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Many power metal bands prefer to linger in the fantastic world of Tolkien and Dungeons & Dragons when they write battle songs, but Sweden's Sabaton prefers to focus on actual, historical warfare. Vocalist Joakim Brodén took a break at last weekend's Rock on The Range Festval to discuss his band's focus on history and the backlash that comes with it...not to mention his thoughts on the American microbrewery scene. -
Photo Recap of Rock on The Range 2015: Linkin Park, In This Moment, Tech N9ne and More
Some might argue that the range of musical styles present at Rock on The Range will never live up to the diversity of a Lollapalooza or Coachella. That may be true, but when you have bands ranging from In This Moment to Godsmack to Tech N9ne appearing in the same vicinity, you'll certainly get the most diverse looking bunch of people at one festival. Let Music Times sums up its weekend at America's largest rock festival with this collection of photos, no reading required. -
Busty and The Bass Bring The (Electro) Funk On Upcoming Album 'GLAM'; Plan To Get 'Bustified' On Summer Tour
Nine-piece Canadian band Busty and the Bass have their own word for their brand of electro-funk: Bustified. For a song to become fully "bustified," all nine members must collaborate to create a sound that's booming, intricate and as funky as possible. That word is a guiding force in everything they do -- from their writing process to their recording process to their live show. -
The Devil Wears Prada Talks 'Zombie' Tour, Chris Rubey Departure, Cheating on Your Hometown
The Devil Wears Prada just finished a tour revisiting its acclaimed 'Zombie' EP (which we figured out too late) and now the Dayton metalcore band is finally getting around to playing Rock on The Range, the country's largest rock festival that takes place right up the road from the band's hometown. Members Jeremy DePoyster and Daniel Williams discuss the band's new 'Space' EP, moving forward without guitarist Chris Rubey, and the adjective-driven warzone that is metal music. -
Tech N9ne on 'Special Effects' Guest List, Hard Interjections and Planned Pusha T Collaboration
Tech N9ne is having a good year, recently eclipsing his best sales week ever with new album 'Special Effects' and now headlining the Ernie Ball stage at Rock on The Range in Columbus, OH. The emcee sat it with Music Times to discuss the new album, breaking through to rock fans (and hip-hop fans), stealing drummers from his former tour partners, and also hinting at a Pusha T collaboration to come...hopefully sooner than later. -
Breaking Benjamin Talks "Failure," Leeches and Covering Weezer with Music Times [EXCLUSIVE]
Music Times had the chance to chat with rockers Breaking Benjamin about its new lineup and new album Dark Before Dawn (available June 23) at the Rock On The Range festival this weekend. We tried not to Saturate (see what we did there?) the conversation with questions aimed specifically at frontman Benjamin Burnley but things swing that way anyhow. He and his bandmates discussed current single "Failure," leeches, covering Weezer and Ed Wood movies. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check Out New Songs from Miley Cyrus, D'Angelo, Tom Waits, Metric & Many More!
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new songs from Miley Cyrus, D'Angelo, Tom Waits, Metric and more right here! -
Rock on The Range 2015 Day 3 Review & Recap: Linkin Park Goes Big, Rise Against Connects, Tech N9ne Diversifies
The third and final day of Rock on The Range, perhaps the largest pure rock festival in the United States, was beyond warm, but that didn't stop Linkin Park, Rise Against and Tech N9ne from dominating their sets. This is the third in a series of recaps from correspondent Ryan Book. -
Rock on The Range 2015 Day 2 Review & Recap: In This Moment Shocks, Babymetal Awes, Judas Priest Forever
The second day of Rock on The Range, perhaps the largest pure rock festival in the United States, finally saw the rain that meteorologists had been promising for the weekend, but that didn't stop Judas Priest, Godsmack and In This Moment from dominating their sets. This is the second in a series of recaps from correspondent Ryan Book. -
Hangout Festival 2015: Day 1 Hightlights From Foo Fighters, Win Butler, Jenny Lewis & More [PHOTOS]
The 2015 Hangout Music Festival kicked off Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and today we bring you the highlights. We saw Trampled by Turtles, Jenny Lewis, Spoon, and Foo Fighters on the Hangout Stage; Joywave and Cold War Kids on the Palladia Stage; Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and Paramore on the Surf Stage; Halsey and Houndmouth on the BMI Stage; and Arcade Fire's Win Butler as DJ Windows 98 on the Salt Life Stage. Check back tomorrow for the best things we saw on Day 2! -
Rock on The Range 2015 Day 1 Review & Recap: Slipknot Destroys, Marilyn Manson Emotes, Slash Shreds
The first day of Rock on The Range, perhaps the largest pure rock festival in the United States, kicked off in dramatic fashion on Friday night with headlinng performances from Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Slash and more. This is the first in a series of recaps from correspondent Ryan Book. -
Rapper Moka Blast Talks Jadakiss Friendship, 50 Cent Comparisons, Trisexual Women & More [EXCLUSIVE]
MusicTimes caught up with rapper, Moka Blast to discuss his new song, "I Don't Get Y'all." The self-proclaimed "ladies man" dished how he was dubbed him an underground legend by rap star, Jadakiss, his plans on penning about the recent Baltimore and Ferguson riots in his new album "3/5ths Amendment" and why he wants his women to be open to threesomes before dating them.
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