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Crown The Empire release new song, Rise of the Runaways and catch them out on tour

July 2, 2014

Just a couple weeks away from the sophomore LP release by Crown the Empire. On July 22nd you will be able to pick up The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways. I bet you are having just as hard a time waiting so how about checking out the new song Rise of the Runaways which they just released today! You can pick it up on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/the-resistance or with Preorder bundles: www.thisistheresistance.com This song KICKS ASS! I love the melodic slow intro and then the intensity rises and you are greeted with their fierce heavy vocals amid catchy chorus and sizzling guitars! We had the opportunity to briefly chat with David and Brandon before their performance at Warped Tour. Check it out here: After Warped Tour, get ready for their headlining tour, Welcome To The Resistance Tour. It is set to start on August 30th in Anaheim at the Chain Reaction. The tour will also feature Volumes, Secrets, Ice Nine Kills and The Family Ruin. Check out the dates below: The band has also launched a new website at www.thisistheresistance.com. Meanwhile as [Read More]

Radio Black premieres new song featuring Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins on drums

July 2, 2014

Grunge three piece rock band, Radio Black has premiered a new song, “Run Away” featuring Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins on drums. The song, which was recorded at Dave Grohl‘s studio and home of the famed Sound City mixing console, Studio 606. “Run Away,” is the first song off a to-be-announced upcoming album, which is recorded and produced by John “Lou” Lousteau, Fireball Ministry front-man and “Sound City” documentary producer Jim Rota, and Brad Smith of Blind Melon and features appearances from studio players including Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), and Mick Murphy (My Ruin, Chevy Metal). Check out the new song here: It is a great grunge/alternative style song with hints of seventies classic rock, complete with compelling vocals, catchy chorus and melody rich in tones. I look forward to what Radio Black has in store for us. The powerhouse trio consists of lead singer/guitarist TJ Courtney, drummer Derek Geldhill, founding member of Smile Empty Soul, and bassistDan Kremer, a seasoned touring musician. About recording at Studio 606 with the same Neve 8028 analog mixing console previously used by his childhood musical inspirations including Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Foo Fighters – Radio Black lead singer/guitarist TJ [Read More]

Head into the studio with Black Veil Brides as Monster Energy Music takes you behind the scenes

July 2, 2014

Black Veil Brides have been quite busy working on their new album which is set to release in October. Wonder how things are gong, want to take a peak at behind the scenes of the making of album 4? Well then, come on and check it out as Monster Energy Music takes you into the studio: Along with that new album, of course will be a new tour and we can’t wait! Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready for the Black Veil Brides US Tour. Tickets are on sale now! They will be announcing their special guests in the coming weeks. Check out the dates for the upcoming tour: Tue/Oct-21 Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre Wed/Oct-22 Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion Fri/Oct-24 St. Paul, MN @ Myth Sat/Oct-25 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre Mon/Oct-27 Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium Thu/Oct-30 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Fri/Oct-31 *ON SALE NOW* Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre Sat/Nov-01 *ON SALE NOW* Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern Theatre [Read More]

Overkill debut new music video Armorist off White Devil Armory album

July 1, 2014

Overkill is set to release their seventeenth LP, White Devil Armory on July 22nd through eOne Music in North America and on July 19th through Nuclear Blast. When it comes to looking for fierce heavy music wrapped in speed demon like drumming and ferocious guitars, Overkill is always the answer. Their new album promises to deliver another powerful, aggressive and melodic metal album. They have just released a music video for their song, Armorist which is off the new album. Directed by long time collaborator Kevin J. Custer, the video depicts the raw power that emulates from the bands viscous live show. “We had a head banging riot working with Kevin Custer, he has an eye for the performance and the fast editing hand. Just what the doctor ordered for a face-melting, thrash-a-thon!,” says frontman Bobby Blitz. Check it out here: Check out the track listing and album cover here: 1. XDM 2. Armorist 3. Down To The Bone 4. PIG 5. Bitter Pill 6. Where There’s Smoke 7. Freedom Rings 8. Another Day To Die 9. King Of The Rat Bastards [Read More]

Flyleaf set to release new album Between the Stars on September 16th

July 1, 2014

Flyleaf are set to release their new album, Between the Stars on September 16th through Loud and Proud Records. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Doug Gilmore (Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine, Avril Lavigne). They are premiering their new song, “Set Me On Fire” today, Tuesday, July 1, onRevolvermag.com HERE. “We’re excited to release our first single, ‘Set Me on Fire’ today and we can’t wait for people to hear it,” explains FLYLEAF lead vocalist KRISTEN MAY. “It’s about the passion we feel when we first fall in love and our emotions are running high, along with our thirst for this great life and all it has to offer. There is so much beauty, excitement and hope in this world and when we collide with one another and fall in love, magic happens. I hope everyone turns this song up to eleven, and sings at the top of their lungs.” Last week, the group–KRISTEN MAY (vocals), SAMEER BHATACHARYA (guitars), JARED HARTMANN (guitars), PAT SEALS (bass), JAMES CULPEPPER(drums)–shot a video for the song with director Noel Maitland (Speechless, Kings of Summer) in an abandoned warehouse in downtown Los Angeles. The video is [Read More]

Get ready for the final album by Anberlin and make sure to catch them on Warped Tour

July 1, 2014

We were so excited to catch Anberlin when we covered the Warped Tour Bay Area dates last month. They always deliver an intense set that has you on your feet the entire time. They had mentioned during the set that their upcoming album would be there last and that they would no longer be a band after. It was heartbreaking to hear but it had us enjoy their set even more. They are set to release their new album lowborn on July 22nd via Tooth & Nail Records and follow it up with a farewell world tour. Here are some photos from their Warped Tour set: This album brings Anberlin full circle as lowbornwill be released on Tooth & Nail, the first record label to which Anberlin was signed. Instead of recording the album together, the musicians did their parts with separate producers they each selected. Drums were recorded with Matt Goldman in Atlanta and later combined with bass and guitar in Lakeland, FL with Copeland’s Aaron Marsh. Vocals were recorded with the band’s longtime collaborator Aaron Sprinkle in Franklin, TN. Consisting [Read More]

Take a listen to the new album, Ashes to Ashes by Chelsea Grin, set to release July 8th

July 1, 2014

Chelsea Grin is set to release their new studio album, Ashes To Ashes on July 8th via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie. The 15 track album was produced by Chelsea Grin and Diego Farias (Animals As Leaders, Volumes, Stray From The Path). You can take a listen to the new album by streaming it here. Check out the track listing for Ashes To Ashes: 1. Playing With Fire 2. Pledge Allegiance 3. Morte ætérna 4. Nightmares 5. Illuminate 6. Sellout 7. Waste Away 8. Ashes.. 9. …To Ashes 10. Angels Shall Sin, Demons Shall Pray 11. Letters 12. Cheers To Us 13. Clockwork 14. Undying 15. Dust To Dust… Chelsea Grin is out on this year’s Vans Warped Tour and you can visit www.vanswarpedtour.com for a list of tour dates. Don’t miss their energetic kick ass set! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.chelseagrinmetal.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChelseaGrinMetal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelseaGrinUT