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Watch Soundgarden Rock 'Live on Letterman' Gig at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:14:42 +0000

New Yorkers had the opportunity to see Soundgarden play at the very intimate Ed Sullivan Theater as part of the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert series. Soungarden are out in promotion of ‘King Animal,’ their first album in 16 years, and they kicked off the night with new tracks ‘Worse Dreams’ and ‘By Crooked Steps.’ Seven out [...]

All That Remains, 'Stand Up (Stand Up)' – Song Review

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:25:05 +0000

All That Remains, who have been in the news a bit lately due to singer Phil Labonte’s outspoken comments and controversial opinions on gun control and Tom Morello, have dropped their new single ‘Stand Up (Stand Up)’ from the upcoming disc ‘A War You Cannot Win.’ The verdict? It’s another ATR song primed for rock radio.

Muse, 'Madness' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:44:23 +0000

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy wasn’t kidding when he said the group’s new music was partially inspired by Skrillex. While the first listen of Muse’s upcoming ‘The 2nd Law’ album, ‘Unsustainable,’ was full-on dubstep at times, the band’s official new single, ‘Madness,’ impresses with a more restrained electronic arrangement.

Green Day, 'Kill the DJ' – Song Review

Joe Robinson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:26:55 +0000

Green Day have released ‘Kill the DJ,’ the latest advance offering from their forthcoming ’¡Uno!,’ ‘¡Dos!,’ and ‘¡Tre!’ trilogy of albums, and already they are getting a lot of gruff for possibly ripping off the track, which more than one musical pundit has pointed out has more than a passing resemblance to the 2004 crossover hit ‘Take Me Out’ by Scottish post-punk outfit Franz Ferdinand (if you don’t remember the Franz cut, refresh your memory here).

'The Expendables 2,' 'ParaNorman,' + More — 10 Things To Check Out This Week

Mike Moody — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:26:03 +0000

Like a swift kick to the groin, this week in entertainment and pop culture is looking to leave you breathless with a storm of big, loud and violent action flicks, TV shows and videogames. From ‘The Expendables 2’ to IFC’s ‘Bullet in the Face’ and ‘Sleeping Dogs’ on consoles, we’ve got a heavy-hitting list of 10 things to check out this week.

Three Days Grace, 'Chalk Outline' – Song Review

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:26:35 +0000

Three Days Grace are on their way back with new music and we’re just getting the first taste with the single ‘Chalk Outline.’ Singer Adam Gontier attacks the track with as much angst and aggression as ever, telling the story of a man who is now a shell of his former self after a relationship [...]

Muse, 'Unsustainable' – Song Review

Joe Robinson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:30:15 +0000

Muse have hopped on the dubstep bandwagon — and wouldn’t you know it, like everything else the Brit rock trio churns out, they’ve done it in epic fashion. For a taste of Muse trying their hand at the biggest trend in EDM, check out Exhibit A: ’Unsustainable,’ the latest track unleashed from their forthcoming sixth full-length album, ‘The 2nd Law.’

Slipknot, Slayer + More Rock Massachusetts Mayhem Gig: Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

For the last two months the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has been bringing a healthy dose of metal and mayhem to stops across the U.S. After finally making its way to the East Coast, the metal extravaganza wraps up today (Aug. 5) clocking in its last show at the Comcast Centre in Hartford. Ct.

What 'Point Break' Taught Us About Being Men — Life Lessons

Carl Pettit — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:15:19 +0000

“100% pure adrenaline!” – Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) ‘Point Break,’ Kathryn Bigelow’s seminal surfer and bank robber movie, is totally awesome. No, it was never a contender for any Oscar nominations, but it was one hell of a fun movie. If you talk to men (and perhaps a few women) who are old enough to remember [...]

Shinedown Unleash Rock Revolution in Manchester, N.H. – Review and Photos

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:31:56 +0000

Shinedown recently launched a revolution to bring rock music back to the forefront. With frontman Brent Smith leading the charge, he challenged fans to stand up and put their fists in the air for rock and with the band’s latest release ‘Amaryllis’ now out, Smith and Shinedown are proving to be worthy adversaries for the cause.

Avenged Sevenfold + Halestorm Unleash Rock 'N' Roll 'Nightmare' – Review and Photos

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:57:38 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold fans in North America were bracing for a summer without any live shows from their favorite band until Metallica came and saved the day. Invited to participate in the Orion Music and More Festival in Atlantic City on June 24, Avenged Sevenfold decided to make the most of it, adding a few one off shows prior to their festival appearance. The first of the three shows was in Quebec City, Canada on June 21 followed by a second show on June 22 in Uncasville, Conn. The two shows would serve as a warm-up for their highly anticipated Orion performance.

The Smashing Pumpkins, 'Oceania' – Album Review

Tree Riddle — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:05:52 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins are back with a new album, ‘Oceania,’ the first full-length effort featuring their current lineup. While it’s certainly no ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,’ the disc showcases a more focused vision than was present with 2007′s ‘Zeitgeist.’ Mostly absent are the moments of ‘Guitar Hero’ bravado Corgan so abundantly supplied on their last album and in their place are more structured, fully realized tunes that deliver mixed results.

'Lollipop Chainsaw' Review

Alex Riviello — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:31:04 +0000

Proving that high school cheerleaders can kill zombies better than anyone, Lollipop Chainsaw is a real treat. When famed game developer Suda51 (No More Heroes, Killer 7, Shadows of the Damned) decided that his next game would be one that smashes up a cutesy Japanese visual style with hardcore zombie violence and good ol’ American [...]

Kid Rock Brings Party to Boston House of Blues – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:33:13 +0000

When Kid Rock announced he’d be kicking off the month of June with a special show at the House of Blues in Boston, the tickets sold out faster than you could say Jim Beam. Trying to bottle the high energy of Rock and his band and confining it to the four walls of a club [...]

'The Avengers' Adult Film Review — Is The Parody As Good As 'The Avengers' Movie?

Jordan Hoffman — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:57:20 +0000

Pity the poor pornographer. As the dam has bursted on the free stuff, smut providers have had to rely on gimmicks to keep the lights on in their creepy, ammonia-scented warehouses. Porn parodies are nothing new (I recall an evening alone with a VHS copy of ‘Dougie Hoser: The World’s Youngest Gynaecologist’) but we’ve definitely entered a day when a Hollywood film and its smutty cousin can achieve, shall we say, simultaneous release.

The Offspring, 'Days Go By' – Song Review

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:15:01 +0000

The Offspring have debuted the title track / first single from their upcoming ninth album ‘Days Go By’ and it’s what you’d expect from these perennial Warped Tour rockers. Potent melodies, singalong choruses, big power chords, frontman Dexter Holland’s signature nasally vocals and a summer-appropriate energy.

Treeview – 'The Cabin in the Woods'

Tree Riddle — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:03:52 +0000

It's been a while since I've been inspired enough to dust off the old "Treeview" feature, but 'The Cabin the Woods' was the film that got the job done -- click through for the "killer" review.

Pantera, 'Piss' – Song Review

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:07:35 +0000

With 20 years of history, Pantera’s ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ still remains one of the most influential metal albums of all time, firmly rooted as a staple among music collections of metal fans young and old. It offers up as much of an impact today, as it did two decades ago, so it should come as no surprise at all that when a mysterious ‘lost track’ reared its head, fans united around the altar of Pantera to rejoice.

Foxy Shazam Revive Classic Rock With 'The Church Of Rock And Roll' [REVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Foxy Shazam deliver a surprisingly infectious collection of tracks by revisiting (and reinventing) the grandeur of 70′s classic rock on their new album ‘The Church of Rock and Roll.’ Cincinnati, Ohio’s experimental alt-rockers, Foxy Shazam, transport us to a time when melody and the guitar solo were king — the 1970′s. Everything about ‘The Church [...]

Writer Takes the 'Big Mac and Egg Nog Latte' Meal Challenge

Dylan Schenker — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:30:42 +0000

The Starbucks Venti Egg Nog Latte has more calories than a Big Mac. We wondered what might happen if someone were to enjoy these two overindulgences…together. We wondered. We didn’t want to attempt it. Luckily, one of our writers did.