Concerts

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'70s Rock

Climb the Magic Mountain and enter to win custom PRS guitar painted by Chris Robertson

May 1, 2014

How would you like to win a Custom PRS Guitar handpainted by Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry?  Ya, I though you would say YES!! So head on over to: www.magicmountain.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk  to enter. All you have to do is answer six questions correctly and you will be entered in for the chance to win the custom guitar. This will be 1 of 2 in existence and will an awesome guitar to have.  Enter here: http://magicmountain.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/   Black Stone Cherry have the release of their new album, Magic Mountain  in a couple days on May 5th. You can pre-order the album on iTunes here and get the immediate download of their infectious new single, Me and Mary Jane and it ROCKS! One thing is for sure, it delivers the pure style of Southern Rock that is what I love about Black Stone Cherry. Too many times, bands try to come out and reinvent themselves and their sound ends up in a completely different direction of their former self. Also, by no means is Black Stone Cherry playing it [Read More]

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Bands

Get ready to rock with TEMPT as they make their debut at Rocklahoma

May 1, 2014

Rocklahoma is less than a month a way and with bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Twisted Sister, Kid Rock,Tom Kiefer, Jackyl and so many more it will be a weekend full of nonstop rock. We wanted to bring to your attention a young new band, Tempt which will be making their debut at this year’s Rocklahoma.  These days with all the various genres and subgenres, straight up ROCK n ROLL  seems to get left behind or lost in the shuffle. This young band, Tempt is going to make sure that Rock is alive and well and they are going to keep it that way! The New York City based Tempt is Zach Allen (vocals), Harrison Marcello (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Zak Gross (bass, vocals), and Jimmi Kane (drums). Together these four are breathing the life back in to rock and roll with their big sound. Their music is highly guitar driven, up-tempo rock that will have you with your fist in the air and ready to party. They will have available at the show a four song [Read More]

Alternative

Check out My Body Sings Electric and catch them out on tour

April 30, 2014

Tonight is the beginning of the Spring Tour for KIVEN and My Body Sings Electric. The tour kicks off tonight at Hemingway’s in Los Angeles and will end on May 17th at The Shred Shed in Salt Lake City, Utah. My Body Sings Electric have  a sound that has been described as pop, indie, alternative, rock and much more. One thing is for sure, you can feel those influences throughout their music and what they deliver is awesome fun, energetic songs with emotionally driven lyrics. They are the perfect playlist for your summer fun.  Check out their music video for their song, New Friends here:   The catchy track is off of their latest album Part 1: The Night Ends and you can pick it up on iTunes here or Bandcamp here. My Body Sings Electric is Brandon Whalen, Nick Crawford, Jeff Fedel, Jason Bower and Ben Scarboro. These five guys are going to deliver you a night of fun and catchy groove filled songs that will have you moving in no time. Check out the tour dates [Read More]

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Bands

Kiven announces US Tour with support from My Body Sings Electric

April 30, 2014

Indie Rockers, Kiven have announced a US Tour which is set to kick off tonight at Hemingway’s in Los Angeles and My Body Sings Electric will be in support. Los Angeles band Kiven have been receiving a lot of great attention on their self titled album which is filled with 13 well crafted, solid rock songs. The first single off the album, In The Fire spent nine weeks on the KROQ charts, evening topping at the number 1 spot. Check out the song here:   The next single off the album I Can Take It should begin radio rotation soon. The album was recorded at EastWest Studios and Pie Town at MixLA and is available on iTunes, here: Kiven, comprised of Tyler Demorest, Matt Cohen, Danny Schnair and Jake Reed. When asked about the album, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Tyler Demorest exclaims, “We spent a lot of time writing songs that were our sound and, at the same time, grew what KIVEN is. Tony [Hajjar] had a big impact on the music. It was a trip to work with someone that we looked up to growing [Read More]

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Bands

SALIVA’s new album, Rise Up is OUT NOW!

April 29, 2014

  Today is the release day of SALIVA’s new album Rise Up.  Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA are pleased to reveal their entire new album, Rise Up, exclusively via stream with Pandora today! Their new album is released today via Rum Bum Records. You can pick up your  copy now via iTunes and Amazon. To get yourself ready for some new hard rock by Saliva,  check out a teaser video here for the album:   If you want to check out more of the new album, SALIVA has posted several Rise Up track-by-track videos that were released. While you’re online, check out the final two track-by-track videoss at DreadCentral.com now, here. Also, make sure to log into Soundrop.fm tomorrow (Wednesday, April 30th) at 4:00PM Eastern time for a special live fan chat with SALIVA, where you can also hear new tracks from Rise Up.  Rise Up is produced by acclaimed producer Bobby Huff (Papa Roach, 3 Doors Down, Tim Finn). Rise Up marks the true revival of SALIVA, presenting the band doing what they do best— true, gritty, heavy rock n’ roll. Long-time SALIVA fans will be beyond pleased with the Rise Up— a bold record full of big hooks, major swagger and plenty of amazing guitar [Read More]

Bands

Lacuna Coil release video for I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name)

April 29, 2014

  Lacuna Coil have just released their bad ass video for their song, I Forgive (But I Won’t Forgive Your Name) and it is awesome! It is one of my favorite songs off their new album, Broken Crown Halo. The entire album is filled with favorites from start to finish. They continue to keep making albums that take you on a musical metal journey that captivates you in every way. Check out the video here:   We also had the chance to chat with the beautiful and amazingly talented Cristina Scabbia when they stopped in Sacramento for their tour. It was one of my most favorite interviews that I have done, check it out here:     Lacuna Coil have been touring extensively in support of their highly successful album, Broken Crown Halo. After watching their spectacular set in Sacramento, I would strongly advise that you do everything to get yourself to a show and not miss them live. Lacuna Coil always deliver a set fueled with energy and captivates your every sense.  Check them out on the following tour [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Take the HIGH ROAD with Night Ranger and check out their new video from their forthcoming album

April 29, 2014

Legendary rockers Night Ranger have released a new video for their song, High Road which is off their forthcoming album of the same title. The album is due out on June 10th in North America via Frontier Records.  High Road was produced by the band themselves and will be available in a standard CD format as well as a deluxe DVD edition which will feature a bonus track, video clips and a look at the making of the album. Check out the video for High Road here:   Once again Night Ranger do a great job at bringing the perfect fun track, as bassist/vocalist Jack Blades called “the feel-good song of the summer.” It is definitely the perfect feel good song, catchy lyrics, sweet guitars and that signature Night Ranger melodic rock sound which is infectious. The song was co-written with Jack’s son, Colin and it is amazing! It definitely has me excited for this new album.  So mark your calendars for June 10th or you can head over to Amazon and get your pre-order in for the [Read More]