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Queens Of The Stone Age Embark On… Trail Of Dead


The pairing of unabashed riff mongers Queens of the Stone Age and… And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead should make for a show that falls somewhere between rock and a harder place. The bands are scheduled to hit the road together beginning August 30 in Washington, D.C., according to an Interscope spokesperson. Thirteen shows have been confirmed thus far, ending with September 21 in Columbia, Missouri. Additional dates will be added to the itinerary that will take the trek into October. … Trail of Dead will support Josh Homme and the boys on all dates with… Read more »

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Queens Of The Stone Age (With Dave Grohl) Line Up Tour


While their new album remains months away, Queens of the Stone Age are preparing to hit the highway to test drive some new material, and they’re taking Dave Grohl along for the ride. A month after their performance at this weekend’s Coachella Festival, the Queens will use the roadwork that begins May 27 in Atlanta to rouse anticipation for their third album, Songs for the Deaf, due in mid-July. Dave Grohl, who has put off finishing the fourth Foo Fighters opus to tour with Queens, rounds out a lineup that also includes singer Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and guitarist… Read more »

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11 New-Age Protest Songs To Listen To This 4th of July


For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. June 30, mere days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States made three major rulings, which, in short, overturned affirmative action, halted President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel student debt, and legalized discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals. Additionally, last year at this time, SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, setting abortion rights back by decades. Refer back, even further, to 2020 to see the federal government’s botched response to the COVID-19 pandemic, unchecked police power used against marginalized communities, and more. So, truly, it is well… Read more »

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Rage to co-headline Las Vegas festival


Reunited rock band Rage Against The Machine will be one of the headliners at the third annualVegoose Music Festival, set for October 28-29 in Las Vegas, sources said. Vegoose producers declined to comment on specific artists booked for the show at Sam Boyd Stadium, but said an official lineup will be announced in mid-July. Rage ended a seven-year hiatus in April when it played the Coachella festival in southern California. Also on tap for the Los Angeles quartet are a July 28-29 run with the Rock the Bells tour at New York’s Randall’s Island, an August 24 date at Alpine… Read more »

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Queensryche Return This Summer with a New Album, TRIBE in Stores July 22


This summer Seattle rockers Queensryche return with the release of Tribe, the band’s first studio album on Sanctuary Records. Tribe, which will be released on July 22, 2003, follows Queensryche’s Sanctuary debut, Live Evolution, a career-spanning live collection, released in 2001. Lead singer Geoff Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfeld have collaborated to produce quite possibly the band’s most ambitions and most insightful project to date. In addition, founding guitarist Chris DeGarmo guests on the album as well. Tate, looking at the themes of Tribe, says “This album isn’t about any one song to me.… Read more »

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Rage, Cornell Unshackle Audioslave


Chris Cornell and the remnants of Rage Against the Machine are ready to put the super back in their supergroup. Yes, their hyped off-again, on-again collaboration is back on, and to prove it, they’re releasing an album and planning a tour. After hooking up with much fanfare in early 2001, the group-then toying with the name Civilian-wrote 20 songs, hit the studio with Rick Rubin (who produced the last Rage album) and even signed on as an Ozzfest mainstager. But the project was seemingly scuttled when ex-Soundgarden singer Cornell walked last March. The Ragers-guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and… Read more »

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Grohl Puts Foos On Hold, Returns To Drumkit With Queens


Work on the Foo Fighters’ new album has been put to rest while frontman Dave Grohl plays drums for Queens of the Stone Age. “After four months, three studios and who knows how many foosball games, we decided to take a break from it,” Grohl wrote in a post on the Foo Fighters’ official Web site. “We thought it might be a good idea to sit back and chill out a little bit. I mean, I can’t wait to release this stuff, it’s really kick-ass, but I think we’re going to relax… [and] record some more.” The band had several… Read more »

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The Offspring And Ed Sheeran Join Forces On “Million Miles Away”


On Sunday, May 26, 2024, BottleRock Napa Valley ticketholders had the chance to see thrilling performances from Dominic Fike, Queens Of The Stone Age, Stephen Sanchez, and more. Additionally, those watching The Offspring‘s set had the chance to witness a once-in-a-lifetime crossover: The Offspring featuring the day’s headliner, Ed Sheeran. The “Shape Of You” singer joined the band onstage to perform “Million Miles Away.” Ahead of Sheeran walking onstage, the band joked, “[He’s] some young up-and-comer kid, you know, I think he’s got a future.” Say what you will, but Sheeran is a true punk at heart. Sheeran shared, “The… Read more »

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The Best Rock And Metal Albums Of 2023, According To Spotify


Spotify Wrapped Day has officially arrived, and for voyeuristic music lovers, it’s the best day of the year. Not only do you get to realize that your music taste has basically remained the same since 2008, but you also get to see your most hardcore metal head friends admit that––yes––they did help boost Taylor Swift to the No. 1 streamed Spotify artist for the year globally. To no surprise, Swift does lead the pack, and precedes globally streamed top artists Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Additionally, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd artist… Read more »

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