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Metal Monday: Wake Of Redemption Looking To Shake The Earth

posted: January 16, 2012

Mainstream metal gets a really bad rap more often than it likely deserves. Perhaps this reputation rests on the fact that mainstream metal boosts catchier songwriting, features hooks and is more visible than their underground counterparts. At any…
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Exclusive Q&A: Future Islands Gaze Out 'On the Water'

posted: December 22, 2011

Future Islands is one of those few bands whose bizarre name is actually very indicative of the kind of music they create. The group has become known for their unique post-wave synthpop sound, centralized around…
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Eric Church Presents a Sonic "Homeboy"

posted: February 17, 2011

Eric Church releases "Homeboy," first single for his upcoming album.
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Ernie Ball Metal Winner For October Announced!

posted: November 11, 2010

In October, long time OurStage partner Ernie Ball sponsored the Metal Channel, giving headbangers around the country a chance to compete for a year’s supply of free strings. The votes are in and the folks…
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Winning Artists Open For HANSON, Hang Out With The Brothers

posted: August 10, 2010

In  June, the first batch of winners for the “Shout It Out With HANSON” Competition earned coveted spots opening for the pop trio on July and August dates of their summer Shout It Out tour.  We…
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Manic Impressive

posted: August 4, 2010

Jetson Black (badass name and 100% real) may sound pretty aloof when he sings, but make no mistake, there’s serious fire beneath the surface. As guitarist and lead vocalist for the Asheville, NC, band The…
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