Month: December 2016

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Hungarian metal band, Ann My Guard release new lyric video

December 14, 2016

The female fronted Hungarian metal band, ANN MY GUARD have just released a new lyric video. The track is Hekate and is off their forthcoming album, Ourania, due out on January 13, digital and January 27, 2017 as CD via Rock’N’Growl Records.  The video was made by Molnár Alexandra “Rusek” and you can check it out below: Their new album was produced by Gabor Vari, at Black Hole Sound Studio. Check out the cover art and track listing below: Tracklisting: 1. Novae 2. Asteria 3. Callisto 4. Io 5. Breathe The Sun 6. Obsidian Tears 7. Serpent 8. Hekate 9. The Secret   Ann My Guard is: Eszter Anna Baumann (vocals, bass) Krisztián Varga (guitars) Benjamin Bárkányi (guitars) Norbert Tobola (drums) www.facebook.com/annmyguard  

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Day 34 on our NAMM Countdown: VocoPro Announces New UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless Systems

December 14, 2016

  For Day 34 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature VocoPro as they announce new UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless System. Check out the news below: First System That Allows Singers and Musicians to Use Any Combination of Handheld, Lapel and Headset Mics or Wireless Instrument Packs LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2016—Audio leader VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) is bringing even greater flexibility to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters and instrument cables. This system is the first ever to allow users to mix and match any combination of wireless handheld, lapel and headset mics or even wireless instrument bodypacks in either 4 or 8 channel models. For more information, please visit www.vocopro.com. Perfect for theatrical productions, houses of worship or bands wanting to simplify setup and tear down while sounding great, VocoPro’s latest hybrid wireless systems, the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA are the first in the industry to offer reliable, flexible, all-in-one solutions that can go from a [Read More]

Bands

SKILLET announces dates for the second leg of their US Tour

December 14, 2016

  Skillet has had a wildly successful 2016 with their European Tour, sold out performances, the release of Unleashed. They have just announced dates for the second leg of their Unleashed Tour. The 26-city tour will kick off on February 8th in Clifton Park, NY and will make stops in Philadelphia, PA; Spokane, WA; Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO to name a few. The tour wraps on March 24th in Little Rock, AR and is a continuation of the band’s celebrated U.S. run that wrapped up last October. Sick Puppies and Devour The Day will be support on these new dates. An exclusive presale for The Panheads (The Official Skillet Fan Club) will go live on Wednesday, December 14th.  Tickets and VIP Packages including an opportunity to meet the band will be available and fans can sign up for the fan club at:http://www.skillet.com/become-a-member. Public on sale for all shows will be Friday, December 16th and ticket links can be found at: http://www.skillet.com/tour.  Skillet will be touring in support of their latest album Unleashed. The 12-track, [Read More]

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Indie/Punk band Save Face release new music video for title track of their album, Folly

December 14, 2016

Indie/Punk band Save Face are a band you should be keeping on your radar. The duo featuring Tyler Povanda and Christopher Flannery have consistently toured up and down the East Coast. Earlier this year, they released their catchy EP, Folly through Take This To Heart Records. They have now released their video for the album’s title track, Folly. Check it out here and get hooked on their infectuous charismatic music. Folly is out now on 12”/CD/Digital via Take This To Heart Records in conjunction with Backpack Records and Open Door Records. Povada comments about Folly, “Folly is meant to personify the way in which we derive our self-worth from anything but one’s self. These songs are an examination of a breakdown in communication, both internally and externally.”   Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: www.facebook.com/savefacenj www.twitter.com/savefacenj www.instagram.com/savefacenj www.takethistoheartrecords.com

Music News

OUTERLOOP PRESIDENT MIKE MOWERY LAUNCHES OUTERLOOP COACHING Educating music business entrepreneurs

December 14, 2016

It is a mad world out in the music biz industry and now more than ever are people in need of advice and education. Check out the news release of how the Outerloop President Mike Mowery is launching Outerloop Coaching. Sign up at OuterloopCoaching.com and Download “Music Management Primer: The Business of Being an Artist” eBook FREE SILVER SPRING, MD | DECEMBER 13, 2016 – Dedicated to educating the next generation of music business entrepreneurs, Outerloop President and CEO Mike Mowery is thrilled to announce the official launch of a new educational initiative under the Outerloop umbrella, Outerloop Coaching. Outerloop Coaching consists of online courses, webinars, e-books, and mentoring for aspiring managers and self-managed musicians. Mowery shares everything he has learned in two decades in the business so you can learn how the 21st Century music business really works, and can work for you. Along with signing up for coaching and Mowery’s free e-newsletter, current and aspiring music industry workers will be treated to a free download of “Music Management Primer: The Business of Being [Read More]

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Thrash metal band AZREAL will be heading out on tour with Devil Driver and Death Angel

December 14, 2016

Exciting tour news to share. The Thrash metal band AZREAL from Australia will be joining DevilDriver on their upcoming tour. Check out the news below: Australian thrash-groove-metal masters, AZREAL, will be joining DevilDriver, Death Angel, Winds of Plague, and the Agonist for the Bound by the Road Tour of North America beginning February 8, 2017 in Santa Ana, California. According to DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara, “DevilDriver . . . [has] a killer set list and full production, and we are bringing some heavy, badass bands along with us! Get your tickets early and come out with some friends, ’cause this tour is going to be a monster banger!” Shawn Barusch, AZREAL’s manager stated, “I’m very excited for my band AZREAL to tour with my longtime friend Dez of DevilDriver. 2017 is going to be a big year for Azreal, and this is a great way to kick it off. This band is exciting to watch and brutal on the senses.” This will be AZREAL’s first North American tour and they are thrilled to be part of this amazing [Read More]

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Tour Dates for Joey Jordison’s VIMIC for US and Europe have been announced!

December 13, 2016

Very excited to see tour dates being announced for Joey Jordison’s new band, VIMIC. The band was founded by Joey and features heavy guitar riffs with unearthly drums patterns that Jordison is known for. When it came time to form the band, Jordison assembled a team of five extremely devoted, driven, and dedicated musicians: Kalen Chase [vocals], Jed Simon [guitar], Kyle Konkiel [bass], Matt Tarach [keyboards]. VIMIC is also excited to welcome new guitarist Steve Marshall to the band.VIMIC‘s full-length debut Open Your Omen – arriving early 2017 -signals the biggest triumph of Jordison’s illustrious career as it came to life in the face of his most trying time. Jordison was diagnosed with the often permanent neurological affliction Acute Transverse Myelitis. He spent three months in the hospital during 2012 and underwent intensive physical rehabilitation and training. Not only did he achieve a full recovery, but he reached a new level of proficiency behind the drums. Jordison comments, “The riffs, lyrics, and drums of Open Your Omen will tell you a lot. I did this record when I [Read More]