Interview

Interview

Interview with December In Red and don’t miss them on March 10th at the Viper Room!

February 26, 2015

  Seattle rockers December In Red are gearing up for the release of their new album, The Way Out. The album is set for a March 10 release through CaviGold Records. There is still time left to join their PledgeMusic campaign and pick up some cool perks as you pre-order the new album. You can pick up a signed merch, Skype call, drum head, and VIP passes. You can check out the campaign here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/decemberinred We ran into bassist Colbey Schnelle at NAMM 2015 and had a time to chat with them. Here is that interview: In case you missed their video for Send Me A Postcard, check it out here: Lead vocalist, Del McGeachy explains the inspiration behind the new track, “’Send Me a Postcard’ was inspired by the consequences of unsustainable situations. Be those personal situations or the state of the world itself. This concept emerges again in the album title itself, The Way Out, as we are all looking for a way out of the path we are on.” The much anticipated album was recorded in [Read More]

Guitarist

The new album from Bumblefooot is out now!

February 24, 2015

Guitar virtuoso extraordinaire, singer/songerwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal has just released his 10th CD today. His album, Little Brother Is Watching  is out now and is definitely one to pick up. The album features Bumblefoot’s extraordinary guitar playing but also his passionate vocals that create such a connection with the listener. We had the chance to talk with Bumblefoot earlier this month and you can check out our interview here: The album is an eccentric, upbeat collection of modern epic rock with haunting melodies, huge choruses and witty lyrics about life in the digital age and beyond. Specifically, his own life and coming to terms with what we all face – beginnings, endings, and moving on. The album was composed, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Bumblefoot at his studio in New Jersey, and also features drummer Dennis Leeflang and a crowd of 100 fans stomping, chanting and singing backing vocals recorded at a listening party in New York.  Head over to iTunes here and pick up the new album! Check out the [Read More]

Concerts

Prepare to be blown away by The Glorious Sons on their current tour

February 23, 2015

With my schedule of concert and festival coverage I probably get in about 250 sets a year and sometimes I come across a band that I know will have me thinking about their performance long after. Most recently, I had the experience when I caught The Glorious Sons from Ontario, Canada as they made a stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They put on an incredible set that had me grinning from ear to ear as I watched a band for the first time and knew that it will definitely not be my last. They are currently on tour with 10 Years for the From Birth To Burial Tour which also includes Otherwise and Luminoth. We had the chance to chat with the band shortly before their set, check out the interview here: We featured The Glorious Sons just a couple weeks ago as one of our Bands of The Day because their infectious rock sound captured our attention from the first listen. Of course, seeing them perform live completely blew us away. [Read More]

Bands

Interview with Digital Summer at NAMM 2015

February 19, 2015

  This NAMM was so busy for us and among meeting new bands, we were also glad to catch up with some of our favorite bands. We ran into a couple of the guys from Digital Summer and were able to snatch for a few minutes and get an update from them on what is in store for them this year. Check it out here:   They have also just released their lyric video for their new song, 50 Shades. I love this song! It completely delivers a heavy dose of hard rock along with an alternative edge. It will have you hooked from the first listen. Check it out here: The single is now available on iTunes here as well as other digital outlets. We are very excited to hear more new music and can’t wait for them to tour here in California! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on all their latest news! ~ Enjoy, Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.digitalsummer.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalSummerBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitalsummer Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/digitalsummer Instagram: http://instagram.com/digitalsummer Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/digital-summer/id250049465

Bands

Interview with Diamond Lane at NAMM 2015

February 19, 2015

It was awesome to catch up with some of our favorite rockers, Diamond Lane at NAMM 2015 this year. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015, so stay tuned and prepare for more KICK ASS ROCK from them. Check out our interview with them here: Diamond Lane is  Brandon Baumann – Lead Vocals Jarret Reis -Lead Guitar Ray Zhang – Lead Bass Frankie Lindia – Lead Guitar Dos Dave Vandigitty –  Lead Drums This was the first time I had the opportunity to catch Diamond Lane, live and I have been looking forward to it for a while now and knew it was going to be a great show. They exceeded my expectations and delivered a high energetic, adrenaline fueled set. The stage presence of each member is truly a treat to see. Each one feeding off the energy of the crowd as they continued to fire up the room with their intense sound. Brandon on vocals was powerful and is the perfect frontman. He engages the audience and captivates them [Read More]

Interview

Interview with BlackRain at NAMM 2015 and get ready for the new album!

February 17, 2015

One of our highlights from this year’s NAMM 2015 was unexpectedly running into French rockers, BlackRain. They are one of our favorite rock bands and to see them here in the US was exciting, even more so to learn about the new album and returning to the US for possible tour. Check out our quick chat with BlackRain:   You can also join in the making of the album by heading over to their PledgeMusic page here http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/blackrain and you can pick up some cool perks like the new album, CD, shirt, drum head from the recording even a guitar or drum lesson! The first time I heard BlackRain is when my son Rockin Ryan played Overloaded for me and I was instantly transformed back to my nights spent on the Sunset Strip in the ’80s. At first I thought I was listening to an old Motley Crue track!! Swan on vocals just blows you away with his powerful voice and he has perfected the high vocal ranges of the ’80s. They have some shredding guitar with [Read More]

Hard Rock

Interview with Kent Brooks of Like A Storm as they are out on the Blood for Blood Tour

February 17, 2015

Just a little over a week ago we had the pleasure of catching Like A Storm out on tour with Hellyeah for the Blood for Blood Tour in Sacramento. You can check out our full coverage of that show here: Like A Storm at Ace of Spades . They were amazing and put on one of the fiercest energetic sets to a packed venue. Shortly before their set, we had the opportunity to chat with bassist, Kent Brooks and are pleased to bring you that interview here: Make sure to catch them on the tour and get yourself a VIP hangout with the band before the show. It is their VIP Bus Party Experience and you can check it out by visiting here: http://www.likeastorm.limitedrun.com/products/538563-voodoo-vip-hang-out-with-like-a-storm-on-their-tour-bus. Like A Storm has some great new contests going on right now so make sure to visit their Facebook page for details. Like A Storm definitely came, conquered and kicked ass! The tour continues on through March and make sure to get yourself to a show. It just may be your favorite concert of [Read More]