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Nothing More is our Monster Aftershock Featured Band of the Day

August 1, 2014

It has been awesome watching a band truly get the recognition they so well deserve. Nothing More has been one of those bands. We first discovered Nothing More a couple years back and from the first time I saw their live footage videos, I was amazed at how come I didn’t learn of these fantastic musicians sooner! Last year, Nothing More performed at Aftershock Festival, not once but twice! They were the only band to play both days, first during their regular scheduled slot on the side stages and then on the second day they were invited to play the big stage which they took over and dominated. Check out our coverage from last year’s show: Nothing More at Aftershock 2013. Well, a lot has happened in the last year. Last year the unsigned band were really getting noticed and now they are signed to Seven Eleven Music and have had great success with the release of their self titled full length album available on iTunes here. They have toured extensively and everywhere they [Read More]

Three Times Bad prove first time is a charm with their debut album American Sojourn

August 1, 2014

Three Times Bad from San Francisco are breathing a fresh new life to American bluegrass. The band was formed by bandleader Jesus Angel Garcia and was inspired by his acclaimed transmedia novel, badbadbad (New Pulp Press), and a number of lyrics on American Sojourn come directly from stories in the book. Born from the words of his story and brought to life with a variety of musical influences such as hillbilly swing, outlaw country, Gypsy jazz, honkytonk, folk songs and much more. Three Times Bad have released their debut album, American Sojourn in May of this year and is available on iTunes here. You can check out a sample of the album here: There was a time when music was the glue that brought communities together. It was a time when country folk would gather after a long day of hard work and sit back swill some brew and sing songs and created a camaraderie amongst your neighbors. Three Times Bad bring back that nostalgic feel for a time where music held a common thread [Read More]

Another awesome rock band from Sweden…. say hello to Laney’s Legion

August 1, 2014

Sweden has just been my Go To country for awesome rock n roll for a while now. It seems that every time I turn around another great rock band from Sweden is popping up. What is really great is that each band are unique in their own way and equally deserving of our attention. Today, I want to introduce you to Laney’s Legion from Stockholm. Their self titled debut album was released in April of this year. Their first single Taste of Your Tongue absolutely rocked me the first time I heard it. Then they followed it up with their second single, Poptastic and then I knew they had more rockin tunes that I needed to check out. The catchy song brought out a great blend of punk rock angst with a Motley Crue 80s vibe. It has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it! It has a very catchy sing along chorus, sweet guitar solo and vocals that will have you thinking you were transported to a Sunset Strip nightclub [Read More]

Above and Beyond release spectacular cinematic sci-fi music video for Blue Sky Action

July 31, 2014

Yes, I must confess, I love music videos. I love all kinds, live footage videos, abstract, literal interpretation and most of all, the ones that bring to life the song through a cinematic storyline. A perfect example would be the new video by Above and Beyond featuring Alex Vargas for Blue Sky Action. The video was directed by Ken Clark (who also did the same honors for the band’s “Sticky Fingers” video). The video is a cinematic sci-fi immersion that joins the dots between the apocalyptic desert terrain of Mad Max and the toxic town love story of Wall-E. It is awesome and I think I have already watched it a dozen times! Check it out here: The song will appear on ABOVE & BEYOND’s early 2015 album (title TBA) on Anjunabeats/Ultra Music. This Friday, August 1 ABOVE & BEYOND will perform on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago. Later in the fall they’ll return for their sold-out headlining show at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, October 18, to be [Read More]

Check out the new live video by Hour 24 for Take Me Away

July 31, 2014

Hour 24 have really been getting a lot of great attention for their high energy rock and most recently the female fronted rock/metal band have released a music video for Take Me Away which features footage from their live performances. The video really highlights how this band takes the stage with a 150% energy load and literally leave it all out there. They are amazing. Check out the video here: Take Me Away is available for sale on on iTunes here. Hour 24 are set to release a full length debut album and will soon start work on the new album with Dan Korneff (Motionless In White, Crown The Empire, Pierce The Veil) before heading on tour this September. Band Members: Rachel Mayer – Vocals Dan Quigley – Guitar Cody Sizemore – Guitar, Backing Vocals Max Klein – Bass Mike Neumann – Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview with them soon to discuss their upcoming [Read More]

Girls and Boys open for Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village

July 31, 2014

Last night we ventured out to the new music venue at Sonoma Mountain Village for the inaugural concert which featured Goo Goo Dolls. It was an awesome night. Check out coverage of the Goo Goo Dolls here: Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village Let me tell you about the opening band. The Goo Goo Dolls are currently out on tour with Daughtry and the Plain White T’s. This show was off of their regular tour dates and we were unsure if there was going to be an opening band. We were excited when we saw another drum set on the stage giving us the assurance of an opening act. What I really love is seeing a completely new band with out knowing anything about them. I wish more people would get excited about warm up bands. You never know if you are about to find yourself a new favorite band. Well that happened last night for us. The band happened to be a local band from Santa Rosa, Girls & Boys and they blew [Read More]

Black Label Society is our Monster Aftershock Featured Band of the Day

July 31, 2014

When we first heard that Black Label Society would be playing at this year’s Aftershock Festival, our excitement went through the roof! If you have not seen them perform yet, do whatever you can to make sure you get yourself to a show. We recently caught BLS when they came into San Francisco for the Revolver Golden Gods Tour and it was unbelievable. You can read our review of the night here: Black Label Society – Regency Ballroom. Black Label Society have been busy with some non stop touring including their headlining US tour with special guests Wovenwar and Kyng as well as their worldwide tour! They have also announced that they will be on the lineup for the first annual KNOTFEST with Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat. So get ready to be in awe of Zakk’s playing as you are fiercely thrust into the BL family. There is no turning back, you are now one of us, a BERZEERKER. SDMF Band Members: Zakk Wylde – Vocals, Guitar John DeServio – Bass Jeff Fabb – Drums [Read More]