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RIFF RADIO: Richard Patrick solves ‘The Algorithm’ on new Filter album
Richard Patrick of Filter, courtesy. Filter frontman Richard Patrick is clearly enthusiastic. His band’s latest record, The Algorithm, is a creative work that’s seven years in the making—the culmination of a rollercoaster ride of creative ups and downs. He’s also on the verge of leaving for tour with a trio…
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RIFF RADIO: Sophie Lloyd lights it up with Trivium collaboration
Sophie Lloyd, courtesy. Collaborating with Trivium’s Matt Heafy was a full circle moment for guitar shredding phenom Sophie Lloyd. “There’s the picture of me when I was recording my very first EP, Delusions, back in 2016 and I was wearing this big Trivium T-shirt that I ironed on myself,” Lloyd…
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RIFF WITH: Maggie Lindemann serves up a ‘Suckerpunch’ on debut album
Maggie Lindemann, courtesy. SACRAMENTO — Ask rising star Maggie Lindemann who she’d most like to hit the road with, and the 24-year old Texas singer doesn’t miss a beat. “I really want to go on tour with myself,” Lindemann said. “I really want to headline, really bad.” It certainly…
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RIFF RADIO: Sick Puppies’ bassist Emma Anzai pulls double duty with Evanescence
Emma Anzai performs with Evanescence at Mediolanum Forum of Assago in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 10, 2022. Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images. Patience is key for hard rock trio Sick Puppies. The band and fans alike have eagerly awaited a follow-up to 2016’s Fury, which was the first with…
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RIFF RADIO: Mark Tremonti wants to ‘Take a Chance’ with Sinatra covers album
Mark Tremonti, courtesy. Guitarist and singer Mark Tremonti has thrilled hard rock audiences almost nonstop for more than two decades, churning out blistering guitar solos and pinpoint riffs in bands Creed, Alter Bridge and Tremonti. He’s never been known as a crooner. That is, until now. Mark Tremonti Sings…
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REVIEW & INTERVIEW: Lights gives a ‘PEP’ talk on mighty new album
Lights, “PEP.” If it’s true that it’s always darkest just before the dawn, the same might hold true for Lights Poxleitner-Bokan, known simply as Lights. The Canadian singer-songwriter experienced that darkness during the pandemic, and making PEP provided the roadmap back. Throughout her catalog, Lights has often reinvented herself in…
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RIFF RADIO: Skillet looks to provide shelter from the storm on ‘Dominion’
Skillet, courtesy Jimmy Fontaine. For Skillet frontman John Cooper, finally unleashing the band’s new record to the world was a bit like having a child. “The baby’s finally here!” Cooper said enthusiastically, not long after Skillet released Dominion in January. Cooper said the band got the album recorded faster than ever.…
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RIFF RADIO: Foxes dances on her own for ‘The Kick’
Foxes (Louisa Rose Allen), courtesy. It’s all finally starting to feel real for Louisa Rose Allen, better known as Foxes. The Kick Foxes [PIAS], Feb. 11 “It’s so exciting, I’m actually releasing music that I’ve written really recently, essentially in lockdown,” Allen said. “It’s music I’ve written in the…
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RIFF RADIO: Evanescence regains full strength, embarks on long-awaited tour
Evanescence, courtesy. In February 2020, Evanescence took a break from laying down some tracks for their upcoming record in a Nashville studio. Amy Lee and co. full expected to see each other a couple of weeks later when the members went their separate ways. For guitarist Jen Majura, that…
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RIFF RADIO: Halestorm roars ‘Back From the Dead’ on new LP
Halestorm, courtesy Jimmy Fontaine. Finishing up a tour press day might typically be just a part of the job for a musician, but today Halestorm drummer Arejay Hale is eager to dive into each and every conversation. Evanescence, Halestorm 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9 SAP Center Tickets: $39.50-$79.50. “Honestly……