Month: December 2014

Band

Marduk delivers another dose of black metal with their new song, Wartheland

December 10, 2014

Sweden’s Marduk are at it again as they unleash their fierce black metal to the masses. They are set to release their new album Frontschwein on January 19th in Europe and February 10th in North America. To get yourself ready for their new album, check out their fierocious new song, Wartheland: Check out the album cover and tracklist for Frontschwein: 1. Frontschwein 2. The Blond Beast 3. Afrika 4. Wartheland 5. Rope Of Regret 6. Between The Wolf-Packs 7. Nebelwerfer 8. Falaise: Cauldron Of Blood 9. Doomsday Elite 10. 503 11. Thousand-Fold Death 12. Warschau III: Necropolis (Mediabook bonus track, by ARDITI) In January Marduk will set out on tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Then in Spring head off to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Tour dates are listed below: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND 2015 Jan 12 – Perth / Amplifier Bar / http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=46544 Jan 13 – Adelaide / Enigma Bar / http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/marduk-inquisition/73179 Jan 14 – Melbourne / Northcote Social Club ** /https://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/2996/Marduk&Inquisition Jan 15 – Hobart / Mofo / http://mofo.net.au/ Jan 16 – [Read More]

'90s

The Dreaming set to release new album, Rise Again in February

December 10, 2014

I can still remember the time I saw Stabbing Westward, long ago in San Francisco. It was another Saturday night for me at the DNA Lounge which featured industrial and punk rock. It was Slave Unit and Stabbing Westward, I have to find my collection of ticket stubs to find the date, but nonetheless it was an amazing night! It was a time when many of my friends were frequenting the Palladium or other dance venues as I ventured out almost nightly in search of live music.  Damn, I loved Stabbing Westward and now I have a new (well, somewhat new) to love! The Dreaming. The Dreaming reunites Stabbing Westward’s Walter Flakus (keyboards, programming) and Christopher Hall (lead singer) and they are set on reawakening everyone’s love for Stabbing Westward with their new band. The Dreaming also features  guitarist Carlton Bost (Orgy, Deadsy), bassistBrent Ashley (Static X) and one-time Stabbing Westward drummer Johnny Haro.  They are set to release their new album, Rise Again on February 10th, 2015 on Metropolis Records. Talk about an awesome birthday gift [Read More]

New Music

Check out heartwarming Christmas song from Jocelyn Arndt, Still

December 10, 2014

Jocelyn Arndt has released a very warm dreamy Christmas song titled Still which will definitely have you take a moment and pause and reflect. Jocelyn’s vocals are simply celestial as she brings out a heartwarming presence when she sings. It is a great track to enjoy as we all run around during the buys holiday season and sometimes, you just need that little moment to be still. Let the world rush around around and instead, just take it all in, whether you find yourself being taken back in time to a specific Christmas or find yourself counting your blessings today. It is a lovely song, check it out here:   Regarding the song, Jocelyn comments “This song really means a lot to us. It’s our own idea of the Christmas season: A time of year where everything is just a little more special, when that warm feeling takes your heart and makes each of us feel connected. I am so happy with how the recording turned out and I can’t wait to share it.“ Jocelyn [Read More]

Heavy Metal

Remastered/expanded version of Judas Priest’s classic, Defenders of the Faith set for release

December 10, 2014

One album that almost every metal head or rocker has had in their collection is Judas Priest‘s Defenders of the Faith. The album launched a history of dreams and inspiration to young heavy metal and hard rock fans during the 1980’s. It is one amazing album and we are very excited to announce that their will be a remastered/expanded version of Defenders of the Faith released in 2015.     The newly expanded three CD version of the album is set to be released on March 10, 2015 through Columbia/Legacy. The album which includes the original ten-track album remastered by producer Tom Allom, and a complete live recording from the ‘Defenders’ tour, recorded at the Long Beach Arena in California, on May 5, 1984. As the band states in the liner notes to the reissue, “It’s 30 years since we released ‘Defenders of the Faith’ – we’re very proud to say it has become a classic that’s beloved by Priest fans throughout the world” We are very excited for the new release and in case you [Read More]

Band

TRAILS and Scouts announce a co-headline tour in the UK set for February

December 10, 2014

TRAILS recently released their debut album Crooked Trees which was a crowd funded album. They have now announced a UK tour in February that will have them co-headlining with grunge rockers Scouts. Tour dates are listed below: Feb 20th – Upstairs@The Garage – London Feb 21st – Sticky Mikes – Brighton Feb 22nd – Temple of Boom – Leeds Feb 26th – Bierkeller – Manchester Meanwhile, fans can purchase on vinyl through Failure By Design Records or digitally here – and their latest single, Echoes in Eternity comes complete with a reverse slow-mo video that the band conceived and edited themselves, starring Karl Sursham from friends in fellow-Guildford based melodic hardcore punks DARKO, who starts (and finishes) the video covered in water, paint, flour and sweat.  The video was filmed in one take on an Iphone 5, check it out here: I love their punk edge sound and their creative video. Now we just have to hope they make it out here to the States soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Blaise Beyhan of Ionia

December 9, 2014

New York City Rockers, Ionia have released an epic cinematic video for their song, They Look Like Big Strong Hands Don’t They and I hope you had a chance to check it out. The song is absolutely captivating as the emotionally driven lyrics just seem to reach out to you and pick you up from where ever you have been or whatever you are struggling with. It is stellar and will take you on a musical journey of emotions, leading you right to where you belong. Their music will feed your soul. Check out the video here: The song is their second single off Captain Humility and you can pick up it up on iTunes. Ionia are currently in the studio recording their new EP, Postcards From The Edge: Chapter 1. Delta 32, with Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday) which I am very excited about. We had the opportunity to talk with Ionia about their video and what they are currently working on. We are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * [Read More]

'80s Rock

New Video released from supergroup, Revolution Saints will have you begging for more!

December 9, 2014

It is awesome to see that three of my favorite iconic rockers have joined forces as Revolution Saints and they are set to release their self titled debut album in February of 2015. This power trio is ready to bring back your love for fierce swirling guitar solos, on point rock drumming which so many of us miss today and then vocals that take you back to the days of stadium rock! Revolution Saints feature  guitar skills by Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), bass and co-lead vocals by Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees, Shaw/Blades) and drums and lead vocals by Deen Castronovo (Journey, Bad English). They have just released a video for Turn Back Time, check it out here: Now, after listening to that, there is only one thing I can say…….. THAT IS ROCK N ROLL! The video was directed by Devin DeHaven known for his work with Rick Ross, Whitesnake, Kiss and R. Kelly.  The album is set for a February 24th release date through Frontiers Music SRL. “It’s a fun record. It’s not safe. It [Read More]