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Clutch announce a fall U.S. Tour and Earth Rocker Deluxe Edition will release in June

June 5, 2014

Clutch has quite a summer ahead of them. First on June 10th, their awesome classic album, Robot Hive/Exodus will receive collector’s edition double vinyl release. It will definitely be one for the collection. Then later on June 24th Clutch will be releasing Earth Rocker as a triple deluxe set (2 CD/1 DVD) through Weathermaker Music. So you will have to pick up these special editions to add them to your collection. The EARTH ROCKER triple deluxe album package will include: 1) the full record and brand new songs“Night Hag” and “Scavengers”; 2) “Earth Rocker Live,” a CD audio version of the album performed live; and 3) the DVD “Live In Denver” recorded with seven cameras in 1080i at a sold-outDenver show with audio remixing by Paul Logus and editing by Dave Brodsky; and two videos shot, directed and edited by actress Aisha Tyler: “Gone Cold” (unreleased) and “Crucial Velocity.”To pre-order the EARTH ROCKER triple deluxe, visit: www.clutchmerch.com. If that wasn’t enough to feed your Clutch addition, they have announced a fall U.S. Tour kicking off kicking off on September 5th in Providence, RI. They are currently on their European tour. Check out the tour dates: FRI 6/8 Vienna, [Read More]

Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October set for a 5 week residency in Los Angeles at the Hotel Cafe

June 4, 2014

My favorite artist, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October has announced his five week residency in Los Angeles at the Hotel Cafe. He will be performing his “Acoustic Storytelling” and it promises to be an amazing night. It is set for five Wednesdays, starting on July 30th at the Hotel Cafe and it will be a unique acoustic storytelling experience which will include songs and stories. It will have an intimate atmosphere which allows you to connect with the artist through his words and music. If you were lucky enough to attend one of Justin’s Open Book Tour nights, you will understand what I mean, when I tell you how magical the night will be. Check out our coverage from his Open Book Tour. Justin explains the residency, “I’m happy to say ill be doing a residency in Los Angeles . I’d love to know which songs you’d like to hear ? Which songs you’d like to hear the stories behind ? I cannot wait to meet and shake everyone’s hand . It’s these types [Read More]

A Hero To Fall is the answer to your need for some heavy new music!

June 4, 2014

We featured a local Santa Rosa band, A Hero To Fall last month as they were chosen as one of the 25 Bands competing for a record contract with KBB Records (New Label by Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce and Kyle Borman). We are still waiting to hear if they have been chosen as one of the 10 bands to make it on the KBB Records Digital Summer Sampler, fingers crossed! Sunday night we headed to San Francisco to catch Cherri Bomb perform at the DNA Lounge. What a spectacular set they played, make sure to read our post about it. To our delight, one of the opening bands, was A Hero To Fall. We had the chance to talk with the band before their set and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: They had to deal with some set up issues which is pretty typical when you perform in the upstairs Above DNA. It is really a smaller stage and sometimes takes a while for set up. But they pulled it through and [Read More]

Swedish metal band WOLF release lyric video for the first single off forthcoming album

June 4, 2014

Swedish metal band, Wolf have returned and they are set to release their seventh studio album DEVIL SEED later this year. This time around, the wolves have teamed up with Jens Bogren (Kreator, Paradise Lost, Opeth) over at Fascination Street Studios and have delivered not only a heavy sounding release but also one chock full of clarity and complexity. The have released a lyric video for the first single, My Demon which is off the forthcoming album. Check it out here: Founding member Niklas Stalvind comments: “Please enjoy My Demon, the first taste of the Devil Seed. Spread it, share it and play it loud! Watch out for the whole album in August.” The album is set to release on Century Media Records on August 25th in Europe and September 2nd in North America. Then, a short time later, WOLF will take to the streets with a tour of the UK with further European dates to be announced soon. The Devil Seed Tour 2014 7-26-14 – SE Fravi, Rockviken 9-11-14 – UK Manchester, Sound Control 9-12-14 – UK Northampton, Rock N’ Metal [Read More]

Check out the new single, Bite Your Kiss by DIAMANTE

June 4, 2014

Teen rock sensation, DIAMANTE has released another new single and it is currently #3 on the Billboard’s Hot Single’s Chart. Her new single, Bite Your Kiss is the follow up to her recent success of “BURNS” which also made it to the #6 spot on the chart. Check out the song here: At only 17, DIAMANTE has also taken home the title of Best Rock Record at the Indie Music Channel Awards two years in a row, as well as wins in the categories of, Best Young Rock Artist, Best Rock Recording, Best Music Video for IMPOSSIBLE, and the coveted title of Teen Artist of the Year. So make sure to head over and visit her social media sites and we will see if we can bring you an interview with this incredibly talented young musician. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.diamanteofficialmusic.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/DIAMANTEband Facebook: www.facebook.com/diamanteofficialmusic

Silvertide set to release new single, Try Try Try this September

June 4, 2014

Get ready everyone, Silivertide is set to release new music!!!! I am very excited to announce that rockers Silvertide have announced this morning that the group will release a new single entitled Try Try Try worldwide this September. The band has set its new release to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of their debut album Show & Tell. The album has sold close to 400,000 units, and has since achieved a cult like following worldwide. “If you love rock music with sexy guitars then we have it in spades. My only regret is that this song wasn’t on our first record”, said lead singer Walt Lafty. Try Try Try will be available for pre-order through iTunes soon, and will also come with a free behind the scenes video for purchasers. The single was produced by David Ivory (Halestorm, The Roots), mixed by Steve LaFashia, and features all 5 original band members. Silvertide is: Brian Weaver Kevin Frank Walt Lafty Nick Perri Mark Melchiorre Jr. Silvertide also has a couple shows on the schedule in Fall. You can get your tickets from: http://www.etix.com/, http://www.silvertidetickets.com/ or http://bit.ly/16TytDC. Check [Read More]

YES is set to release new studio album, Heaven & Earth this July

June 4, 2014

The iconic and Grammy winning rock band, YES, is set to release a new studio album. YES has been one of the most influential and respected progressive rock bands and will be releasing their new album, Heaven & Earth through Frontier Records on July 22nd. The new album contains eight new tracks with that beloved distinctive sound. The album features swirling arrangements, brilliant vocals and harmonies and that signature YES sound which will please both long time and new YES fans. YES teamed up with legendary Grammy Award winner, Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, etc.), who handled the production and Billy Sherwood (Toto, Paul Rodgers, Air Supply, etc.) who mixed the album. Also onboard is long-time YES artist, the world-renowned Roger Dean, who again brings his masterful artistic creativity to the album’s cover art and packaging. Check out the tracklisting and cover: 1. Believe Again 2. The Game 3. Step Beyond 4. To Ascend 5. In A World Of Our Own 6. Light Of The Ages 7. It Was All We Knew 8. Subway [Read More]