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Babylon A.D. release video for their new track Wrecking Machine off upcoming new album

April 17, 2024

Rockers Babylon A.D. have just released a video for their new song, Wrecking Machine and it will have you rockin in no time. The band which was formed right here in the Bay Area back in 1987 will be releasing their fifth studio album, Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day, on May 17th via Perris Records. There is one thing for sure, they are definitely back and ready to ROCK just where they left off. With a couple lineup changes, announcing new members Craig Pepe (bass) and Dylan Soto (drums) joining original band members Derek Davis (Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar), Ron Freschi (Lead Guitar, Background vocals) and John Mattews (Lead Guitar) they are delivering a solid strong hard rock album that will have you thinking you are back in the late 80s but with modern influences and production techniques. Derek Davis explains about how the new song Wrecking Machine came about and the back story on the lyrics: The song came about when lead guitarist John Matthews played me an old cassette tape recording of live [Read More]

SPOTLIGHT: Crazy Lixx will have you rockin out nonstop with their new single, Break Out

March 27, 2019

Shining in the spotlight are Swedish rockers Crazy Lixx and their latest single, Break Out. These hard rockers are delivering a much needed punch of hard rock dripping with sleaze glam metal that will have you rocking out in full force. Their latest track Break Out is off their upcoming album release of Forever Wild. The album is set to release on May 17, 2019 via Frontiers Music. Check out their new video and make sure to crank it up loud! Now that we have you hooked, make sure to head over to http://radi.al/CrazyLixxForeverWild and pre-order your copy TODAY! With a new album, means more new shows. We hope to get Crazy Lixx to do some shows here in the US because we are ready to ROCK OUT. Upcoming shows: May 17 – Malmo – SWE – Babel (official album release show) May 25 – Geraardsbergen – BEL – Wildfest July 27 – Seebronn – GER – Rock of Ages Festival September 13 – Hamburg – GER – Indoor Summer Festival The band is delivering straight [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Breaker Breaker as they feed your need for ROCK n ROLL!

November 23, 2016

Today our Spotlight Band is the bad ass rockers, BREAKER BREAKER out of Portland, Oregon. These three guys are carrying the torch of rock n roll as they are feeding your need for new rock. They are bringing out your love of 80’s metal, rock and glam but without dipping into the past or your old vinyl collection. These guys are here today and ready to stay. Their music features some sweet smoking guitars as well as the raspy/sexy vocals of Timmy Rokket. E-Ryder definitely takes you on a wild ride with his bass and Tommy Thunder is pounding the skins and bringing it all home. They might be three, but they are a powerful rockin trio making a big sound that demands to be heard. They have just released their new music video for their track, Pistol Grip Baby and it kicks ass! Who better to capture the rock n roll spirit and vibe that this band has than Modern Kicks vocalist/guitarist Ant Boyd. In addition to being a true rocker with his band, [Read More]

NiteRain keeps the rock n roll train rolling with their new single, Come Out

October 15, 2016

Our favorite Norwegian rockers, NiteRain are at it again! They are hell bent on keeping Rock N Roll alive and thriving. We need more bands with the dedication and determination that these rockers bring to the music scene. They not only give us KICK ASS high energy rock reminiscent of Sunset Strip in the 80’s, but they bring that same energy to the stage every time as they rock the crowds. They have just released their new single, Come Out and it is a fierce one. You can’t help but feel the smoldering remains of Rock come back to life as NiteRain ignites it and keeps the flame burning bright. Powerful 80’s inspired vocals, smoking guitars, raging solo, killer vocal chants, and heavy hitting drums to get you fired up with your fist in the air. Check out the new song here: The song is off their upcoming new album, Vendetta which is set for a release on November 5th. You can pick up the new song by heading over to iTunes here. We can’t [Read More]

Sebastian Bach announces US Tour and he is bringing along rockers Santa Cruz!

March 23, 2016

We are so excited to share the news of Sebastian Bach’s upcoming US Tour. He has just announced a full tour and he is bringing along bad ass rockers Santa Cruz. Get ready for a wild rock and roll ride! As you may know, they appeared on the AXS show Breaking Band with Sebastian Bach. Bach explains more in his Facebook post: Well I have been waiting a long time to make an announcement like this. I can’t remember the last time we went on a Full USA Tour WITH another amazing band, every single night. That is about to change!! Recently I had the pleasure to shoot an AXS TV Show called Breaking Band where I was introduced to a totally kick ass group of individuals named Santa Cruz (band) . These guys blew me away onstage, and were super nice and funny at the same time. I thought, “How cool would it be to take these dudes on tour???” Believe it or not, it’s happening!!! The Government of Finland has been kind enough [Read More]

NiteRain releases anthemic new rock song/video for Rock N’ Roll

October 29, 2015

Our favorite Norwegian rockers, NiteRain are at it again! These guys are bent on keeping the Rock N Roll alive and thriving and what better way to do it than with a kick ass new song! They have just released their video for their new song, Rock N Roll that was filmed on a trip to Los Angeles. Check it out here: The song is available on iTunes and you can pick it up here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rock-n-roll-single/id1048310799. The song channels the early style of Motley Crue with some kick ass guitar, anthemic style rock chants, pounding drums, thumping bass and nonstop rock. It is time to crank it up loud and declare that Rock N Roll is in our soul! We can’t wait for them to return to the US for a tour. We had a chance to catch them when they infected Los Angeles with their high energy adrenaline fueled rock. We had the chance to interview them on the Sunset Strip just days before they returned home to Norway. In case you missed it, check [Read More]

It is time to Turn Up the Radio with rockers Nasty Habit

June 11, 2015

The bad ass rockers from New York, Nasty Habit will have you ready to crank it up loud and Turn Up The Radio. They have just released a new video for their song which brings back the nostalgic feel of a great 80’s rock music video. These guys have a rock and roll passion that is non stop. They have a high energy ’80s style rock sound that you will grab a hold of you and infect you with ROCK! Check out their new video: When I first heard Nasty Habit, they completely renewed my faith in the younger generation to keep true rock and roll alive. Nasty Habit will make sure that Rock and Roll is here to stay! We will see if we can bring you another interview with them and find out more about what is in store for Nasty Habit as they work on their new record. We are hoping they will be making their way out to the West Coast soon for some California shows! Make sure to visit their social media [Read More]