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Our Tuesdays Travels featured band is Mellowtoy from Italy

April 14, 2015

What better way to bring back our Tuesday Travels band highlights than by bringing the spotlight on a great metal/hardcore band from Milan, Italy. Allow me to introduce you to Mellowtoy. They have recently released their fourth full length album, Lies which was produced by Marco Coti Zelati (Lacuna Coil), Mixed by Kyle Hoffman (P.O.D, Lacuna Coil, Bush, Zebrahead) and Mastered by the legendary Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Metallica, Pantera, Deftones, Limp Bizkit). With that amazing talent behind the album and the high musicianship at the forefront, it is one album for you to add to your list. You can pick up Lies which is out now on Scarlet Records and on iTunes here. Mellowtoy have recently released a new music video for their song, Chain Reaction. Scream/Growl Vocalist, Matt Massa comments on the video, The music video for “Chain Reaction” was shot in a grand 14th Century residence in Mantova (near Milan), on one very cold night. We are pretty stoked about the result and how Cristian looks as a ghost moving inside and outside [Read More]

Sick of It All unleash a fierce live video for Get Bronx

March 7, 2015

Sick of It All have just kicked off their South American tour yesterday with a show in Mexico. They will be unleashing their high energy sets on the crowd and to get you ready, check out their new video for their song, Get Bronx: Drummer Armand Majidi about the song and video: “‘Get Bronx’ is a hard-hitting groove with a message of defiance against the modern powers of oppression. This video serves to show people across the world that as gritty and unpretentious as hardcore music is, it still translates to the big stage and doesn’t need a tiny, intimate atmosphere to work. When a big club pulsates like that, the spirit of hardcore is kept alive.“ Upcoming Tour Dates: South America: 06.03.2015 (MX) Mexico City – Sala Puebla 08.03.2015 (CO) Bogota – Teatro Las Vegas 10.03.2015 (CL) Santiago – Arena Recoleta 11.03.2015 (AR) Buenos Aires – Teatro Flores 13.03.2015 (BR) Rio De Janeiro – Teatro Odisseia 14.03.2015 (BR) Sao Paulo – Clash Club 15.03.2015 (BR) Curitiba – Music Hall North America: 20.03.2015 (USA) [Read More]

Check out a live video performance by Cold Lungs of their upcoming new EP New Pictures/Old Frames

February 21, 2015

On the southside of Edmonton in the dead of winter, Cold Lungs set out to gather friends from the local hardcore scene to record their first live video. It was shot entirely live off the floor in the practice space for Cold Lungs and a few other local bands. Chad Steeves Photography, Firth Photography, and a couple of GoPro’s captured the madness that ensued. The entire EP New Pictures//Old Frames was played front to back (along with 2 older songs) by 3 frenzied young men. This video represents two parts: one dim and the other grim, the black and white filming gives viewers a sense of the atmosphere and the loud abrasive music showcases the aggression of the Edmonton Hardcore scene. Justin (Bass and Vocals) comments: “This video couldn’t have happened without the help of these insanely talented people we’re lucky to call our friends.. Alley Kat brewery were also kind enough to give us a keg of beer, and a ton of people were kind enough to drink said beer and trash our basement. [Read More]

All My Friends Are Dead release new video for Strongarm

February 5, 2015

It is that time of the day where we need to heavy it up and I have just the solution for you. Check out the new video for Strongarm from Cincinnati’s melodic hardcore band, All My Friends are Dead. Check out the video here: The song is off their debut release Dark Times which was released last year. Frontman, Chris Richter said, “We are excited to share this video with everyone; it has always been one of our favorite songs. We worked with Jake Dressmen from MOBTOWNFILMS and as always he nailed it. Be sure to catch us on tour with Oceans Grey starting late March as we head to take over Texas!” All My Friends Are Dead are ready to deliver their energetic infused hardcore amid catchy choruses and heavy riffs as they make their impact on the music scene. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMFADband Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMFADband Merch: http://amfadband.bigcartel.com

Everyone Dies In Utah release new single, Exodus

December 16, 2014

Genre bending band, Everyone Dies In Utah have just released a new single, Exodus. This is one band that you can’t box them into a genre category as they have taken elements from hardcore, metal, electronica and fused it to bring out their own unique sound that is garnering a lot of great attention. Their new single showcases their style. Check out the new single, Exodus here: The single has been climbing the charts and you can head over to iTunes here and pick it up! Make sure to also visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everyonediesinutahtx Twitter: https://twitter.com/EDIU iTunes for single: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/exodus-single/

BlessTheFall ignite a wave of crowd surfers out on the Moving On Tour

December 3, 2014

Blessthefall were another great band to check out on the Moving On Tour. This was the first time for us catching them perform live and they were incredible. The crowd at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco were definitely ready to heavy it up by the time Blessthefall hit the stage. From the second they hit the stage, the intense wave of crowd surfers began. It was like a sea of legs in the air and sweat flying across the venue. They kicked ass and I am already looking forward to the next time they return to San Francisco. The energy these guys bring out is unreal and they had the crowd under their spell. You can catch Blessthefall out on the remaining dates of The Moving On Tour. THU 12/04 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room FRI 12/05 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room SAT 12/06 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Briens SUN 12/07 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick WED 12/10 – Quebec City, QC @ Imperial THU 12/11 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis [Read More]

Cruel Hand announce headline tour for 2015!

November 26, 2014

Cruel Hand have just a few more dates remaining out on tour with Real Friends, Neck Deep and Have Mercy which should wrap up on November 29th in Cleveland, Ohio. Cruel Hand have just announced dates for their headline tour set to start on January 6th, 2015 in Montreal. The tour will feature Angel Dust and The Beautiful Ones as support. Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday at noon PST. Check the tour dates below: 1/6/15 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rosa 1/7/15 Toronto, ON @ Parts And Labour 1/8/15 Cleveland, OH @ Now Thats Class 1/9/15 Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room 1/10/15 Chicago, Il @ Beat Kitchen 1/11/15 Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot 1/12/15 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre 1/13/15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 1/15/15 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey 1/16/15 Eugene, OR @ Boreal 1/17/15 Oakland, CA @ Metro Sideroom w/ Chains 1/18/15 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo w/ Chains 1/19/15 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground w/ Chains 1/20/15 El Paso, TX @ Electric Banana 1/21/15 Dallas, [Read More]