December 2009
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“We are absolutely thrilled that Dropkick Murphys are performing at the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic,” said Don Renzulli, NHL Senior Vice President of Events & Entertainment. “As performers and as hockey fans, the Dropkick Murphys bring a new level of excitement to this historic game.”
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“The waters of the Rio Grande are awash with dreams of hope transformed into nightmares of horror and despair, aliens from across the border viewing the zigzagging river as a mythical portal to a life of new possibilities. Some make it to America, others do not. Some never make it out alive.”
“With the American side of the Rio Grande representing new life and a fresh start for...
For every Danzig fan who was dying to know the lyrics to all the DANZIG,MISFITS and SAMHAIN songs — tracks that never had their “dark verses” printed — well, wait no more.
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“Staten Island needs safer roadways because it will protect people against accidents which will make the community a more attractive place to live. It will give peace of mind to drivers and people will save money when they don’t have to pay for repairs or even medical expenses. There will be less traffic and the flow of cars will be smooth sailing.”
“Englebert a nightlife...
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“One phone call this week to a new multi-media company specializing in exclusive live concerts instantly changed the course of the musical verse “television revolution…”
“Speaking on Cowell, RATM frontman Zach de la Rocha yesterday told NME News…”
“And much like The Doors’ infamous banning from The Ed Sullivan Show after Jim Morrison defied producers’ orders...
“MUDVAYNE DECIMATING ACTIVE ROCK RADIO WITH NEW SINGLE”
“…what, are they lining up all stations and rocking every 10th one to the ground?” - our tipster
In the decade since the release of the band’s self-titled debut, Slipknot has amassed accolades that changed the face of rock.
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THE SWORD has taken the music world by storm in the time since the release of its debut album Age of Winters (2006), gaining widespread acclaim for its aggressive sound, mountaintop-friendly hooks and lyrical themes rife with myth and mythology.
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“The incredible emotional content of KYUSS is due in large part to the vocals of Garcia. Deeply rooted in blues and baked solid by the searing desert sun, his powerful contributions to the classic KYUSS records“Blues for the Red Sun”, “Kyuss” (a.k.a. “Sky Valley”) and “Circus Leaves Town” cast the mold for a legion of imitators.”
“COCA-COLA TO RELEASE K’NAAN REMIX TRACK IN 150 COUNTRIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP™
K’NAAN reworked the song for the Coca-Cola campaign, which invites football fans to express their optimism and passion for football through active dance celebrations in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
Commenting on the experience K’NAAN said: “It’s so...
“The band’s signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME,with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a controversial government document.”
“(1) Women should not listen to KORPIKLAANI and drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects like in that movie “Mask” with Cher and Eric Stolz, or the academy award winning “Elephant Man”. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages while listening to KORPIKLAANI impairs your ability to operate a wheel barrow while riding a horse, and may cause health...
“If you ever play Six Degrees of Bruce Kulick, the former KISS/current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist’s résumé will keep you happily busy for hours…Kulick - the often unheralded driving force on 12 years of classic KISS records, from 1984’s Animalize to 1992’s Revenge - assembled his own rock ‘n’ roll dream team.”
“This year especially, Ruben Studdard knows that the holiday spirit isn’t about presents.” (via @ErikMAdams)
“RATT have enjoyed a rich, impressive and certainly long-lasting legacy through the years”