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Quick chat with Brev Sullivan of Snakebite

February 5, 2015

We had the pleasure of running into one of our favorite musicians, Brev Sullivan at NAMM 2015. We were so excited to see him and couldn’t wait to get an update from him as to what he is working on. Check out our quick chat with Brev here: In addition, we got to listen to the new Snakebite album, Feel The Bite. It was great to listen to it on the ride home with several other musicians. The concensus was in, we all LOVED it and it completely rocks. First, there is something about having the actual CD in your and hold that tangible piece of music history. We actually played it several times on our 8 hour drive. It was great to hear it several times and you really get to find new favorites each time. It was old school rock n roll but in way dated. You had passionate vocals, sweet sexy guitars and songs that were soon to become part of my regular playlist. With songs like Rock n Roll Will [Read More]

Quick chat with Archie Cruz of Santa Cruz at NAMM 2015

February 4, 2015

NAMM 2015 was crazy this year. We ran into so many great bands, colleagues and friends and it was awesome to see how they are keeping music alive and thriving. We had a chance to catch up with Archie Cruz, vocalist for the kick ass rockers Santa Cruz from Finland. Santa Cruz came out to the States and played in New York and Hollywood in December. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015 and get ready for them to dominate this year with their ROCK N ROLL! Check out our chat with Archie here: It was awesome to introduce Archie to a couple of the guys from Faith and Bullets whom covered Santa Cruz’s song, Nothing Compares To You last year. In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check it out here: We are so excited to hear that Santa Cruz will be making it back to the States for a full tour. Hell yeah! We need more straight up rock n roll and these guys [Read More]

Interview with NiteRain on the Sunset Strip during their debut trip to America

January 31, 2015

It was in 2013 when we first introduced you to NiteRain as one of Tuesdays Travels features. Here is an excerpt from that post: “This week, I have incredible ’80s inspired rock band from Oslo, Norway as our Tuesdays Travels Pick. They are NiteRain and they have an amazing sound. Their music reminds me of catching early Motley Crue out on the Sunset Strip in the ’80s. Early Vince Neil style vocals, Kick ass guitar riffs, slamming bass and energetic drums. Together you have the intense rock n roll of NiteRain.” NiteRain is Adrien Persen on Guitar, Sebastian Tvedtnaes on Vocals, Morten Garberg on Drums and Frank Karlsen on Bass. They have been known to have explosive stage presence and deliver high velocity sleaze rock. These guys are definitely in the running to take over the glam sleaze rock scene! They have had great success in touring with L.A. Guns across Europe and we hope they come out here to the US soon. Their glam infused rock is just as contagious as their fierce energy and is [Read More]

Faith and Bullets announce lineup change and are ready to dominate 2015!

January 3, 2015

Our favorite local band, Faith and Bullets have announced a change in their lineup as they are set to take over 2015! They have released the following message announcing their new rhythm guitarist and drummer. Check out their Facebook post here: Ok people we’ve been sittin on some big news for a few weeks. Can’t wait anymore!! The line up for Faith And Bullets will be changing for 2015. First and for most, we want to wish Ryan McKinley all the best and thank him for all of his work and support he’s done for the band this past year. We love Ryan and he will always be a part of the F & B Family. We are excited to announce the addition of our old friend Colton Seaver who will be joining us on rhythm guitar. Along with Colton, we are adding Nicholas Tarkowski on drums. Both of these guys are badass dudes and an awesome addition to this band. We are very STOKED to have them on board. Make sure you go and check [Read More]

Nasty Habit release new music video for Don’t Bring Me Down

November 12, 2014

The bad ass rockers from New York, Nasty Habit that has released a music video for their song, Don’t Bring Me Down. These gusy have a rock and roll passion that is non stop. They have a high energy ’80s style rock sound that you will grab you when you first listen to their songs like Heart Breakin, Hip Shakin, Saturday Night, and Tripped. Nasty Habit has Tommy Ende on lead vocals, Kenny Ende on guitar, David Jordan on drums, and Frankie Wheeler on bass. Check out the video here: When I first heard Nasty Habit, they completely renewed my faith in the younger generation to keep true rock and roll alive. Nasty Habit will make sure that Rock and Roll is here to stay! We will see if we can bring you another interview with them and find out more about what is in store for Nasty Habit in 2015! In case you missed our interview with them from last year, you can check it out here: Nasty Habit. If you are in the New York area, make sure [Read More]

Switchblade Serenade announce new EP featuring a heavier modern sound

November 8, 2014

One of our favorite rock bands, Switchblade Serenade have announced new music for the coming year. They have announced that they will be releasing a new EP and it will have a heavier modern sound. These guys are incredible musicians and I know one thing, they are unstoppable and we can’t wait to hear their new music. They released the following statement on their Facebook page which tells a bit more of the vision of the band and the evolution of their new sound: Over the past few months we have had some changing thoughts on what we want Switchblade Serenade to be. Since we started we have been labeled as an “80’s glam/sleaze tribute band etc.”. We never set out to be anything like that. In our earlier years our influence of bands like Motley Crue and Guns N’ Roses was more prominent in our writing style. However we never wanted to be a so called “80’s Band”. We have been getting tired of being labeled as such and we wanted to let our other [Read More]

Finnish rockers Santa Cruz have released their new music video for Wasted ‘N’ Wounded

October 27, 2014

Today is the day!!!! Santa Cruz rockers have released their highly anticipated music video for their new single, Wasted ‘N’ Wounded. Check it out here and make sure to share it: Last week we had a very special update, we chatted via Skype with vocalist/guitarist Archie Cruz of the Finnish rock band, Santa Cruz. This is one band that we have been listening to for a few years now. They are from Helsinki, Finland and have a sound that will take you right back to the Sunset Strip circa ‘1980s with the exception that the music is even more adrenaline filled and fuckin rocks hard!!! We spoke to Archie to talk about their recent announcement that they will be making their US debut at The Webster Hall in New York City on December 12th. We needed to find out more about this trip and hopefully beg for news of any California dates!!! Well, check out our chat below and see what is new and exciting with Santa Cruz: One thing is for sure, whether you [Read More]