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The latest from the New York Dolls isn’t anything revolutionary, and that’s fine.

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy has revealed the origins of one of the band’s new songs, and the band’s official biographer has reviewed their new album.

I have a few theories as to why No Doubt, Creed, and Sugar Ray are all reuniting this year. I have some pretty mixed feelings, too.

This is a heavy album, but not in a common way. Instead of breakdowns and deep vocals, this English band employs fast thrash rhythms and heavy drumming
that just about never let up for the duration of the…

It’s called “Cotopaxi,” and it’s the first we’re hearing from their new album, Octahedron. Check it…

If you check out The List this week you’ll notice that the #1 band is Whole Wheat Bread. I just want to say that I love this friggin band…both their albums “Minority Rules” & the “Punk Life” EP are solid.

1) The Clash: Live at Shea Stadium (Epic/Legacy)

My number one pick is from the fiercest group I’ve ever known.

Back in October – October 7th, to be precise – The Clash released something of a historical document.

These are translated comments from a listening session that was held at Hansa Studios in Berlin last week. Thanks to Brendan for the transcription.

Google Translation of U2Achtung Reviews:

Approaching the first listening, whether in a particular context. A fan in the middle of journalists … not knowing what sauce it will be eaten.

As far back directly into the heart of the matter:

Back in the spring of 2004, I was invited to a listening session of the new Green Day album. It was a closed event at their record company headquarters.