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Jaxon chats with [Grammy Winners!!] Halestorm

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:42:43 GMT

Halestorm called MMR this afternoon to talk with Jaxon about how it felt to win their first Grammy, their upcoming show at the Factory & more. Check it out - then watch their new video for "Freak Like Me" which features a lot of cool backstage tour footage HERE.

Dave Grohl's Reddit AMA

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:38:35 GMT

Over the weekend Dave Grohl participated in a Reddit AMA [Ask Me Anything] in which fans posted their questions and Dave selected his favorites to answer publicly. You can read the full AMA thread HERE [some of his answers are pretty hilarious!] but here are a few highlights: nosleeptilldeath: How was working with Jack Black and Kyle Gass? Will you be working on more Tenacious D records with them in the future? totallynotdavegrohl: So hard to play the drums when you're laughing hysterically and tears are rolling down you cheeks. Maybe the hardest gig ever. And: YES LibraryDrone: What was your experience like playing Satan in Pick of Destiny? totallynotdavegrohl: It was easy. All I had to do was take of my Dave Grohl mask. kCchief207: My friends made a band and can't think of a name, any suggestions? totallynotdavegrohl: How about The Uninspired? Nigey_Nige: HOW DO YOU GET YOUR BEARD SO LUSCIOUS totallynotdavegrohl: FISH ...

Snow's coming! Get your bread and milk!!

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:34:26 GMT

Get the essentials before it's too late!! Stay safe everyone! -Jaxon [Source.]

Maynard James Keenan - No New TOOL Material in 2013

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:58:27 GMT

In a report from Loudwire: "When asked by Radio Futuro if a new Tool album will be released soon, [frontman Maynard James] Keenan simply replied, 'No new disc. Not this year … I have not written any songs. So no, there is nothing.' Keenan has become infamous for screwing with the media. The singer played an April Fools prank in 2005, having revealed that he “found Jesus” and claiming that Tool were abandoning what would later become ’10,000 Days.’ Keenan has also peddled a book that doesn’t exist and once reported that the members of Tool were in critical condition after a bus accident, so whether or not you believe Keenan is up to your own judgement." Cross your fingers he's just screwing with us, and that we will see new material from Tool by the end of the year! Also of note: Keenan's project Puscifer still plans to release ...

Halestorm on Jimmy Kimmel Live

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:19:39 GMT

Halestorm performed two songs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this past Tuesday night. Check it! [Source.] Check out cooking with Halestorm at Blabbermouth

Everlast covering Johnny Cash [Cool Video]

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:23:09 GMT

Today on Jaxon's iPod we pulled out this cover by Everlast from the MMaRchives. This is the video I mentioned that includes old footage from The Johnny Cash Show.

NEW Soundgarden Video Directed By Dave Grohl

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:49:03 GMT

Does Dave Grohl ever sleep?? Check out Soundgarden's brand new video for "By Crooked Steps", directed by Dave: [Read the story behind the video on Rolling Stone]

Best Rock N' Roll Movies

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:18:53 GMT

My producer Sara and I are in the studio talking about our favorite rock movies... Walk the Line, Rockstar, School of Rock, and of course, Spinal Tap come to mind... Any others we're forgetting? -Jaxon

THE NFL: A Bad Lip Reading - Hilarious!

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:57:18 GMT

"You can buy a pregnant cow..."

Wait... a new Jimi Hendrix song??

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:20:08 GMT

Hey Hendrix fans! Listen to the previously unreleased song "Somewhere" - it'll be available on March 5th, along with 11 other tracks recorded in '68-'69. More info available HERE!