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Butcher Babies set to release new EP of cover songs, “UNCOVERED”

August 26, 2014

Butcher Babies have officially announced the upcoming release of their new EP, UNCOVERED. The 5 song EP will feature cover songs. Each band member chose a track, and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own., each chosen the band members. The EP is set to release on September 30th. Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped BUTCHER BABIES’ Carla Harvey (vocals) comments: “It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ by NAPOLEAN XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, who I considered completely insane, playing it over and over again on [Read More]

Pick up the new single, Walls Come Down by Miggs

August 26, 2014

Miggs have just released their new single, Walls Come Down and I have been hooked on it! The song has a blend of rock/pop and an alternative edge. It really has this great hint of classic rock ala Steely Dan that in no way sounds dated. Miggs instead bring catchy melody, emotionally driven lyrics and an infectious beat with their own fresh style. The song is available for download on iTunes here. You can take a listen here but definitely make sure to pick up your copy: Miggs is set to release a new album in early 2015. They are also heading out on a tour next month with Terry McDermott. Check the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you. Tour Dates: Sep 10 Iron Horse CafeBirmingham, AL Sep 11 SOHO Columbus, GA — Sep 12 Brewhouse Rome, GA Sep 13 12th & Porter Nashville, TN Sep 17 The Thompson House Newport, KY Sep 18 Oddbody’s Dayton, OH — Sep 19 Rippers Rock House Akron, OH Sep [Read More]

Billy Idol streams new song Can’t Break Me Down off new album due out in October

August 26, 2014

Billy Idol is set to release his new album, “Kings & Queens of the Underground” on October 21st through Billy’s own record label, BFI. This will be his first new album in almost a decade and was primarily produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs, including the anthemic lead single, “Can’t Break Me Down.” You can take a listen to the new song on Billy’s website: BillyIdol.net Track Listing: Bitter Pill Can’t Break Me Down (listen at BillyIdol.net) Save Me Now One Breath Away Postcards From The Past Kings & Queens Of The Underground Eyes Wide Shut Ghosts In My Guitar Nothing To Fear Love And Glory Whiskey And Pills The new song, Can’t Break Me Down is available for immediate download when you pre-order the album on iTunes here or Amazon here. The album is due out right before the release of Billy Idol’s self written memoir “Dancing With Myself” which is set for an October 7th release with Touchstone and Simon & Schuster UK. The book is bold, searingly [Read More]

New ROCK Supergroup Devil City Angels stream new songs

August 26, 2014

Talk about a supergroup with some great pedigree. Four individually talented musicians coming together and forming Devil City Angels to rock your world. Devil City Angels features Rikki Rockett (Poison) on drums, Tracii Guns ( L.A. Guns) on guitar, Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) on bass and Brandon Gibbs (Cheap Thrill) on vocals and guitar. They are ready to deliver some straight up rock and roll that you have to hear. They have just announced the completion of their new website at www.thedevilcityangels.com. They also have added three more new song to their Reverbnation page. I am hooked on their latest track, No Angels. It is a great song that will have you in anticipation of more new music! You can stream the songs and make sure to pick up All My People as a download. Download of their song insures that 50% of sales goes to the Fender Music Foundation charity. Click the link below to check out No Angels. I love their classic rock vibe and the vocals just grab you with the catch melody. I am definitely ready [Read More]

Slipknot announce date for new album .5: The Gray Chapter and tour dates with Korn and King 810

August 25, 2014

Slipknot have just released their new song and video for The Negative One. This is the first taste of music from the band in six years. We are all anticipating the new album and we finally have something to check out. It is a great heavy track and is pure Slipknot. Check out the video here: They have also announced the album details and release date of October 21st. The album title .5: The Gray Chapter. Check out the cover and track listing: Tracklist: 1. XIX 2. Sarcastrophe 3. AOV 4. The Devil In I 5. Killpop 6. Skeptic 7. Lech 8. Goodbye 9. Nomadic 10. The One That Kills The Least 11. Custer 12. Be Prepared For Hell 13. The Negative One 14. If Rain Is What You Want 15. Override (bonus track) 16. The Burden (bonus track) They have also announced an upcoming tour with Korn and King 810 which starts in fall. Tickets go on sale September 5th. Check out the tour dates here: OCTOBER 25 San Bernardino, CA – Knotfest 26 San Bernardino, [Read More]

Butcher Babies set to release new EP, “UNCOVERED” and catch them Aftershock Festival

August 25, 2014

We are excited that we are only a couple weeks away from the Butcher Babies return to Aftershock Festival in Sacramento. They have been doing some heavy duty touring in support of their bad ass album Goliath. Butcher Babies have been teasing us on their Instagram with posts that hinted of new music! The most recent post is below If you head over to their website you can see their announcement of their new release. An EP, UNCOVERED set for release on September 30th. We can’t wait for the new music! This is going to be awesome. You can also head over to their website at http://butcherbabiesofficial.com/ where they list several pre-order bundle options that include signed CD, t-shirts, video messages, hand written lyrics, guest list for life tickets and much more! What are you waiting for, head over and check it out!!! Make sure to visit their website for a complete listing of upcoming tour dates. They will be heading out on their headlining tour with support by another great band Anti-Mortem which I have been waiting [Read More]

Stuck In Your Radio: The Story of the King of the Come-Back Kids by Meryl DeWitt

August 25, 2014

We’ve all had that one friend that was in a dead-end garage band in high school. Stuck In Your Radio‘s story might start out the same as those guys, but it doesn’t end at Senior year. Lead singer Eddie Cardona, or as the lovable goof is more likely known as, Sly Fox has lead a life influenced and driven by music. Raised primarily in Puerto Rico, he started off not knowing English. That was, until listening to Blink 182 influenced him to pick up the langue. After moving to the states, he continued to encompass music in his life. After performing in a high school talent show, he and a few friends began a band called All Or Nothing. Eventually All Or Nothing transformed into Stuck In Your Radio, but like many high school bands, the members began taking their own paths and the band eventually drifted apart. After high school, Sly made a profession out of content creating for YouTube. His channel grew immensely and he decided to use his newfound following to revive [Read More]