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TORNADO release video for Black President, title track of their new album

May 12, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have just released a new music video for their title track of their new album, Black President. The album “Black President” available digitally on June 1st through WormHoleDeath – Dreamcell 11 and out in Japan in July via Wormholedeath , Japan. Check out the new song here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Band Members: Superstar Joey Severance – Vocals Tommy Shred – Lead Guitar Tim Damion – Lead Guitar Henry Steel – Bass Niko McNasty – Drums Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tornadofinland

TORNADO release video for David and Goliath with a great Anti-Bullying message

March 9, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have recently released a new music video for their stellar song, David and Goliath. If you have ever felt the insurmountable challenge of facing a bully it can be quite daunting and overwhelming. I know for me that in my most difficult times, music is always there to rescue me. TORNADO’s new video focuses on Bullying and delivers an Anti-Bullying message. In regards to the poignant new video, guitarist Tommy Shred comments, “The bully is always a loser. Remember that.” Check out the amazing video here: TORNADO did a superb job with the video and they are truly garnering a lot of great attention for their epic thrash/glam/metal sound that is infectiously addictive! They have also recently announced that they have signed a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their killer new sophomore album, Black President. Stay tuned for release dates. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Band Members: Superstar Joey [Read More]

Santa Cruz returns to the US for tour with Amaranthe and I Prevail

February 11, 2015

Well, yesterday being my birthday, I think my favorite gift was hearing the news that Santa Cruz will be returning to the US for the Amaranthe Massive Addictive Tour. Also on the lineup is I Prevail. WHAT AWESOME NEWS! If you haven’t seen or heard of Santa Cruz, stop what you are doing right now and get ready for a shot of some straight up ROCK N ROLL! The tour dates are listed below: We are happy to see a San Francisco date so we will make sure to bring you full coverage and a band interview. If you haven’t already checked out their lyric video for My Remedy, crank it up loud and check it out here: We can’t wait for the return of Santa Cruz to the US. 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: In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check [Read More]

Santa Cruz release new lyric video for My Remedy

February 9, 2015

HELL YES! I have the perfect thing for your Monday blues. Check out the new lyric video from Santa Cruz for My Remedy. This song fucking KICKS ASS! Check out the video here: We can’t wait for the return of Santa Cruz to the US. We met up with vocalist Archie Cruz this year at NAMM 2015 and he gave us the great news that they will be returning soon. 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: In case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check it out here: One thing is for sure, whether you are reliving your love of ’80s rock or are of today’s youth and are looking for some REAL ROCK n ROLL, Santa Cruz is the answer for all your listening pleasure. They are pure ear porn without the guilt! Their songs have epic guitar solos, shredding fierce riffs, amazing [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]

TORNADO introduce new drummer and release behind the scenes video!

February 2, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have recently announced their new drummer, Mr. Niko McNasty. Frontman Superstar Joey Severance has issued to Metal Shock Finland, as follows: “Superstar Joey Severance of Tornado here with a little bit of news on whats going on with us. First we would like to introduce our new drummer Mr. Niko McNasty who replaces Jani Niemela who unfortunately had to leave the band due to problems in his hands. Our man Niko just got out of the Army and is ready to kick some ass. We are also proud to share a little behind the scenes clip for the making of the David and Goliath video. The song which is an anti bullying was actually filmed in a school in Kuopio, Finland and was directed by Sakari Partanen. We hope you enjoy it!” Check out the video here: The song David and Goliath comes from their upcoming new album, Black President which is set for a 2015 release. We will see if we can bring you an [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]