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The Darkness Making Plans for 2014 Album

The Darkness' reunion will continue beyond their 'Hot Cakes' album and guitarist Dan Hawkins says that fans shouldn't expect too long of a turnaround before a new record arrives.

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Coachella
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2013 Coachella Fest Boasts Red Hot Chili Peppers, How to Destroy Angels, Social Distortion + More

After months of anticipation and many fictitious rumors, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has revealed its official 2013 lineup. The diverse group of performers run the creative gamut from rock to indie to electronica and more, all while mixing the best of new artists on the rise with veteran artists in their prime.

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Tool's Maynard James Keenan
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Maynard James Keenan Talks New Puscifer EP, Upcoming Autobiography + Illegal Downloading

Although Maynard James Keenan no longer writes a bi-weekly column for the Phoenix New Times, the Tool / A Perfect Circle / Puscifer vocalist recently spoke to the publication about a ton of different topics. Keenan not only gives extra details on Puscifer's upcoming EP, 'Donkey Punch the Night,' but info on his upcoming autobiography and the overall state of the music industry.

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Dave Mustaine on New Megadeth Album: ‘We’re Almost Done With It’

Megadeth are hitting the home stretch on their latest album. In a picture posting on the band's Facebook page, it was revealed that Dave Mustaine and drummer Shawn Drover were finishing up tracking on the ten songs for their upcoming album, with another song set to wrap things up that evening. The photo (seen above) shows Mustaine and Drover in the studio together. With the album near completion, Mustaine offered a few more details in a video interview with VintageRock.com at the NAMM Convention.

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The Black Keys
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The Black Keys Take Legal Action Against Casino

The Black Keys may allow some of their music to be used in commercials, but the band isn't exactly thrilled that another company has been using a track that is similar to one of their songs. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the group has accused casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment of improper usage and has filed a lawsuit to stop it.

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Bullet for My Valentine-Halestorm
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Bullet for My Valentine, Halestorm + More Reveal Dates for 2013 HardDrive Live Tour

As announced last week, Bullet for My Valentine will be headlining the fifth annual 'HardDrive Live' tour this year, and now there are dates and a confirmation on all the support acts for the 2013 run.

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Bon Scott Rob Liotti
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Biopic on Late AC/DC Vocalist Bon Scott Casts Lead Actor + Begins Pre-Production

He was one of the more entertaining characters in rock music and now the short life and times of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott will be featured on the big screen. After spending the last year getting the cast and crew lined up, pre-production has begun on a new biopic titled 'Bon Scott -- The Legend of AC/DC.'

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Stone Sour Roy Mayorga
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Stone Sour Drummer Roy Mayorga Discusses Recovery from Stroke

Stone Sour are enjoying some of their greatest success to date with the two-part album 'House of Gold & Bones,' and drummer Roy Mayorga is very happy to be part of it. Back in 2011, Mayorga suffered a stroke and there was concern about whether or not he would be able to continue, but the musician is happy to report he's recovered.

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Manti Te'o
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Manti Te’o Denies Role in Hoax, Admits ‘Tailoring’ His Stories

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o denied any role in the hoax involving a relationship with a person whom he claimed was his girlfriend last year.

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2013 Must-See Rock + Metal Concerts

The year 2013 is shaping up to be a mammoth one for rock and metal concerts. Already, there is an incredible list of talented bands set to deliver blistering sets of hard-rocking music this year. To prepare you for the pits, we've put together comprehensive lists of 2013 Must-See Rock + Metal Concerts.

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Adam Gontier
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Adam Gontier Criticizes Musical Direction of Three Days Grace, Plans to Release Health Records

In the 10 days or so since the announcement of Three Days Grace's split with frontman Adam Gontier, more and more details have surfaced about their parting of the ways. Gontier is the latest to unveil more about his exit from the band, stating that it was more of creative decision, but also reiterating that he does have health issues.

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Bullet for My Valentine Unleash the Solos Off Their ‘Temper Temper’ Album – Exclusive Preview

It's not uncommon for bands to give fans a taste of their new music ahead of its release, especially in this download-happy world. But Bullet for My Valentine are previewing their new 'Temper Temper' album with a twist on the "album preview" idea. In the first of a four-part exclusive series with Loudwire, the group is showing off some of the solos from their upcoming disc (watch below).

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