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Alternative

Check out the new song Feels Like Work by The Slang and get hooked on their alternative rock

July 22, 2014

The Slang is an alternative/power pop/rock band from Columbus, Ohio that will easily soon become one of your favorites. The Slang consists of John Bobo on Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist, Michael Dillon on Drums and John Newsome on Bass. They have recently released their new single, Feels Like Work which is off their upcoming self-titled due September 2nd. The album was recorded at the Cutting Room, the album was mixed by Mark Needham (Imagine Dragons, Tokyo Police Club) and Mastered by Brian Lucey (The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys).  Check out the song here in their official video for it: The song really captures the a particular time in my life for me back in the 90’s where my music taste was satiated by the independent music underground of alternative rock which I was fed my fix daily through college radio stations. I really love this song and the vocals bring me back to my love for Thom Yorke in which they have the similar engaging style. You are just drawn into the vocals and your mind meshes with [Read More]

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Cherri Bomb returns to the Troubadour on August 16th for Summershock 2014

July 22, 2014

 Cherri Bomb returns to the Troubadour in Hollywood. They are set to perform on August 16th for Summershock 2014. More information and to purchase tickets head over to the Troubadour Event Page here. Check out the promo video that Rockin Ryan made:   Each of these four have a standout stage presence which delivers the audience a top notch performance. I can’t wait for you to check them out at their Troubadour show! We had the chance to talk with Cherri Bomb before their set and in case you missed it, you can check it out here: Make sure to pick up their album, This is The End of Control, available here on iTunes, visit their social media sites, and hope to see you at the Troubadour show! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  iTunes: 

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music

Featured Video of the Day: Over It by This Wild Life

July 22, 2014

Today I wanted to highlight a video that truly captured my attention. It is Over It by This Wild Life. I know it has been out for over a month now but I just got around to seeing it for the first time. I love it! I love the return of, real music videos. The kind of videos that tell a story, capture feelings and emotions of a song and bring them to life on the screen.   This video is the perfect example of that and is deserving of your attention. It is a well crafted production with an emotionally driven story line and just like the song, will feed your soul. Check it out here: This Wild Life has been busy on Warped Tour this summer and have been getting a lot of well deserved praise for their debut full length album, Clouded which is out now on Epitaph Records and you can pick it up on iTunes here.   Also just yesterday we announced This Wild Life will be joining Beartooth as [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Check out our crazy Interview with Rockstars on Mars…. a Band you MUST KNOW!

July 22, 2014

Need some Sleaze Rock n Roll to infect your soul? Well, then I have just the band for you; Rockstars On Mars. These guys are breathing the Vodka tinged air back into Sleaze Rock and having you crank up the music to 11, and you begging for more. It is time for you to check out these guys and see how they make being dirty and bad, feel oh so good! Band Members: London LeGrand – Lead Vocals /harmonica/percussions/piano Dave – Bass Guitar /back vocals Johnny – Guitars /back vocals Caesar – Drums /percussion/back vocals We had the opportunity to interview vocalist London LeGrand who you may know from his time with hard rock super group Brides Of Destruction with Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns.  One thing is for sure, London is the real deal who calls it like it is and says exactly what is on his mind. And I wouldn’t want it any other way. Just makes me love these guys even more. So grab a drink, put on some [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

Otherwise announce headline tour with Like A Storm and Islander

July 22, 2014

OTHERWISE have announced a headline tour set for fall and will feature special guests Like A Storm and Islander. Check out the tour poster here: Otherwise’s first single, Darker Side Of The Moon, from their forthcoming sophomore album PEACE AT ALL COSTS has been quickly climbing the Active Rock charts. The album PEACE AT ALL COSTS is set for a September 16th release date. day.  Check out their lyric video for their song, Darker Side of the Moon here: “Darker Side of the Moon is just the beginning of the journey that we plan to take with everyone. The Moon is a heavenly body that we’ve come to cherish and worship throughout our meager lives… but there is another side to it that most of us know nothing about. We hope that our album PEACE AT ALL COSTS will help the world navigate the depths of its own darkness and break through into the Light on the other side.” ~ Adrian Patrick (Lead Vocals) You can pick up the new track on Amazon here or iTunes here.  We are excited to see [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

Anti-Mortem is our Monster Energy Aftershock Festival Featured Band of the Day

July 22, 2014

Today for our Aftershock Festival Featured Band of the Day we bring you a band that brings blends of southern rock and metal to the forefront. We are talking about none other than the bad ass music by Anti-Mortem. 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. They have created 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? Band Members: Larado Romo – Vocals Nevada Romo – Guitar Corey Henderson – Bass Zain Smith – Guitar Levi Dickerson- Drums Current Music: Pick up their debut album, New Southern which is available through Nuclear Blast here,  iTunes here and everywhere! Song to Check out: Words of Wisdom – great heavy track wrapped in [Read More]

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Japan’s Maximum The Hormone are coming to the US for 2 Rare Show Appearances in October

July 22, 2014

Japanese rock band Maximum The Hormone will make two appearances in North America this fall.  First, at Knotfest October 25 being staged at the San Manuel Amphitheater in California, and then on the 27th the band perform their sole U.S. headlining appearance of the year at New York City’s Best Buy Theater. Band Members: UE- CHANG – Bass DAISUKE-HAN – Vocals NAO – Drums &  Vocals MAXIMUM THE RYOKUN – Guitar &  Vocals The band has been active touring overseas over the last year.  From September, 2013 through April, 2014, they staged 56 shows in the Yoshu Fukashu Tour supporting their July release titled 5th.  It marked the first new repertoire from the studio issued in six years.  Earlier in 2013 the band appeared at Ozzfest Japan alongside Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Tool.  Throughout MTH’s career, the band has achieved great success on the European continent and across Asia.  Their last visit to the U.S was six years ago in 2008 for a national tour with Dropkick Murphys. MTH‘s music has struck a deep connection [Read More]