Some of the best albums you’ve never heard of…

It’s no secret we’re music nuts, too… Thought I’d share a list I put together a while back of some of the best music you’ve never heard of. Click on the images to see larger (legible) pages to read!

How to Destroy Angels – Free EP!

Trent Reznor is all about free music… anyone with an internet connection was able to get the last NIN record free of charge through his site. Now he’s at it again with his new project How to Destroy Angels. You can pre-order a free download of their EP coming out on June 1st and get [...]

MIA’s “Born Free” Video – Not for the faint of heart

Wow… This is pretty graphic, violent, and disturbing, but I couldn’t keep my eyes off of it.

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Metal’s Big Four on tour and in theaters!

Never thought we’d see the day that two of these bands would be on the same bill (Metallica and Megadeth), but the big four ~ Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax all on the same bill? Can’t be missed! Luckily for fans who can’t make it to Sofia, Bulgaria (where???), they’re recording the historic show and [...]

Spin Magazine’s Picks for Bonnaroo 2010 – Free Album

We’re all about getting a chance to listen to some great music for free. Spin Magazine was nice enough to put together a compilation of tracks from bands who will be at Bonnaroo this year (June).
From the web site:
SPIN Presents Campfire Jams Tracklisting:
1. The Gaslight Anthem, “American Slang”
2. The National, “Bloodbuzz Ohio”
3. Manchester Orchestra, “Shake [...]

Album of the Day ~ Mariachi El Bronx (by The Bronx)

The Bronx have been a favorite band of mine for a few years… They took an odd turn that had me scratching my head with this album, when they put on the guise of a Mariachi band, but still putting out distinctly “Bronx” sounding tunes. The result? Mariachi punk? Definitely worth a listen!
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How to Destroy Angels: The Space in Between (Trent Reznor / NIN)

Check out this exceptionally disturbing video from Trent Reznor’s new band How to Destroy Angels… Nice!

Metallica to Ronnie James Dio – Lars’ open letter to Ronnie

Posted on Metallica.com, Lars Ulrich, drumming god and ever the metal fan, sent out an open letter about Ronnie James Dio’s passing. \m/
Dear Ronnie,
I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you’ve passed on. I’m kind of in shock, but I wanted you to know that you were [...]

RIP – Ronnie James Dio passed away today

Saw a posting on ronniejamesdio.com from his wife, Wendy, that Ronnie James Dio, 2nd lead singer of Black Sabbath and metal GOD passed away today of stomach cancer.
Hold up your metal signs, people, and pay homage to the man. \m/
RIP
FROM RONNIJAMESDIO.COM
Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many [...]

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and John Frusciante – FREE ALBUM!

So a while back one Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (At the Drive in / The Mars Volta) recorded an album with John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers). The result? Well, it’s a free download over at Omar’s site you should really give a listen to! Two geniuses who speak better with their guitars than words.

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