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Artist: AC/DC
Genre: Rock/PopAC/DC's mammoth power-chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s. In its own way, it was a reaction against the pompous art rock and lumbering arena rock of the early '70s. AC/DC's rock was minimalist -- no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords were, there was a clear sense of space and restraint.... [+] Read More
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Artist: Alice Cooper
Genre: Rock/PopOriginally, there was a band called Alice Cooper led by a singer named Vincent Damon Furnier. Under his direction, Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, heavy metal, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured... [+] Read More
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Artist: Ankla
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalBy the arrival of the new millennium, after two major label releases and numerous nationwide and South American tours (including Ozzfest 99) with former band Puya, Ramon Ortiz was feeling the need to give life to a new, heavier and more brutal incarnation of his musical soul. Driven by a burning desire to take his trademark Latin metal sound to... [+] Read More
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Artist: Audioslave
Genre: Rock/PopWhen Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine in October 2000, the band's future was put into question. Within months rumors flew that ex-Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell would replace de la Rocha. And gossip fueled truth, for Cornell joined the rest of Rage in the studio in May 2001. The mix was great and a musical bond was in the... [+] Read More
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Artist: Audrey Horne
Genre: Rock/PopAudrey Horne plays powerful, heavy, melodic, in-your-face hard rock, with an attitude and tastes like early Faith No More. The band will appeal to fans of Tool, Foo Fighters and Audioslave (who they shared stage with during Norways prestigious Quart Festival.) The band was formed late in 2003, and have since then caused a storm in Norway, with... [+] Read More
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Album: "Bang Bang"
by Smokin Joe Thunder & His No Good Frens
Release date: 2007
Release date: 2007
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Artist: Beatallica
Genre: Rock/PopTHINK THAT THE BEATLES AND METALLICA ARE MUSICALLY WORLDS APART? BEATALLICA WILL PROVE YOU WRONG, WITH ‘SGT. HETFIELD’S MOTORBREATH PUB BAND’! Although the Beatles certainly had some ‘heavy’ moments (“Helter Skelter,” “Revolution” or “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” anyone?), they are certainly not considered a metal band. And on the other side... [+] Read More
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Album: "Black Rain"
by Ozzy Osbourne
Release date: 2007
Release date: 2007
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Artist: Black Sabbath
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalBlack Sabbath has been so influential in the development of heavy metal rock music as to be a defining force in the style. The group took the blues-rock sound of late '60s acts like Cream, Blue Cheer, and Vanilla Fudge to its logical conclusion, slowing the tempo, accentuating the bass, and emphasizing screaming guitar solos and howled vocals... [+] Read More
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Artist: Blacksmoke Theory
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalBlacksmoke Theory is a Tampa Bay Area Metal band that is more than just metal. Taking bits and pieces from multiple genres, BST is a culmination of its members diversity intended to spark new ideas and opinions from the listener. A band with no strict political agenda or beliefs, the challenge is pinned on the fan: Think for yourself, embrace... [+] Read More
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Artist: Blood Tsunami
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalBlood Tsunami formed in 2004 with Pete on guitar and vocals and Jay on drums. The music of Blood Tsunami was, and still is, nothing but vicious and aggressive old school thrash metal, heavily influenced by the Bay Area Scene and German Thrash Metal from the 80's. Soon Riff Randall joined on bass and Dor stepped in on the second guitar. Shortly... [+] Read More
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Artist: Born of Sin
Genre: Rock/PopBorn of Sin was formed in 2001 of members from Conformatory and Night spirit in the town of Trollhattan, Sweden. They play traditional Swedish death metal with a few black influences. In 2003 they recorded their first demo named The Beheader. Because of some trouble in the bands line-up the demo wasnt sent out. A year later, with some changes... [+] Read More
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Artist: Buckcherry
Genre: Rock/PopLos Angeles hard rockers Buckcherry formed in mid-1995 after singer Joshua Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson were introduced through their tattoo artist; after cutting their earliest demos, the duo recruited bassist Jonathan "J.B." Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn and began performing live, quickly earning a major following on the L.A. club... [+] Read More
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Artist: Dark Star Revolt
Genre: Rock/PopDark Star Revolt is an American rock band formed in 2005, comprised of Tim Malvita (guitarist), Jay Shafer (vocals), C.J. Sanges (bass), and Aaron Russell (drums). Original and energetic, we keep fans tuned in to our agressive rock sound and politically controversial lyrics. [+] Read More
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Artist: Dragonforce
Genre: Rock/PopU.K. power metal sextet Dragonforce formed in 1999 around the twin-guitar assault of Herman Li and Sam Totman, keyboard player Vadim Pruzhanov, and the powerful vocals of ZP Theart -- drummer David Mackintosh and bass player Adrian Lambert joined later. Dragonforce had already toured with the likes of Halford and Stratovarius before the release... [+] Read More
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Album: "Eat Me, Drink Me"
by Marilyn Manson
Release date: 2007
Release date: 2007
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Artist: Evoked
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalEvoked was formed in Stockbridge, Wisconsin in January of 2002. The original lineup consisted of founder, Jason Schumacher on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, lead guitarist Chuck Gilbertson, bassist Tony Megna, and drummer Jared Hooyman. After a year of writing songs, Evoked played their first show on January 4, 2003. In the next two years, the... [+] Read More
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Artist: FACTORY DAMAGE
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalThe band had seen it's share of vocalists before the final choice was made. If fact, it was during a vocalist tryout when the BASS player was discovered. Now to finish the roster. A few more tryouts were held for the posts of drummer and lead singer, but still no luck. Finally, near the end of Febuary 2005, the lead vocalist was... [+] Read More
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Artist: Groovus Maximus
Genre: Alternative/IndieWe've been friends and bandmates at some point or another for the last 22 years. Rock on! More to come! [+] Read More
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Artist: GWAR
Genre: Rock/PopGWAR (an acronym for God What an Awful Racket) is thrash metal's answer to the more mainstream satire of Spinal Tap. Gory, sexually perverse, and scatological in the extreme, GWAR was formed at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as an experiment in marketing strategy by several musicians, art students, and dancers. The group claims to... [+] Read More
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Artist: High on Fire
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalGuitarist/vocalist Matt Pike, bass player George Rice, and drummer Des Kensel formed High on Fire in 1999, following the collapse of Pike's previous band, doom metal titans Sleep. But while Sleep had built their fame on impossibly slothful tunes and copious weed consumption, High on Fire's first release, The Art of Self Defense, displayed a far... [+] Read More
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Artist: Holocaust
Genre: Rock/PopHailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Holocaust were formed in the late '70s, and featured vocalist Gary Lettice, guitarists John Mortimer and Ed Dudley, bassist Robin Begg, and drummer Nicky Arkless. Like many New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands, Holocaust cut their teeth in local clubs during the waning days of punk, before finally scoring an... [+] Read More
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Album: "In London"
by Deep Purple
Release date: 1999
Release date: 1999
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