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Jane's Addiction Frontman Perry Farrell Discusses Plans for Upcoming Record

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:00:54 +0000

Jane’s Addiction released their fourth studio album, ‘The Great Escape Artist,’ last year and it was their first disc since 2003’s ‘Strays.’ Vocalist Perry Farrell says fans won’t have nearly as long to wait for another album.

Kiss Releases 'Monster' Cover Artwork

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:32 +0000

It’s here! The members of the Kiss army have been scouring the Internet for over a week to find the full cover artwork of the bands upcoming album ‘Monster.’ The legendary rockers have been doing a pretty ingenious thing, releasing portions of the image via their ‘Monster Hunt’ Facebook app. Gotta love Kiss — always [...]

Rush Ponder the Death of the Album 'and Everything it Represented'

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:00:18 +0000

The recent ‘Clockwork Angels’ release is proof that Rush are still a fan of the album format, but guitarist Alex Lifeson is coming to terms with the idea that the days of the long player may be numbered.

Kiss Revealing New Album Cover Through Online Scavenger Hunt

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:00:32 +0000

You can’t accuse Kiss of not being savvy self-promoters. The legendary hard rockers, whose image graces everything from caskets to condoms to toilet paper, have announced they will reveal the cover art to the upcoming album ‘Monster’ via a scavenger hunt online. Kiss have partnered with some popular online destinations (we’re trying not to let [...]

Motorhead Prep Second Volume of 'The World Is Ours' Concert Collection

Chad Childers — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:00:22 +0000

When Motorhead say “The World Is Ours,’ they mean it. Earlier this year, the group issued ‘The World Is Ours: Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else.’ The disc was meant to showcase their live prowess, and they used an especially solid performance from Santiago, Chile. Now comes word from the band’s website that ‘The World Is [...]

Iron Maiden Bassist Steve Harris to Release 'British Lion' Solo Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:00:05 +0000

Legendary bassist and Iron Maiden mastermind Steve Harris will soon release his debut solo album, ‘British Lion.’ In between Iron Maiden releases and tours, Harris has been spending his time writing the upcoming disc, which promises to bring a multi-dimensionally heavy experience to listeners. Harris recorded ‘British Lion’ with longtime Iron Maiden producer Kevin Shirley [...]

Judas Priest's 'Screaming for Vengeance' Turns 30

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:00:17 +0000

Judas Priest‘s best-selling and highly influential album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ — best known for the breakthrough hit ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin” — turns 30 years old today (July 17). In addition to that enduring anthem, the album is notable as one of the most cohesive collections in the band’s career, and the point where [...]

Motley Crue Give Away Free 'Sex' for 24 Hours

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:00:57 +0000

If Motley Crue fans thought they had to wait until tomorrow’s release of the band’s new single ‘Sex,’ well, surprise! For the next 24 hours the Crue are offering up a free download of the tune as a special thank-you note to their fans. Visit their official website now and submit your email to get your free ‘Sex.’

Buckcherry Ready to Share Their 'Confessions' Album + Film

Chad Childers — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:00:22 +0000

Buckcherry have given their all for audiences over the last few years, and now they’re taking it a step further. The group is letting the cameras roll on a film that will mirror the themes of their new album, ‘Confessions.’

Original Green Day Debut Record Pressing Fetches $1,300 on eBay

Scott Shetler — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:00:31 +0000

A rare test pressing of Green Day‘s 1990 debut album ’39/Smooth’ sold on eBay last week for $1,336.99. The record proved to be a popular item on the online auction site, where it garnered 21 bids over the course of a week.