Mayhem Fest

Concerts

Interview with Kyle and Tom of Hellyeah out on Mayhem Fest

July 21, 2015

  Hellyeah have been tearing up the main stage out on this year’s Mayhem Festival.  We had a chance to catch up with Bassist Kyle Sanders and Guitarist Tom Maxwell before their set at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Check out our interview with them here: Hellyeah have teamed up with  with domestic abuse prevention organization NO MORE.  In their #HushNoMore campaign they have been sending messages of hope and support to survivors of domestic abuse.  The band released their music video for HUSH in April. This song and music video tell the story of frontman Chad Gray’s personal life experience dealing with family violence. Check out the video here: It is an amazing song that captures the depth of pain and emotion of experiencing family violence. It brings a voice to those who may remain silent and it also brings hope to those who might feel helpless. These are the memories in me, you didn’t wanna know, you didn’t wanna know, These are the memories we keep, we don’t wanna show, we don’t wanna show, but now [Read More]

Hardcore

Catch Code Orange out on the Rockstar Mayhem Fest

July 20, 2015

We wanted to bring you a quick update with Code Orange as they have been out on the I AM KING summer tour as part of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest. They are also heading out to perform at Hardcore 2015 FEST this week!  Check out our interview with drummer Jamie after their set in Mountain View: Make sure to pick up their I AM KING album and crank it up loud! Also visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://thinnersoftheherd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codeorangekids Twitter: https://twitter.com/codeorangekids

Concerts

Interview with our Mayhem Fest highlight, Kissing Candice

July 19, 2015

  One of our highlights of this year’s Mayhem Fest is Kissing Candice, the gore core metal band from Long Island, New York. They have been destroying the Victory stage with their masks, blood, guts and metal. They recently released their debut album, Blind Until We Burn on Victory Records. You can pick it up on iTunes here. We had the chance to chat with the band before their set in Mountain View at Shoreline Amphitheater. Check out our interview here: You have a few more weeks to catch them out on the Mayhem Fest and make sure to get yourself to a show: 7/19 – Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre 7/21 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 7/24 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live 7/25 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center 7/26 – Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach 7/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood 7/31 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall 8/1 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 8/2 – Dallas, [Read More]

Band

Interview with Sister Sin as they continue to tear it up out on Mayhem Fest

July 18, 2015

  Sister Sin have been tearing it up out on the Victory Stage during Mayhem Fest this summer and it is one set you don’t want to miss. They completely bring out such a high energy to their stage performance that will have you headbanging in seconds. We had a chance to talk with Liv and Jimmy shortly after their set at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Check out our interview here:     Make sure you have their latest album, Black Lotus and crank it up loud so they neighbors can enjoy! We can’t wait for them to return for another tour soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.sistersin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SisterSin Twitter: https://twitter.com/SISTERSIN

Band

Interview with Eugene of Sworn In as they continue to kick ass out on Mayhem Fest

July 16, 2015

  Sworn In have been destroying the Victory Stage out on Mayhem Fest this summer. They have been delivering fiercely energetic sets that have captivated the crowds and incited some nonstop moshing!  We had the chance to chat with Guitarist Eugene Kamlyuk when they played at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Check out our interview here: Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch their video for their song Scissors here: Make sure to catch them out on Mayhem Fest and be sure to also visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news from Sworn In. I will leave you with a video of their performance of one of my favorite songs, Sunshine. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.sworninband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swornin Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwornInBand Merch: http://www.sworninshop.com/

Band

Interview with The Devil Wears Prada as they continue to deliver fierce sets out on Mayhem Fest

July 1, 2015

  Mayhem Fest officially kicked off with a bang this past weekend. We were able to catch the tour as it made a stop at the Shoreline Amphitheater and it proved to be a day full of non-stop hard and heavy music which was sure to satisfy all your needs. The lineup this year has a little bit of everything and we were excited to see The Devil Wears Prada out on the tour! The Devil Wears Prada are set to release a conceptual “Space” EP on August 21st through Rise Records. This being their first official release since 2013 and is a wholly collaborative effort, with all band members – Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Andy Trick (bass), Daniel Williams (drums), and touring musicians Jonathan Gering (keyboards), and Kyle Sipress (lead guitar) – contributing.  We had the chance to talk with Jeremy and Andy shortly before their set on Sunday and are pleased to bring that interview to you here:     The EP can be pre-ordered by visiting http://tdwp.merchnow.com. In addition to playing some [Read More]

Concerts

Hellyeah ready for Mayhem Fest and are bringing awareness and a message of hope for domestic abuse

June 25, 2015

Hellyeah are gearing up for their first show on the Mayhem Festival this weekend. They will be hitting the main stage at 7:05 each night and I hope you don’t miss them. We will be seeing them this Sunday at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Hellyeah have teamed up with  with domestic abuse prevention organization NO MORE.  In their #HushNoMore campaign they have been sending messages of hope and support to survivors of domestic abuse.  The band released their music video for HUSH in April. This song and music video tell the story of frontman Chad Gray’s personal life experience dealing with family violence. Check out the video here: It is an amazing song that captures the depth of pain and emotion of experiencing family violence. It brings a voice to those who may remain silent and it also brings hope to those who might feel helpless. These are the memories in me, you didn’t wanna know, you didn’t wanna know, These are the memories we keep, we don’t wanna show, we don’t wanna show, but now at [Read More]