had a bit of explaining to do after making headlines with hints of a coming hiatus. Martin recently told an audience in Australia that the group might not be back for three years, and it sent fans into a hand-wringing tizzy. The singer has since clarified his statement, explaining that the band is taking a break from global touring, not from making music. In fact, he
Beastie Boys Want Sampling Lawsuit Dismissed
The Beastie Boys want the lawsuit laid at their doorstep by Trouble Funk dropped. The go-go band claims that the group illegally utilized samples from their music on 'Licensed to Ill' and 'Paul's Boutique,' which were the Beasties' first two records. The Beasties, on the other hand, think Trouble Funk are full of it and grasping at straws.
Iron Maiden to Headline Graspop Metal Meeting 2013 in Belgium
Winter may be upon us, but European festival organizers are already thinking ahead to summer and with it, the region's booming concert season. After a five-year hiatus, Iron Maiden will headline the Graspop Metal Meeting 2013, which will take place in Dessel Belgium from June 28 through June 30.
Metallica’s James Hetfield + Robert Trujillo Are Characters in New ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3′ Pack
Metallica frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo are appearing as characters in 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack' as part of new downloadable content for the game.
Rammstein to Release ‘Videos 1995-2012′ DVD on January 15
Those firebreathing aggro industrialists in Rammstein will release 'Videos 1995-2012' on standard DVD and Blu-ray configurations on Jan. 15. The collection features the German band's complete music video catalog and will include not one but two new videos for 'Mein Herz Brennt' from 2001's 'Mutter.'
All That Remains Go Militaristic in ‘Stand Up’ Video
All That Remains offer a militaristic theme in their video for new single 'Stand Up' from their latest album, 'A War You Cannot Win.' Clearly, a battle theme is woven through multiple elements of the release as whole, from the lyrics and the audio to the video and the visual.
Sasquatch! 2013 Festival Dates Announced
It's not even winter yet, but we're already looking forward to summer festivals, since we like to plan ahead and scare away the winter doldrums with thoughts and dreams of hot weather concerts. To get you in the mood, Sasquatch! Festival dates for 2013 have been announced.
Hatebreed Unleash New Track ‘Put It to the Torch’
Hatebreed have fired up a brand new track from their forthcoming sixth album 'The Divinity of Purpose.' The tune, 'Put it to the Torch,' is a compact, short and to the point song that we've come to expect from this Connecticut hardcore institution.
Nine Inch Nails Working on New Music
Turns out the Nine Inch Nails 20th anniversary farewell tour in 2009 may not have been what it claimed to be. While NIN head honcho Trent Reznor has been keeping his hands full raising a child and recording with his new How to Destroy Angels project, featuring his wife Mariqueen Maandig -- not to mention scoring such films as 'The Social Network,' which earned him an Oscar -- he's rekindling his l
Depeche Mode Announce European Tour, New Album Plans
Good news for fans of Depeche Mode and their darkly romantic, semi-gothic brand of New Wave. The band has confirmed a European arena tour, scheduled for next spring, with a North American run to follow. The band will hit the road to support a new album, also due out in the spring.
Soundgarden Unleash New Single ‘Been Away Too Long’
What a fitting title for Soundgarden's brand new single, since for all intents and purposes, they had 'Been Away Too Long.' Diehard fans of the Seattle band have missed them for the past several years, and while the reunion, live performances and 'Avengers' song 'Live to Rise' have been rad and appreciated, this is the beefy, puts-hair-on-your-chest Soundgarden rocker we've been waiting for.
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