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Polar releases new music video for Bloodlines

November 10, 2014

Post hardcore band Polar have released their music video for Bloodlines. “‘Bloodlines’ really means a lot to me,” proclaims vocalist Adam “Woody” Woodford. “Lyrically, it comes from a hard time for me and my family. I won’t name names, but it turns out that one of the family members was stealing from another and then they became very hostile towards my side of the family and that’s where the line ‘living with a death wish’ comes from. On a more positive note, it’s one of my favourite tunes to play live, so come down and party with us on the BWP tour in December – we can’t wait!” Check out the video here: The song is off their North American debut album, Shadowed By Vultures. Polar are currently out on tour in Europe with Close Your Eyes. Check the dates below and see if you are able to make it out to one of their shows. UPCOMING TOUR DATES 11/10 Prague, CZ – Chapeau Rouge* 11/11 Wroclaw, PL – Ciemna Strona Miasta* 11/12 Dessau, DE – [Read More]

Palisades at Assembly Music Hall in Sacramento for the Not Your American Idols Tour

October 24, 2014

Earlier this week we braved the 3+ hour traffic to Sacramento and did get there in time to catch Palisades hit the stage at the Assembly Music Hall. This was our first time at the new Assembly, but it was great to see that it is under the same ownership/management as our fave Sacramento stop, Ace of Spades. The staff was exceptional and the venue set up is ideal for a crowd to feel the energy from the stage. Palisades definitely delivered on the energy! They got the crowd engaged and ready to rage. The intimate atmosphere really allowed for the crowd to feed off the artist’s vibe. There was no one left standing still when Palisades took the stage. Their music brings the perfect fusion of EDM and Post-hardcore an inviting style that appealed to all. One drawback is the extremely dark venue and the little to no lighting which even at 6400 iso, it was tough to catch any good shots. Check out the photos from their set: Palisades have a couple more [Read More]

Catch Youth in Revolt out on the Not Your American Idols Tour

October 23, 2014

Tuesday night we made our way to Sacramento to cover the Not Your American Idols Tour in Sacramento at the Assembly Music Hall. The crowd was ready and the bands definitely were there to deliver incredible sets. Youth In Revolt from New Jersey was one of the bands that I was looking forward to catching live. They were awesome with energy that filled the stage and poured into the crowd. They delivered an intense dose of hardcore to the Sacramento crowd. You couldn’t keep yourself contained as you would get amped watching the fierce jumping of the bassist and guitarists. Every member of the band holds an incredible stage presence and they got the crowd off their feet and captivated them from start to finish. Definitely one of the stand out bands of the night and I am already looking forward to seeing them again! Check out the photos from Rockin Ryan of their set: There are still several dates left on the tour and if you can, make sure to see them. 10/23 – [Read More]

Heart of a Coward release music video for Distance

October 20, 2014

Are you ready to take a bit heavier tonight? Well, here you go! Check out this great new music video by Heart of a Coward for their song, Distance. The song features a guest appearance of SIKTH vocalist Justin Hill and it does a great job of bringing their melodic vocals fused with their heavy sound. It is a fierce track that will fuel you with adrenaline. Check it out here: Jamie Graham (vocals) on the song and video: “We’ve been really excited to reveal this video, especially with the Sikth tour coming up and having Justin as a part of the video too! It’s by far the most melodic on our record so something a little different…” Heart of a Coward are just about finished up with a tour with ATTILA and will be setting right out on a UK tour supporting SIKTH. Check the dates below: 29.10.2014 (UK) Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms 30.10.2014 (UK) Portsmouth – Wedgewood Rooms 31.10.2014 (UK) Plymouth – White Rabbit 01.11.2014 (UK) Bristol – Fleece 03.11.2014 (UK) Liverpool [Read More]

Memphis May Fire is our Aftershock Featured Band of the Day

August 29, 2014

Memphis May Fire have been quite busy touring in support of their new album, Unconditional. There is no stopping these guys and we are glad to see them coming to perform at this year’s Aftershock Festival. One thing is for sure, get ready for an incredible set. Memphis May Fire are adrenaline fueled and when they hit the stage, they bring it at a 150%. Vocalist, Matty Mullins completely takes control of the crowd and has everyone engaged from the start. These guys have great stage presence and it will be awesome to see them take over at Aftershock. Band Members: Matty Mullins: Vocals Kellen McGregor: Lead Guitar Jake Garland: Drums Anthony Sepe: Guitar Cory Elder: Bass Current Music: Unconditional out on Rise Records and available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unconditional/id824498917 Song to Check Out: Beneath the Skin off Unconditional and another favorite is Alive In The Lights off Challenger Video to check out: Beneath The Skin If you aren’t able to make it out to Aftershock, make sure you catch Memphis May Fire as they set out on their fall [Read More]

When Earth Awakes bring the spotlight on local metalcore

August 28, 2014

Last Friday when we made it out to the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, we were treated to many great bands, Breakaway Patriot, Pushing the Sun, Approaching Fiction and now the spotlight is on Petaluma band, When Earth Awakes. It was great to see that the headlining band was from Petaluma. These guys came out and gave their 150% energy, regardless of the size of the crowd, these guys were their to deliver an incredible set. Their music brings a spotlight on this local band as a great blend of hardcore/metalcore. One of the highlights of their set was when they performed an amazing cover of One Republic’s Counting Stars. Talk about a band taking a cover and truly making their own, that is exactly what these guys do. Check out the video here: They may be fairly new, but they are definitely one band to take notice and watch them as they embark on the rise through their musical journey. We picked up their EP at the show and it is stellar. With heavy tracks like [Read More]

Sirens and Sailors have van broken into while out on tour overseas, all items stolen!

August 28, 2014

Metal hardcore band, Sirens & Sailors from New York are currently out on tour in Europe with To Kill Achilles and Archetype, and have endured a break in of their tour van. For any touring band, being away from home and having this happen is devastating. Now imagine it happening in another country, so far from home! Please read their recent post on their Facebook page and see how you can help: * * * * Ladies and Gentlemen, if you would be so kind as to please take the time to read this, it could make a gigantic difference in our lives today. It is every bands nightmare to come back to their van and see that it has been broken into and robbed, and today that nightmare has become reality for us. To add to it, we are overseas in completely foreign territory feeling more helpless than ever. Every single dollar we brought with us, every single penny that we have earned over the past month of touring overseas has been stolen. Licenses, [Read More]