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EXTREME Thicker Than Blood Tour takes over San Francisco

August 27, 2023

Saturday night, Regency Ballroom was packed as EXTREME brought their Thicker Than Blood Tour to San Francisco. Extreme has been selling out venue after venue as they bring their high octane hard rock energy to stages across the US. The night opened with a fiercely energetic set by Living Colour. They sounded amazing and put on quite a show. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: Extreme hit the stage and started the night off with It (‘s a Monster). The band sounded tight and they delivered a stadium worthy show. Vocalist Gary Cherone is a true frontman and was captivating from start to finish and his voice was timeless. The backbeat of the band was highlighted with Pat Badger’s hard hitting bass and Paul Gary’s thunderous drumming. You couldn’t help but be in awe of guitarist Nuno Bettencourt’s playing. He is simply magical and is truly a legendary guitarist. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: Extreme released their new album SIX and you can pick it up HERE. Make [Read More]

SPOTLIGHT: Shining the heavy metal spotlight on Melba Culp

February 2, 2019

Need a heavy metal fix? Well, we have a must hear band! Check out the smokin metal band Melba Culp. They were formed in 2015 by guitarist & vocalist Jack McConnell and in 2018 was joined by guitarist Kaleb O’Neil. They have unleashed their video for their ferocious track, Never Surrender. Whatever battles you are facing in life, listening to this track will have you ready to continue on and FIGHT! Check out the video here: You can’t deny those powerful Hetfield-esque vocals, in your face guitars and thunderous drums as they send lightning through your veins. Being an independent band that is challenging the current structure of the music industry, it’s up to all of us to show our support. You can pick up their single by heading over to https://ampl.ink/d8Dbl. Crank it up loud and have it on replay! They have also announced that they are set to perform at the Groove and Vibe Festival in Houston, Texas on March 16th. You can find event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1973401852963702/. Make sure to visit their social media sites [Read More]

Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein announces Abominate The World Tour dates

April 20, 2017

We are excited to share the news that Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein has announced the upcoming Abominate The World Tour 2017. The tour will launch June 1st in Raleigh, NC and also feature Davey Suicide. Check out the tour dates below: You can also check out the teaser for their new music video coming soon: We have had the opportunity to catch DOYLE out on his past couple tours and they are definitely not-to-miss shows. The energy is endless, a spooktacular atmosphere, along with larger than life stage presences! You can also pick up VIP and Meet and Greet packages available at: www.OfficialDoyle.com. Check out some photos from their last San Francisco show by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://officialdoyle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALDOYLE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoyleAbominator Twitter: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle iTunes: http://]https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/abominator/id674875860

Doyle Von Frankenstein signs label distribution deal with EMP Label Group

December 14, 2016

We recently brought you the details for the European Tour of Former Misfits guitarist, Doyle Von Frankenstein and his solo band. The latest news is that Doyle has signed a label/distribution deal with The EMP Label Group. The news came out last night at the Revolver Music Awards. Check out the news below: As announced on the Black Carpet at the REVOLVER MUSIC AWARDS last night, former MISFITS guitarist DOYLE WOLFGANG VON FRANKENSTEIN has signed a label and distribution deal with EMP LABEL GROUP, who will not only release, AS WE DIE, the upcoming sophomore LP from the legendary guitarist’s eponymous project DOYLE, but distribute all releases for the guitarist’s label MONSTERMAN RECORDS. EMP, the label vessel of Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, with operations headed up by former Corporate Punishment President/A&R/Marketing exec Thom Hazaert, home to artists including A Killer’s Confession, Motograter, Heaven Below (featuring Patrick Kennison of Lita Ford/Union Underground), Broken Teeth, Doll Skin, Helstar, Cage9, Green Death, Arise in Chaos, former Faith No More vocalist Chuck Mosley, and many more, started out with [Read More]

Doyle announces dates for European Tour with his solo band

December 12, 2016

We are excited to announce that Misfits guitarist, Doyle Von Frankenstein has announced dates for a European Tour with his solo band. The band features vocalist Alex “Wolfman” Story (Cancerslug), bassist Brandon Strate, and drummer Brandon Pertzborn. They will be playing songs from their debut LP ABOMINATOR, (released in 2013 on Doyle’s own MONSTERMAN RECORDS) as well as favorites from the MISFITS catalog. Check out the tour dates below: We have had the opportunity to catch DOYLE out on his past couple tours and they are definitely not-to-miss shows. The energy is endless, a spooktacular atmosphere, along with larger than life stage presences! You can also pick up VIP and Meet and Greet packages available at: www.OfficialDoyle.com. Check out some photos from their last San Francisco show by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://officialdoyle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALDOYLE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoyleAbominator Twitter: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle iTunes: http://]https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/abominator/id674875860

The Edge of Paradise releases video for their new single, Shade of Crazy

July 28, 2016

We are excited to share with you the new video release from one of our Spotlight Bands, the incredible The Edge Of Paradise. This hard rock/heavy metal band features fierce guitars, infectious rhythm and powerhouse vocals. You are immediately drawn into the Edge of Paradise as they create the high energy music you need! The song is produced by Chuck Johnson and mixed by Jay Ruston. Music video directed by Val Rassi, Cinematography by Paradox. They comment on the new video, “We’re excited to share the evolution of our sound, it’s been fun exploring the heavier side of Paradise! We had a great time creating this song and video! We’re all a shade of crazy one way or another, and get ourselves in situations or relationships that can drive us out of our minds, but something about that, can be enticingly addicting!” Check out the video here: You can pick up the song by heading over to Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1135941467?ls=1&app=itunes. You can also catch Edge of Paradise out on the road, check the dates below: 07/28 ROCK FOR [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is powerful hard rock/metal of The Edge of Paradise

June 27, 2016

Prepare to be blown away with the music of The Edge Of Paradise. This hard rock/heavy metal band features fierce guitars, infectious rhythm and powerhouse vocals. You are immediately drawn into the Edge of Paradise as they create the high energy music you need! The band has been consistently touring and working on new music. This summer they will be releasing two music videos for their upcoming singles Alive and Shade Of Crazy which are off of their new EP due to be released this fall. The band teamed up with veteran producer Chuck Johnson (Korn) and Jay Ruston (Anthrax) for the mix. Check out a trailer for Shade of Crazy: The Edge of Paradise is: Margarita Monet – Lead Vocals/Keys Dave Bates – Guitar Nick Erickson – Bass John Chominsky – Drums Margarita Monet is an amazing singer with a commanding presence that carries a powerful voice that projects emotion and invites a reaction from the listener. She is truly captivating. Margarita comments about what they are currently working on, “We’re always working on new [Read More]