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Music formats have evolved between singles and albums and back again. The album became the primary format for most rock and roll bands, defined by groundbreaking releases like Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Dark Side of the Moon, and OK Computer. However, some of rock’s...

5 Classic Songs Never Released on an Album

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The Top 50 American Rock Albums, unsurprisingly, were made by some of the biggest artists in the history of popular music. As you will see in the below list, which the UCR staff chose, even after you remove the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other rock giants, there's still much to love. You won't find many one-hit wonders here; almost every band, singer-songwriter and performer is a legendary act. That's why several of them check in with more than one record.

Top 50 American Rock Albums

Most metal bands are lucky enough to have a single great album to their name. So, there's something extra special about those heavy-music icons that managed to string together album after album after album of certified, 100-percent-fresh bangers. The great album runs of our times have come in the form...

Fan poll: Top 5 3-album runs in metal history

When you consider all of the metal albums to exist throughout the genre’s 50+ year history, there’s probably a few dozen that come to mind that many would consider a gateway album. One could easily make a choice between a handful of Judas Priest albums, Iron Maiden records, and especially Black Sabbath’s ’70s discography. The point is that nobody really starts out listening to Cannibal Corpse records.

Metallica’s Black Album has now reached a staggering 750 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart

Touché Amoré are set to twist back our way with their first full-length release in four years. The California post-hardcore group place their Spiral in a Straight Line in our orbit October 11th through their new label home, Rise Records, and the emotional heavyweights are previewing the release with a new single called “Nobody’s.”

TOUCHÉ AMORÉ debut new song, announce ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’ album and headline tour

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

After nearly 15 years together, L.A. metal outfit Butcher Babies and their founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey have announced that they've parted ways. The news of the split was revealed by both parties this past weekend, with both Butcher Babies and Harvey issuing statements online. The departure comes following Harvey’s extended absence from the band while recovering from retinal reattachment eye surgery last fall.

BUTCHER BABIES co-vocalist CARLA HARVEY exits band

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Over the course of their 13-year career so far, Cane Hill have displayed many musical personalities, ranging from metalcore, nu-metal, industrial metal and even acoustic alt-rock. Today (July 24th), the NOLA alt-metal quartet helmed by frontman Elijah Witt offered up their latest single, "Fade," a dynamic, emotive cut that incorporates elements of many of the aforementioned styles.

CANE HILL debut new song "Fade," announce first album in 6 years

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

“Music and horror — these are the two things that define me,” says Spencer Charnas. Revolver’s new Ice Nine Kills collector’s edition tells the story of how Charnas, a gore-obsessed Massachusetts kid, brought to life the horror-metal mutant monster known as Ice Nine Kills. The special issue covers the band’s ska-punk origins, their breakthrough with The Silver Scream, the creation of their own horror convention Silver Scream Con, and more, and it includes interviews with some of Charnas' biggest "INKfluences" such as horror icons Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder and Joe Bob Briggs.

REVOLVER celebrates ICE NINE KILLS with collector's issue, exclusive vinyl and merch

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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Fan poll: Top 5 metal albums of the '00s

The ‘00s were a wild time. Razr flip phones. MySpace Top 8’s. Shrek. Paris and Perez Hilton. Limp Bizkit and Korn showing up on MTV’s TRL...

Fan poll: Top 5 metal albums of the '00s

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