Month: December 2015

NAMM 2016

39. Interview with Diamond Lane from NAMM 2015 is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 14, 2015

For number 39 on our countdown we bring you a repost of our Interview with Diamond Lane at NAMM 2015. These bad ass rockers are ready to take over 2016 so stay tuned!!! * * * * REPOST * * * * It was awesome to catch up with some of our favorite rockers, Diamond Lane at NAMM 2015 this year. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015, so stay tuned and prepare for more KICK ASS ROCK from them. Check out our interview with them here:   Also make sure to pick up their CD, Terrorizer which is available everywhere. You can’t help but get addicted to it’s high energy rock! You will be blown away with songs like The Enemy, Slow Destruction, Drift, Kiss The Ring and many more.  So head over to iTunes and pick up yours today! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://diamondlanerocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondLane Twitter: www.twitter.com/DiamondLane Youtube: www.youtube.com/DiamondLaneVideos Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/diamond-lane/id80861914   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, [Read More]

Band

The Black Dahlia Murder at DNA Lounge in San Francisco, Concert Review by Tiburon

December 12, 2015

The Black Dahlia murder has been around as long as I have been rocking out, I have always been a fan of their music, and have been lucky enough to witness them live multiple times; this being the first time photographing them as a photographer as well as a huge fan. The opening acts leading to The Black Dahlia Murder were Artificial Brain, Entheos, Iron Reagan, and Goatwhore. Walking into the DNA lounge in San Francisco for the first time was slightly overwhelming; the venue is build like a post apocalyptic mad max style de facto music venue when not used for mortal combat. The first floor is rather simple, an ample stage with plenty of room to mosh, crowd surf, and a chill area away from the rowdiness. The upstairs has this Rust-oleum red primer painted rail that hangs towards the downstairs at an angle for better viewing that makes it feel like they are spectators awaiting to give us the all too dramatic thumbs down kill approval.   I got there as Entheos [Read More]

Gear Highlight

40. On-Stage Stands are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 12, 2015

  We are happy to feature On-Stage Stands on our countdown to NAMM 2016.  They have some exciting new products to unveil at NAMM, especially their Rocker Lug Mic Stands. They will be featuring two revolutionary designs that will have the industry in a buzz! On-Stage Stands was founded on a promise of affordability, durability and innovation, On-Stage Stands products are used everyday in studios, showrooms, and on stages everywhere. Over the years, the brand has grown to include over 300 products in 8 different categories: Guitar, Microphone, Keyboard, Workstation, Rack/Amp/Mixer, Speaker, Lighting, and Band & Orchestra. In each category On-Stage Stands has become a leader, changing the way musicians display, support, and protect their prized instruments and equipment. Today, professionals and amateurs all over the world put their trust in On-Stage Stands.   Make sure to visit them at Booth 5940 in Hall B. Website: https://on-stage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnStage.Stands/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/onstagestands   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM [Read More]

Bands

Blue October announces Spring Tour for 2016

December 11, 2015

  Blue October has announced Spring Tour dates for 2016! Check out the dates below and plan on going to a show!   In case you missed our review of the recently released Blue October live concert film,  Things We Do At Night (Live From Texas) check it out below:   Blue October released their highly anticipated live concert film on November 20th on DVD/Blue Ray also as a double disc concert album on CD and digital. It is an exceptional work of art that truly captures the raw emotion that Blue October brings to the stage. For a concert film, many go to relive a concert memory or to get an idea of what a concert might be like. With this concert film, you will watch it and not only be reminded of the great performances of Blue October but will watch with anticipation of when will be the next time you can see them. The concert film was filmed at House of Blues in Dallas, Texas and includes songs from their extensive catalog spanning [Read More]

Band

Fearless Vampire Killers announce UK Tour for 2016

December 11, 2015

  After some extensive touring in 2015 Fearless Vampire Killers just announced another headliner tour in March 2016 for the UK. It starts off on March 2nd in Newcastle. Last show will be on March 10th in Norwich. Ticket sale starts Friday December 11th . This is just a UK announcement, but EU fans don’t worry and keep your eyes peeled for more dates to come. Considering FVK’s post on fb, there’ll sure be more…. We’re bringing “Bruises” home to the UK March in 2016. Tickets go on general sale Friday. Anyone on O2 can get tickets for those venues now. Set your alarms. EU fans we haven’t forgotten you. To be up-to-date on any news concerning FVK, follow their social media http://fearlessvampirekillers.com/ https://twitter.com/fvkillers https://www.facebook.com/wearefearlessvampirekillers?fref=ts http://instagram.com/fvkillers/ You can check out our previous coverage of Fearless Vampire Killers with the following posts: Concert Review: Black Veil Brides with Fearless Vampire Killers  Concert Review: In This Moment with Fearless Vampire Killers    ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/lexi22473_b

Band

Brian Setzer new album Rockin Rudolph out now and catch him on tour!

December 10, 2015

Iconic guitarist, songrwriter Brian Setzer and The Brian Setzer Orchestra will be performing Here Comes Santa Clause on  CONAN this Wednesday, December 16 (check local listings for time). The song is off their recently released Rockin Rudolph album. The 19-piece band will be in Los Angeles on a stop during their major 31-date 12th annual “Christmas Rocks! Tour” for a performanceFriday, December 18 at the Microsoft Theater. For ticket information, visit:http://www.briansetzer.com/tour-dates/. Check out the tour dates below:   Thu-Dec-10 Austin, TX ACL Live at the Moody Theatre Fri-Dec-11 Allen, TX Allen Event Center Sat-Dec-12 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre Mon-Dec-14 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre Tue-Dec-15 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre Fri-Dec-18 Los Angeles, CA Microsoft Theater Sat-Dec-19 Indio, CA Fantasy Springs Event Center Sun-Dec-20 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort and Casino Tue-Dec-22 Bakersfield, CA Fox Theater Wed-Dec-23 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Thu-Dec-24 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theater Sat-Dec-26 Spokane, WA Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox Sun-Dec-27 Seattle, WA Benaroya Concert Hall Tue-Dec-29 Calgary, AB Grey Eagle Resorts and Casino The album was [Read More]

Band

Motor Sister announce special holiday hometown show on December 19th!

December 10, 2015

Motor Sister have announced a very special hometown holiday show on December 19th at Molly Malones. You can pick up tickets by heading over to Ticketweb. Motor Sister released their debut full-length, Ride, earlier this year to critical acclaim. Comprised of a group of musicians whose collective musical pedigrees speak for themselves (Mother Superior‘s Jim Wilson, Anthrax‘s Scott Ian, Pearl Aday,Fates Warning/Armored Saint‘s Joey Vera, and White Zombie/Testament‘s John Tempesta), the quintet was originally assembled to jam for Scott Ian’s 50th birthday party. Thanks to Scott’s wife Pearl Aday, who has been working on her solo career with Jim Wilson for years, all it took was a quick phone call and the stage was literally set for Scott’s dream gig. “I wanted to cherry-pick a set list of my favorite Mother Superior songs and get these guys together and have the concert at my house,” Scott says of the event that eventually led to an album. Since their formation and the release of Ride, Motor Sister has performed at the prestigious Motorhead Motorboat cruise, in addition [Read More]