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American Hi-Fi release new single from forthcoming album, Blood & Lemonade

May 8, 2014

American Hi-Fi have had quite a success with their infectious pop rock sound and they are returning with a new album, Blood & Lemonade which is set for a September 16th release via Rude Records. When asked about the new album, Singer Stacy Jones says: “We can’t wait for people to hear Blood & Lemonade! It’s a return to a big guitar sound that is most reminiscent of our first album. I am so proud of the songs on this record. It looks like we have finally hit our stride in defining our sound. Jones continues, “We recorded this album in my studio here in Los Angeles over the course of a few sessions. We tracked with all four of us playing live in the main room, then went back and did whatever overdubs we felt we needed; I think recording the majority of the record live lends itself to an energy that can’t be captured any other way. We are proud to represent an era where musicians had to get in the garage with their friends, [Read More]

STYX and FOREIGNER with special guest Don Felder set for the Soundtrack of Summer Tour

May 8, 2014

Summertime for me in the ’80s was filled with days spent at the beach, hanging with friends and listening to great rock and roll. My car was filled with Styx and Foreigner cassettes as they were the playlists of fun summer times. Well they are back to bring that feel good summer music to an arena near you. Styx, Foreigner and their very special guest Don Felder (former Eagles guitarist/songwriter) are setting out on the Soundtrack of Summer 2014 Tour. The tour will kick off on May 14th at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS. Tickets are on sale now and you can check out the tour dates on the website here: www.soundtrackofsummer.com Combined, they’ve sold over 250 million albums worldwide. They’ve had 36 #1 and Top 10 smash hit singles that are still being spun on Classic Rock radio over 500,000 times every year. They’ve performed thousands of concerts worldwide to countless crowds. Now it’s time for three of the most legendary names in rock to come together for a massive U.S. Summer tour. [Read More]

The UK bad ass band, The Family Ruin signs to KBB Records

May 8, 2014

Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce has been quite busy with touring as well as running KBB Records with Kyle Borman. Yesterday they had announced the pre-order for their first signed band, Scare Don’t Fear was up and ready to order! Today they are announcing the signing of the UK bad ass band, The Family Ruin to KBB Records. The Family Ruin have a very fresh new sound complete with hard and heavy riffs blended with infectious harmonies, where they blend their metal and alternative influences with melodic hard rock. There is something for everyone in their sound. Think about a mix of Avenged Sevenfold with Escape the Fate. To take a listen, check out their first track, Let It Burn which is set to be featured on their upcoming album and you can take a listen at www.altpress.com. Ben Bruce says of the band, “I have known the lads in THE FAMILY RUIN for a number of years now and rarely have I seen a band work as hard as these guys. They deserve to be heard around [Read More]

Bloody Mary set to perform with Lita Ford and Vixen in September!

May 7, 2014

We told you about the fantastic and amazingly talented all girl teen rock band, Bloody Mary which we met at NAMM. You can read that feature story here. We have some more great news about this young fast rising band! Bloody Mary are set to open for legendary rocker Lita Ford and Vixen at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Il on September 12th, 2014. You can pick up your tickets at www.extremetix.com. Bloody Mary is: Rickee Divine, age 16, rhythm guitar and lead vocals – Carol Stream, IL Kat Cannons, age 17, drums and vocals – Downers Grove, IL Ana Apollo, age 17, lead guitar and vocals – Elmhurst, IL Hollie Wood, age 14, bass and vocals – Elmhurst, IL Bloody Mary have been taking the Chicago and the surrounding Midwest area by storm since 2010. They have become known for their high energy rockin sets that include originals and fan favorite covers. They are definitely a band you don’t want to miss and will be hearing a lot from this year. Bloody Mary released their [Read More]

Pilot For a Day set to release Deluxe Edition of debut album Better Air on July 1st

May 7, 2014

Pop rock band Pilot For a Day have officially announced the release date for their album, Better Air (Deluxe Edition) set for July 1st. The album will feature three exclusive acoustic tracks; “Take This Chance,” “A Little More,” and “From Somewhere to Here.” and is an extension of their debut album, Better Air. Pilot For A Day is composed of Nolan Smith (vocals, guitar), Craig Harper (drums, vocals), Brandon Rimmey (guitar), and Harry Datkowitz(bass). Formed in November 2010, the band came together in their hometown of Kansas City, KS to make hard-hitting and uplifting music. Their inspiration comes from a wide range of ideas, including living life to the fullest extent and knowing that anything you can imagine is possible. Pilot For A Day hit the studio in February 2012 with producer Marc McClusky to create 10 classic, yet modern songs that could be appreciated by anyone. Leading up to the exciting release of Better Air (Deluxe Edition), Smith explains, “We’ve put a lot of time and effort into this album and couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out. We had a lot of fun [Read More]

Foo Fighters put on a surprise show at the 9:30 club in Washington, DC

May 7, 2014

The Washington Post reported yesterday about a surprise Foo Fighters show at the 9:30 Club in DC this past Monday night. What was supposed to be a birthday bash for Trouble Funk bassist Big Tony Fisher actually turned out to be a surprise show from their hometown hero Dave Grohl and their mega uperstar band Foo Fighters. “I’m so glad I got to grow up here,” Grohl said from the stage while toasting Trouble Funk. “Because as a drummer, there’s no city funkier than Washington, D.C.” The night was filled with stories, great performances, and a night that no one would soon forget. Dave opened the show by keeping time for the Don’t Need Its, a band featuring bassist Darryl Jenifer and guitarist Dr. Know of Bad Brains, and vocalist Pete Stahl, frontman of Grohl’s pre-Nirvana punk group, Scream. They went on to play many early Bad Brains songs. The Don’t Need Its are Pete Stahl (Scream), Darryl Jenifer & Dr. Know (Bad Brains) and Dave on drums. (this may turn out to be more than a one [Read More]

Valhalla Java by Zakk Wylde and Death Wish Coffee will wake up the ROCKER in YOU!

May 7, 2014

Remember when I told you about Zakk Wylde’s and Death Wish Coffee’s latest coffee addition, the Valhalla Java? Well you know how our family are big supporters of musicians and their products, we had to give it a try and it really is AWESOME! It has a bold rich taste that you can enjoy all day long. Rockin Ryan and Lil Rocker Brandon teamed up to make a mini-episodie commercial for VALHALLA JAVA ODIN FORCE BLEND. They had so much making it and now you can check it out here: It was pretty cute when Brandon kept calling it the Hall of Jaba – he was convinced at first that Zakk had created a coffee for Star Wars lovers! Anyway, it was a lot of fun and we hope you head out and pick up your supply of Valhalla Java today! VALHALLA JAVA ODIN FORCE BLEND This is the kind of the coffee that you need after one of those nights when you think nothing can wake you up! Death Wish Coffee Co. [Read More]