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Rubble releases lyric video for song off upcoming new album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears”

May 16, 2016

Ryan “Rubble” Barber is the mastermind behind Rubble which is a band delivering a blend of rock and heavy metal. Ryan is set to release his first full length album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” on June 7th. They have just released a lyric video for the song I & I which Ryan explains as, “This song is very close to me. Everyone knows the feeling of being alone on a journey. But the journey becomes much easier when you realize that its all up to you. Most of all, it is a song about seeing past the obstacles in front of you and pushing through to the very end.” Check out the video here: Ryan brings to life emotionally driven lyrics, sweet guitars, and powerful vocals in his new track. We look forward to his new album which will be available on CD, Streaming on Pandora, Youtube, Spotify, IheartRadio and many more and Digital download from Google Play, Amazon, ITunes and more. Ryan comments about touring, “Another big part of my journey right now is meeting [Read More]

Tickets on sale today for 2017 Monsters of Rock Cruise: Gathering of Titans

May 4, 2016

Tickets go on sale today for the 2017 Monsters of Rock Cruise: Gathering of Titans. This being the 7th edition of the hard rock/heavy metal voyage plans to set sail out of Tampa, Florida on February 2 – 7, 2017. Check out the news below: The 2017 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, the 7th edition of the ultimate hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, will set sail February 2-7, 2017 aboard a new ship and has expanded to six days, visiting two additional ports in the Caribbean for the first time. Appropriately titled Gathering of Titans, this year’s five-night/six-day exclusive full ship charter cruise will set sail out of Tampa, FL aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance Of The Seas, visiting Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico and feature 15+ artist performances, including headliners Vince Neil “The Voice Of Mötley Crüe,” Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensrÿche, Night Ranger, Saxon and Stryper. As in past years, the cruise will also feature an optional Pre-Cruise Party in Tampa on the evening of Wednesday, February 1st(details TBA). The cruise [Read More]

Sunflower Dead announce new tour dates for Spring/Summer

April 4, 2016

Sunflower Dead are going to have quite a busy year as they continue to announce tour dates in support of their recent album, It’s Time To Get Weird. They released the album last October through their own label, Bloody Bat Records. The album was produced by Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Godsmack, Slipknot) and Mikey Doling (Gemini Syndrome) and consists of 12 new tracks. The title track features KORN’s Jonathan Davis on vocals. The infectious rockers will be teaming up with Avatar, Hellyeah and In This Moment respectively on a trek that will take them across the US. This will provide you with many chances at catching their kick ass live show. We first came across Sunflower Dead when they opened up for (hed) P.E. and SOiL on the Born To Ride 2 Tour in SF at the DNA Lounge. They immediately caught our attention as they put on a great show. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show: Tour Supporting Avatar 05-02 in Chattanooga, TN at Revelry 05-04 in NYC, NY at Highline Ballroom 05-07 [Read More]

Time for a new dose of heavy metal from Motorize and catch them live this weekend!

February 12, 2016

Northern California has always been known as a great breeding ground for heavy metal and once again, Motorize will have you taking notice of their new heavy metal sound. Sacramento metal band, Motorize are once again ready to deliver you a heavy dose of metal. They have just released theirn new EP All or Nothing which features that original heavy metal sound that you have been craving. You are held captive with their aggressive guitars, crunchy basslines and full vigorous vocals reminiscent of Judas Priest, Dio and Iron Maiden. Check out one of their tracks, Wings of Steel: You can pick up the EP by heading over to iTunes. You can also catch Motorize tomorrow night in Sacramento as they open for Geoff Tate’s Operation Mind Crime. It is great to catch Motorize live as they deliver a majestic metal sound complete with brute force and brimming with showmanship. They definitely bring a great live show and the adrenaline is endless. Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/motorizeband Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JuXDbWv1dShvZlmQjEtEw Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/motorize

Interview with Doyle at NAMM 2016

January 29, 2016

One of our highlights of NAMM 2016 was chatting with the legendary Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. He had quite a successful 2015 as he toured extensively on a three leg Abominator 2015 US Tour. We caught him on a couple of his shows last year and he truly brought the energy to the stage and lit up the room with his presence. We sat down for a quick chat with Doyle as he told us about his new custom guitar with Schecter Guitars, vegan cooking and his plans for new protein products. Check out the video here: In case you missed our previous interview with Doyle, check it out here: Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. You don’t want to miss him if he is coming to a venue near you! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://officialdoyle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALDOYLE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoyleAbominator Twitter: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialdoyle iTunes: http://]https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/abominator/id674875860

The Black Dahlia Murder at DNA Lounge in San Francisco, Concert Review by Tiburon

December 12, 2015

The Black Dahlia murder has been around as long as I have been rocking out, I have always been a fan of their music, and have been lucky enough to witness them live multiple times; this being the first time photographing them as a photographer as well as a huge fan. The opening acts leading to The Black Dahlia Murder were Artificial Brain, Entheos, Iron Reagan, and Goatwhore. Walking into the DNA lounge in San Francisco for the first time was slightly overwhelming; the venue is build like a post apocalyptic mad max style de facto music venue when not used for mortal combat. The first floor is rather simple, an ample stage with plenty of room to mosh, crowd surf, and a chill area away from the rowdiness. The upstairs has this Rust-oleum red primer painted rail that hangs towards the downstairs at an angle for better viewing that makes it feel like they are spectators awaiting to give us the all too dramatic thumbs down kill approval. I got there as Entheos [Read More]

Doyle kicks off first of three Abominator 2015 Tours tomorrow!

September 24, 2015

Legendary Ex-Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein will be kicking off the first of a three leg Abominator 2015 US Tours. gearing up to hit the road on the first of three ABOMINATOR 2015 TOURS. DOYLE which features DOYLE Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar, Alex Wolfman Story on vocals, and Brandon Pertzborn on drums) is ready to bring their fierce energy to stages across the country with support support by The Family Ruin, Calabrese and Hatchet on select dates. The ABOMINATOR TOUR 2015 will have VIP Meet & Greet packages available via www.OfficialDoyle.com/Store and at the DOYLE merch booth every night! The VIP packages include a special meet & greet with the band, a VIP laminate, autographed 8×10 photo, individual photo, and a download of the Abominator album. You can pick up your tickets by heading over to www.OfficialDoyle.com. Plus, DOYLE recently announced even more tour dates with guitarist John 5 as part of his “Mad Monster” tour. The run hits six west coast markets between November 5th and November 12th, intertwined with the Abominator Tour. Check [Read More]