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SPOTLIGHT BAND: Old James is delivering a much needed dose of ROCK with their new video for Words as Weapons

April 5, 2017

We bring the spotlight on a kick ass band that we saw in San Francisco a couple years back opening for Girlschool. We are excited to hear that they are still killing it with their straight up rock dipped in metal. The band is the Canadian power trio Old James. They are soon to release their debut album, Speak Volumes and they have just released a video for their new track, Words as Weapons. The song delivers us a heaping much needed dose of Rock with powerful riffs, the perfect balance of gritty and smooth vocals, strong melody, smoking guitar solo and killer drums. They capture the raw intensity of old school rock n roll, yet bring an in-your-face modern intensity that has them capturing both the metal and rock scene. Check out the video here: Band Members: Brian Stephenson (Lead Vocals/Bass Guitar) Andy Thompson (Lead Guitar) Chris Stephenson (Drums/Backing Vocals) Get ready for their new music and make sure to share the video with your friends. Visit their social media sites for information and stay up [Read More]

Hard rockers KILLCODE from New York release video for Kickin and Screamin

March 29, 2017

If you are craving some straight up nonstop balls to the wall ROCK, KILLCODE is the Answer! They have just released a new music video for their track, Kickin and Screaming which is off their newest full length album, The Answer. “Kickin’ & Screamin’ is a real deal, classic, straight ahead Rock&Roll song. It’s the type of rock that we grew up on that makes you want to drive a little faster, scream a little louder and party a little harder with your fists in the air” – KILLCODE Check out the video here: Now that is one bad ass track. You can’t help but get drawn in with the powerful vocals, heavy fierce rock that will get your fists in the air. “Kickin’ and Screamin’ ” is available for download purchase at KILLCODE’s website http://killcode.net/ and https://www.reverbnation.com/killcode. Advanced limited edition copies of The Answer are now available for purchase at http://killcode.bigcartel.com/. KILLCODE is: Tom Morrissey – Lead Vocals Chas – Guitar/Vocals D.C. Gonzales – Guitar Erric Bonesmith – Bass/Vocals Rob Noxious- Drums Catch KILLCODE Live: [Read More]

Hard rockers Paralandra announce tour dates for The Alive Tour 2017

February 9, 2017

Hard rockers Paralandra have announced tour dates for their Alive 2017 Tour. The tour is set to kick off on April 7th at The Regency in Springfield, MO and will also include a stop at the LAUNCH Music Conference on April 14 and 15 before wrapping at Indigo Sky Casino on April 22. Check out the tour dates below: More about Paralandra from their recent press release: From the beginning, hard rock band, Paralandra, decided to concentrate on creating pure, heartfelt music, no matter how it came out. They have not wavered from this approach, and continue to strive to provide a product that is a sincere and unique expression of themselves, both lyrically and musically. The band started in the summer of 2013 as father and daughter, Casandra Carson (lead vocal and guitar) and Paul Carson (guitar), decided to create a band to perform the songs they had begun writing together. Everything clicked when reunited with Casandra’s former high school friend, Nick Gray, who also had been writing and wishing to perform in an original [Read More]

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Pick up the new track Dagger For The Eye from The Press Gang for a dose of punk/rock/metal!

December 15, 2016

The Press Gang are serving up a much needed dose of hard rock, metal and punk with their latest album, Medusa-5. You have 30 minutes of blissful music filled with heavy guitar riffs, high energy, infectious rasply vocals and punk flair. One of their great tracks is Dagger For The Eye which is a tribute to David Bowie. Check out the track here: You can head over to http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-press-gang-dagger-for-the-eye-free-song-download/ where you can download it. Check out their album and pick it up today. iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play Track Listing of Album: 1. Dagger For The Eye (3:46) 2. Churning The Rust (3:00) 3. Bumblebee (2:41) 4. Rise (2:42) 5. Blister & Boil (4:11) 6. Bone & Gravel (2:28) 7. Die Inquisitor Die (1:59) 8. Brontosaurus (2:01) 9. Kill the Bastards (3:00) 10. Ship & Sail (3:57) The Press Gang is: Colin McCulloch Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Chad Laing Lead Guitar Lindsay Arnold Bass Derek Lindzon Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & [Read More]

SKILLET announces dates for the second leg of their US Tour

December 14, 2016

Skillet has had a wildly successful 2016 with their European Tour, sold out performances, the release of Unleashed. They have just announced dates for the second leg of their Unleashed Tour. The 26-city tour will kick off on February 8th in Clifton Park, NY and will make stops in Philadelphia, PA; Spokane, WA; Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO to name a few. The tour wraps on March 24th in Little Rock, AR and is a continuation of the band’s celebrated U.S. run that wrapped up last October. Sick Puppies and Devour The Day will be support on these new dates. An exclusive presale for The Panheads (The Official Skillet Fan Club) will go live on Wednesday, December 14th. Tickets and VIP Packages including an opportunity to meet the band will be available and fans can sign up for the fan club at:http://www.skillet.com/become-a-member. Public on sale for all shows will be Friday, December 16th and ticket links can be found at: http://www.skillet.com/tour. Skillet will be touring in support of their latest album Unleashed. The 12-track, [Read More]

Swedish hard rockers HORISONT release another single off upcoming album

December 12, 2016

Swedish hard rockers are set to release their upcoming album, About Time on February 3rd through Century Media Records and will be available as a Special Edition Digipak (EU only), Jewel Case CD (US only), Gatefold LP, and as a digital album. They have just released another single off the new album. Check out their track, The Hive here: You can pick up the new single as well as their previously released one Electrical by pre-ordering the album below: iTunesAmazonMP3Or listen to “The Hive” on Spotify This is one album you will want to pick up. They are definitely feeding our need for hard rock with hints of nostalgic classic rock/metal yet refined with a modern style. You will become hooked with the first listen. The guitars are fierce and powerful vocals are addictive! Upcoming Tour Dates: 16.03.2017 Hamburg (Germany) – Logo17.03.2017 Siegen (Germany) – Vortex18.03.2017 Düsseldorf (Germany) – Pitcher19.03.2017 Helmond (Netherlands) – Cacaofabriek20.03.2017 Nijmegen (Netherlands) – Merleyn21.03.2017 Liège (Belgium) – La Zone23.03.2017 Munich (Germany) – Backstage25.03.2017 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z726.03.2017 Vienna (Austria) – Das Bach27.03.2017 Salzburg [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is rockers, RadioBlack and check out their new video!

November 22, 2016

Our new featured Spotlight Band, RadioBlack truly captured our attention as they bring to life a blend of nostalgic grunge and 90’s alternative rock, with modern flair. They are truly a powerhouse trio that are making a big impression on the music scene. The band is led by singer/guitarist TJ Courtney, drummer Derek Gledhill (founding member of Smile Empty Soul) and bassist Hayato Takano, a seasoned touring player. Prior to this new line-up, TJ recorded tracks at the Foo Fighters’ private recording facility, Studio 606, with producer John “Lou” Lousteau and a lineup of studio players including Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), and Mick Murphy (My Ruin, Chevy Metal). The production team was rounded out by Fireball Ministry front-man and “Sound City” documentary producer Jim Rota, and Brad Smith of Blind Melon. The recordings will be featured on Radioblack’s debut album, slated for release in early 2017. They have recently released a new video premiered on Substream, that demands to be checked out! The song is Nothing Is Permanent and the video which was cut with footage lead singer TJ Courtney shot following a tornado that [Read More]