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Diamond Lane tore up the Troubadour for their Terrorizer CD Release Show

May 12, 2014

What a weekend it has been! We went down to Southern California to cover the CD Release show of hard rockers, Diamond Lane. What an amazing night it was, all the bands were exceptional and it was a complete night of Rock n Roll. Make sure to check out our features on all the bands;  Love and a .38, The Book of Curtis,  Bad Romantics and Delta Rose.The event was held at the Troubadour and was put on by Lara Gladstone Presents and Diamond Lane were releasing their new CD, Terrorizer. They performed a KICK ASS, balls to the wall, straight up rock n roll show! It was intense. Diamond Lane is  Brandon Baumann – Lead Vocals Jarret Reis -Lead Guitar Ray Zhang – Lead Bass Frankie Lindia – Lead Guitar Dos Dave Vandigitty –  Lead Drums This was the first time I had the opportunity to catch Diamond Lane, live and I have been looking forward to it for a while now and knew it was going to be a great show. They exceeded my expectations and [Read More]

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Avatar release new video for their song, Bloody Angel

May 12, 2014

Swedish Metal band, Avatar have been getting great recognition on the release of their latest single Bloody Angel, which is off their Hail The Apocalyspe album which is being released tomorrow, May 13th. Pre-orders are still available via iTunes and the full track listing can be found below including a cover of Nirvana’s “Something in the Way.” AVATAR is currently on the road with POP EVIL and ESCAPE THE FATE along side GLAMOUR OF THE KILL on a full U.S. run, dates can be seen here.   They have just released their video for Bloody Angel and you can check it out here: http://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/3293382/avatar-bloody-angel-music-video-premiere. They once again worked with director Johan Carlén, the video reaches into metaphorical territories the band has not yet been. The 11 track new album is the follow up to the highly successful Black Waltz that was released in 2012. Their first single off the album, the title track Hail the Apocalypse had everyone excited about their new music. They are set to perform this weekend at the Rock on the Range and stay tuned for more updates. You can visit their social media sites so you can make [Read More]

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Eyes Set To Kill Announce more Tour Dates !!

May 11, 2014

      Eyes Set To Kill just announced more Tour Dates! They will be touring supporting Gemini Syndrome and Exotype. Check out the dates below:   We are excited to see that they will be heading out here to The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA on June 11th. In case you missed our coverage of the last time we caught them at the DNA Club in SF, check out the photos, videos and interview we did with them below: * * REPOST * * Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to catch Eyes Set To Kill in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They have been busy on tour for the “Revolver Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Tour” and were performing at the intimate upstairs stage at the DNA Lounge. For the tour, they have been playing larger venues and it was great to catch them in this smaller setting as they played with Cilver and San Francisco band The Light Iris. We caught up with the band just after soundcheck and are pleased [Read More]

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Entertainment

Listen to a sneak preview of new track Hyper Doom by renowned Guitarist Marty Friedman

May 9, 2014

We recently shared with you the music video by renowned guitarist Marty Friedman for the title track, Inferno which is off his highly anticipated forthcoming album. Now we wanted to give you a sneak preview of another track off Inferno. Check out this video where you can hear a preview of the song that kicks off the concert performances on his current European tour with Gus G. Check out Marty’s commentary on the track: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIkOxGkCg84&feature=youtu.be]   The new album is set to release in North America on May 27th.  You can also check out another track from the ablum, Meat Hook which features “blackjazz” rebel Jørgen Munkeby (Shining) on vocals and saxophone. Check out the song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f2tDJfqwHc&feature=youtu.be]   The album  “Inferno” was recorded mostly in Los Angeles with engineer Chris Rakestraw (Danzig, Children of Bodom) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth). Featuring notable guest appearances and collaborations with acts including Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jason Becker, Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Dave Davidson (Revocation) and Danko Jones, the album features what FRIEDMAN describes as the heaviest and most intense playing and writing of his [Read More]

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You Me At Six have FIVE Kerrang Nominations and dates announced for North America Tour

May 9, 2014

  British Rock group, You Me At Six have had quite a success here in the United States and will be returning for another North America tour set to start in September.  But first, we must congratulate them on received five nominations in this year’s Kerrang! Awards which is set to take place at London’s Troxy on Thursday, June 12th.  Check out their nominations below: Best Live Band Best British Band Best Album for Cavalier Youth Best Single for Fresh Start Fever Hottest Male for Guitarist Max Helyer If you can’t get enough of You Me At Six, make sure to catch them on their upcoming North America Tour which is set to start on September 15th at the Troubadour in Hollywood. They will be touring in support of their new single, Room To Breathe which is off their album Cavalier Youth and shot to number 1 on both the Billboard Heatseekers and UK rock charts.  You can check out their new video for the song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtUV01R1RE&feature=youtu.be]   Make sure to check the tour dates [Read More]

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Falling in Reverse release music video for Gangsta Paradise cover

May 8, 2014

Falling In Reverse  just released a music video for their cover of  “Gangsta Paradise” and features Coolio which is featured on Punk Goes 90’s Vol 2. . Check out the video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7DUB-zLvw8&feature=youtu.be] Make sure to pick up your copy of Punk Goes 90’s Vol. 2 by visiting their site here: http://www.punkgoes.com. Also you can catch Falling in Reverse as they will be performing at this year’s Vans Warped Tour.  You can head over to www.vanswarpedtour.com for more information and tickets. I will leave you with a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together which includes photos and footage of Falling In Reverse from the their Unplugged performance and another one from their set at Aftershock Festival: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3gq8WQje8o&feature=youtu.be]   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDSWpN9sheM&feature=youtu.be]   Also pick up their CD, “Fashionably Late” which is available at music retailers or you can download from Itunes here. Below are some videos from the San Francisco show. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website:  www.fallininreverse.com  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/fallinginreverseofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/FIROfficial Itunes: http://smarturl.it/FashionablyLateDL LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION   

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Check out Farewell, My Love tribute video for Skip The Memories

May 7, 2014

Just last month, we brought you our coverage of Farewell, My Love as they stopped into San Francisco for the We Own The Night Tour. They put on a kick ass full energy show at the “Above” DNA Lounge. You can check out our photos, videos  and full coverage here. To get you ready for the show, check out a tribute video made by Rockin Ryan which includes footage from their San Francisco set: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0zJpI2YBmI&feature=youtu.be]   Make sure to check out the tour dates for their upcoming tour, Rock and Rebel Tour with Jamies Elsewhere, Incredible’ me and lionfight and see if they are coming to a venue near you.   You can check out our slide show of photographs by Rockin Ryan from their set here: We will definitely be there and encourage you to pick up your tickets early and not miss the show! We will see if we can bring you an interview and a feature on them when they come to Santa Rosa on June 12th! Great thing is, that the [Read More]