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Michigan's beloved hard rock band, Taproot, returns with their first new studio album in more than a decade. The release of their seventh studio album SC\SSRS is set for September 29th. The new material is their first since 2012's The Episodes. Taproot SC\SSRS was recorded and produced by Taproot's guitarist and vocalist, Stephen Richards. Recorded at The Loft in Saline, Michigan, Richards had written most of the songs years ago as material for a new Taproot album. The project was postponed due to some health and other issues. However, after his mother's passing, Richards decided to record and share these songs as a solo release, before coming full circle back to Taproot. Bassist Phil Lipscomb encouraged Richards to release the songs as a Taproot album, and the band decided to pay...

Get ready to turn up those volume knobs up to 11 so you can rock out to the new single “Dystopia” by metalcore band Preacher. Released via Daeth Records/TLG/INgrooves this single is from their upcoming EP, Blur. The band also dropped a new music video for the song which you can check out down below. Preacher's latest material combines radio-worthy melodies with heavy screaming that will help you blow off some steam. The band brings its signature sound to the table with blazing guitar leads, scream-driven vocals, and a beat that might make your walls shake. Preacher From Reno Hailing from Reno, Nevada, Preacher has been making waves in the metalcore scene for the past five years. With three EPs and five singles under their belt, they have toured the country from coast to coast in...

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Taproot Announces Release Of 7th Studio Album ‘SC\SSRS’

Rock Out to Preacher’s Latest Metalcore Anthem “Dystopia”