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The logo is important in creating an image for any brand. For rock bands, logos aid in creating a memorable trademark that can be put on anything, including merchandise, drum heads and the skin of diehard fans. Some iconic logos are as well known as the bands’ music. Along with Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser.fm, we’ve collected the best band logos in the rock community. Did your favorite band logo
Slash has seen and been through a lot in the music industry, and one thing that he’s learned over the years is to follow his own path. The guitarist knows the highs experienced early in his career and he says that he’s decided not to let expectations from the past get the better of him. The guitar slinger told the Boston Phoenix, “I’m not really dictated by other people’s expectations.
Chevelle just keep on chugging along with their latest album, ‘Hats Off to the Bull.’ The Windy City rockers are currently one of the top draws on the Carnival of Madness tour, and have just announced their first post-Madness dates for the fall. The group revealed via their website that they’re hitting the West Coast as the summer turns to autumn, kick off with a Sept. 25 show at Portland’s
Warbeast are getting quite chummy with their Housecore Records boss Philip Anselmo. A few weeks back, Anselmo revealed that he would put a couple of solo songs out there to be issued as split releases with Warbeast ahead of his own debut solo effort next year. Now comes word that Warbeast will join his band Down on tour this fall. ? The thrash metal outfit will hop on the tour
The lineup and dates have been set for the AP Tour Fall 2012. Miss May I will headline this year’s tour that is sponsored by Alternative Press Magazine. Other bands on the bill include The Ghost Inside, Like Moths To Flames, The Amity Affliction and Glass Cloud. Miss May I, who just wrapped up a stint on Warped Tour, released their latest album ‘At Heart’ in June. ‘Get What You
Monster Magnet has added some U.S. dates to their previously announced European tour. The band will kick off the ‘Spine of God’ tour in November to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut. They will be playing ‘Spine of God’ in its entirety during the tour, and U.S. fans will be able to catch shows in Brooklyn, Sayreville, N.J. and Philadelphia in December. According to frontman Dave Wyndorf, here’s
More than a year-and-a-half after the celebrated return of System of a Down, it’s possible that we may now have a timetable for when the Armenian-American quartet will be releasing a new album. System of a Down have been gigging for about a year now, having hit many parts of the world since their return. Despite the band’s activity, not much information has been released about a new album, which