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The Darkness’s Frankie Poullain Talks New Album ‘Last Of Our Kind’: Darkness bassist discusses band’s new album, new drummer and what to expect from the group for 2015 in our exclusive interview. British rockers The Darkness are set to unleash their fourth album, Last of Our Kind on June 2nd. The album shows the group adding new tricks […]
Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck Review: director Brett Morgan redefines the rock documentary with stirring results. [rating=4] Most rock documentaries about fallen musicians follow a standard template: talking head interviews on said person’s influence, and torrid stories of decadence and tragic decline. But it often feels incomplete due to second hand accounts. The new HBO documentary Kurt […]
Moody chanteuse Chelsea Wolfe is set to release her new album Abyss on August 7th, and she’s giving listeners a taste for what’s in store with the first single Iron Moon, which you can listen to via Soundcloud below: The track pulls on all the previous strengths from 2013 album Pain Is Beauty, but amps […]
Ben Affleck Batman Costume Revealed for ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.’ New suit inspired by Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns. Well here’s some more news for those anxiously awaiting Warner Bros’ superhero team-up film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Judging by the recent teaser it certainly looks like we might be getting the […]
Supergroup Teenage Time Killers Announce Album Release Date: full details and track listing for album featuring Dave Grohl, C.O.C, Randy Blythe, Tommy Victor, and much more. The long in the works début release from punk-metal supergroup Teenage Time Killers has finally been given a release date. The new album, boldly titled Greatest Hits Volume 1, will be […]
‘Chewie We’re Home’: Why The New Star Wars Trailer Is So Emotional: did you get a little weepy after seeing Han Solo and Chewbacca again? Don’t feel bad;we all did. If you’re a massive, or even a casual Star Wars fan, I’m sure you’ve checked out the brand new teaser trailer for Star Wars The Force […]
3 Other Marvel Characters Who Need Netflix Shows: in the wake of Daredevil’s success, let’s look at other heroes who deserve a spot in the Marvel Netflix-verse Marvel continues their multi-media reign with Daredevil, the terrific new Netflix series that finally does justice to one of the company’s most underrated superhero’s (his costume needs a bit more work, […]
Faith No More Extend North American Summer Tour Dates: Swedish hardcore legends Refused to open for band at NYC Madison Square Garden concert. Faith No More just announced additional tour dates for their 2015 North American tour which will support their upcoming album Sol Invictus. The added July and August dates will take the band from […]
Prong-Songs From The Black Hole Review: Prong crafts a unique and entertaining collection of songs that honor their hardcore influences. [rating=4] Prong have been on a roll. In the past three years they’ve released two acclaimed albums (the most recent being 2014’s Ruining Lives), proving that founding member-guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor isn’t resting on his laurels. He’s […]
Just a few months after burying the hatchet on a years long feud Billy Corgan and Marilyn Manson have announced a co-headlining tour. The End Times Tour will be in support of Manson’s latest album The Pale Emperor and the Smashing Pumpkin’s 2014 album Monuments to an Elegy. Click here for my Pale Emperor review and […]