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Interview with The Virginmarys as they tour with Buckcherry

March 15, 2014

The Virginmarys are currently out on tour with Buckcherry and we had the chance to catch them on their 2nd night of the tour at the Heritage Theater in Campbell, CA.  They had an amazing year in 2013 with their breakout success of their  debut album King of Conflict through Wind-Up Records.  Their song, Just a Ride has become everyone’s fave and it’s one bad ass track that delivers intense high energy that I LOVE! Shortly before their performance, we were able to catch up with the guys and are pleased to bring you that interview here:  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=youtu.be/uUjpN-RQmko&feature=youtu.be]   The Virginmarys played to a sold out crowd at the Heritage Theater and their energy fueled the room. You may have heard that they are an incredible live band and sound just as awesome as their recordings and you know what? They are even better if that is possible! Here is their setlist of the night: Ally Dickaty on vocals and guitar is fierce as he bounces around and fills the room with emotionally driven lyrics. Matt Rose on [Read More]

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Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Lineup has been announced!

March 14, 2014

Here we go, Festival time is among us. Today we received the lineup announcement for Bottle Rock 2014 in Napa. This year is a good one with lots of amazing talent as well as a good showing of local talent.  Here is the ad for the lineup as of now: The festival is set for the weekend of May 30th. So come to Napa for the very best in music, food, wine, and beer! BottleRock will feature over 50 bands on four stages, dozens of top wineries from Napa Valley and beyond, and the very best eats from Napa Valley restaurants. There are a variety of ticket options that include: 3-DAY FESTIVAL PASS Our general admission 3-day pass admits you to BottleRock Napa Valley for the entire 3-day festival including: • Access to 3 days of music on multiple stages • In and out privileges all 3 days • Gourmet food from Napa Valley’s finest chefs and restaurants • More than 30 wine cabanas to sip, savor and mingle with your favorite vintners • Beer, [Read More]

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Lacuna Coil release new lyric video for “Die and Rise” and more tour dates added

March 13, 2014

Lacuna Coil have been quite busy and are currently on tour for the Revolver “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock” Tour.  They have just recently premiered a new lyric video for their single, “Die & Rise” which is off their Broken Crown Halo album. Check out the video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFttR7bvogo&feature=youtu.be]   Their new album is set to release on April 1st through Century Media Records. The new single, Die & Rise has been getting a lot of airplay and I just heard it on XM Sirius Octane channel. The song is definitely climbing the charts and has everyone in anticipation of the new album. Lacuna Coil have also added tour dates to their busy schedule. They will be heading out with Kyng, Eve to Adam and Nothing More right after finishing up their Hottest Chicks in Rock Tour.  They are also set to play 98 Rockfest, Fort Rock and Welcome to Rockville. Check their website for complete details. You can also head over to ITunes and pick up their single Nothing Stands in Your Way now. ~ [Read More]

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KBB Records artist Scare Don’t Fear added to Vans Warped Tour 2014!

March 12, 2014

  KBB Records which is the new label founded by Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce and co-manager Kyle Borman. It has been only a week since they announced their new label and their first signing of Scare Don’t Fear, which is a band from Providence, RI-based fusion of hip-hop and metal and they are ready to deliver their fresh new sound. The latest news is that Scare Don’t Fear will be spending their summer performing on the Vans Warped Tour. This year’s lineup promises to deliver high energy sets with EVERY TIME I DIE, FALLING IN REVERSE, LESS THAN JAKE, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE SUMMER SET and more.  “All of us in SCARE DON’T FEAR have been following the WARPED TOUR since we were kids, so it’s an amazing feeling to be on the whole tour,” says the band, who will be featured on the Kevin Say’s Stage for the entire festival (see tour dates below). “We are anxious and ready to show everyone what we’re all about.” Tomorrow, Scare Don’t Fear will [Read More]

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Pop Evil & Escape The Fate announce CO-HEADLINING Tour set to start in April!

March 12, 2014

Two of my favorite bands are teaming up for a co-headlining tour. Just this morning we received the word that Pop Evil and Escape the Fate will be hitting the road in April.  We are hoping to see some West Coast dates added too since we need our fix of both these bad ass bands! The tour will also feature special guests Avatar and Glamour of the Kill. Pop Evil have been busy touring in support of their album ONYX as well as recently collaborating with legendary artist DMC who recently remixed their No. 1 hit single, Trenches.  The remix will be feature on the opening video montage prior to each game for the ACC Network telecasts. You can watch the video clip  here.  We also caught a quick interview with a couple of the guys at last year’s Aftershock Festival and we have some great photos you can check out here. Here is our interview from Aftershock Festival with Nick and Chachi: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95HheCRrTbg&feature=youtu.be] Escape the Fate have been busy as well touring. We caught [Read More]

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Future Villains deliver an energetic rockin set at Troubadour for Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grind

March 11, 2014

We are still finishing up our coverage of all the bands we got to see at Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grind last month at the Troubadour. Tonight we wanted to feature Future Villains from Los Angeles. These supercharged rockers gave a high energy set that night and have everyone with their hands in the air rockin out. Future Villains are a modern rock band with noticeable influences in classic rock. They are definitely determined keep Rock n Roll alive. Check out a tribute video by Rockin Ryan featuring photos and footage of their set at the Troubadour: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkvKiUipo28&feature=youtu.be]   If you are in the Southern California area, make sure to check them out as they will be playing at The Viper Room in Hollywood on March 14th. Details can be found on their Facebook page  or their Website. They also have a show in April at the House of Blues with another one of my favorite bands, Steel Panther. (UPDATE 3/12/14) – We just received the news that Future Villians will be supporting Steel Panther for the [Read More]

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Carrie Underwood joins Thousand Foot Krutch for song at Winter Jam in Tulsa, OK

March 11, 2014

I love it when the unexpected happens and music styles and genres are not a black and white issue. It used to be that if you were into Country or Rap, it was expected that you listen to that style and only that style of music on and off the stage.  I love it when musicians just love music regardless of what genre or style it gets boxed in. Like how about seeing soft rock/pop artist Matt Nathanson on his favorite show That Metal Show, or when I ask Chris Jericho of Fozzy what is the artist I would find most surprised at finding on his Ipod and he answers “Katy Perry, I love Katy Perry”. Well it happened again at Winter Jam in Tulsa, OK. Modern rockers Thousand Foot Krutch were playing to a nearly sold out crowd at the BOK center and music superstar Carrie Underwood joined them to sing their song, “Let The Sparks Fly.”  “Carrie Underwood ladies and gentleman,” shouts TFK frontman Trevor McNevan from stage as the crowd erupts in excitement [Read More]