Hard Rock

Interview – Mike DeWolf of Taproot

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Taproot roared onto the nu-metal scene in 2000 with their critically acclaimed debut album Gift. Two years later the band followed up with their popular album Welcome. The lead single off the album “Poem” was a massive rock hit in various rock formats and to this day ... Read More

Skillet – Rise (Album Review)

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Skillet are one of those hard rock bands that attract attention with their high-energy approach. Having been plugging away since 1996, the band is now 8 studio albums deep into their career. Having changed their sound over the years finding a niche in 2003 with ... Read More
Buckcherry 2013 interview

Interview – Keith Nelson of Buckcherry

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Buckcherry are one of those bands which ignore the flavor of the week. Straight ahead rock n roll, it’s a simple formula, and has worked for these guys. With crowd pleasers like “Lit Up”, “Crazy Bitch”, “Next To You”, “Too Drunk”, and many more they ... Read More