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Chiodos announces the Crowd Surf America Tour co-headlining with BlessTheFall

May 28, 2014

Today, Chiodos announced the Crowd Surf America Tour co-headlining with BlessTheFall. Chiodos has been having great success with their album The Devil, which was released last month through Razor & Tie. The tour will also feature special guests I Killed The Prom Queen andCapture The Crown and kicks off July 25th in Oklahoma City, OK and wraps up August 30th in Colombia, MO (tour dates below). A pre-sale launches today to purchase VIP and General Admission tickets at www.chiodos.net. The VIP package will include: One (1) General Admission Ticket Chiodos Acoustic Performance Meet and Greet and Photo Op with Chiodos Limited Edition Flexi Disc with Chiodos Bonus Tracks, “R2ME2” and “Let Me Get You A Towel” 11×17 Tour Signed Poster Souvenir Laminate w/ Lanyard Download of Flexi Disc Songs Bradley Bell of Chiodos comments, “Releasing our new album Devil has enabled us to headline and share both our new and old catalogue with our fans. It’s exciting to see our longtime fans and new ones join us on this journey. Our next endeavor is a co-headline run with our longtime friends BlessTheFall. We’re excited to share the stage with them again and the bands [Read More]

Shonen Knife announce more dates for the “Overdrive” North American Tour 2014

May 27, 2014

Legendary women rockers from Japan, Shonen Knife will be returning to the US in September for their “Overdrive” North American Tour. They will be touring in support of their newly released album, Overdrive through Good Charamel Records. The tour is set to start off on September 11th in Philadelphia, PA at Underground Arts: Black Box and will end at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ on October 21st. Check out the tour dates below: 9/11 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts: Black Box 9/12 Brooklyn, NY The Wick 9/13 Buffalo, NY Music is Art Festival (Delaware Park) 9/14 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom 9/16 St. Paul, MN The Turf Club 9/17 Iowa City, IA The Mill 9/18 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge 9/19 Detroit, MI The Magic Stick 9/20 Toronto, ON The Silver Dollar 9/22 Cambridge, MA The Middle East 9/24 Baltimore, MD The Ottobar 9/25 Durham, NC The Pinhook 9/27 Atlanta, GA 529 9/28 Atlanta, GA Anime Weekend Atlanta 9/30 Baton Rouge, LA Mud and Water 10/01 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s 10/02 Dallas, TX Club DADA 10/03 Austin, [Read More]

Four Year Strong to release new EP Go Down In History this July

May 27, 2014

Melodic hardcore band, Four Year Strong is set to release their new EP, Go Down In History on July 22nd with Bay Area indie label, Pure Noise Records. The five song EP will be just in time as they are set to appear on the main stage this year at the Vans Warped Tour. Go Down In History was recorded, mixed and mastered by Machine (Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die) at The Machine Shop. The release follows the band’s 2011 album, In Some Way Shape Or Form. Track listing for the EP is: 1. What’s In The Box? 2. Living Proof Of A Stubborn Youth 3. Tread Lightly 4. Go Down In History 5. So You’re Saying There’s A Chance… Make sure to catch Four Year Strong this summer out on the Vans Warped Tour and visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://fouryearstrongmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fouryearstrong Twitter: https://twitter.com/fouryearstrong Instagram: http://instagram.com/fouryearstrong/ Pure Noise: http://purenoise.net/

The American Vinyl All Star Band to perform at benefit concert for Justice For Vets on May 29th

May 27, 2014

The American Vinyl All Star Band, featuring such living legends of rock n’ roll as Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter (Doobie Bothers/Steely Dan), Barry Gordreau (formerly of Boston), Fran Sheehan (formerly of Boston), Leroy “LRS” Romans (The Wailers/3rd World), Robert “Mousey” Thompson (James Brown), and Danny Beissel (Fosterchild), are scheduled to perform at the Benefit Concert for Justice for Vets at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, May 29. Doors open at 7:00pm. During this exciting, one-time-only show, the “All Stars” will be joined by special guests Hugh Mc Donald (Bon Jovi) and Charlie Colin (Train) for an evening of classic rock music with Actress and Model Denise Richards serving as the event’s emcee. Proceeds from the show will benefit Justice for Vets, which is a non-profit organization that leads the national effort to establish Veterans Treatment Courts within reach of every veteran in need. Justice for Vets is committed to changing the way the justice system responds to veterans. Instead of punishment, veterans struggling with the invisible wounds of war deserve the treatment, support and structure they need to thrive. Tickets are available at www.JusticeforVets.org/Benefit. [Read More]

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators set to release second album in September

May 27, 2014

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have had amazing success with their last album and it is on my daily playlist. One of my favorite albums. Well, they are set to release their second album, “World On Fire” on September 16th on their own label Dik Hayd International and distributed through Caroline. The title track is set for a radio release in just a couple weeks on June 13th. The cover art for the album was designed by Ron English. Check it out here: Check out the song titles to be featured on the new album: “World on Fire” “Shadow Life” “Automatic Overdrive” “Wicked Stone” “30 Years to Life” “Bent to Fly” “Stone Blind” “Too Far Gone” “Beneath the Savage Sun” “Withered Delilah” “Battleground” “Dirty Girl” “Iris of the Storm” “Avalon” “The Dissident” “Safari Inn” “The Unholy” SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY talk about the album and the forthcoming tour dates in this Q&A: WORLD ON FIRE marks your second album with your band MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums) and TODD KERNS (bass). How do you feel the dynamic [Read More]

Heavy Metal band No More Solace represents San Francisco in a heavy way at the Whisky a GoGo

May 26, 2014

Last week when we went down to cover the Skid Row show at the Whisky a GoGo, it was an awesome night filled with hard rock and heavy metal. In addition to the legendary Skid Row kicking ass, we had epic performances by Shattered Sun , State Line Empire, Ragdoll, and No More Solace. Being a Bay Area native, it was awesome for me to see San Francisco Heavy Metal band No More Solace show the Whisky that we still have a lot to offer in the heavy metal scene. They came out blazing with heavy riffs, vicious melodies and harmonious and powerful vocals. They were there to kick it up a notch and they definitely achieved what they came to do. It was great to see Chuck Billy (Testament and co-founder of Breaking Bands Management) watching them as well. I am sure he was proud to see this Bay Area Band tear up the Whisky with their heavy metal. Check out the photos from Rockin Ryan of their set: You can also check out a tribute [Read More]

Knee High Fox tears it up at The Boardwalk with their fierce set!

May 26, 2014

We are still recovering from the incredible night of music on Friday at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA. It was an awesome night and Powerman5000 unleashed their energetic set and 9Electric killed it as well with their electronic rock. Now we can’t forget to tell you about one of the coolest sets of the night, Knee High Fox from Los Angeles. This was the first time I had heard of Knee High Fox but definitely not the last! They were incredible. You have Simon Nagel on bass who is incredible at engaging the crowd through his eye contact, making that solid connection that fuels their energy. Neal Tiemann on guitar was delivering a heavy set, headbanging like the rest of us and treating us to his sweet backing vocals. Matt Hankle on drums shines his character through his stage presence as he bangs out some fast precision drumming. Then front and center you are captivated by the vocals of their frontwoman Christine Connolly. She is incredible and has a fantastic vocal capabilities as she takes you from [Read More]