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      <title>Rockers vs. Record Labels</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This video compilation features notable rock musicians speaking out against record labels. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rockers-vs-record-labels/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal Bands</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Loudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/best-album-by-legendary-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Loudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/best-album-by-legendary-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Falling In Reverse Announce First Album Since 2017, ‘Popular Monster’</title>
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      <title>Video – David Draiman Sings Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ at Nita Strauss’ Wedding</title>
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      <title>The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2024 – Tour Guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Start saving that money now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-bands-touring-2024-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Start saving that money now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-bands-touring-2024-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sam Ash Closing All Stores Nationwide, Begins Liquidation Sale</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 13:31:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Music retailer Sam Ash has released a statement, revealing the closure of all stores nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/sam-ash-closing-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Music retailer Sam Ash has released a statement, revealing the closure of all stores nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/sam-ash-closing-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>10 Bands Motorhead + Venom Fans Need to Know, Chosen by Midnight’s Athenar</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 17:51:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Midnight leader Athenar serves up some killer band recommendations for fans of Motorhead and Venom. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/bands-for-motorhead-venom-fans-midnight-athenar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Midnight leader Athenar serves up some killer band recommendations for fans of Motorhead and Venom. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/bands-for-motorhead-venom-fans-midnight-athenar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rapper OsamaSon Claims He’s Being Sued by Iron Maiden After Ripping Off Eddie Art</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rapper OsamaSon says he's being sued by Iron Maiden after ripping off Eddie artwork. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rapper-osamason-iron-maiden-lawsuit-album-art/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rapper OsamaSon says he&apos;s being sued by Iron Maiden after ripping off Eddie artwork. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rapper-osamason-iron-maiden-lawsuit-album-art/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA['Billboard' has heard about Linkin Park's potential plans for a reunion tour with a new singer and part of the band's classic lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/linkin-park-2025-reunion-tour-new-singer-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Billboard&apos; has heard about Linkin Park&apos;s potential plans for a reunion tour with a new singer and part of the band&apos;s classic lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/linkin-park-2025-reunion-tour-new-singer-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Read the lyrics to Motley Crue's song 'Dogs of War.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-dogs-of-war-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Read the lyrics to Motley Crue&apos;s song &apos;Dogs of War.&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/motley-crue-dogs-of-war-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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