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Interview with Eddie Veliz of Kyng as we discuss their new album, Breathe In The Water

October 30, 2016

Kyng returned to the Regency Ballroom this past Sunday night as they kicked off a night of high energy rock/metal in San Francisco. They are currently out on tour with Clutch and Zakk Sabbath and we were excited to catch them once again. This powerful trio delivers a powerful dose of energy when they hit the stage. You have Eddie Veliz on Vocals/Guitar, Pepe Clarke on Drums and Tony Castaneda on Bass/Backing Vocals. From start to finish, they are at 11 the entire time and they crank up the intensity with fierce riffs, thundering drums and melodic yet heavy vocals. Their energy is inescapable as they bring the truth and honesty back into rock, simple yet completely powerful. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: They have recently released their new album, Breathe In The Water, which I think is their best work to date. So full of raw, honest, powerful hard and heavy rock and metal. It can’t be described as one genre, since they successfully bring out a variety of musical [Read More]

Charming Liars announce winter tour dates to close out 2016!

October 29, 2016

Alternative rockers Charming Liars from Southern California have had quite a busy year with the release of their EP, 12:31 AM and touring. They are set on closing out the successful year with another round of tour dates! The tour kicks off at the Viper Room in Los Angeles on December 1st and wraps up in Denver on December 13th. 12/1 // Los Angeles // The Viper Room 12/6 // Portland // Ash Street Saloon 12/7 // Seattle // Sunset Tavern 12/8 // Spokane // Big Dipper 12/10 // Phoenix // Pub Rock 12/13 // Denver // Moon Room Have you had a chance to check out their acoustic video for their hit single, Soul? The song dives into a sea of honest emotion and lifts you up with soaring vocals and inspiring catchy chorus. The acoustic version is filled with raw honest energy. Vocalist Kiliyan Maguire explained the meaning behind the track: “Soul is a song that symbolizes the passion one has when chasing their dreams and embracing the ups and downs that come with [Read More]

3 Doors Down Announce Details for 13th Annual Better Life Foundation Concert

October 27, 2016

3 Doors Down have announced details for 13th Annual Better Life Foundation Concert. Tickets are onsale now. Check out the news below. 3 DOORS DOWN ANNOUNCE RISING COUNTRY STAR FRANKIE BALLARD AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR THEIR 13TH ANNUAL FOUNDATION CONCERT AT HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CASINO RESORT IN CHEROKEE, NC ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th Cherokee, NC — 3 Doors Down will stage the 13th annual The Better Life Foundation concert on Saturday, November 12th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. The long-term mission of the foundation is to make a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Funds raised are distributed to organizations and hospitals that fulfill the band’s mission to enable children to develop their potential, achieve their goals, and become caring and responsible adults. Operating with the mission statement, “Changing the World, One Life at a Time,” 3 Doors Down has committed their energies over the past decade to make a [Read More]

The Pretty Reckless set Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Record with New No. 1

October 27, 2016

The Pretty Reckless just set Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Record with a new No. 1. It is an exciting time for The Pretty Reckless as they become the first act to send their first four entries to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart (which began in 1981), as “Take Me Down” rises 2-1 on the chart dated Nov. 5. They were previously tied with 3 Doors Down. Have you seen their video for Take Me Down? If not, check it out here: The Pretty Reckless also extends its record for the most No. 1s by a femalefronted group on the chart, with four. The Pretty Reckless also extends its record for the most No. 1s by a femalefronted group on the chart, with four. – Kevin Rutherford. We recently caught The Pretty Reckless at their incredible performance for this year’s Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, this past weekend. They brought the energy to the stage as Taylor’s mesmerizing vocals captured the crowd. Check out some photos from our Rockin Ryan: The Pretty Reckless is: Taylor Momsen – [Read More]

Aftershock 2016 Sells out with 50,000 in attendance this past weekend, California’s Biggest Rock Festival!

October 26, 2016

What a successful weekend it was! The final reports are in and Aftershock Festival sells out with 50,000 in attendance over the two days! Definitely California’s Biggest Rock Festival. Check out the news below: Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK made its triumphant return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA on October 22 & 23, celebrating its fifth year with a sold-out crowd of 50,000over two days in California’s capital city. With 35 bands on three stages, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK’s genre-spanning lineup was packed with rock and metal legends, newcomers, and rising stars. Fans were treated to a rare U.S. festival performance from Tool on Saturday, an electrifying festival-closing set from Avenged Sevenfold on Sunday, plus Slayer, Korn, Primus, Disturbed, Puscifer, Meshuggah, and many more. Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK showcased Sacramento’s status as America’s Farm-To-Fork Capital, offering free samples of locally grown fruit to festival attendees throughout the weekend, while those looking for more filling options chose from nearly two dozen food vendors including local favorites Drewski’s Hot Rod Sandwiches, Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant and more. California’s biggest rock [Read More]

Check out photos of Korn from Aftershock 2016 and watch their new video!

October 26, 2016

Korn recently released their new album, The Serenity of Suffering, last Friday, October 21st. The album truly delivers some of their best work to date! It has become a favorite of ours as well. You can pick it up at the following links: iTunes: Flyt.it/KORNSOS Google Play: flyt.it/KORNSOS-GP Amazon: flyt.it/KORNSOSAZ Stream it on Spotify: flyt.it/KORNSOS-SP Today, Korn released a new music video for their song, Take Me which is off the new album. Check it out here: This past weekend Korn delivered a stellar set at the Aftershock 2016 Festival. The energy was endless and the crowd went wild. The sold out festival featured over 50,000 in attendance over the two days and I am sure that Korn went down as one of their favorite performances! Check out photos of Korn’s set at this year’s Aftershock Festival by our Rockin Ryan: KORN’s complete tour routing is: DATE LOCATION VENUE SAT 12/3 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre MON 12/12 Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Arena WED 12/14 Glasgow, United Kingdom The SSE Hydro THU 12/15 Birmingham, United Kingdom Barclaycard Arena FRI 12/16 London, United [Read More]

The Nearly Deads embark on The Electric Angels tour this Friday and watch their new video!

October 26, 2016

The Nearly Deads are gearing up to head out on their co-headlining tour with Valora. The Electric Angels Tour will start on October 28th in Sioux City, Iowa and will wrap up on November 20th in Harrison, OH. Check out the news below: Nashville, TN: Hot on the heels of premiering the official music video for “My Evil Ways,” (an exclusive to PledgeMusic contributors), rock outfit The Nearly Deads have announced a co-headlining tour up with LA rockers Valora. Running October 28 – November 20, The Electric Angels Tour will see The Nearly Deads deliver their post-grunge grooves to “Zombie Nation” strongholds such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio while hitting South Dakota for the first time. During shows, fans will have the opportunity to be the first to hear new songs from the band’s forthcoming EP, which is being funded via PledgeMusic. The fundraising campaign, which goes until January 15, provides fans with one-of-a-kind merchandise and experiences, including exclusive opportunities to interact with the band. Starting at $10 for a download of [Read More]