Month: May 2014

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Max Green announces once again his departure from Escape The Fate

May 9, 2014

  Max Green, bassist and original member of Escape The Fate has announced once again his departure from Escape The Fate. Max said in a statement released by Alternative Press the following: “So it comes with a heavy heart that I have to announce my departure from Escape The Fate. This decision of mine did not come hastily,  it had been something ive fought back amd forth with since my return to the band earlier this year. The guys are great, and they do great at what they do, but for me personally, the vision i had for thia band in the begining is far far from what it is today and I know that times change but I cant help feeling unfulfilled at the end of the day when I lay my head down to sleep. I love, LOVE my fans more than almost anything in this world and I thank them for welcoming me back and this is not me quitting music, I promise youll all be seeing me again. At the end of the [Read More]

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Interview with Shattered Sun and catch them at the Whisky a GoGo on May 17th!

May 9, 2014

Melodic Metal Band, Shattered Sun hail from the Corpus Christi, Texas area but are garnering attention from all over for their music. They are delivering a fresh new style of heavy thrash metal with emotionally driven lyrics that captivate the listener and immediately draw them into the Shattered Sun family. They are currently working on their upcoming album which promises to deliver more heavy riffs, gripping vocals, infectious hooks and music that brings a range of emotions to the listener through their songs.   Shattered Sun is Marcos Leal – Vocals Daniel Trejo – Guitar Jessie Santos – Guitar Joseph Guajardo – Bass Robert Garza – Drums Henry Garza – Keys/Samples Shattered Sun was the first band to be signed to Breaking Bands Management which is the directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy. We recently had the opportunity to talk with vocalist, Marcos Leal and are pleased to bring that interview [Read More]

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Catch Anti-Mortem out on tour now and pick up their album New Southern

May 9, 2014

Whether your interest is metal or hard rock and you are looking for a new album to crank up, the search is over. Pick up New Southern by Oklahoma band Anti-Mortem. There blend of souther rock and metal brings out a fierce new infectious sound complete with heavy guitars, deep bass, smoking riffs and passionate vocals. They are the band you should be listening to and make sure you have it cranked up loud and feel the intensity rise through the music! Are you ready to get hooked on Anti-Mortem? Check them out with their video for 100% Pure American Rage:   Anti-Mortem  recently finished a tour with Texas Hippie Coalition and are back busy touring with spring dates supporting Lacuna Coil and then are heading off to tour with MachineHead.  Check out the upcoming tour dates here: 5/18 Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Hall w/ Lacuna Coil 5/20 Fargo, ND @ The Venue w/ Lacuna Coil 5/21 Lawrence, KS @ Granada w/ Lacuna Coil 5/22 Dallas, TX @ Trees w/ Lacuna Coil 5/25 Houston, TX [Read More]

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Listen to a sneak preview of new track Hyper Doom by renowned Guitarist Marty Friedman

May 9, 2014

We recently shared with you the music video by renowned guitarist Marty Friedman for the title track, Inferno which is off his highly anticipated forthcoming album. Now we wanted to give you a sneak preview of another track off Inferno. Check out this video where you can hear a preview of the song that kicks off the concert performances on his current European tour with Gus G. Check out Marty’s commentary on the track:   The new album is set to release in North America on May 27th.  You can also check out another track from the ablum, Meat Hook which features “blackjazz” rebel Jørgen Munkeby (Shining) on vocals and saxophone. Check out the song here:   The album  “Inferno” was recorded mostly in Los Angeles with engineer Chris Rakestraw (Danzig, Children of Bodom) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth). Featuring notable guest appearances and collaborations with acts including Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jason Becker, Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Dave Davidson (Revocation) and Danko Jones, the album features what FRIEDMAN describes as the heaviest and most intense playing and writing of his career. The iTunes [Read More]

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Heaven’s Basement returns to the US for Festival tour Dates and more!

May 9, 2014

2013 was a KICK ASS year for UK rockers, Heaven’s Basement and 2014 is proving to be another spectacular year for them as they are in high demand.  They recently returned to the UK for their “Welcome Home” Headlining tour and had to cancel several dates on the tour due to mandated vocal rest for vocalist Aaron Buchanan. They are set to return back to the US for this year’s Rock on The Range and Rocklahom festivals and more. Check out upcoming tour dates here:   In other Heaven’s Basement news,  guitarist Sid Glover is up for the Metal Hammer“Dimebag Darrell Shredder” Golden God award.  Metal Hammer‘s awards are June 16. We featured Sid Glover on our 12 Days of Guitarists this past year. You can read more here.  Their album, “Filthy Empire” which is out on Red Bull Records is full of hits and is one of those albums that you listen to from start to finish with no fillers. “I Am Electric” has recently become my Go To song to get amped/pumped up and then of course [Read More]

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You Me At Six have FIVE Kerrang Nominations and dates announced for North America Tour

May 9, 2014

  British Rock group, You Me At Six have had quite a success here in the United States and will be returning for another North America tour set to start in September.  But first, we must congratulate them on received five nominations in this year’s Kerrang! Awards which is set to take place at London’s Troxy on Thursday, June 12th.  Check out their nominations below: Best Live Band Best British Band Best Album for Cavalier Youth Best Single for Fresh Start Fever Hottest Male for Guitarist Max Helyer If you can’t get enough of You Me At Six, make sure to catch them on their upcoming North America Tour which is set to start on September 15th at the Troubadour in Hollywood. They will be touring in support of their new single, Room To Breathe which is off their album Cavalier Youth and shot to number 1 on both the Billboard Heatseekers and UK rock charts.  You can check out their new video for the song here:   Make sure to check the tour dates below [Read More]

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Reel Big Fish announce Summer Tour Dates for US and Europe

May 8, 2014

The ska-punk band, Reel Big Fish have a busy summer ahead of them as they announce tour dates to include the U.S. and Europe. For the tour, they are bringing along the NJ band, Survay Says! for the crazy ride. The band will be out in support of their latest LP release, Candy Coated Fury. Check out the upcoming tour schedule: 6/5/14: Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Music Hall 6/9/14: Sioux Falls, SD – The District 6/10/14: Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights 6/11/14: Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose 6/12/14: Kalamazoo, MI – District Square 6/13/14: Lansing, MI – The Loft 6/14/14: Toronto, ON – Opera House 6/15/14: London, ON – London Music Hall 6/21/14: Montebello, QC – Montebello Marina: Amnesia Rockfest http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/ 6/22/14: Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall 6/23/14: Northampton, MA – Pearl Street 6/26/14: Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s 6/27/14; Dallas, TX – Trees 6/29/14: Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston ————————————————————– July 6th – Sonisphere – Knebworth Park Stevenage, UK July 9th – Wedgewood Rooms – Portsmouth, UK [Read More]