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Hatebreed Post Official Music Video For 'Honor Never Dies' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:08 +0000

Connecticut metal quintet Hatebreed are four months into the release of their seventh studio album, 'The Divinity Of Purpose,' which clocked in at the No. 20 spot and sold 17,000 copies during its first week. There has been a lot of hype over the album's second single "Honor Never Dies," whose lyric video premiered back in January, and teaser video, which came out over the weekend. Well, the teasing is over and the full, official video has debuted on the band's website and Facebook. Check it out below!

Nonpoint: Q103 Exclusive Acoustic Garage Session [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:54 +0000

Move the Q103 van over, throw some chairs down and let the boys from Nonpoint do their thing. The premise of the Q103 Exclusive acoustic garage session is simple. We invite the band, we invite a few lucky Q103 listeners and then everybody wins. Elias and Rasheed of Nonpoint were in town to [...]

Queens Of The Stone Age And Filter Release New Songs

Jennifer Beaudoin — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:49:25 +0000

This is a big week for new music. Yesterday, Apocalyptica debuted a brand new tune with accompanying music video and today both Queens of the Stone Age and Filter have released new songs that are available for streaming. Oddly enough, the new albums will be the sixth for both bands and both will be available on June 4.

Apocalyptica Release New Song 'Psalm' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:13:04 +0000

It seems as though Finnish rock quartet Apocalyptica have been somewhat dormant ever since 2010's ultra successful '7th Symphony,' but perhaps they were just going "underground" for a bit to regroup after a lot of touring to come up with some new material. That new material has arrived and their newest song "Psalm" can be heard after the jump.

Pop Evil's New Album 'Onyx' Streaming In Its Entirety

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:05:25 +0000

Tomorrow, popular Michigan rock quartet Pop Evil will embark on a new chapter as their fourth studio album 'Onyx' hits stores nationwide. They just released the album's first single, "Trenches," and now you have the chance to hear the entire album before you buy it.

Five Finger Death Punch's Ivan Moody Starts Fight With Black Veil Brides Via Facebook

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:38:16 +0000

Ivan Moody, front man of iconic Las Vegas rockers Five Finger Death Punch is sure living up to his name. I don't know what lit his fire but he sure is in a bad mood, as he recently picked a fight with Hollywood rock band Black Veil Brides via Facebook for no apparent reason. Read about the drama below.

Five Finger Death Punch Debut New Song On Stage With Rob Halford [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:32:23 +0000

At Thursday night's Golden God Awards, Las Vegas rockers Five Finger Death Punch were joined on stage by Judas Priest front man Rob Halford. Together, they introduced the audience to "Lift Me Up," the first single off of FFDP's upcoming album. If you missed it, watch it below!

Asking Alexandria Release New Song 'The Death Of Me' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:58:45 +0000

British hardcore band Asking Alexandria have yet to release their third studio album 'From Death To Destiny' but you can hear a new preview from it, as they have just debuted the second single "The Death Of Me." Hear it after the jump!

Sevendust And Device: New Songs Available For Streaming

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:52:09 +0000

Picture a circle diagram where the two intersect in the middle and have a handful of similarities. This is what we have here and it pertains to music. On one side we have Sevendust and the other, Device. These two bands have almost nothing in common but that middle portion- they each have new songs streaming that are featured on their upcoming albums.

Killswitch Engage Release Another New Song Off Upcoming Album [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:03:04 +0000

Killswitch Engage will be releasing their sixth studio album, Disarm the Descent, and first with reunited front man Jesse Leach on April 2. So far, one single ("In Due Time") has been unveiled and the second has just arrived. Listen to "The New Awakening" after the jump!

Alice Cooper To Release Cover Album In 2014

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:56:13 +0000

At some point in time, almost all great rock acts put their own talent and genius aside in order to pay respect to those that came before them and paved the way to success. It's come a little late but shock-rocker Alice Cooper is the newest veteran to take the reins. He plans to release a cover album next year and based on his longtime musical career something tells me that it will be well worth the wait.

In This Moment Release Official Lyric Video For 'Adrenalize' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:33:24 +0000

I always get excited when In This Moment are in the news headlines. They are an amazing band fronted by our home girl Maria Brink and have rose to stardom in the last few years. Their fourth studio album "Blood" debuted last August and has so far produced two singles. The lyric video for the second single "Adrenalize" has officially released and can be seen and heard after the jump.

As I Lay Dying Release Lyric Video For Newest Single Off Of 'Awakened' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:49:17 +0000

It has been about five months since California quintet As I Lay Dying released their sixth studio album 'Awakened,' which so far has produced three hit singles and received raving reviews and even appeared at the No. 11 spot on the Billboard 200. The lyric video for the third single, "No Lungs To Breathe" was released yesterday and can be seen after the jump.

Shinedown 'Devour' The Audience At Glens Falls Civic Center [REVIEW]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:52:16 +0000

This past Saturday critically acclaimed rock band Shinedown put on a killer performance at Glens Falls Civic Center and Q103 had front row seats to catch all the action and get some great shots of them along with co-headliners Three Days Grace and openers P.O.D. Read all about the show after the jump.

Avenged Sevenfold's 'Carry On' Wins Title Of 'Top Rock Song' For February [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:02:26 +0000

Only one vote separated our winner from our runner-up this week. I always emphasize the importance of voting and this is why- one single vote can make a world of difference. Volbeat's "Heaven Nor Hell" was beat out by Avenged Sevenfold's "Carry On." This is the second win for the animated tune, which is featured on the Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 soundtrack. Enjoy the video below!

Band Profile: Avatar

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:17:58 +0000

"Welcome to the freakshow!" This band has nothing to do with the movie about the big blue creature people, it's the Swedish metal band made up of five long-haired creature people- Avatar, and they are a bunch of awe-inspiring, sexy freaks in a demonic circus, and I absolutely love them.

Halestorm Release Official Music Video For 'Freak Like Me' [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:58:54 +0000

Ever since Halestorm released their second studio album 'The Strange Case Of...' last April, the Pennsylvania rock quartet have found themselves in the music news headlines often. Today, the big topic is Halestorm's Grammy win for the album single "Love Bites (So Do I)." In addition, they have just released the official music video for their fourth single "Freak Like Me." Watch it after the jump.

Bullet For My Valentine Release Track-By-Track Breakdown For Four Songs Off Upcoming Album [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:03:56 +0000

A week from tomorrow Bullet For My Valentine will be releasing their fourth studio album 'Temper Temper.' So far there have been a few hints as to what the album will sound like and a few songs have already surfaced. Today the band have unveiled a video in which they breakdown four tracks off 'Temper Temper." Watch it below.

Stone Sour Reveal Track Listing For Part 2 Of New Album

Jennifer Beaudoin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:22:48 +0000

Yesterday Stone Sour unveiled the artwork for "House Of Gold & Bones Part 2," the conclusion to last year's first part of the album, due out in April. Today the band have revealed some more information in the way of the track listing for the upcoming album. Check it out after the jump.

Drowning Pool Premiere Lyric Video For 'One Finger And A Fist' [VIDEO] [UPDATE]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:14:47 +0000

It has been nearly three years since Dallas, Texas quartet Drowning Pool have released new material in the way of their self-titled album. Since then the band have kind of been M.I.A., but they're back and have just debuted the lyric video for "One Finger And A Fist," which comes off of their fifth studio album, due out later this year. The immediate details of the new addition have just been announced, and with a new line-up and fresh sound 2013 should be an awesome year for these guys. Watch the video below.