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Station releases new music video for Dressed To Kill

April 10, 2015

We are only days way from the release of the self titled debut album from Station. These bad ass rockers are set to release their album on April 14th. This album promises to deliver a full dose of rock n roll to infect your soul. We featured Station last year as one of our highlighted bands of Rocklahoma. You can check out our interview with them and that post here: Station – Our Rocklahoma Featured band. Their new album makes the statement that Rock n Roll is far from being dead. With these dedicated rockers at the helm, there is no letting rock die. With engaging vocals, kick ass guitar riffs, 80’s over the top energy, this album will soon become the playlist of your life. It will not only have us middle agers reflecting back on our love of the 80’s but with its modern flair, the younger generation fall in love with it as well. You can’t help but get addicted to Station. To get you ready to rock, they are releasing their [Read More]

Station set to release debut album April 14th and check out new video!

March 17, 2015

Hold on tight and get ready for a wild rock and roll ride! One of my favorite rock bands, Station have announced the upcoming release of their self titled debut album on April 14th. This album promises to deliver a full dose of rock n roll to infect your soul. We featured Station last year as one of our highlighted bands of Rocklahoma. You can check out our interview with them and that post here: Station – Our Rocklahoma Featured band. Their new album makes the statement that Rock n Roll is far from being dead. With these dedicated rockers at the helm, there is no letting rock die. With engaging vocals, kick ass guitar riffs, 80’s over the top energy, this album will soon become the playlist of your life. It will not only have us middle agers reflecting back on our love of the 80’s but with its modern flair, the younger generation fall in love with it as well. You can’t help but get addicted to Station. Check out the new [Read More]

Santa Cruz returns to the US for tour with Amaranthe and I Prevail

February 11, 2015

Well, yesterday being my birthday, I think my favorite gift was hearing the news that Santa Cruz will be returning to the US for the Amaranthe Massive Addictive Tour. Also on the lineup is I Prevail. WHAT AWESOME NEWS! If you haven’t seen or heard of Santa Cruz, stop what you are doing right now and get ready for a shot of some straight up ROCK N ROLL! The tour dates are listed below: We are happy to see a San Francisco date so we will make sure to bring you full coverage and a band interview. If you haven’t already checked out their lyric video for My Remedy, crank it up loud and check it out here: We can’t wait for the return of Santa Cruz to the US. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015 and get ready for them to dominate this year with their ROCK N ROLL! Check out our chat with Archie here: In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check [Read More]

Check out the stunning video for Waterfall by Smashing Satellites

February 9, 2015

Smashing Satellites is the new music project by Salvatore Costa, whom you may know as the bad ass guitarist from My Darkest Days. After leaving MDD Sal was ready to dive into his own music and follow his dreams. What blossomed from that departure is the welcoming fresh new sound of Smashing Satellites. They have a ’80’s retro vibe but with a modern flair. Once you take a listen, you will get hooked. Sal’s vocals are compelling and inviting and places him exactly where he belongs, front and center! They have recently released their video for Waterfall which is visually stunning. The song is definitely one of my favorites as Salvatore explains about the song, “There are times in life where we all struggle with fear, depression and anxiety… we feel as though we are drowning. Sometimes it is not just about overcoming the fear and swimming to the surface but rather learning how to survive that time in the water.” The video was filmed in a frigid cold shark tank and is absolutely breathtaking. Check [Read More]

Santa Cruz release new lyric video for My Remedy

February 9, 2015

HELL YES! I have the perfect thing for your Monday blues. Check out the new lyric video from Santa Cruz for My Remedy. This song fucking KICKS ASS! Check out the video here: We can’t wait for the return of Santa Cruz to the US. We met up with vocalist Archie Cruz this year at NAMM 2015 and he gave us the great news that they will be returning soon. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015 and get ready for them to dominate this year with their ROCK N ROLL! Check out our chat with Archie here: In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check it out here: One thing is for sure, whether you are reliving your love of ’80s rock or are of today’s youth and are looking for some REAL ROCK n ROLL, Santa Cruz is the answer for all your listening pleasure. They are pure ear porn without the guilt! Their songs have epic guitar solos, shredding fierce riffs, amazing [Read More]

Quick chat with Archie Cruz of Santa Cruz at NAMM 2015

February 4, 2015

NAMM 2015 was crazy this year. We ran into so many great bands, colleagues and friends and it was awesome to see how they are keeping music alive and thriving. We had a chance to catch up with Archie Cruz, vocalist for the kick ass rockers Santa Cruz from Finland. Santa Cruz came out to the States and played in New York and Hollywood in December. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015 and get ready for them to dominate this year with their ROCK N ROLL! Check out our chat with Archie here: It was awesome to introduce Archie to a couple of the guys from Faith and Bullets whom covered Santa Cruz’s song, Nothing Compares To You last year. In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check it out here: We are so excited to hear that Santa Cruz will be making it back to the States for a full tour. Hell yeah! We need more straight up rock n roll and these guys [Read More]

Finnish rockers Santa Cruz have released their new music video for Wasted ‘N’ Wounded

October 27, 2014

Today is the day!!!! Santa Cruz rockers have released their highly anticipated music video for their new single, Wasted ‘N’ Wounded. Check it out here and make sure to share it: Last week we had a very special update, we chatted via Skype with vocalist/guitarist Archie Cruz of the Finnish rock band, Santa Cruz. This is one band that we have been listening to for a few years now. They are from Helsinki, Finland and have a sound that will take you right back to the Sunset Strip circa ‘1980s with the exception that the music is even more adrenaline filled and fuckin rocks hard!!! We spoke to Archie to talk about their recent announcement that they will be making their US debut at The Webster Hall in New York City on December 12th. We needed to find out more about this trip and hopefully beg for news of any California dates!!! Well, check out our chat below and see what is new and exciting with Santa Cruz: One thing is for sure, whether you [Read More]