The Production Side

Seems like a perfect time to mention the second song leaked from the Smashing Pumpkins 6th album, Zeitgeist, which comes out this upcoming Tuesday (July, 10). Also, “Doomsday Clock” is featured in the Transformers movie and soundtrack, which came out on July 3 (and by the way the movie totally rocks and does a fantastic job of pleasing old fans while giving it a modern spin).
So, “Doomsday Clock” has been floating around the web for bit, so maybe some of you have heard it. It seems to be getting mixed reviews from fans, some love it and others can’t stand …read more

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WARNING: Please be advised that the following album could blow the roof off of your house or vehicle if played too loudly due to the guitar work of Slash, play with caution.
 
I’ll admit that I was very anticipated to get my hands on Contraband, the 2004 debut album from Velvet Revolver. Being a huge STP fan and admiring Guns ‘N’ Roses for their sheer raw talent, Velvet Revolver seemed too good to be true. I still think that Scott Weiland is one of the best frontmen ever and not too shabby of a vocalist either. Slash, Duff and Matt Sorum teaming up with such a showman …read more

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The lineup for this year’s Voodoo Festival in New Orleans was released last week, and it looks pretty sweet. This year the festival will take place from October 26-28, expanding from a 2 to 3 day experience for the first time.

Headliners include the reunited Rage Against The Machine and the revamped Smashing Pumpkins (I can’t call them reunited without the inclusion of guitarist James Iha and bassist D’arcy, it’s only half the band with just Billy and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin). Other 90’s survivors on the bill include Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and The Black Crowes.
The festival also did …read more

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