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Does Jack White have a future in hip-hop? If his song "Blues on Two Trees" is any indication, it's possible the Third Man label head might actually have a burgeoning career in rap. But does it stop with Jack? Is he the only one to appropriately crossover? What other rock stars should attempt to spit some rhymes? That's what today's Rock it Out! Blog wants to know from you. Also, Sami covers more music news on today's show including Green Day canceling their shows , some high quality footage from the Rolling [...]

Today's Rock it Out! Blog episode features an exclusive interview between Sami Jarroush and Chino Moreno, frontman of  Deftones . Upstairs in the cozy green room of Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, the two discussed the band's forthcoming album, Koi No Yokan , and Moreno also gave an update or two on some of his side projects. Make sure to follow Rock it Out! Blog on  Twitter  and  Facebook , and subscribe to its  YouTube channel . Koi No Yokan arrives November 13th [...]

Many a music listener will always have that one song they love to hear live. Something about it just translates better on-stage as opposed to on an album. Jack White tips his song into the conversation with his latest rendition of "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" off his forthcoming live album available only through Third Man Records' The Vault. So, on today's Rock it Out! Blog, we want to know what songs you prefer hearing live. Also on today's show, Sami discusses a few other music news tidbits including an update on [...]

You know what would make Halloween more fun, besides heading to the neighborhood where they hand out full-sized candy bars? Simple: going trick-or-treating with a rock star. Recently, GWAR did just that and it looked like a bloody, hellish good time. So, with that in mind, today's Rock it Out! Blog episode wants to know what rock star or band would you want to go trick-or-treating with? Leave your comment below and watch out for razor blades in the candy apples. Make sure to follow Rock it Out! Blog on  Twitter  and  Facebook , [...]

Some bands' tunes translate well when performed acoustically, and then there's Guns N' Roses. This past weekend, Axl Rose and his merry band of musical miscreants performed at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert and their acoustic showing was, well, less than stellar . So, on today's Rock it Out! Blog, Sami wants to know what bands and artists you wouldn't want to hear in an acoustic setting. Also, Sami recaps the latest news including the hilarious video from The Black Keys and the RZA , an upcoming concert film from Metallica , and where [...]

You've heard the soundtrack . You've seen the music video . Now, on today's Rock it Out! Blog, you'll get the chance to know all about The Man With the Iron Fists  from the director/producer/writer/actor /composer himself, RZA . Recently, Sami sat down with the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan and the two discussed the soundtrack's bevy of talent, how RZA's musicianship has evolved, whether or not there will be a new Wu-Tang album, and what happened to the last person that tried to fuck with the Wu-Tang. Make sure to follow Rock [...]

There's nothing better than sitting down with a fresh pint of beer and talking to good people. That's exactly what Sami did on today's episode of the Rock it Out! Blog. On Thursday evening, he got together with Miami's Torche at the Goose Island Brewery in Chicago, IL and had a conversation about their favorite kind of beer, what music inspires them today, and what they think about metal in the current industry. So grab yourself a brew, take a seat, and check out the exclusive interview below. Make sure to follow Rock it Out! Blog on  [...]

Alanis Morissette's music makes people violent? That's apparently the case in Florida, where a man allegedly assaulted his boyfriend after claiming he listened to the Canadian songstress's songs one too many times. Sami discusses the story on today's episode of Rock It Out! Blog and asks which band or artist upsets you to the point where you have to leave if its being played. Also on today's show, Sami recaps today's big music news, including the new Obama rally song from Bruce Springsteen , the 15th anniversary plans for The Prodigy's The Fat [...]

"If you like it then you should have put a Super Bowl ring on it." That's probably what your girl will tell you during the halftime show of this year's Super Bowl while Beyoncé is performing . Even though Sami is a fan of Mrs. Knowles-Carter, today's Rock it Out! Blog wants to know who you think could have been a better choice for "big event" this year. Today's episode also covers the 50th anniversary concerts of the Rolling Stones , the new album trailer from Green Day , the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic [...]

Even though Consequence of Sound' s Dan Caffrey didn't give the highest praise to KISS ' latest album, Monster , it didn't stop him from attending an album release party with Sami of the Rock it Out! Blog. Today's episode features Caffrey offering up his critique to Sami and even staying true to his word when confronted by The Demon himself, "Gene Simmons." While Caffrey's opinion might not be accepted by certain parties in this episode, we want to know your thoughts on Monster . Let us know [...]

Bands endorsing products isn't a new thing. Beatlemania swept the world in the '60s, Michael Jackson made his own video game back in the 32-bit era, and KISS released a perfume in the late aughts. Sometimes things get a little out of hand, though, like recently when The Rolling Stones announced they'll be selling their own brand of skis. Today's episode of the Rock it Out! Blog wants to know what products you would buy simply because they're endorsed by a band. Would you snag a Bon Iver gumball machine? How about an M83-designed Trapper Keeper? Or, what about ice [...]

Two brand new rock songs hit the internet today and you should be excited for both. The Rolling Stones released their first new single in six years titled  "Doom and Gloom" and The Black Keys let loose  "The Baddest Man Alive" , featuring the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA no less. Which one is worth getting excited about? That's the focus of today's Rock it Out! Blog. Also covered on today's episode are brand new music videos from OFF! and Stone Sour , plus information on a live event featuring The Hood Internet that takes place  November 2nd at [...]

Wanna feel old?  Rage Against The Machine is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Yes, the debut album from our favorite political rap-rockers is one year away from legally being able to drink, and the band is celebrating by releasing remastered re-issues of the record . Today's Rock it Out! Blog discuses this milestone and ponders whether or not this anniversary could be the catalyst for the band to reunite and start creating new music. Sami also talks about two stack's worth of news, including thenew live EP from The Black Keys , the new single from [...]

Consequence of Sound 's own Michael Roffman already dissected Halcyon ,  the latest album from Ellie Goulding . But the Rock it Out! Blog once again took the album review a step further by bringing Sami and Mike to Floyd's Barbershop in Lincoln Park, Chicago for a signature Goulding hairstyle. Watch while one of the shop's stylists takes on the task of offering up her take on Halcyon whilst providing the two hair styles. Then feel free to let us know your own thoughts on the album in the comments section down [...]

It's a high stakes game of H-O-R-S-E on today's episode of the Rock it Out! Blog. Two teams enter, one walks away the winner, the other takes a swim in Lake Michigan. In Chicago recently, Sami met up with reunited roots band Dispatch and put their basketball skills to the test. But prior to that, they spent a few minutes discussing their latest album, Circles Around The Sun , what their fans think of the new songs, and their ongoing work with their charity, Amplified Education. Make sure to follow Rock it [...]

The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced and, naturally, it's bound to spark up a bit of debate. So today's Rock it Out! Blog episode is here to help usher that debate along. Sami goes through the nominees and asks who you think will be inducted next April. Will it be Kraftwerk? Does N.W.A. and Public Enemy stand a chance? Can you choose between Heart and Joan Jett? It's also been a busy week for big-time news. So, tune in for a recap on the latest tracks by [...]

Is it really over for the Foo Fighters? Of course not . But on today's episode of Rock it Out! Blog, Sami speculates just how long we'll have to wait until we see Dave Grohl and his band of bearded mugs again (Pat Smear notwithstanding). Of course there's no real answer, but that's what makes it fun. Keyword: speculation. Sami also talks about new music from Red Hot Chili Peppers , Josh Homme , and KISS , the surprise new album from Godspeed! You Black Emperor , Axl Rose appearing on [...]

Consequence of Sound 's own Chris Coplan recently offered up his review of the new Muse album, The 2nd Law . But today's Rock it Out! Blog episode takes the review one step further and dives into the album from a scientific standpoint. In recent interviews, singer Matt Bellamy has stated that the album's title and theme derived from a panel he attended in London which happened to discuss the 2nd law. 'The laws of physics say that an economy based on endless [...]

Have you ever hit up a Ceremony show and just been scared out of your wits?  The California punk band has a tendency to make their audiences go crazy and, if not prepared, you could get caught up in a whirlwind of some serious moshing. Luckily, the Rock it Out! Blog is here to help. Today's episode features an interview with Ceremony guitarists Anthony Anzaldo and Andy Nelson. During their chat, Sami asked them if they could offer up some tips on how to have a successful mosh pit, what were some of the more insane [...]

Mumford & Sons will reportedly sell 600,000 copies of their new album, Babel , in its first week. But is that really much of an achievement?  Today's Rock it Out! Blog wants to know if you think album sales, in this day and age, are relevant to an artist's career and if it will sway other listeners to purchase the album. Also on today's show, Sami discusses the brand new songs from Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day , and Coheed and Cambria , and the [...]