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Summertime is a week away and it's time to start finding those new summer jams to listen to. Well allow me to introduce you to a band that embodies that summer vibe we all love so much. They're our band of the week and they're called Venice Queen.

Hailing from Richmond, British Columbia, Venice Queen is what 311 would have sounded like if they were a bit more distorted and got rid of SA Martinez. It's that upbeat rock n' roll sound from a band that even… Read More

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My guess is Bono wasn't smiling like he is in the picture when he had to undergo emergency back surgery recently.
The U2 frontman/replacement for Jesus hurt his back while training for the band's upcoming summer tour which includes a headlining spot at Glastonbury (via CoS). But now, due to the surgery, some of U2's dates may be moved around or not happen at all.… Read More

I think it's safe to say that Bret Michaels is one of the unluckiest bastards in rock music.
Michaels had to make a return trip to the hospital "after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands which doctors described as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or warning stroke.suffered from what's known as a 'warning stroke'" and a hole in his heart, according to his… Read More

A little town in Russia, known for fining people for public swearing and taking a stand against Valentine's Day, is now trying to ban heavy metal concerts from happening in their clubs due to it's "satanic" image.
The town of Belgorod, which is around 400 miles south of Moscow, recently started a campaign by writing to club and restaurant owners asking them to not… Read More

The Big Four of Thrash (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax) are coming together for the first time this summer at the Sonisphere festivals all throughout Europe this summer. It's a huge show for anyone that's going. But for us that can't make the gigs, the bands have come up with a different idea. We'll get to see them...at the movies.

Metallica's official website (via Blabbermouth)… Read More

There's word on the streets that Arcade Fire's new album is coming out this July. By streets, of course, I mean blogs and by July I mean...July.
Consequence of Sound has reported that sources close to the band have said the Canadian indie-rockers plan on releasing their third record in late July. Arcade Fire already had the web all abuzz when they… Read More

I'm excited for the show TrueBlood to come back on HBO this summer. Any chance to see Anna Paquin get naked and have crazy vampire sex is all I need to be sold on a show.
But besides that, the soundtrack for the show's second season features an array of great artists for you to sharpen your fangs to. You've got Bob Dylan, Eels, Beck, M. Ward and Thievery Corporation to name a few of them.
I'm gonna give my vote to Beck for coolest track on… Read More

Minus The Bear are following up the release of their new album Omni with a North American tour? Makes sense to me.
The Seattle rock band just announced a slew of headlining dates all across the U.S and Canada. It all kicks off on June 25th in Victoria, British Columbia and comes to a close on July 17th with a hometown show in Seattle. Following those dates will be an appearance at the Lollapalooza festival.
The band also just released a brand… Read More

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