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Coheed and Cambria Offer Full Stream of New Disc ‘The Afterman: Descension’

Progressive rock quartet Coheed and Cambria will be releasing the second part of their 'Afterman' double album on Feb. 5, but fans won't have to wait until tomorrow to hear the band's seventh studio album. Coheed & Cambria's 'The Afterman: Descension' is now available for streaming in full at RollingStone.com (click below).

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Maynard James Keenan
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Report: Maynard James Keenan Says Tool Will Not Release New Album in 2013

Fans who have been patiently waiting for Tool's next album will unfortunately have to hang in there a bit longer according to vocalist Maynard James Keenan. In a recent interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, Keenan apparently stated that Tool will not be releasing a new album in 2013.

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Volbeat
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Volbeat Welcome Former Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Into Band, Reveal Details For New Album

Danish rockers Volbeat have a ton of captivating news to offer fans. Along with unveiling the title, release date an cover artwork of their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies,' Volbeat have also announced that former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined the group as a full-time member.

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Black Sabbath Finish Recording Album, Plot Tour + Offer Tony Iommi Health Update

It's official! Black Sabbath have completed recording their upcoming album, '13.' Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler announced the exciting news to Eddie Trunk in a video interview (seen below) at the NAMM convention, in addition to offering an update on guitarist Tony Iommi's current battle with cancer.

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Bullet for My Valentine
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Bullet for My Valentine Showcase Screams From ‘Temper Temper’ Album – Exclusive Preview

We continue our string of Bullet for My Valentine exclusive previews with another look into the band's upcoming 2013 album, 'Temper Temper.' With this installment, Bullet for My Valentine showcase the screams found within the new album, along with an added bit of recording footage.

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Soundgarden / Alice in Chains / Deftones
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Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones + More to Play 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

The 2013 Carolina Rebellion festival lineup has been announced and, of course, it's packed full of must-see bands. The North Carolina musical gathering with feature Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Limp BizkitRise Against, Volbeat and many more.

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John Corabi
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John Corabi Rants on Broken Relationships With Former Motley Crue Bandmates

One-time Motley Crue singer John Corabi served the band from 1992-1996, but there are apparently still some hard feelings regarding the way Corabi was treated during his stint with the band. Additionally, Corabi expressed his disappointment with the lack of communication he's had with the members of Crue since his departure, claiming that he "hasn't seen them more than five times in the last 15 years."

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Brian 'Head' Welch
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Brian ‘Head’ Welch on Possibly Joining Korn for Full U.S. Tour + New Album: ‘Anything is Possible’

Former Korn guitarist and current Love & Death frontman Brian 'Head' Welch has slowly been working his way back into the Korn camp ever since his surprise appearance at the 2012 Carolina Rebellion Festival, where Welch performed 'Blind' with the rest of Korn. Now, with Head set to join Korn at Rock on the Range in Ohio and several European dates this year, the possibility of Welch's permanent return to Korn is becoming more and more real.

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Corey Taylor of Stone Sour
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Corey Taylor Talks New Stone Sour Albums, Favorite Childhood Swear Words + More

Corey Taylor was nearly expelled in Kindergarten for yelling his favorite string of swear words. The Stone Sour / Slipknot vocalist chose to share this gem during Part 1 of our exclusive interview with the modern icon, along with discussing many other topics.

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Tool
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Tool Member Badly Injured in Vespa Crash, Songwriting for New Album Delayed

An unidentified member of Tool recently suffered serious injuries after crashing his Vespa scooter along icy roads. The accident left the musician with several broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder, thus pushing back jamming and writing sessions meant for Tool's massively anticipated fifth full-length album.

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