just announced: Tom Morello/Guitar Hero 3

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

Rolling Stone has an article today announcing that Tom Morello will be a playable character on Guitar Hero 3. He’ll be joining Slash- which makes the already cool GH3 even cooler.

Genre(s): I just heard...

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myspace find: AJAX

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

From Australia, this ghettotech will set off your weekend right. Check out AJAX.

Genre(s): You should check out:

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Crazy Musicians: Ted Nugent goes off

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

On Obama, Hillary, Braveheart?

We were once buddies:

nuge

Genre(s): Rockin' Videos

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Just Announced: Neighborhood Music Fest

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

OK, so it’s been about a week. But The Faint and Mickey Avalon might just have me making a trip down to LALA land.

neigh

Genre(s): I just heard...

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Myspace Fest….hmmmmm….

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

Apparently Tom took my idea to heart and decided to put together a touring MySpace festival. Hellogoodbye and Say Anything will headline.

Genre(s): I just heard...

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myspace find: bumblebeez

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

Black metal/ showtunes/happy hardcore. Nice combo. Check out Bumblebeez, hailing from Venezuela.

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Top 5: Musicians Who’ve Bared it All

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

After seeing Simon Rex this week, I thought about how many musicians have done porn. Enough for a top 5!

1. duh…Tommy Lee

tommy lee

2. Simon Rex

simon rex

3. Peter Steele from Type O Negative

playgirl

4. Fred Durst

limp

5. Vince Neil

vince

Genre(s): Lists

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Rock for the Soul: Axis of Justice

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

Debut of a new piece: Rock for the Soul. Here I will highlight artist’s efforts in social causes.

I think it’s fitting to start with Tom Morello and Serj Tankian’s Axis of Justice organization. The organization was formed after the two witnessed the white power/neo nazi symbols on people in the crowd of Ozzfest 2002 that they were both playing. The organization brings together musicians, music fans, and grassroots political organizations.

They have taken on issues such as Mumia Abul-Jamal- the activist who has controversially been on death row since 1982, for which they completed a rare interview with; they’ve assisted Taco Bell farm workers in their fight to get better wages; and have been supporters of Food Not Bombs.

You can donate to Axis of Justice here.

Genre(s): Rockin' Things To Do

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Rock Lit: Heart-Shaped Box

by hardrockchick [about 3 years, 0 months ago.]

Heart-Shaped Box: A Novelis written by Joe Hill, the pen name for none other than Stephen King’s son. Having been a huge Nirvana fan back in the day, I’ll have to admit I was immediately intrigued. A horror novel about a rock star? I’m in.

The story follows Jude Coyne, a fifty-something, semi retired singer/guitarist, who has played in a metal band and then had a successful solo career after his bandmates died off in true rocker style. He’s had a rough life: abusive family, messy divorce, the usual. He collects goth girlfriends and dark memorabilia- such a a snuff film. He gets a letter offering him a suit to purchase for his collection- that comes with a ghost. From there, all hell breaks lose.

This book really sucked me in- I loved the music references subtly hidden throughout. His dogs are named Bon and Angus (the original AC/DC members). I also loved the overt references- hey, any book that mentions Trent Reznor/NIN in the first chapter is golden with me.

The book also creeped me out. There’s some pretty sick stuff in there. I think it’d be great material for a movie (apparently the rights have already been bought).

Genre(s): Read This

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