Month: July 2016

Band of the Day

Get your fix of Rock from our Spotlight Band; Disciples of Babylon

July 12, 2016

For our Spotlight Band, I would like to introduce you to Disciples of Babylon. Hailing from Hollywood, they deliver a big dose of rock ‘n roll that will have you soon become a follower as you enter Babylon. This is definitely the band to answer your Rock needs. Last year they released their debut EP, Welcome To Babylon which was produced by Grammy winner Andres Torres (La Santa Cecilia, Alejandro Sanz) and mastered by Grammy nominated Joe LaPorta (Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Vampire Weekend). It is complete with stadium style rock and roll fueled by their endless passion for their music. They are delivering the rock spirit and will certainly grab a hold of you from the first listen. Their music carries an infectious energy that will have you soon declaring them as your new favorite rock band. Disciples of Babylon is: Eric Knight | Lead Vox & Rhythm Guitar Ramon Blanco | Lead Guitar Gui Bodi | Bass Guitar & Backing Vox Chris Toeller | Drums Check out the video for their bad ass track, Karma  You can [Read More]

Tour

Beartooth – New video for “Hated” and tour

July 12, 2016

  Beartooth released another song and video from their exceptional record ‘Aggressive’ for the song ‘Hated’. Check it out here: They also announced a tour through the US in October. Check out the dates: You can get tickets early with the promo code “AGGRESSIVE”. Grab them RIGHT NOW here: bit.ly/ToothTix They will also be back in Europe for a few dates: 17/11- Cologne, GER @ Luxor 18/11- Hamberg, GER @ Klubsen 26/11- Berlin, GER @ Lido 28/11- Leipzig, GER @ Felsenkeller 30/11- Vienna, AT @ Flex 6/12- Zurich, CH- Dynamo Keep updated on the band via their social media   https://www.facebook.com/BEARTOOTHband/ http://www.beartoothband.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beartoothband/ https://twitter.com/BEARTOOTHband ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Tour

Architects reveal support for their European / UK tour 2016

July 12, 2016

Bury Tomorrow and Stick To Your Guns will be the support bands for Architects European/UK tour this October/November, for sure an awesome combination. Make sure to catch the bands live at a place near you. For tickets got to http://architectsofficial.com/. Here are the dates:   Their latest masterpiece ‘All Our Gods Have Abandoned US’ was released in May 27th. Check out their latest releases from that record Also follow the band on their social media https://www.facebook.com/architectsuk/ http://www.architectsofficial.com/ https://twitter.com/Architectsuk https://www.instagram.com/architects/ ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Entertainment

This Thursday: Boz Scaggs with special guest The Robert Cray Band in Rohnert Park

July 12, 2016

This Thursday, July 14th Boz Scaggs will be performing at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Also performing will be special guest The Robert Cray Band. Show starts at 7:30 and you can get all the details by heading over to: http://gmc.sonoma.edu/event/3139447-boz-scaggs-. Boz Scaggs, with his unmistakable sly drawl has captivated audiences worldwide with hits including “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle”. Together with blues-rock guitar powerhouse Robert Cray and his band, they are sure to rock the stage in this dynamite double bill of two masterful bluesman. Boz released his released his album A Fool To Care last year and has continued to garner high praise for his soulful voice and compelling tracks. You can pick up the album by heading over to iTunes here.   Upcoming tour dates: JULY 16 – Lake Tahoe, NV – MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – Tickets 17 – Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County Fairgrounds – Tickets 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre – Tickets 20 – Beaver Creek, CO [Read More]

Music News

Brand new Crown The Empire video for “Weight Of The World” out today

July 12, 2016

  Just 10 days before the release of their upcoming record ‘Retrograde’, which will be in stores July 22nd , Crown The Empire give us a new track, ‘Weight Of The World’. Check out the song here: and if you haven’t done it yet, I also suggest the video for ‘Zero’ If you want to be amongst the first to hold ‘Retrograde’ in your hands, make sure to preorder the record here http://cte.merchnow.com/  or on iTunes. Crown The Empire are currently out on Warped Tour, so take your chances and see them live. You won’t regret it. Follow the band on their social media to keep updated   https://www.facebook.com/Crowntheempire https://twitter.com/CrownTheEmpire https://instagram.com/crowntheempire/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CrownTheEmpire ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp  

New Music

Eric 13 riding down the “Devil’s Highway”

July 12, 2016

Eric 13, guitarist of Combichrist, vocalist in Sex Slave is, aside from those projects, also a solo artists, who currently uses the time between a big Combichrist European Tour and some festival dates with that band to do a little acoustic solo tour through Europe. A few days ago he released a new song called ‘Devil’s Highway’, to be followed by a video today. Check it out here: Eric13 comments about the video: After writing about 50 rock and outlaw country songs in the last few years, I was yearning for new inspiration. I had experienced so much change in my life, and for better or worse, I looked in the mirror to face things about myself I hadn’t previously been willing to face. My new songs finally address those demons and intensely personal situations and I’ve never felt stronger or more confident with my song writing. “DEVIL’S HIGHWAY” marks the beginning of a new era in my music, and this video a desire to develop the stories even more. Making this video was an [Read More]

Band

Echo Black continue in the spotlight with their new single Perfect ft. Telle Smith

July 12, 2016

One of our favorite new bands, Echo Black have continued to shine in the spotlight with their new single, Perfect. The song features Telle Smith of The Word Alive. Check out the new track here:   Ever since capturing their show last year in San Francisco, we were hooked. Hailing from New York and bringing an industrial dark edge to their rock, they have been capturing the attention of rockers, pop lovers, and metal heads across the country.  You can’t help but get drawn into their web of dark, deliciously fierce music.   Need more Echo Black? Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: In case you missed our interview with them from last year, check it out here: They have been hard at work recording and we will see if we can bring you a new interview!  Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.echoblackmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoblackmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBlackMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echoblackmusic/