Month: December 2015

Gear Highlight

34. IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 17, 2015

  On number 34 for our Countdown to NAMM, we have a very exciting new product to feature. Visit IK Multimedia at Room 210B during NAMM 2016.  Check out the news below: IK Multimedia releases Miroslav Philharmonik 2 for Mac/PC Miroslav Philharmonik 2 takes symphonic composition to new emotional heights with over 2,700 beautifully recorded high-resolution orchestral instrument samples with 55GB of content that truly brings the modern virtual orchestra to life December 17, 2015 –IK Multimedia is proud to announce that Miroslav Philharmonik™ 2 for Mac and PC is now shipping. Made in conjunction with master musician, jazz legend and sampling luminary Miroslav Vitous,Miroslav Philharmonik 2 is an emotionally charged orchestral workstation that takes the groundbreaking virtual instrument used on countless classical productions, film scores and pop hits to new levels of expressiveness and realism. It provides over 2,700 instruments with over 55 GB of samples with beautiful new sounds recorded in stunning high-resolution at the prestigious Czech National Symphony Orchestra Studios in Prague. Real symphonic emotion Miroslav Philharmonik 2’s expressive collection of sounds [Read More]

Hard Rock

Hard rockers KILLCODE from New York premiere new song, The Answer

December 17, 2015

  One of our Spotlight bands, KILLCODE from New York has a new song for you to check out. These bad ass hard rockers are ready to serve up a much needed dose of straight up nonstop balls to the wall ROCK! They have a new CD coming out and you can check out the third song, The Answer: The song absolutely kicks ass as it brings a heavy tone to their fierce hard rock. You can’t help but get drawn in with the powerful vocals and the infectious chorus. KILLCODE is: Tom Morrissey – Lead Vocals Chas – Guitar/Vocals D.C. Gonzales – Guitar Erric Bonesmith – Bass/Vocals Rob Noxious- Drums Need some more KILLCODE? Check out their video for The Wrong Side: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://killcode.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillcodeOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/_KILLCODE_  

Metal

Check out the heavy new song from deathcore band, Rise of Elis

December 17, 2015

Rise of Elis is a deathcore band from Montreal, Canada and they have recently released a new heavy track, You Don’t Need to Kneel. Check out the song here: So if you like it hard and heavy, this track is for you. The new video was made by Ismael from BlackChapter Productions. You can visit their social media sites below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiseOfElis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb9Ae_0nLmN_hSdAqymZGw

Blues

New video from indie/blues guitarist Jackie Venson

December 17, 2015

Check out the new video from indie/blues guitarist/vocalist, Jackie Venson. The track, Back To Eearth comes from Venson’s forthcoming live album, Jackie Venson Live, set for a fall 2016 release.   Jackie is  the daughter of Austin music staple, Andrew Venson, Jackie’s early drive for music led her to Boston’s Berklee College of Music, where she picked up a guitar for the first time. Throughout the series’ five amphitheater performances, she supported famed country and southern icons Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and James Taylor. With a 2015 European tour already under her belt, Venson is slated for early 2016 performances across the United States. Check out the video here:   We will see if we can bring you an interview with Jackie soon. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.jackievenson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackievenson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackievenson Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3ErHXiiufRE03fLwcLoA

New Music

New single from It Lies Within featuring Telle Smith

December 16, 2015

It Lies Within and Telle Smith of The Word Alive have teamed up for a new single called “Never Surrender”. The song is off Paramount, It Lies Within’s upcoming sophomore album from Luxor Records. The full-length will be out on 1/8/16 and also features guest vocalist appearances from Ryan Kirby (Fit For A King) and Jonny Mcbee (The Browning). McBee co-produced the album as well with As They Sleepguitarist Nick Morris. Vocalist Zachary Scott says “This is one of the first songs we wrote for our upcoming album ‘Paramount’. It definitely captivates the new sound and maturity of the band. Having Telle Smith be a part of this transition was amazing. We will NEVER SURRENDER!!!“ Check out the new song here: Physical pre-orders are now available for Paramount as well as digital pre-orders that include three instant song downloads. You can catch the band this month on the Fear No Evil Tour with My Heart To Fear (Solid State) and The Illustrator. 12/18/2015 – Lemoyne, PA – The Champ 12/19/2015 – Williamsport, PA – Ground [Read More]

Tour

Catch Saint Diablo out on the Hail The Apocalypse Tour with September Mourning and Avatar

December 16, 2015

Saint Diablo have announced they will be the direct support for Avatar and September Mourning on select dates for the Hail The Apocalypse Tour! The band will jump on the tour starting January 26 in Birmingham, AL. Confirmed dates and venues are listed below, for tickets visit http://avatarmetal.com/instudio/tour-dates/   Saint Diablo’s latest album “Devil Horns and Halos” was released on November 13.  The album was produced by Tim Gilles (Anthrax, The Misfits, ill Nino) at Big Blue Meenie studios in Jersey City, NJ.  They have also released a new music video for the title track, “Devil Horns and Halos”.  The video was directed by Scott Hansen at Digital Thunderdome Studios. Check it out here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://saintdiablo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsaintdiablo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAINTDIABLO

Metalcore

The Fall of Autumn release new sing, Dark Side

December 16, 2015

The Fall of Autumn are a metalcore band from St. Louis and they have just released their new single, Dark Side. The song is off their debut LP A Walk Through My Mind. Check out the lyric video for the new track here: Chris More (Vocals/Guitar) comments on the song, “I believe everyone has a dark side to their mind. This song is about confronting our inner demons and how far we can go to conceal them. We cut ourselves off from the world in hopes that nobody will see what we’ve disguised with a simple smile.” You can purchase the new single by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1063387146?ls=1&app=itunes. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFallOfAutumnMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisTFOA