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Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

July 22, 2013

Another awesome side project from Disturbed! With Disturbed being on hiatus for the past two years, David Draiman has had great success with his side project of Device and John Moyer going on to play with Adrenaline Mob. This time it is the work of Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and Disturbed drummer Mike Wengren and they are called Fight or Flight. The band also features vocals from one of my favorite band, Dan Chandler of Evans Blue and Ra’s bassist, Sean Corcoran and completing the band is Jeremy Jayson on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Together they create the powerful hard rock that is brimming with talent. Their debut record, “A Life by Design?” is set to release tomorrow, July 23rd so get ready to pick it up or download it. Their first single off of it, “First of the Last” is a kick ass song that has been getting some great airplay and this week was No. 7 on Octane’s Big Uns Countdown. Another song I am looking forward to you hearing is their [Read More]

The Smiths + Dexys Midnight Runners and a side of The Cure = Apollo Junction. Great New Music

July 21, 2013

Music is always the master of my emotions. If I am feeling down and need to vent, I can always turn to music to help me through the process. Or if I am feeling good and need music to just energize me and complement my good mood, I put the right songs on to do that. Well, today I was in one of those where I am literally in a doldrum type of state and went to do some work. I put on some of the music that was given to me to check out and I have to tell you…. it was like magic… My energy level quickly rose, I couldn’t help but smile and instantly feel good. I love when music can take you to a great place, especially when it is the first time you hear someone. Today I have Apollo Junction to thank for the great escape of their music! These 5 guys from London are really something to listen to. As their bio describes perfectly, “Apollo Junction born into the [Read More]

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar giving us Rum, Rock and Bday Bash!

July 20, 2013

A lot is happening in the Red Rocker camp these days from album release, birthday bash and tour. Legendary artist, Sammy Hagar is set to release his “Sammy Hagar & Friends” Deluxe DVD/CD in September through Frontier Records. This highly anticipated album features collaborations with Toby Keith, Mickey Hart, and Taj Mahal. Joining Sammy on his album includes the star studded talent of Joe Satriani, Ronnie Dunn, Kid Rock,Nancy Wilson, Michael Anthony (Mad Anthony’s Cafe), Denny Carmassi, Bill Church, Chad Smith, Neal Schon, and The Wabos (Vic, Mona and Bro). The cover art and the track listing have just been released. Track listing: 01 Winding Down (with Taj Mahal) 02 Not Going Down (with Bill Church & Denny Carmassi) 03 Personal Jesus (with Neal Schon, Michael Anthony & Chad Smith) 04 Father Sun (with Denny Carmassi & Aaron Hagar) 05 Knockdown Dragout (with Kid Rock, Joe Satriani, Denny Carmassi) 06 Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man (with David Lauser, Mona Gnader & Vic Johnson) 07 Bad On Fords and Chevrolets (with Ronnie Dunn, David Lauser, Mona Gnader & Vic Johnson) 08 [Read More]

Sick Puppies new CD, “Connect” is out!

July 19, 2013

Earlier this week, the new album by Sick Puppies, “Connect” came out. I have been a long time fan of these Australilan rockers and they never cease to amaze me. For them I have my new saying, ” I love you more than your last album but less than your next album”. I can’t imagine ever loving them any more than I do and then… BAM… their new music just has me loving them even more. I just had the opportunity to listen to the whole “Connect” album and I am just in awe of this new phase of Sick Puppies! I love when a band explores their adventurous side and steps outside their comfort zone and displays a new side to themselves. That is what I feel they have down with this CD. From the moment I first heard their new single, “There’s No Going Back” and it instantly became my favorite song. I just the chorus, the energy, the lyrics, everything!! As soon as I hear it come on the radio, I am [Read More]

Heaven Below releases preview of new single, “The Needle Lies Again”

July 10, 2013

It is time to get ready for some new music by Heavens Below. These guys have been delivering nonstop rock and roll and some of the most entertaining videos in the industry. Well, they have just finished their latest CD, “The Deadlight Sessions” which will be set for release in August/early September. They have released their first single, “The Needle Lies Again” for preview. So I can tell you that this new song is just incredible, from vocals to lyrics to guitar to everything. You are just engaged with this song. We asked Patrick Kennison, lead singer/guitarist of Heaven Below about this song and had this to say: “The song has an interesting story behind it. When I played the Ozzfest in my last band I made friends w/ several people in the other bands. One guy in particular was very cool & fun to talk to offstage. The ironic part is that his band was so over the top & brutal onstage. When I got the news that he had passed on May 24th 2010 [Read More]

Traedonya breathes fresh new life into music with her Funk Hipopera!

June 30, 2013

Let me introduce you to Traedonya. Traedonya was raised in New York City and she surrounded herself with all kinds of music from Hip Hop, Funk and Rock. She truly is a lover of a variety of music and with those influences has created her own unique sound. She has been dubbed the ‘The Bride of New Funk Hipopera” and she surely lives up to that title with her fusion of hip hop, jazz, and her vocal range. “Another Lie” was produced by Large Professor and has been described as an anthem song for females. The story of the song is something that I am sure lots of ladies have experienced. The song not only features Traedonya‘s lyrical acumen but the jazzy vibe and instrumentals will have you reminiscing of classic R&B/Jazz. It is refreshing to see a new generation add their own influences and create an entire new subgenre. That is what Traedonya has done and I look forward to hearing more. “Another Lie” is the first song of her new EP, “High Fructose [Read More]

Wine Country producing great heavy metal with Waxwyng

June 30, 2013

Just over an hour North of San Francisco, lies Santa Rosa. The rock and metal music scene has had a tough time for the past few years here. We lost our only Metal/Rock radio station, 101.7 the Fox a couple years back, a string of night club closures including the most recent of the Last Day Saloon. You might think that with all this happening, Metal and Hard Rock is scarce up here, but local Heavy Metal Band Waxwyng is making sure it is here to stay! Waxwyng are five guys who deliver some energetic progressive metal with influences from Classic Rock, Thrash, and much more. You have the powerhouse vocals of Matt Cruz, Edgard Duenes and Will Reyes shredding on guitars, Alex Wilson slamming on bass, and kicking ass on drums is Andreas Hernandez. Their influences have been listed as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Metallica, Skid Row Periphery, Tool and the list can go on. You really can hear their influences in their music. They are not there to imitate, just to create. They [Read More]