Nuclear Blast Records has signed HOKKA, a new Finnish rock supergroup featuring former Blind Channel frontman Joel Hokka, The Rasmus founding guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and rising drummer Jimi Aslak. The band makes their official musical debut with a video for their...
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After spending a whole day roaming around the Palladium and headbanging non-stop, my body and throat were sore. If it was any other morning, I would have stayed in bed and nursed my wounds. But with the 2nd day of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival still...2010 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival Recap: Day 1
It’s a sunny Spring day, and metalheads from all over the Northeast are scattered across Main Street in Worcester, Mass, waiting to cram inside the Palladium Theater. This can only mean one thing: it’s time for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The 12th...The Red Chord Added To New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Lineup
The Red Chord is a last minute addition to the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, which takes place on April 23-24 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. The band will perform on the main stage during the second day.New England Metal And Hardcore Fest Announce Set Times
The 12th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival has announced its set times on the event’s Web site.Follow Us
Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA
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