Archive for April, 2012

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Warren Haynes says he still feels 'very fortunate' to be part of Allman Brothers Band legacy

A lifelong fan, Warren Haynes remembers joining the Allman Brothers Band some 23 years ago as a “gradual process.” You May Also Like: Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

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One Track Mind: Andrew Swift, "Understanding" (2012)

Back in 1984 I purchased my first McCoy Tyner album, Dimensions, which was his current release at the time. You May Also Like: Michael Dease – All These Hands (2017)

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Curtis Salgado, soul-blues shouter: Something Else! Interview

Curtis Salgado drops by for a talk on the enduring power of grease-popping, shotgun-shack rattling, ass-wagging soul music.

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One Track Mind: Pantera, “Piss” (2012)

So the unveiling of Pantera’s only unreleased song comes with a lot of excitement for this old metalhead, and just a little bit of disappointment after hearing it. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

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Are They Still Guns N’ Roses?: Axl Rose’s Hall of Fame Diss Raises Interesting Question

I refuse to refer to the current lineup as Guns n’ Roses. It’s Axl Rose and Four or Five Other Guys.

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Ben Gibbard admits some apprehension about Death Cab for Cutie's new tour — OK, a lot

Ben Gibbard and Death Cab for Cutie are trying something different for a 2012 tour that kicked off Tuesday in Colorado, performing with the eight members of the Magik*Magik Orchestra — six violins and two cellos. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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First Greg Lake solo album in nearly 30 years on the way, even as new tour begins

Greg Lake is at work on his first solo project since 1983’s Manoeuvres, with plans to set a release date of either later in 2012 or early next year. Beyond that, though, the founding member of King Crimson and Emerson Lake and Palmer is offering precious few details. Meanwhile, lookRead More

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New Rush album promises to harken back to 1980s sound, but with more aggressive style

Rush fans are gearing up for an exciting 2012, with an official release date finally surfacing for the latest album, Clockwork Angels (that’s No. 20 if you include the Feedback EP) – mark your calendars: June 12. You May Also Like: How Rush Finished at the Top of Their GameRead More

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Amanda Ruzza – This Is What Happened (2012)

Amanda Ruzzo is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and English. She’s also extremely fluent in bass guitar. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Guilty pleasures: Angel – An Anthology (1992)

Garbed in fancy white threads and flowing locks, Angel did indeed strike a celestial pose. The band’s sound further carried a magical quality as their elaborately engraved songs roared and soared with pulsating power, resulting in a majestic heavy metal symphony of beauty and grace. Located in Washington D.C., AngelRead More