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Alter Bridge new album Fortress out now & review here!

October 8, 2013

Today is the day!!! Alter Bridge‘s new album “Fortress” is released here in the US. So, I have been absolutely floored by this album. So many times, bands come back and try to reinvent themselves and come out sounding so different. Then other times, a band puts out an album that sounds oddly familiar to their last few albums. Well, neither of those are the case for the new Alter Bridge album. They come out with an album filled with amazing new songs that not only have their old fans applauding loudly but I am sure are going to gain a ton of new fans! It is awesome in so many ways! If you have been a fan of Alter Bridge as long as I have you have fallen in love with their emotionally driven lyrics, touching ballads, smoking guitar solos by Mark Tremonti and high energy rock n roll. See what I mean, they have it all in their repertoire and this album is the best at highlighting all their accomplishments and opening the [Read More]

Sebastian Bach working on new album with Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens and John 5!

October 8, 2013

I remember the first time I ever saw Sebastian Bach. He was with Skid Row (who are we kidding… HE IS SKID ROW, anyway back to the story!!!) and they were the opening act for Aerosmith at the Cow Palace in Daly City (near San Francisco) and it was 1989. I had waited in line since 7 am with about another 100 crazy Aerosmith fans just so we could be up front and on the rail. It was amazing because as I was front and center ready to watch Aerosmith, I didn’t know that I was about to meet what soon became one of my all time favorite bands….. Skid Row came out and Sebastian Bach just had everyone on their feet and READY TO ROCK!! The crowd was rushing up front at the first song… Yes, security was even yelling….. GET BACK or should I say…. GET BACH!!!! Ok, seriously it was intense, I knew that this young kid was soon going to take over the rock and roll world. Fast forward to today [Read More]

Fear Me December is our Tuesdays Travel Pick!

October 8, 2013

Straight from Santa Fe, Argentina is an incredible alternative rock back that I have been listening a lot too lately. Allow me to introduce you to Fear Me December. This band formed only a little over a year ago but they definitely have a history with music. The members Emiliano, Victoria and Valentin are former members of Dark Secret. Victoria plays bass and also delivers captivating vocals. Valentin gives us the great guitar and backing vocals and Emiliano brings it all together with his drumming. They have recently released their EP out “Who Cares?” and I have been really enjoying their single off it, “Goodbye to You“. You can check the song out here on their video for the song: We are going to be bringing you an interview with this band soon but for now, make sure to visit their social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.fearmedecember.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmdband Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/fearmedecembercanal Twitter for Fear Me December: www.twitter.com/FearMeDec Twitter for Victoria: www.twitter.com/lintu_dll Twitter for Emiliano: www.twitter.com/EmiSpesot Twitter for Valentin: www.twitter.com/ValeFMD

Fozzy takes over the DNA Lounge in San Francisco

October 7, 2013

Heavy Metal Rockers, FOZZY have been touring with legendary Saxon and last night they had a stop here in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. This was the first time that FOZZY has made a San Francisco appearance and they truly showed us what we have been missing! They put on an incredible show. These five guys just have adrenaline running through their veins from the moment they step out on to that stage and give us 150% of what they got. We were excited to see them play, since back in August, we had the opportunity to talk with Chris Jericho about the Sacrifice and Sin tour. You can read the entire interview below or check it out here. We got there just in time to catch Halcyon Way as they got the crowd warmed up and ready to ROCK. We will tell you more about them under a separate post. Then FOZZY started their set with my favorite song, “Spider in My Mouth” and that is the perfect song to get the crowd pumped. [Read More]

Calling All Astronauts release new song Red Flag

October 4, 2013

I miss the ’90s but yet I yearn for something more at the same time a bit darker. Fast forward to today and I have what I am looking for….. Calling all Astronauts! You might describe them as a fusion of everything from electro, indie, punk, goth, and a darker alternative. If you want some new refreshing alternative rock, look no further; Calling all Astronauts is your answer. Today they released a new video for their song, “Red Flag” which is off their new single and is set to release November 4th, 2013. So check out the video her: I love those mysterious ’90s inspired vocals! This song really has me going! Make sure to check out their social media sites and stay on top of their latest news. I will see if I can bring you an interview with this incredibly fast rising band! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.callingallastronauts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CallingAllAstronauts Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAA_Official

Hell or Highwater is the band to keep your eye on!

October 3, 2013

I love it when a band that I have loved takes themselves to a new level and just has everyone talking about them. That band for me is Hell or Highwater. I first saw this band back in 2011 at (I think) Uproar at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. I just remember we were there to see Art of Dying and after their set, we walked away and heard the first few chords of them and turned around and made our way to the front! They just held us captive with their incredible Hard Rock. Fast forward a few short years and we have been listening to them ever since. Then Aftershock Festival came and they were on the Monster main stage and just took over the place. They have the most incredible energy when they perform and you can’t help but be mesmerized by them!!!! They blew the place away when they performed “Gimme Love”. You can check out a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together to that song which includes his [Read More]

STRYPER releases audio track for “Legacy” from their forthcoming album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY

October 3, 2013

Get ready die-hard STRYPER fans, you can head over here and take a listen to their song “Legacy” which is off of their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY which is set to release on November 5th. I just checked the song out out and I am blown away. It has me so excited about this new album. It has everything you want from STRYPER and more. You have the incredible vocals by Michael Sweet, Oz Fox with his intense guitar, legendary Tim Gaines kills it on the bass and precision drumming by Robert Sweet. These guys deliver ferocious energy and are truly spot-on and I think if you weren’t a fan before, you will be after taking a listen. The album is set for November 5th release but you can do a pre-order here; and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant download of the album’s title track. Physical copies of the album are available for pre-order via Amazon.com – the standard CD can be pre-ordered here, while the deluxe digipack version may be pre-ordered here. If you [Read More]