Month: January 2016

Bands

Alesana releases part 1 of their Music video mini-movie, “Comedy Of Errors”

January 7, 2016

  North Carolina pop-metal icons Alesana have just released part one of their ‘Comedy of Errors” music video/mini-movie. The song comes from the band’s recent release Confessions and part two of the video’s saga will conclude later this winter. Vocalist Shawn Milke comments, “It is with great pleasure that we unveil part 1 of our short film / music video for ‘Comedy of Errors. The video was directed by our great friend Justin Reich and as always he did a killer job! The video takes you on a visual journey through the 3rd installment of our Annabel trilogy. With the third part of the story releasing later this winter, this video is an awesome way to get a glimpse into some of the twists and turns that are soon to haunt your mind. ‘Comedy of Errors’, which is one of my favorite Alesana tunes of all time, is featured on our most recent studio album ‘Confessions’ so check it out!“   Watch the Part 1 here: Make sure to pick up Alesana‘s current release, Confessions on iTunes here. [Read More]

Gear Highlight

13. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio partners with Schecter Guitar Research, featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 7, 2016

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Let’s get excited for a wonderful distribution partnership between Schecter Guitar Research and  Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio. Check out the news below: Schecter to Handle Distribution in 70 Countries as well as Fulfillment in U.S. (December 8, 2015, Sun Valley/Hollywood, CA) – Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal.   Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA. “€œWe are extremely proud to be working with Zakk and Wylde Audio on this endeavor,” states Schecter Guitar Research Executive Vice-president Marc LaCorte. €œZakk has been incredible in recognizing what he wanted in his own brand and bringing the best possible product to the market.€ The first offering from Wylde Audio, including the Odin, War Hammer and Viking models, are set to debut at the 2016 Winter NAMM.  Zakk has already been putting the prototypes through their paces at recent [Read More]

Metal

EARTHBURNER releases new 3 song EP and video, get ready for a dose of heavy grindcore

January 7, 2016

Are you ready for the new music of EARTHBURNER? For BROKEN HOPE fans “in the know,” EARTHBURNER is the grindcore entity that BROKEN HOPE’s Jeremy Wagner first created in 2002 when BH was entering its “metal hibernation” period. Now, with the arrival of the New Year we are proud to unveil EARTHBURNER material for the first time! Earthburner’s debut EP is out now and you can check out the new video for the track “Total War” which you can check out here: Regarding EARTHBURNER, Wagner says: “I’m happy to announce that EARTHBURNER finally has legs and now has material for the whole world to hear and see. I originally planned to make EARTHBURNER a full-time successor to BROKEN HOPE years ago. In fact, I announced it to the masses in 2002, and immediately received positive responses from fans and press-plugs in almost every metal mag available at the time. However, some things in life side-tracked me (like focusing on being a novelist and getting married and moving), and that all caused EARTHBURNER to be put [Read More]

Metal

Black Metal Brother duo, AKHENATEN offer free download

January 7, 2016

Manitou Springs, CO based AKHENATEN is a Middle Eastern black/ death metal project created in 2012 by the Houseman brothers as a side hobby to their full time band Helleborus. With all music arranged by Jerred and vocals done by his brother Wyatt, the duo are now are offering fans a FREE download of their track ‘Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu’ from their recently released debut album ‘Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla’ via Satanath Records (Russia), Murdher Records (Italy) along with Darzamadicus Records (Macedonia). Vocalist Wyatt Houseman comments on the free download, “As a token of our appreciation regarding the positive feedback surrounding this release, we are offering you all a free download of Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu. Soon we will have shirts available with the accompanying illustrations by Dymond Starr. The artwork is a visual reflection the track as it depicts Ninurta slaying Anzu.” You can pick up your free download by heading over here:  https://akhenatenmusic.bandcamp.com/track/ninurta-the-fall-of-anzu and check out the the track here:   You can pick up the full album by heading over to: https://akhenatenmusic.bandcamp.com/releases and check out the track listing below: Track [Read More]

New Music

The Dandy Warhols are back with a new song, You Are Killing Me

January 7, 2016

We are so excited to share the news with you that The Dandy Warhols have returned with new music as they recently signed with Dine Alone Records. This is the first of new music from them since 2012’s This Machine and it is awesome!! Ever since I first heard it, I couldn’t help but get insanely excited for what is in store for them. They have always captured my attention with their alternative rock vibe that has been a favorite of mine for nearly two decades. Check out the new song here: The new song is available on  iTunes, Spotify and all digital retailers Friday, January 8th. They also have a couple upcoming shows: 1/7: Niceto Club – Buenos Aires, AR 1/9: Festival en Orbita – Santiago, CL 5/29: Sound City – Liverpool, UK Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://dandywarhols.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDandyWarhols/timeline Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDandyWarhols Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDandyWarhols/

Alternative

Our Spotlight Band is The Banshee Pilot and check out their new video!

January 7, 2016

Allow me to introduce you to what might be my new favorite band! I was recently introduced to The Banshee Pilot as they have just released their new video for the single “If You Wanted Riches, Honey You Should’ve Married a Doctor.”  It is refreshing to hear a band bring such depth and varied influences into their music and seamlessly fusing it together into their own soon to be signature sound. They bring everything from rock, alternative, theatrical rock, and much more. Their music instantly catches your attention and makes a statement to be heard. Check out their new video which the band explains, “Filming this video was a test of teamwork, hard work, and passion. The journey led us almost to being robbed at gunpoint. If you take anything from this video…heartbreak knows no discrimination.” The song is off their new self titled EP which can be picked up on their Bandcamp page here: https://thebansheepilotofficial.bandcamp.com/.  They are planning on heading out on tour in support of the EP this year and we can’t wait! The Banshee [Read More]

Electronic

EDM-Metal icon HEAVYGRINDR releases new EP Setsuna

January 7, 2016

Metal-EDM icon HEAVYGRINDER, newly made up of DJ Heavygrinder and Nek0, has unleashed their most dynamic, and the most truly transgenre dance music EP to date, Setsuna, through ONFYR Records. HEAVYGRINDER is a duo based out of Los Angeles, California, consisting of world-famous DJ Heavygrinder (aka Bobbie) and her sidekick, Nek0. Their unique blend of metal, electronica and Japanese rock-pop — along with their stunning anime-inspired visual — sets them apart from anything else in the music industry today. Setsuna melds infectious electronic dance elements and fresh Jpop energy with the signature metal edge that has been the cornerstone of the DJ Heavygrinder sound since the very beginning. Setsuna marks the beginning of HEAVYGRINDER as a duo, also shifting the group’s style towards a groundbreaking mixture of Japanese pop-rock with metal overtones. – HEAVYGRINDER Check out the EP here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djheavygrinder/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HEAVYGRINDER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djheavygrinder/