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Derek Webb's new CD, The Ringing Bell, takes on the concept of peace. Derek talks to us about the title and the concept.

The Smashing Pumpkins, essentially Billy Corgan at this point, are set to release a 44 track set that will be released online one track at a time over several years.

On his sophomore album, Chicago's Lupe Fiasco proves he is cool with an impenetrable swagger, dazzling lyrics, and a wisdom-filled concept.

The alt-rock band has been little known outside of the indie world previous to their release of ...Is A Real Boy. All that has changed following their major label album.

This 2005 release combines folk music, Goth, and pagan themes into a melancholy work of art.

The Decemberists fifth album offering continues their love of vintage lyrics in a modern setting in their most ambitious album yet. It's a epic worth the time.

Cello-punk band Murder by Death released an new CD, Red of Tooth and Claw, on March 4th. This lackluster album has a generic feel which does not show the band's talent.

The piquant latest album from Greece's metal maestros Septicflesh proves their case a strong one and maybe a spot in a few top ten lists at the end of the year.

Thrash metal luminaries Exodus returned to action in 2007 with The Atrocity Exhibition...Exhibit A. In this Exodus interview, guitarist Gary Holt reports on the follow-up

My Chemical Romance (MCR) Released their Third Album Last Year. A Homage to The Doors' 'The Soft Parade'? Or Does it Herald the Start of a New Era of Concept Albums?

Despite soul music dominating the singles charts of the 1960s, it was not until the early 1970s that the genre caught up with its rock companions album-wise.

The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?"

The Drive-By Truckers latest studio release finds the band in a transition phase, resulting in an ambitious album that aims high but falls slightly short of the mark.

For their third release the Electric Prunes were partnered with hit producer David Axelrod to create one of the most bizarre pop concepts of the sixties- Mass in F Minor

Steve Jones and John James Newman talk to Suite 101 about concept albums, cockney humour and their former frustration with the covers circuit.

Michael Card’s “The Hidden Face of God” is classic Card. Which is to say that it is intelligent, articulate, engaging and not for everyone, unfortunately.

When Nottingham band Story One released their debut album for free online, excellent word-of-mouth created huge buzz for the follow-up. Guitarist Barny tells us more.

Abbey Road, although an enormous critical and commercial success, takes on new significance when re-examined as a final farewell from The Beatles

"Year Zero" by Nine Inch Nails isn't just a record--it's a literal experience, and it can teach us a lot about developing fiction in an increasingly digital age.

You're not the chosen band anymore Killswitch, God Forbid just drank your milkshake! They drank it all up!

4/5: With Love Made Me Drunk, Gregory Page has created a highly successful concept album, where Paris shines as both a romantic and haunted setting for the musician.

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest are to bring the Priest Feast tour, also featuring thrash metal masters Megadeth and Testament, to the UK and Ireland in February.

Simon Star's debut album Blue Lights to Saturn, crosses various musical universes colliding with everything from electronic beats to New Wave and Jazz along the way.

Brooding industrial metallers improve their game with a new vocalist, and an album that shows they are swiftly finding their own sinister but well polished sound.

Todd Agnew’s “Do You See What I See?” imagines the first Christmas without the benefit of 2,000 years of hindsight. It may be just the fresh perspective we need.

With a dark, atmospheric ode to the apocalypse, Three tip their hats to 70's rock giants like Rush, Yes, and Genesis, while maintaining a style all their own.

Andrew Peterson talks about his annual Christmas tour, the Behold the Lamb of God Tour, and a possible annual Easter tour called Resurrection Letters.

It might be thought that the GnR singer who sang some of the best punk metal rock classics of the 1980s would only have punk and metal heroes, but that is not the case.

Between The Buried and Me recently released a relentless new album in the form of 'Colors', via Victory Records - but does it cut the proverbial mustard?

Devin Townsend is a guitarist, song-writer and producer who has, over the past 20 years, created an inventive and eclectic 'mountain' of music.

Electronic hit maker Moby previews new album with single "Disco Lies" available on iTunes and the soundtrack to monster movie "Cloverfield".

Power metallers Dragonforce follow their US tour as part of the Rockstar Mayhem festival with a string of headlining dates in the UK and Ireland with Turisas as support

Disco hits by Patrick Juvet and a scandalous reggae version of La Marseillaise by Serge Gainsbourg marked the French pop scene in the '70s.

Country music is evocative of good times and fond memories - drunken or not! The organic rhythm of country music lends itself well to beginning bassists.

Not too long into listening to Lyrycyst's "American Dream" you understand how he came up with his moniker. The Kansas City rapper is a fiery wordsmith, the best kind.

A look at As I Lay Dying, King Diamond, Machine Head, Shadows Fall, and Slayer - the nominees for Best Metal Performance to be presented at the 50th Grammy Awards.

On his latest album, Wait For Me, techno master Moby strikes a different chord than on 2008's Last Night, offering a highly personal album of mostly quiet instrumentals.

Bumblefoot does much more than just shred for Guns N' Roses. As a solo artist, he released the concept album "Normal" in 2005 and the follow-up "Abnormal" this July

With his latest album covering everything from societal issues to extraterrestrial life(!), Nas remains consistent and proves that he is still one of the best.

A dark and cautionary tale about the world at war, Year Zero follows the group's 2005 effort, With Teeth.

Best known for his sappy single, "Kiss From a Rose", British superstar Seal releases System, a collection of dance songs produced by Stuart Price of Madonna fame.

Dick Lucas of The Subhumans talks about the conditions leading to the British anarcho punk scene that formed in the wake of Crass in the late 70s and early 80s

The Ballad of Matthew's Begats is a song by Andrew Peterson and now it is a children's book. With beautiful illustrations by Cory Godbey, kids can learn more about Jesus.

Critically-acclaimed Indie Rockers The Hold Steady are set to release their new record "Stay Positive" this July, a follow-up to their previously well-received albums.

The New York City debut of the World/Inferno Friendship Society's often-performed stage show, "Addicted to Bad Ideas," was an incredible success.

The Who's rock opera film remains a divisive but inspired work.

Never before has an ensemble of brilliant musicians been able to blend the charm of classical composition, the enchantment of Christmas, and the power of symphonic rock.

On meeting Tom Findlay of Groove Armada at a Café in W1, it was hard to imagine that a man with such a healthy and young appearance could have been caught up in such a cu

The Zombies had been one of the most innovative bands of the late 1960s. When they split towards the end of the decade, Blunstone recorded the now classic One Year.

With a new live album, Melora Creager presents a sound that harkens back to Rasputina's first album, Thanks for the Ether (1996), which is sure to please many old fans.