Revolver‘s 100th issue hits newsstands on December 13 (but it’s available here right now), and, in addition to our list of the 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars, it contains our list of the 20 Best Albums of 2011. We’ve already announced that Korn have taken Album of the Year honors for their innovative and controversial electronic-music-infused LP, The Path of Totality, but you’ll have to read the issue to see the other 19 records that made the cut. In the meantime, we’re asking you to choose 2011′s Song of the Year. We’ve put together a list of the biggest and baddest songs in hard rock and heavy metal below (all of which were released as singles in 2011, even if some originally came out previously), all you have to do is pick the best. And feel free to vote as many times as you want–until the poll ends on Monday, December 19. So without further ado, getcha pull!
UPDATE: Find out the results here!
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Revolver is holding our “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock” issue release party this Saturday at the 48 Hours Festival, Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, in Las Vegas. Rockers Fozzy, starring Revolver Golden Gods host Chris Jericho, and the Sin City Sinners will be performing, and Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta will be hosting. Were that not exciting enough, some of the issues featured ladies will be there to sign copies of the new issue (which is available here and on newsstands everywhere) and the 2012 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock calendar (available here). In This Moment’s Maria Brink, Eyes Set to Kill’s Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, Valora’s Syd Duran, and the Butcher Babies’ Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd will all be in attendance. Plus, there will be a special DJ set by DJ Wulf of Black Tide.
The party takes place on Saturday, October 15, beginning at 11 P.M., at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. For more details, click the flyer.
For ticketing info, click here.
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As previously reported, the 48 Hours Festival, powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, is coming to Las Vegas on October 15 and 16. Its lineup features Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and others. Below, check out some videos featuring a couple of the fest’s performers–Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta and Godsmack’s Sully Erna–in which they give you the scoop on what the fest is all about.
Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta
Godsmack’s Sully Erna
You know Jamey Jasta as the roaring lead throat behind Hatebreed and Kingdom Of Sorrow—but with the upcoming release of his first solo album, Jasta (eOne), tomorrow, get ready to meet Jamey Jasta the genre-hopping rock songwriter. In between talking with us about the new disc’s alternately radio-friendly and speaker-shredding jams for Revolver‘s new issue, Jasta revealed some of the more surprising sounds that inform his everyday listening habits.
Electric Light Orchestra
“People think I listen to hardcore and Slayer all day, but I like a lot of old rock music—stuff like Deep Purple, Blue Öyster Cult, Bee Gees, Boston, ELO. With ELO, I’m just amazed at all the hooks and different styles they were able to incorporate into their sound. Their stuff is just so imaginative; you’re just like, “What was their inspiration?” I like that, because as a songwriter, it makes you dig to find answers.”
Weezer
“I’m actually a big Weezer fan in general, but the one song that stands out to me is ‘Island In The Sun.’ Wherever I go with my daughter, we end up hearing that song somewhere—it’s become this little game for us that someday we’re going to have our own little ‘island in the sun.’ No joke, man: I want that song played at my funeral.”
Nas
“I feel like there’s this perception that I’m anti-hip-hop, but that’s just the opposite. Nas stands out for me just because he’s such an amazing lyricist, but I listen to a lot of stuff: I like Mobb Deep, Cormega—a lot of hip-hop from Queens, actually. I picked up that Ill Bill/Vinnie Paz record Heavy Metal Kings not too long ago—I’ve been listening to that a lot.”
Gwen Stefani
“This is another one I can thank my daughter for. I originally started throwing Gwen Stefani songs on my iPod just to keep my daughter happy, but I have to tell you, man, the stuff rubbed off on me. She’s really good.”
Alice In Chains
“I don’t know if this one is totally surprising, but I think it was a big inspiration on how I approached the more melodic stuff on Jasta, particularly the song I did with Phil Labonte , ‘Something You Should Know.’ It’s hard to pick a favorite record, but Black Gives Way To Blue was a really inspiring one for me. I felt like they did the impossible; coming back with an unknown singer and putting out a record that holds up to the stuff they did with Layne Staley.”
Hatebreed and Kingdom of Sorrow frontman Jamey Jasta is putting out his long rumored solo album, Jasta (eOne), this July. The record features a host of big-name guests including members of Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, as well as one Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society. Father Zakk appears on the track, “The Fearless Must Endure.” Crank it below and let us know what you think in the comments! Check out Jasta playing with Kingdom of Sorrow this summer on Mayhem Fest!
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Bello Interviews Rob Zombie and John 5
Bello Interviews His Bandmates
Bello Interviews Himself!
Bello Interviews David Coverdale of Whitesnake and Deep Purple
Bello Interviews Duff McKagan of Loaded and Velvet Revolver
Bello Interviews Comedian Craig Gass
Bello Interviews Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed
Bello Interviews Fozzy Frontman and Golden Gods Host Chris Jericho
Bello Interviews Machine Head
Bello Interviews Pretty Reckless Frontwoman Taylor Momsen and Adult Entertainment Star Jenna Haze
Bello Interviews Ozzy Osbourne Drummer Tommy Clufetos
Bello Interviews Volbeat
Bello Interviews Alan Robert of Life of Agony
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