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"See, I Told You She Didn't Have A D***!" Lady Gaga Rides The P**** Wagon

Do you remember the era when music videos were an event? Well thanks to Lady Gaga and Beyonce that time may have just returned with this 9 minute epic for TELEPHONE. With more than a passing tribute to Quentin Tarantino this video has something for everyone (and by everyone I...

Metal Blade Records Starting TV Channel

After 28 years as part of the foundation of heavy metal, Metal Blade Records has announced that they will be moving into the world of television, sort of. Don't expect Metal Blade TV to feature reality shows,, re-runs or hip new sitcoms, this channel is all about bringing you the...

SXSW: Gwar is Coming

Of all the last-minute announcements coming Austin's way for the biggest 10 days of the year, Gwar, seems to have made the biggest splash. The (arguably) most crazy explosive what-the-hell-is-this band will be performing on Saturday March 20th at 1001 E. 6th St. for (get this) free

Mark Linkous aka SPARKLEHORSE Takes Own Life

Sad news in the world of music. Mark Linkous aka Sparklehorse took his own life Saturday March 6th outside of a friend's home. Linkous was a prolific talent, one that was heralded by all from Radiohead to Tim Burton to Danger Mouse. The lions' share of Linkous's work were sensitive...

Metal Gods Pestilence Back In the USA After Sixteen Years

Technical metal legends Pestilence have announced their first US Tour in 16 years. The tour, presented by Decibel Magazine and MetalSucks website, kicks off in Baltimore at the Maryland Deathfest at Sonar on May 30th and end in New York on June 17th at the Gramercy Theater. Here are the...

FX Does Theme Music Right!

I was watching FX (the cable outlet/network, not the 1986 movie starring Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy). If you've spent anytime on that channel, you've seen the ubiquitous commercial for their new series, JUSTIFIED, featuring dramatic music comprised of a driving hip hop beat, dark rapping, and slide guitar/bluegrass twanginess....

Dave Grohl Confirms New Foo Fighters In the Works

Dave Grohl is finally returning to his day job and has announced the Foo Fighters are heading back into the studio. The album would mark the Foo’s seventh studio outing and first release since 2007’s Echoes, Silence and Grace. It’s been way too long, Dave. Rolling Stone caught up with...

BAD RELIGION To Release Free Live Album

To celebrate 30 years of bringing the music, punk rock legends Bad Religion are going to give something back to their fans. The band announced that they'll be recording a live album - called 30 Years Live - during their House Of Blues tour. The best part is that the...

Richard Fairgray's Videos to Make You Feel Good About Yourself: Courtney Love Edition

I'd like to start this post with a disclaimer. I know that making fun of Courtney Love and highlighting just what a train wreck she is is a very easy and sometimes lazy task. Everything she does can be mocked and ripped apart by even the least analytical or discerning...

GORILLAZ Video for "STYLOS" Is Awesome

I'm not the biggest Gorillaz fan in the world. I fully respect what's being done and the creativity behind it but I just don't care about their music at all. However I have to give credit where credit is due and the new video for the Gorillaz song "Stylo" kicks...