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June 2007

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On the Cover: Marilyn Manson

After a breakup left him "completely destroyed," Marilyn Manson strikes back with a new (very young) muse, an intensely personal album, and a distaste for crotch panels.

The Art of Hustle

Charles Aaron pounds the pavement at SXSW with Uncrowned, rock's hungriest unsigned band, to find out why talent and determination may no longer be enough.

Time Out of Mind

Three new albums offer visions of the future, but are any of them realistic? And how do they compare with the grandpappy of dystopian discs, Rush's 2112? The New York Times' futurist-in-residence -- it is too a job! -- Michael Rogers weighs in.

The Power of Positive Puking

Headbanger/motivational speaker Andrew W.K. becomes our life coach for a day.

The Inquisition: Rufus Wainwright

July issue sneak peek! Rufus talks Perez Hilton, Anderson Cooper, his forthcoming opera, and his new album.

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