Rocked: FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2013!!!

My personal favorite rock albums of 2013.  If I forgot yours, put it in the comments at why you think it should be on the list!

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Rocked: Interview with TWENTY ONE PILOTS

An interview with Twenty One Pilots.  They talk about genres, their fans, being naked, and what does and doesn't matter! 

Recorded on 12/8/2013 in Jacksonville, FL at The Big Ticket.

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Rocked: A Day To Remember - Common Courtesy

A year in the making, Common Courtesy finally hits stores.  Is this album worth remembering as much as A Day To Remember's other albums are?

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Rocked: Daughtry - Baptized

American Idol survivor and company release their newest album with a southern flare.  How does the focus sound on the once labeled rock group?

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Rocked: Scott Stapp - Proof of Life

Creed's frontman Scott Stapp releases his newest solo album.  How does the newest (and most somber) entry of Stapp's music career work as a full album?

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Rocked: Photos of IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE & KYNG Live!

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Here are my photos of the Hell Pop tour featuring In This Moment, Motionless In White, and Kyng!  All photos were taken by me on 11/5/2013 in Jacksonville, FL.  Click on one of the images below to see the photo album.

Rocked: Interview with Chris Howorth of IN THIS MOMENT

An interview with Chris Howorth of In This Moment on 11/7/2013.

All of the photos in this video were taken by myself at Brewster's Megaplex on 11/5/2013.  You can see the full photo album here = http://altrock.lv/2jE

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Rocked: Russian Circles - Memorial

The voiceless Russian Circles release their new album filled with the soundtrack of every mood you can imagine.  How does the fifth full album from the Chicago trio compare to their already impressive discography?

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Photos of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, DEFTONES, & GHOST Live!

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Here are my photos of Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Ghost from their current tour!  Click on the pictures below to see the full set.  All pictures were taken by me on October 16th, 2013 at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL.

Rocked: AFI - Burials

The new AFI album is finally hear and everyone is wondering if they will bring back the angsty emo sound they created years ago.  How does the new venture of Burials sound in 2013?

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Rocked: Trivium - Vengeance Falls

Trivium releases their 6th full album and brings the melodic side of metal to 2013.  Does Vengeance Falls capture the groove and intensity that the band once had?

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Rocked: Alter Bridge - Fortress

Alter Bridge brings their fourth full album with more heavy guitarwork and unique screaming.  Does this new album offer anything different than what we've already heard from the band?

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Rocked: Photos of THE PRETTY RECKLESS & HEAVEN'S BASEMENT Live!

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Here are my photos of The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen's hard rock band if you didn't know) and the fantastic Heaven's Basement.  Just click on the picture below to see the album.  All photos were taken at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL on September 25, 2013.

Rocked: The Red Paintings - The Revolution Is Never Coming

Austrailia's The Red Paintings brings forth an epic album filled with orchestral rock and dynamic sounds.  How does such a complex sound work out to the regular rock fans?

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Rocked: Interview with HEAVEN'S BASEMENT

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Here is my interview with UK's Heaven's Basement who are currently on their first US tour with The Pretty Reckless.  Their debut album Filthy Empire is available now on iTunes and Amazon MP3!  GET IT!!!

Recorded at Jack Rabbit's in Jacksonville, FL on September 25th, 2013.

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Rocked: Chvrches - The Bones Of What You Believe

Scotland's new alternative/synthesized group Chvrches (pronounced Churches) has released their debut.  How well will this electronically drenched album translate across the world?

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Rocked: Photos of MUMFORD & SONS Live!

Here are my photos of Mumford & Sons live from their final stop in the Gentlemen of the Road tour.  It was a great performance in the dark with over 60,000 people in attendance and a lightning show that really added to the affect.  Click on the photo below to see the full set!

Rocked: MGMT - MGMT

MGMT has promised that their new self-titled album will be the weirdest one yet.  Does that mean it's going to blow people away, or just make listeners skip the tracks?

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Rocked: Photos of IN THIS MOMENT Live!

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Click on the picture of Maria Brink to see my photos of In This Moment live at the Carnival of Madness!  All shots were taken on 9/7/13 in St. Louis, MO.

Rocked: Photos of SKILLET Live!

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Click on the picture below to check out my photos of Skillet performing at the Carnival of Madness!!!  All shots were taken on 9/7/13 in St. Louis, MO.

Rocked: Photos of SHINEDOWN Live!

Click on the image below to be taken to altrocklive and see my photos of Shinedown from The Carnival of Madness.  They were all taken in St. Louis, MO on 9/7/2013.  Please let me know what you think!!!

Rocked: Mals Totem - Self-Titled EP

Boston's Mals Totem release their debut EP that is being advertised as a heavier version of Radiohead crossed with The Mars Volta.  How does a debut like that sound and can this new group live up to big names like those?

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Rocked: Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks

Hesitation Marks is the first Nine Inch Nails album in five years.  How does Trent Reznor's flagship project fair in 2013?

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Rocked: Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King

One of the big albums that rock fans have been waiting for all summer.  How does the sixth full album from Avenged Sevenfold measure against an already impressive discography?

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Rocked: Soil - Whole

Ryan McCombs returns as the voice for Soil's sixth full album.  How does Chicago's hard rock group of 15+ years sound with its blast from the past?

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Rocked: Asking Alexandria - From Death to Destiny

The third album from UK rockers Asking Alexandria has been advertised as the cross of Motley Crue and Slipknot.  Is that even possible?

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Rocked: Chimaira - Crown of Phantoms

Chimaira has produced over a decade worth of metal.  How does the 2013 entry sound after several line-up changes and only one founding member remaining in the group?

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Rocked: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Self-Titled Album

The small army known as Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros release their self-titled album.  How does this folk alternative group stand with their third release in this summer of huge alternative albums?

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Rocked: Sick Puppies - Connect

The new album from Sick Puppies brings a variety of music styles along with their gritty rock.  How does the range of hard and soft fair for the pups?

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Rocked: Like Moths To Flames - An Eye For An Eye

Rise records metal group Like Moths To Flames release their second full LP "An Eye For An Eye".  Does the sophomore effort offer something different, or is it the same old screaming?

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Rocked: Relient K - Collapsible Lung

Long time altrockers Relient K release their newest album for the summer.  Does their ninth album stand out as another upbeat record, or does this one leave people wanting more?

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Rocked: Photos of ANBERLIN (acoustic) Live!

Photos taken at the opening show of the Anberlin Lite tour.  All shots were taken by me at Freebird in Jacksonville, FL on 6/21/2013.  Click on the pic below to see the slideshow!!!

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Rocked: Sigur Rós - Kveikur

Icelandic heroes Sigur Rós release their newest album filled with ambience and soothing lyrics, but also industrial and electronic sounds.  How does the next chapter for the creative group stand up against its own discography?

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Rocked: The Black Dahlia Murder - Everblack

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Here is my review of The Black Dahlia Murder's new album Everblack:

Headed by its title track, the sixth full LP from Michigan's Black Dahlia Murder bring forth another metal onslaught.  How does it measure up to the current metal market of 2013?

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Rocked: Filter - The Sun Comes Out Tonight

Richard Patrick brings forward the sixth Filter album.  Promoted by two songs resembling the electronic sound Filter has been known for in the past, how does this new album stand out for a name that has been a staple in the rock scene?

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Rocked: Monster Truck - Furiosity

Canada's next big thing could come via Furiosity.  How does Juno winning Monster Truck's debut album measure up as their first full showcase to the rock world?

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Rocked: Photos of ANBERLIN Live!

Shots taken of Anberlin live at The Beacham in Orlando, FL.  Their latest album Vital is available now and was one of my favorites of 2012.  I got to interview Stephen Christian as well and he may be one of the nicest guys in rock.  Click on the image to see some of their live set!

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Rocked: Thirty Seconds to Mars - Love Lust Faith + Dreams

The newest album from 30 Seconds to Mars has already reached new heights (literally).  How does the entire album sound though with an electronic base?

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Rocked: Photos of STONE SOUR Live!

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Here are my personal shots of Stone Sour from Welcome to Rockville! in Jacksonville, Florida on 4/27.  Definitely the best performance that day.
 
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Rocked: Photos of IN THIS MOMENT Live!

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Here are my personal shots of In This Moment from Welcome to Rockville! in Jacksonville, Florida on 4/27.  I am personally proud of not climbing the stage and proposing to Maria Brink.

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Rocked: Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City

The third album from New York's Vampire Weekend dives into a very creative and ambitious area.  Just how much difference can be heard in their newest album compared to their past?

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