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Josh Scogin’s new project ’68 debuts new song, Track Two with two-in-one video

June 19, 2014

’68 is the new project by former Chariot vocalist Josh Scogin and they are set to release their debut full length LP, In Humor and Sadness on July 8th First we brought you their first song of the album, Track One and today we bring you something special. ’68 is releasing Track Two but you have to enjoy it by playing two videos simultaneously. You may be shaking your head in confusion, but I think it is an awesome and fun idea! What better way than to enjoy new music than with a friend! So call your friend over and pull out your Ipod, Phone, or Laptop and enjoy the fun new track You could also just try and play both here. The two videos for Track Two are here: This is Video A This is Video B Both videos need to be played simultaneously to get the full experience, vocalist Josh Scogin explains: “The hope is that someone will have one computer and invite a friend over that has another computer, they will [Read More]

NEW POLITICS announce new fall headlining tour with Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful

June 19, 2014

Just announced….. Our friends in one of our favorite bands, New Politics have announced a new fall tour presented by Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records and Crush. The special guests on the tour will be Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. They are still finalizing locations and will be udpated soon but for now check out the tour dates below: 10/14 XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXX XXXX 10/15 XXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX’X XXXXXX 10/16 XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater 10/19 XX XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/21 XXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom 10/25 XXXXXX, XX @ XXXXX XX XXXXX 10/26 XXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXX 10/28 XXXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX 10/29 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 10/30 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 10/31 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 11/1 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre 11/2 XXX XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX 11/4 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 11/5 Vancouver, BC [Read More]

Take a listen to a preview of The Game off the forthcoming YES album!

June 18, 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. Today the band has previewed “The Game,” the second track off their new studio album, HEAVEN & EARTH, due out July 22 on Frontiers Records. Listen to a 90-second preview of “The Game” at: http://yesheavenandearth.com/ or listen below: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/153018515″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Having sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades, HEAVEN & EARTH sees YES continuing with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. HEAVEN & EARTH is available now for pre-order on Amazon here: http://smarturl.it/YES_Amz_Preorder. YES teamed up with legendary Grammy Award winner, Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, [Read More]

The Dead Rabbitts Premiere New Song “Bats in the Belfry”

June 18, 2014

The Dead Rabbitts are treating you to a new song premiere today! The Dead Rabbitts is comprised of Craig Mabbitt (Escape the Fate), Alex Torres (Eyes Set to Kill, Greeley Estates, Alesana), TJ Bell (Escape the Fate, Motionless in White), and Chris Julian. The music is reminiscent of Craig’s previous bands Blessthefall and The Word Alive and brings out a heavier edge to the music but still promises to deliver hooks and melodies. The Dead Rabbitts are premiering their new song, Bats in the Belfry which is off their new album Shapeshifter which is set for a July 1st release on Tragic Hero Records. Check it out here: Now that you are hooked on the music, it is time to see them LIVE! The Dead Rabbitts are heading out on their ShapeShift tour, starting this Friday. It is going to be an AWESOME TOUR! It will also feature our fave The Relapse Symphony, Myka Relocate and Nightmares. Here are the dates for the ShapeShift Tour: Friday 6/20/2014 San Diego, CA SOMA Saturday 6/21/2014 Van Nuys, [Read More]

Awoken Shadows belong in the spotlight for metalcore!

June 17, 2014

Earlier this month, we told you about the awesome show that Awoken Shadows put on as they opened up for Cherri Bomb at the DNA Show in San Francisco. You can read all about that coverage here. We have been following the fast rise of Awoken Shadows after first seeing them perform earlier this year at Ace of Spades opening for Escape The Fate. They were awesome at the DNA Lounge and couldn’t wait to catch them when they came to perform in Santa Rosa at the Live Musician’s Co-op, opening for Farewell, My Love last week. Sure enough, Awoken Shadows put on another fantastic set. These guys successfully bring out a theatrical side to metal that is something you have to experience for yourself. They each have great stage presence and are completely in tune with the crowd. We had the opportunity to talk with the band before their set and are pleased to bring you that interview here: There are so many great things in store with this band and we are excited to hear the [Read More]

Butcher Babies announce dates for their headlining tour, “No One Can Hear You Scream Tour”

June 17, 2014

We have exciting news for you! Butcher Babies have announced dates for their headlining tour which they are calling, No One Can Hear You Scream Tour. It is set for fall with dates starting September 27th in Scottsdale, AZ at Pub Rock and continues into late October. We just had the awesome time covering the Butcher Babies when they stopped into the Regency Ballroom for the Golden Gods Tour with Black Label Society. You can read more about that here: Butcher Babies at Regency Ballroom. Their headlining tour features another great band Anti-Mortem which I have been waiting to catch live! Check out the upcoming show dates below for the tour as well as a couple other shows: 9/12 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory *w/ Black Label Society 9/13 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival 9/14 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst *w/ Black Label Society –headliners– 9/27 Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock 9/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad 9/30 Merriam, KS @ Aftershock 10/01 Joilet, IL @ Mojoes 10/03 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 10/04 Flint, MI [Read More]

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators release lyric video for World on Fire

June 17, 2014

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have had amazing success with their last album and it is on my daily playlist. One of my favorite albums. Well, they are set to release their second album, “World On Fire” on September 16th on their own label Dik Hayd International and distributed through Caroline. The title track has just been released, available on iTunes and you can check out their newly released lyric video for it Check out the song titles to be featured on the new album: “World on Fire” “Shadow Life” “Automatic Overdrive” “Wicked Stone” “30 Years to Life” “Bent to Fly” “Stone Blind” “Too Far Gone” “Beneath the Savage Sun” “Withered Delilah” “Battleground” “Dirty Girl” “Iris of the Storm” “Avalon” “The Dissident” “Safari Inn” “The Unholy” They will be heading out this summer on tour with Aerosmith for the “Let Rock Rule” tour and have even included a couple headlining shows throughout the tour. If you have never seen SLASH perform, do yourself a favor and get yourself to a show. [Read More]