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Black Sabbath "God Is Dead?" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:35:36 +0000

God Is Dead? is the new single from Black Sabbath from their upcoming album ’13′. Doesn’t sound like the Godfathers Of Metal have missed a beat either considering they’ve been absent as a total unit for decades as the almost 9 min song sounds like it could’ve been lifted from their early days. Deep, dark [...]

Nico Vega "BEAST" Vid – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:39:24 +0000

You BIOSHOCK Gamers will recognize this song from Nico Vega. The video is impressive with all of its apocalyptic dystopian breakdown of society themed chanting and what-not. It does act as an ear worm. So much so that don't be surprised if you're chanting embarrassingly out loud from your otherwise quiet office cubicle. Is it enough to make you think it rocks though? Vote below and lets find out.

DEVICE "Vilify" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO] NSFW!

JT — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:16:50 +0000

Device is an industrial metal band started up by Disturbed frontman David Draiman after the band Disturbed agreed to a small hiatus. Draiman collaborated on this side project with Geno Lenardo, former guitarist of Filter, and t

Avatar "Smells Like A Freakshow" – Does It Rock or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:53:08 +0000

Believe it or not this heavy duty Swedish product is on their 4th release. The Black Waltz album has been around Europe for a few months now but is just now getting to the U.S. Check out the vid from the first release called "Smells Like A Freakshow" a daring adventure into the world of torture and torment. Give it a v

Alice In Chains New Vid "Hollow" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:40:06 +0000

For your pleasure here is the new AIC video “Hollow” This is the first video from the forth coming new album and of course contains all the blasts and signature thuds one would come to expect from the band who are back and ready to rock. Give the vid a watch and then vote below. [...]

Affiance "Kings Of Deceit" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:12:47 +0000

Affiance is a metalcore band from Cleveland formed in 2007. This is their first music video from “The Campaign“! The video is for the opening track “Kings Of Deceit” and shows the band performing as well as newsworthy moments from the last few decades. The song also features Dustin Davidson from August Burns Red who gives a [...]

Drowning Pool "Saturday Night" Vid – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:59:48 +0000

Coming from Drowning Pool’s fifth upcoming release, let me introduce you to their new song and video (featuring new vocalist Jasen Moreno) “Saturday Night”. The band promised a meatier flavor to this release so lets see if they came thru or like a politician, come to the table empty. Watch the vid and then weigh-in [...]

FFDP "The Pride" – Does It Rock or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:26:20 +0000

“I’m not selling out I’m buying INNNNNN” Ivan Moody of FFDP screams out. A valid retort to those in the metal world who label them as sell-out metal posers. There’s more to the story as Five Finger Death Punch will unveil during this music video for their latest single, “The Pride“. The clip features footage [...]

Kid Rock "Lets Ride" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:35:25 +0000

Taken from the forthcoming album 'Rebel Soul' available November 19th, Kid Rock releases this first track titled "Lets Ride" a moving patriotic tribute to the heroes that protect us everyday in the middle east. Kid Rock calls it a "Theme Song" for the troops when they go to work for us and I couldn't agree more. As motivating as any sports theme song, Lets Ride starts strong and ends in a frenzy. I love it and there's even a "JT" mention! Watch the vid and then vote below...does the theme song Kid Rock wrote for our troops rock or not?

Danko Jones "Just A Beautiful Day" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:47:47 +0000

Six full length albums now and what can you say about Danko Jones? You could say they keep hammering out bold new songs that simply put “just rock”. Just a Beautiful Day from the latest DJ album “Rock and Roll is Black & Blue does just that. A kind of “back to the basic’s” [...]

New Rolling Stones Song "Doom & Gloom" – Does It Rock Or Not?

JT — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:02:57 +0000

'Doom And Gloom' marks the first time that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have been in the studio together for seven years. The single was recorded in Paris and produced by longtime Rolling Stones producer Don Was, who has worked with the band on five previous albums: Voodoo Lounge/ Stripped/ Bridges To Babylon/ Licks Live/ A Bigger Bang.

Does It Rock or Not – The Used "Put Me Out" [VIDEO]

JT — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:15:02 +0000

The Used have been gone a while – like since 2009(?) so I’ve been anticipating this new release from the band for a while now. Now call it emo, screamo or punko for all I care but listening to The Used always energizes me. I’m not disappointed either when it comes to this new song [...]

New Shinedown Vid "Enemies" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:25:51 +0000

Following up on their #1 singles “Unity” & “Bully” Shinedown next release the song “Enemies” with a hilarious video. In the vid, arguments escalate to an all out WWE-like brawl between members of the band. Well, except for Zach, but you’ll see at the end of vid he can’t even escape having an enemy. They [...]

Daybreak Embrace "Suffocate" Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:49:33 +0000

Daybreak Embrace is a south Florida band that has been slugging it out across the country for over 10 years now. I like how solid their song writing and raw style sound has become since they’ve seasoned themselves out on the road. Is this band deserving of national attention now? You can help decide by [...]

In This Moment Vid "BLOOD" – Does It Rock Or Not?

JT — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:35:46 +0000

Blood is the title track for In This Moment new album (to be released on August 14th) The band is touring this summer and hits our sister station WWBN's "Dirtfest" on August 11th in Birch Run. Def time for a road trip as this band really kills it live.

Foxy Shazam "Holy Touch" VID – Does It Rock Or Not [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:49:13 +0000

Wingstock 2012 artist Foxy Shazam has released the video to their latest release "Holy Touch". At Wingstock 2012 they kind of polarized the audience - half the crowd 'got em" and the other half didn't know quite how to t

New Chili Peppers Vid – Does It Rock Or Not?

JT — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:15:47 +0000

Brendan’s Death Song is the next release from the Chili’s. I kind of suspected it would be when they presented it in concert at the Van Andel back in May. The vid was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana in homage of longtime RHCP friend, Brendan Mullen. It’s a moving piece that still somehow manages to [...]

New Green Day Song – Does It Rock Or Not [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:45:15 +0000

“Oh Love” is the first single to be released off the upcoming Green Day release “Uno”. Gone is the fast paced punkish sort of Green Day flavor you’re accustomed to, replaced with a sort of 60′s-ish trippy kind of poppy flavored anthem. Give it a go and let us know your thoughts. Does the new [...]

Five Finger Death Punch Vid "Coming Down" – Does It Rock Or Not [VIDEO]

JT — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:41:37 +0000

Pretty heavy stuff here from FFDP as the topic of teen suicide is covered in the song “Coming Down”. Be it bullying or sexting, the songs ultimate answers lie in simple communication. Obviously a lot of suicidal tendencies and thoughts are well hidden but with a little “time out” from the pressure of modern life [...]

Halestorm "I Miss The Misery" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:23 +0000

This is the second release from the album -The Strange Case Of – titled “I Miss the Misery.” Lizzy has turned into quite the angry vixen of late; could it be relationship troubles over our very own Dave Kim that is triggering her rage? Well it would be if only the said relationship were real [...]