.:FEATURE:.

.:: Tapping Into The Machine: Crushed Guitarist Mike Halland

The latest album by Crushed, My Machine, taps into numerous influences from heavy metal to prog-rock. For guitarist Mike Halland and the rest of the band, the album is as much a reflection of their own musical influences as it is about making energetic modern rock music. Whatever it is about Crushed's music, it has audiences feeling an innate attachment to the band's songs with each new listen. READ MORE...

.:RAP SESSIONS:.

.:: Machine Head's Phil Demmel

Machine Head hit the road for the first time in two years on tour with Gojira, Trivium and Lamb Of God to promote their newly released album The Blackening. We sat with guitarist Phil Demmel to find out more about the new album, their internet fans and touring Europe. READ MORE...

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.:THE BIZ:.

.:: Music Business Dead? What, Again?
I'm not a big fan of repeating myself, but sometimes it's necessary. In December I outlined exactly why all the swill about the "decaying music business" was rubbish by has-beens in the industry. READ MORE...

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.:THE DISH:.

.:: Rose Beach: Conquering With The Power Of Family Love
Rose Beach, whose blend of folk music tale spinning, hip hop energy and pop sensibility she labels "fusion pop," stands to set things to right on her CD, Family Love, by showing love in its true light, as a force that is our life line. READ MORE...

.:: Shiny Toy Guns: Loaded For Bear

Shiny Toy Guns is a young, modern rock band whose music, fan base, live show and business acumen has led them to a deal with Universal Records. I had the good fortune to secure a brief interview with this band that is showing us all "how it will be done in the future." READ MORE...

.:: RockPop Cover Story: Frampton Comes Alive
The biggest-selling live double album of all time, the record made Frampton a household name. His band's powerful live performances, as well as his use of the "Talk Box" effects device, made hit singles of songs such as "Show Me The Way" and "Do You Feel Like We Do." READ MORE...

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.:ROCK SHOW:.

.:: Accomplice Live

What most people don't know about Accomplice could've filled New Jersey's Dingbatz. Instead it was filled with a horde of loyal rockers keeping the faith as the band smoked the doors off the place! Sean Michael Clegg and his motley collection of crack musicians wielded their instruments and aimed true. READ MORE...

.:: Doro The Warrior

Allentownsfolk learned a new meaning for rock show when Doro Pesch let loose her warrior soul for the crowd at the Crocodile Rock Café. With her entourage of metal heavies in tow, which included none other than the great Chris Caffery, Doro showed us what it means to keep the faith and rock your face off! READ MORE...

.:: Les Claypool's Fancy Band

Les Claypool and his Fancy Band invaded the mean streets of Baltimore, bringing with them strange sights and sounds the likes of which have rarely been witnessed by the natives. The Ram's Head Live was awash with the diversity of all manner of fan, Les didn't disappoint and only those in attendance can truly tell the tale of an experiment gone terribly right! READ MORE...

.:: Crushed: Live In Concert

It was drag night and Crushed brought the octane when they blew the doors off Joe's Grotto for the celebration of their new release, My Machine. David Ellefson's F5 paved the road for this five-piece from Phoenix to make way for their original blend of rock, metal and ... er ... belly dancing? BURN RUBBER BOYS! READ MORE...

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.:CONTEST:.

.:: GET YOUR MACHINE

We're hooking you up with signed copies of My Machine; the new debut by Crushed! We'll be handing out three of these li'l beauties on July 4th in celebration of truly American music. ENTER HERE...

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.:BROADCAST:.

.:: Bestselling Novelist Issues Music Challenge
Douglas Clegg throws down gauntlet and cash prizes for best original theme song to highlight dark fantasy trilogy. READ MORE...

.:: Limited Edition Of Slayer's Christ Illusion To Be Re-Released July 24
New songs and bonus DVD will coincide with summer tour. READ MORE...

.:: Nirvana Tribute Album Contest
Reality Entertainment and Sonicbids present the Nirvana Tribute Album Contest. READ MORE...

.:: FTC Asks Court To Shut Down BurnLounge
FTC charges BurnLounge as illegal pyramid scheme. READ MORE...

.:: The Search For The Next Great American Band
New reality series from American Idol producers seeks ultimate new band. READ MORE...

.:: SoundExchange Extends Offer To Small Webcasters
Request from Congress to allow small webcasters more time with below-market rates. READ MORE...

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.:REVIEWS:.

SILENT FATE

Crushed Katagory V Unearth
Lamb Of God Skid Row
Absent Me Generation Beautiful

WE ARE I

Chimaira Jeff Scott Soto
Rockets To Ruin The Showdown
Antiquus Michael Garrett

MACHINE HEAD

Big John Bates John Lee Hooker
Glenn Danzig Finger Eleven
Amy Winehouse Cale/Clapton

MITCH MYERS

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.:MEMBER NEWS:.

.:: Kraak & Smaak Release The Remix Sessions On Quango Music Group
Heralded as one of the 20 dance acts you must see live by International DJ Magazine, Kraak & Smaak play a tight, dance floor-friendly blend of house, breaks, funk and soul. READ MORE...

.:: MusicDish To Throw Astrella Celeste's US Dream Party
MusicDish will bring an eclectic line-up of its artists to toast Astrella Celeste's US release party. Astrella will be kicking off the digital release of her U.K. hit single "Dream." READ MORE...

.:: K4 Comes Of Age With First Full Length Release
After months of working hard in the studio with producer TJ Meskiel, K4 has just completed their first full-length release Emperor. READ MORE...

.:: Music Nation Launches Online Music Community
Music Nation has announced plans for the second season of its hugely successful online music video competition. After awarding three recording contracts with Epic Records last month, the company has signed on to find the net’s next hip-hop and rock stars. READ MORE...

.:: MusicDish Releases Mashed Buddha's 'Four Keys To Zen' EP
In preparation for the upcoming release of his full length album "Zen Conspiracy," drum 'n' bass artist Mashed Buddha has released the "Four Keys To Zen" EP under a Creative Commons license. READ MORE...

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