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Austin City Limits 2015 Lineup Leaks Early: possible leak of 2015 ACL lineup includes Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, Tame Impala, TV On The Radio and more. According to Austin 360, it looks like the 2015 ACL lineup has been announced…or has it? Apparently, the lineup appeared on the festivals official webpage, only to be taken down […]
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 […]
April 5th, 2015 marked the 13th anniversary of the death of Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley. The singer passed away in 2002 after battling heroin addiction. Eerily, fellow Seattle grunge icon Kurt Cobain would take his own life on that same date in 1994. But while Nirvana are still seen as alternative icons, Alice in […]
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 […]
