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For those fans who collect vinyl, there is an experience that surrounds the release of a record. Whether it's something as simple as the color or weight of the vinyl or something as extravagant as the cover art, there are many different reasons people go crazy for their favorite band's vinyl. It's more than a niche, too, as Nielsen Soundscan reported some impressive numbers halfway through the year: vinyl sales increased 33 percent in the first six months of 2013!

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John Michael Osbourne, better known as Ozzy Osbourne, has been a mainstay of popular culture ever since metal pioneers Black Sabbath hit the big time. Ozzy has built a reputation for himself as a wild man. His antics in the '70s and '80s marked him as the ultimate rock and roll party animal. So it's no surprise that he has left in his wake some of the craziest stories of hedonism and over-the-top adventures ever known to man.

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In a culture where songs and downloads have somewhat downgraded the importance of full albums, there are still many acts who value the album format and put their all into providing a full listening experience. In 2013, there were several beloved acts who truly came into their own while a number of veteran rockers showed there was no signs of slowing down.

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As people start defrosting their turkeys in preparation for Thanksgiving, they are also planning for the shopping bacchanal known as "Black Friday," where hordes of shoppers descend onto outlet malls and discount shopping centers to sate their lust for the best deals on electronics and household items.

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With well over a dozen albums in their catalog, there are lots of quotable and tattoo-worthy Black Sabbath lyrics. There are innumerable repeatable and relatable phrases. So for our list of the 10 Best Black Sabbath Lyrics, we picked our personal favorites. Don't worry, you can sound off about your preferred Sabbathian declarations when we're done.

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The land down under can be tough to wrap your head around. It’s a continent, a country and an island. In terms of land mass, it’s close in size to the continental USA. Still, its population is less than that of Texas. The citizens drink big beers, use strange slang words, and eat something called Vegemite. But beyond the many stereotypes, Australia also has a thriving music scene.

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Nine Inch Nails have released 12 studio albums to date, as well as numerous tracks for compilations and soundtracks. Band founder Trent Reznor has received high accolades from critics and fans alike, including a ton of nominations for major music awards. Reznor's even taken home a few of those, including two Grammy awards. With all those tracks out there, some are sure to fall through the cracks. But there isn't much filler to be found when sifting through the vast Nine Inch Nails discography.

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Green Day have become one of the video eras major stars, unveiling a number of top notch clips over the years that alongside their music helped establish them as big time stars in the music industry. The band has used the video platform to truly enhance their music, whether it be delivering a somber message or eliciting a smile from some of their lighter tracks.

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AFI may have started out as a hardcore band, but the group's sound has evolved over the years to where they've become one of the more popular bands in rock. And though change is inevitable, the group has maintained a dedication for finding the beauty in the dark side of things that has translated over to a good portion of their music videos.

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The continued appeal of Five Finger Death Punch, upon first listen, is their guitar heavy riffs and the cagey, relentless assault of Ivan Moody vocals. But the outfit can do much more than straight ahead metal, as they approach their music with a stunning sense of craftsmanship, humor and lack of vanity.

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