Archive for September, 2009

Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer rumored to tour together

By on September 4th, 2009

If the rumors prove true, four of metal’s biggest name could be soon hitting a town near you to deliver one metalriffic concert of epic proportions.

Usher-ing in a new album

By on September 4th, 2009

The man called Usher, who some might call the reigning prince of pop R&B, is about to release a Monster. And we ain’t talking no chupacabra.

Album Review: Yo La Tengo – Popular Songs

By on September 4th, 2009

★★★★☆

Popular Songs plays like your latest mixtape, where R&B can get sandwiched in between the latest alternative or classic rock songs.

On Sale: September 4, 2009

By on September 3rd, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning September 4, 2009…

The Black Hollies ready Softly Towards The Light

By on September 3rd, 2009

New Jersey nostalgic rockers, The Black Hollies are prepping for a third full-length release, Softly Towards The Light, which is due out October 6th. And as to be expected, the Jersey outfit will be hitting the road, in support of the album, for a string of 16 dates across the U.S.

Beatles reissues coming to a 7-Eleven, Starbucks near you

By on September 3rd, 2009

So, while you can’t buy me love, you can buy slurpees and a remastered copy of Magical Mystery Tour at the same exact time!

Interview: James Jackson Toth (of Wand)

By on September 3rd, 2009

Wand let’s loose on the music of Bob Dylan, trying not to piss off his booking agent, and his dislike of comtemporary indie music.

Jewel plans acoustic tour, sings a Lullaby

By on September 3rd, 2009

If you were into the soft pop of the late nineties onward, two names that made regular appearances were Dido and Jewel. While the former has been relatively silent in recent years (once the “Stan” wave tapered off), the latter has tried on pop, country, poetry and most recently a few children’s favorties on Lullaby.  [...]

Update: Thom Yorke confirms new 12″, possible tour?

By on September 3rd, 2009

The Radiohead frontman’s latest release is due September 21st.

Album Review: The Used – Artwork

By on September 3rd, 2009

★½☆☆☆

Any lukewarm fans or recent converts should avoid this album and find themselves some other false idols to anoint in guyliner and worship.