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UPDATE: AC/DC RELEASES OFFICIAL STATEMENT Reports of Malcolm Young suffering a stroke amid rumors of retirement for AC/DC

April 15, 2014

UPDATE2 : APRIL 16: AC/DC HAVE RELEASED OFFICIAL STATEMENT: AC/DC JUST RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE: After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support. In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music. * * * * * I am hoping that people can continue to give the privacy that this band and man so well deserve. After 40 years of their gift of music that they have given to us, I pray that people will respect their wishes for privacy. We don’t need to know everything, we just need to support Malcolm and send healing light and prayers his way. In addition singer Brian Johnson spoke with The Telegraph and said, “We are definitely getting together in May in Vancouver, [Read More]

Sebastian Bach releases creative comic book style lyric video for “Taking Back Tomorrow”

April 15, 2014

Photo Credit: Lizzy Cupcake Everyone has been excited about the new album by Sebastian Bach, Give ‘Em Hell which is due out next week on April 22nd. We have already been enjoying the new song, Temptation and today Sebastian treats us once again. He has released his lyric video for “Taking Back Tomorrow”. You can call it lyric video but it is quite more creative and similar to a music video. The lyrics are presented in this cool comic book style and it is really bad ass. Check it out here: The graphic novel-inspired lyric video features Bach seamlessly interspersed with comic book-like graphics. “Taking Back Tomorrow” appears on Bach‘s forthcoming album, GIVE ‘EM HELL. GIVE ‘EM HELL is due out in North America on April 22nd via Frontiers Records. Fans who pre-order the album now from iTunes will receive instant grat tracks of “Temptation” as well as “Hell Inside My Head.” The album may also be pre-ordered at Amazon here. Bach will take to the road for select tour dates around the album’s release and we hope he is coming up to Northern California [Read More]

Oak Street Blues span across the genres for some alternative country rock

April 14, 2014

Yes, that is right I called it alternative, country, rock and I might add even hints of electronic, blues and pop. That is exactly what you get from Southern California band, Oak Street Blues.The band was founded by Chris Hall, and with his 15 year history with several bands from a variety of genres, he brought together his influences to create their own unique sound that reminds me of a cross between Tom Petty and Wilco. Oak Street Blues is Chris Hall on Lead Guitar/Singer, Stephanie Sheer on Keyboards/Vocals, Jenny Arias on Bass and Alejandra Arellano on Drums. When they come together and perform you are guaranteed an energetic, lively and unpredictable time but hence you will always have fun! You may even catch sight of a Pumpkin, Penguin, Spaceman or Mr. Frog. “Sometimes it’s nice to just get away from your daily life to enjoy a fun-filled concert setting that will make you laugh and jump around,” says Oak Street Blues guitarist/lead singer Chris Hall. “Rock ’n‘ roll comes to life at our shows. We will definitely entertain you.” Their latest EP, Calico, is [Read More]

Hopeless Records signs coldrain from Japan, get ready for The Revelation

April 14, 2014

Hopeless Records have just signed a deal with a great band from Japan, coldrain. coldrain are from Nagoya, Japan and were formed in 2007, five members of two local bands decided to come together and become more than just local. Composed of lead vocalist Masato, bassist RxYxO (Ryo), drummer Katsuma, and guitarists Y.K.C (Yokochi) and Sugi. Shortly after forming, the band set off for their first tour and played in 30 venues across Japan. They have an awesome sound that could be compared to an offspring of Bring Me The Horizon and Sleeping With Sirens. What is unique is that this band has worked at creating their own signature sound and have had major success in their home country, especially with their 2012 EP Through Clarity. So are you ready to take a listen and maybe, just maybe you may have found your new favorite band. Here is their video for their song, The Revelation: That song is so incredible, the fast tempo double bass is bad ass! I love the scream and the [Read More]

Tyson Leslie receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the Midwest Music Awards

April 14, 2014

Congratulations are in order for the amazingly talented Tyson Leslie. Last month we brought you our review of his first solo album, Train Wrecks, Havoc and Heartbreak. You can read more about that here. Well this past Friday, Tyson was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Project Backstage as part of the 4th annual Midwest Music Awards ceremony. “What an absolute honor and evening of surreality!” exclaimed Leslie. “It’s been one incredible weekend being among so many outstanding musical peers all in one place. The awards show was unlike anything I’d ever performed, and I was proud, but greatly humbled as well to be a part of something so extraordinary!” Tyson started making a name for himself in the Midwest when he was just a teenager. He began playing guitar in local metal bands, then playing keyboard for another act and moved on to various other instruments. The multi-talented Tyson soon became the go to musician in the Midwest. “Music is pretty well all I’ve known and all I’ve done with the majority of my life, relates [Read More]

Download the new song She Said by Fire The Animal

April 14, 2014

We told you last month about the great Los Angeles band, Fire the Animal as they performed at Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grinde at the Troubadour. They were amazing and delivered an energetic and charismatic set filled with an updated twist of classic rock. You can read more here. This week Fire the Animal have released a new track, She Said which they recorded and engineered themselves. It is a fun catchy upbeat song that has some great guitar work, solid hooks, and infectious classic rock style vocals. One awesome song, guys! Check it out here: It is great and you can download the song for free by visiting their Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/firetheanimal/she-said. Make sure to pick it up and then you can be cranking it up loud in your car. The song is “Do Me Like You Do” and it is one of my personal faves and it is off their EP, Quadrihead which you can pick up here. I will leave you with a tribute video by Rockin Ryan which features footage and photos of their set [Read More]

Howie Day is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 14, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Howie Day. Howie has one of the most phenomenal voices that truly speaks to you, whether he is there to cheer you up, inspire you, remind you of a special memory, or comfort you through hard times. There is something magical about his songs, they seem to be the perfect fit to whatever mood I am in. This morning I was rushing around dealing with several challenges and I was running around and I knew I needed to just take a bit of time to quiet down and slow down to reflect. Then, on the radio, came Howie Day’s Collide. First I was greeted with memories of a very special time when I first hear that song years ago. Then I realized the song gave me the perfect time to slow down and reflect and realize that I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing. Then of course, I had to hear more from Howie. One of the next songs I listened to [Read More]