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Aftershock 2016 Featured Band of the Day: Korn

August 9, 2016

Today we begin our Aftershock Festival 2016 Featured Band of the Day! Today we highlight KORN as they have been kicking some serious ass out on the Return of the Dreads Tour with In This Moment, and Rob Zombie. KORN will be bringing the blast of high energy to the Aftershock Festival. You will be able to feel the thundering bass pulse through your body from start to finish. Check out some photos of their set out on the Return of the Dreads Tour by our Rockin Ryan: Korn recently released their new music video for Rotting In Vain, which is off their upcoming new album, The Serenity of Suffering, due out on October 21st. Check out the video here: You can pre-order the new album by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id1134820397?app=itunes. California’s biggest rock festival will feature over 35 bands on three stages at Discovery Park, conveniently located near downtown Sacramento, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet. The current daily music lineup for Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK is as follows: Saturday, October 22: Tool, Slayer, Primus, [Read More]

The Struts release new song, Put Your Hands Up

August 5, 2016

Earlier today, we shared the exciting news about The Struts opening for Guns N Roses in San Francisco on August 9th. Hope you pick up your tickets and we see you all there! Well, we have more great news to share as The Struts have released a new song, Put Your Hands Up and it is one catchy rockin song! The anthemic rock track will have you raise your hands in the air and join the Rock n Roll revolution. You can pick up the track at the following links: iTunes: http://smarturl.it/Struts_PYHU Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/PYHU.ap The song is soon to be heard on ESPN College Football and ESPN Music. Take a listen to the new song here: In case you missed it, make sure to check out our feature of The Struts as they were our highlight of BottleRock Napa 2016 festival. You can’t help but feel that you are watching “legends in the making” when they perform. They just have “it” and with their high energy and infectious songs you are immediately drawn into the [Read More]

GUNS N’ ROSES ADD THE STRUTS TO SAN FRANCISCO DATE FOR ‘NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR’

August 5, 2016

The biggest show in San Francisco just got even bigger. Guns N Roses have added The Struts to the “San Francisco date for Not In This Lifetime Tour“. Guns N Roses announced today that The Struts will join the San Francisco date on their historic Not In This Lifetime Tour. One of the hottest new rock bands to come out of the U.K., The Struts will join previously announced artists who have or will join Guns N’ Roses on tour Lenny Kravitz, Chris Stapleton, Skrillex, The Cult, Billy Talent, Zakk Wylde, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and The Pink Slips. The tour has been hailed as a stellar success and continues to garner high praise as the MUST-SEE event of the year. We have received rave reviews of the tour as it delivers a full on ROCK show, something that tends to go missing these days in the music scene. The stage show has been nothing but spectacular and the sound unrivaled. These legendary rockers prove that their energy is timeless as they continue to wow the [Read More]

Alt rockers Area 11 continue to shine in the spotlight with their recent release of Modern Synthesis

August 4, 2016

Alt rockers Area 11 out of Bristol have garnered praise for their recent album, Modern Synthesis which was released on July 1st on Cooking Vinyl. The album which delivers a blend of musical styles of rock, hardcore, pop, and punk continues to place them in the spotlight as they takeover the UK Billboard Charts. They have landed #27 in the Album Charts, #2 in UK Rock & Metal, #9 in UK Independent Artist Chart, and #10 in the UK Vinyl Chart. Lead singer and synth player Sparkles comments, “We started work on this album way back in February 2015, in a little village in Italy, and it’s been a long, thrilling, difficult and rewarding process. We’re really excited to finally be putting new music out.” Check out the video for their track The Contract which highlights their infectious style and high energy. Area 11 is: Sparkles* – Vocals/Synth Alex Parvis – Guitar Jonathan Kogan- Bass Leo Taylor Drums TRACK LIST:1. Override2. The Contract3. Watchmaker4. Versus5. Processor6. Red Queen7. Angel Lust8. The Life Of A Ghost9. After The Flags10. Nebula11. Panacea And The [Read More]

The Wild announce tour dates as support for Airbourne on North American Tour

August 3, 2016

We are excited to share the news with you that rockers The Wild be heading out on tour as the support for AIRBOURNE on their North American Tour. The tour will kick off on September 12th in San Diego and wrap up in October in Maryland. We are happy to see a San Francisco date so we can bring you coverage. Lead vocalist and guitarist Dylan Villain comments, “This pairing is perfect. I think the fans are gonna love it. We have a lot of respect for the guys in Airbourne and what they’ve done for rock’n’roll over the years. Being out on the road with them in North America is a hell of a thing & a dream come true for us. We’re all fired up over here.” Check out the tour dates below: Mon/Sep 12, 2016 – San Diego, CA – House of BluesTue/Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy TheatreWed/Sep 14, 2016 – San Francisco, CA – IndependentFri/Sep 16, 2016 – Seattle, WA – TractorSat/Sep 17, 2016 – Vancouver, [Read More]

The Edge of Paradise releases video for their new single, Shade of Crazy

July 28, 2016

We are excited to share with you the new video release from one of our Spotlight Bands, the incredible The Edge Of Paradise. This hard rock/heavy metal band features fierce guitars, infectious rhythm and powerhouse vocals. You are immediately drawn into the Edge of Paradise as they create the high energy music you need! The song is produced by Chuck Johnson and mixed by Jay Ruston. Music video directed by Val Rassi, Cinematography by Paradox. They comment on the new video, “We’re excited to share the evolution of our sound, it’s been fun exploring the heavier side of Paradise! We had a great time creating this song and video! We’re all a shade of crazy one way or another, and get ourselves in situations or relationships that can drive us out of our minds, but something about that, can be enticingly addicting!” Check out the video here: You can pick up the song by heading over to Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1135941467?ls=1&app=itunes. You can also catch Edge of Paradise out on the road, check the dates below: 07/28 ROCK FOR [Read More]

Check out our Spotlight Band, Citizen Zero and their new track, Lure and Persuade

July 28, 2016

Get ready for some straight up rock with a side of grunge and a splash of alternative. Get ready for the infectious music of Citizen Zero. These Detroit rockers are gearing up for the release of their debut album, State of Mind, due out on August 12th via Wind-Up Records. Check out the their new single, Lure and Persuade [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275507386″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Citizen Zero is: Josh LeMay – Vocals/Guitar Sammy Boller – Lead Guitar John Dudley – Drums Sam Collins – Bass You can catch Citizen Zero out on the road this summer: 8/3 ASBURY PARK, NJ – House of Independents8/4 NEW YORK, NY – American Beauty8/6 CAMP HILL, PA – Gulliftys8/7 SHARON PA – Quaker Steak and Lube8/9 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Deluxe at Old National 8/10 PONTIAC, MI – Crofoot8/11 FT.WAYNE IN – The Rusty Spur8/12 GREEN BAY, WI – The Sandlot Entertainment Complex 8/14 STEVENS POINT, WI – Live On Main 8/16 OMAHA, NE – Whiskey Tango8/17 DENVER, CO – Moon Room 8/19 SPOKANE, WA- Knitting Factory8/24 FRESNO, CA – Fulton 558/26 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA [Read More]