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5 years ago | Show Preview
In the world of heavy experimental music there's nobody with as much clout as Aaron Turner. He founded the seminal record label HydraHead, fronted the post-metal goliath Isis for more than a decade, and has had his hand in so many groundbreaking s...
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5 years ago | Lists
Why is it that people are so eager to tell you about all the “must have” albums missing from your collection? A real friend would help you avoid the pitfall of spending hours upon hours trying to appreciate albums that are supposedly indispensable...
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6 years ago | Concerts
Here are our picks for live music this weekend. For more options, visit our comprehensive calendar. Jill Scott - Friday, August 28 - Comerica Theatre R&B artist Jill Scott went from speaking her heartfelt thoughts to singing them, after s...
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6 years ago | Metal!
Being the torchbearer of the modern American doom metal movement can be a tough job, especially when you list Kansas as one of your favorite bands. But it makes sense, according to Pallbearer bass player and vocalist Joseph D. Rowland, who says th...
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6 years ago | Metal!
As a drummer, Brann Dailor makes even the most complex songs seem simple. As the rhythm machine behind progressive metal titans Mastodon, however, it's obvious the apparent ease is a product of enormous skill and loads of practice. But when singin...