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SIXX: A.M. releases Vol. 1 Prayers for the Damned, pick up your copy and rise up!

April 29, 2016

Today is the day many have been waiting for. The release of the highly anticipated first volume of SIXX: A.M.’s double album, Vol. 1 Prayers for the Damned on Eleven Seven Music. The album has already shot to No. 1 in Australia on the iTunes Rock Chart. The overarching message of the album? To open your eyes, stand up against the grain, and reject the status quo, which can clearly be reflected in the album’s call-to-action, empowering single, “Rise”, continuing to climb the Rock Charts at #6, and only rising. Putting their money where their mouths are, the band has proudly launched the #ReasonToRise Campaign, offering fans a forum to share their personal experiences. Fans can head here now to learn more. Rise is truly bad ass and is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get [Read More]

HUGE NEWS: BottleRock Napa Announces Aftershows!

April 25, 2016

Huge news to share with you! BottleRock Napa has just announced several aftershows. So music lovers have one more chance to enjoy many of the sold out festival’s performers at official aftershows. Check out the news below: April 25, 2016, NAPA, Calif. — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has sold out all passes to the festival’s fourth installment on May 27 – 29, 2016 in downtown Napa. For those who may have missed out on purchasing highly coveted passes to the festival, BottleRock Napa Valley is presenting a series of aftershows at locations throughout the Napa Valley and greater Bay Area. Featuring many of the 2016 BottleRock performing artists and other surprise guests, the aftershows will take place starting with previews on Thursday, May 26th with acts like Michael Franti, Gogol Bordello and the legendary Cheech and Chong, culminating on Monday, May 30 with Rodrigo y Gabriela. The full lineup of 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley Aftershows includes: Thursday, May 26: – Particle at The Chapel in San Francisco – [Read More]

SIXX: A.M. motivates their fans to stand up with a #ReasonToRise in new video

April 20, 2016

We are getting close to the highly anticipated release of Sixx: A.M.‘s first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers for the Damned on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music. The album’s first single, Rise is truly bad ass and is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get yourself together“. Lyrically, it will deliver the wise words to take on the world and give you the strength. It is no surprise that it has such an uplifting message since Sixx: A.M., have been known to have such inspiring messages through their music. Musically, it completely ROCKS with high energy that can’t keep you down. Michael explains more about the message of the song, “Throughout history, some of the most dramatic changes have occurred when people reject the status quo and demand change. [Read More]

Concert Review Neck Deep with WSTR and Creeper at the Strom

April 17, 2016

Munich, April 11th, 2016 It was an all English evening last Monday. When we got to the venue about 30 minutes before doors there weren’t that many people already waiting outside, so we were curious how many would show up that night. Turned out, the club was pretty packed…. WSTR were the first to hit the stage. Their set was very well received. The Liverpool based band released their EP last year September. Check it out. If you like Neck Deep, you’ll like them too. Second opener were Creeper. They just recently released an EP ‚The Stranger‘ not that long ago. They definitely brought along some fans to that show. There were quite a few people already singing along to their songs. It’s been their first time in Germany, but I’m sure it won’t be their last. Neck Deep, the headliner of the night, really tore the place apart. Or should I say their fans did? From the first tunes to the last note the crowd jumped, staged dived and sang along to each and [Read More]

Baroness release new video for Shock Me and announces tour dates

April 7, 2016

Baroness have just released a new video for their song, Shock Me which is off their album, Purple which was released in December. Check out the video here: The video which was filmed in rural Pennsylvania, the video brings to life a number of elements from the incredible artwork Baroness albums are known for. The clip was directed by Don Tyler and John Baizley with art direction by Karen Jerzyk. The band is gearing up for a North American tour which kicks off on April 29th. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show: April 23 Mexico City, Mexico Vive Latino Festival April 29 Boston, MA Royale # April 30 Quebec City, QC Le Ceree ## May 1 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre ## May 3 Toronto, ON The Opera House ## May 4 Syracuse, NY The Lost Horizon # May 6 Flint, MI The Machine Shop # May 7 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection # May 8 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls # May 10 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre (Ballroom) # May 11 Columbus, OH [Read More]

Country Legend Merle Haggard dies on his 79th Birthday

April 6, 2016

Sad news to report as country music legend, Merle Haggard has passed away on his 79th birthday. Merle had been recovering from a double pneumonia that hit him in December 2015. He was set to reschedule his December tour dates and had lost a lot of weight with the pneumonia. He had been looking forward to regaining his strength and hitting the road again. He is in our hearts and we send our condolences to his family and friends. His son Ben who was in the band, had handled all the social media sites and it was great to see the other side of the once private, gruff, reserved man. He would share such great photos. Like the one below where a fan was praying for Merle’s strength: Told dad there was a guy praying behind the bus, he looked down and weeped.. Moved by the love from the fans! pic.twitter.com/0yS4VA4iF4 — Ben Haggard (@BenHaggardMusic) February 3, 2016 Merle would update us on his health as well, like the following post on Facebook: Thank you [Read More]

London punk rockers BROCKER will get you revved up and ready to rock!

April 4, 2016

London punk band, Brocker is the perfect band to get you revved up and ready to ROCK this week! If you are like me and having a slow start on Monday, a great dose of punk rock from Brocker is the perfect remedy. They have just released a video for their new song, “Gimme Gimme Rock N’ Roll”. Vocalist Pako Mugica comments, “This song is about how the music industry is destroying real music for the money. The video shows the effort of how a band gets to a gig, carry their equipment, play and party for the love of it. Rock n Roll!” The song was produced by Paul Tippler (Placebo, Idlewild,New Town Kings) and is available for purchase on iTunes here. Crank it up loud and check out the video here: We are hoping they will announce some US tour dates but in the meanwhile check out their dates overseas: UPCOMING TOUR DATES: 3/25/16 – Hitchin @ Club 85 4/16/16 – haverhill @ The Bull 5/5/16 – Stevenage @ The Red Lion 5/12/16 – Canterbury @ [Read More]