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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Shinedown

Shinedown is an American rock band with frontman Brent smith.

There songs mix in heavy and light rock, but not as heavy as Metal and not as light as Soft Rock.  There probably most known for the song "Second Chance".  Others know them for their cover of "Simple Man", a song originally by Lynyrd Skynyrd.  "45" was also a notable song that came out when they were popular.

Monday, February 27, 2012

3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down is a modern rock-band.  Most people probably have heard of them, or one of their songs, as they've been on the radio before.

I only listen to a few of their songs, but I have heard more.  "When I'm Gone" is my favorite song by the group, and most people have heard it.  "Kryptonite" is my second-favorite, and then "Away from the Sun".

"Kryptonite" was the band's first single, on their very first album.  The impressive thing about the song is that it is also their most well-known song, and it reached #1 on the charts for a while, something that is very rare with other artists.

3 Doors Down still makes music and I do believe they might be working on a new album, but I ain't so sure.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

New Hollywood Undead Album

Hollywood Undead (HU) has stated they are planning a new album set to be released sometime in Summer 2012.

They also mentioned it would be similar to their first album, Swan Songs, as compared to their latest album American Tragedy.

If it is anything like Swan Songs, then it ought to be good, cause Swan Songs was much better than American Tragedy.

I believe American Tragedy wasn't as good because of Danny, one of the new vocalists when American Tragedy was released.

I am looking forward to the release of this album.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace is a modern rock band, who have some decent songs.  I like them and their songs, but I don't really listen to them  as much as I use to.

"Pain", "Riot", "Animal", and such are notable songs by Three Days Grace which are also on the album "One X".  I have One X, and I use to listen to it, however I have not listened to TDG in a long time.

They have another album out, maybe even more, however I do not follow them.  I do know of a few of their new songs, and they're pretty decent.

Lead singer Adam Gontier has collaberated with the band "Apocalyptica" on a song, which was also pretty good.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Show Me How To Live

Show Me How To Live is a song by Audioslave, and was recorded in the early 2000's, maybe in 2002.  Audioslave is a super-group formed by Rage Against the Machine drummer, bassist and guitarist and also Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell.

Show Me How To Live music video is pretty good. It shows the band driving a Dodge Challenger across a desert scene, running from police in a chase and also racing.  The scenes from the music video were clips of a 1971 movie.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Marilyn Manson

Manson is a good artist, but not many other people like him.  He takes his name from "Marilyn Monroe" and "Charles Manson", two very different people.  The mixture of the names forms a contrasting character.

Manson has been doing a lot solo work these past few years, but use to be part of a full band.

Manson's song are generally dark and considered gothic, but some of his songs are good.  "Don't Like the Drugs", "Beautiful People, "sAINT", and "Sweet Dreams" are all good songs.  My favorite is sAINT.

Manson was blamed for the Columbine shootings, and he denies that.  He says he was not the cause and that his music had nothing to do with it.  I agree with him.

Manson is seen as a devilish singer who is trying to convert everyone to Satanism.  He's not.  He just makes music and sings, it's entertainment.

Manson has a distinct persona, with white and black eyes, strange acts on stage, and lyrical choice.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

AC/DC

AC/DC is the most influential rock band in history.  They have collected a large fanbase worldwide, and their songs have appeared on commercials, movies, and have received lots of airplay since their debut.  I ain't a die-hard fan of the band, but they have several good songs.

AC/DC was formed in Australia, by brothers, the lead guitarist Angus Young and bassist Malcom Young.  'AC/DC' was on the back of their sister's sewing machine, and it stood for 'Alternating Current/Direct Current', and the two brothers named their band 'AC/DC' and included a lightning in the middle.

There first singer was Bon Scott, and they had lots of success with him.  Bon Scott was the singer when the album "Highway to Hell was released. The song itself was about a dangerous road in Australia where Scott use to drink with his friends.  Scott later died in the same year 1979.

After finding Brian Jonson, AC/DC was creating a new album in 1980, "Back in Black".  Since then, they have become a notable rock band, known worldwide and released "Black Ice" in 2009 and mentioned a newer album to be released in the future.