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Fozzy takes over the DNA Lounge in San Francisco

October 7, 2013

Heavy Metal Rockers, FOZZY have been touring with legendary Saxon and last night they had a stop here in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. This was the first time that FOZZY has made a San Francisco appearance and they truly showed us what we have been missing! They put on an incredible show. These five guys just have adrenaline running through their veins from the moment they step out on to that stage and give us 150% of what they got. We were excited to see them play, since back in August, we had the opportunity to talk with Chris Jericho about the Sacrifice and Sin tour. You can read the entire interview below or check it out here. We got there just in time to catch Halcyon Way as they got the crowd warmed up and ready to ROCK. We will tell you more about them under a separate post. Then FOZZY started their set with my favorite song, “Spider in My Mouth” and that is the perfect song to get the crowd pumped. [Read More]

Hell or Highwater is the band to keep your eye on!

October 3, 2013

I love it when a band that I have loved takes themselves to a new level and just has everyone talking about them. That band for me is Hell or Highwater. I first saw this band back in 2011 at (I think) Uproar at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. I just remember we were there to see Art of Dying and after their set, we walked away and heard the first few chords of them and turned around and made our way to the front! They just held us captive with their incredible Hard Rock. Fast forward a few short years and we have been listening to them ever since. Then Aftershock Festival came and they were on the Monster main stage and just took over the place. They have the most incredible energy when they perform and you can’t help but be mesmerized by them!!!! They blew the place away when they performed “Gimme Love”. You can check out a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together to that song which includes his [Read More]

STRYPER releases audio track for “Legacy” from their forthcoming album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY

October 3, 2013

Get ready die-hard STRYPER fans, you can head over here and take a listen to their song “Legacy” which is off of their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY which is set to release on November 5th. I just checked the song out out and I am blown away. It has me so excited about this new album. It has everything you want from STRYPER and more. You have the incredible vocals by Michael Sweet, Oz Fox with his intense guitar, legendary Tim Gaines kills it on the bass and precision drumming by Robert Sweet. These guys deliver ferocious energy and are truly spot-on and I think if you weren’t a fan before, you will be after taking a listen. The album is set for November 5th release but you can do a pre-order here; and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant download of the album’s title track. Physical copies of the album are available for pre-order via Amazon.com – the standard CD can be pre-ordered here, while the deluxe digipack version may be pre-ordered here. If you [Read More]

3 DOORS DOWN will stage the 10th Annual The Better Life Foundation Concert

October 3, 2013

3 Doors Down have been committed for over a decade in helping THE BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION and this year marks the 10th Anniversary of their annual concert. The Better Life Foundation helps bring a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Every year funds are raised an distributed to organizations and hospitals that help fulfill the band’s mission. Singer Brad Arnold explains, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Better Life Foundation and the weekend is going to be better than ever! Thank you to all the fans and sponsors who continue to support the foundation and the amazing work that it does.” The 10th annual concert will be held on November 16th at Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. This incredible event is being sponsored by Paul Benton and the Mississippi Army National Guard and will be featuring special guests Black Stone Cherry and Kris Ford from Red Jacket Firearms. This event is open to [Read More]

Lydia Can’t Breathe release new album and video today!

October 1, 2013

Lydia Can’t Breathe, Florida rock/metal band has just hit the road to tour with Otep. These metal fused rockers deliver catchy progressions as they blend growling and natural vocals and wrap them in forthright vocals. They have a sound that will have you wanting more. Today was a busy day for Lydia Can’t Breathe with not only the new release of their album, “Time” but they also released a video tonight for their song, “Enemies of the Night“. You can head over to Itunes or CDBaby and pick up your copy of their highly anticipated new album. This new album brings together Punk and Metal with some great catchy progressions. One of their songs off the new album is “Enemies of the Night” and here is their Official video: These guys have been insanely busy with their new album, new video and they are currently on a U.S. tour with Otep. You can check out the tour dates listed on their website and make sure to catch this ferociously energetic band in your town. [Read More]

State Line Empire releases new EP Raise Your Sins

September 30, 2013

I love new releases of music. What really gets me excited is when I have a band that I found just by them being an opening act for a headliner and have them become one of my favorite bands. It is the excitement that I get when I got to a show and not know anything about the opening bands and then be treated to a true gem of music. That is what happened several years ago as I watched State Line Empire open up for Steven Adler’s then titled band, Adler’s Appetite at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco. State Line Empire quickly became one of our family’s favorite bands with hits like and . They just had everything we were looking for in rock and roll with a hint of metal strewn right in. Fast forward to today and I have to share their new release with you. It is awesome! Sometimes bands come out with a new EP trying to re-invent themselves or just giving you a cookie cutter of [Read More]

Shotgun Harlot previews song from their new EP

September 28, 2013

A little over a year ago I introduced you to an incredible local band with a big sound, Shotgun Harlot. You can read our original post here. We told you about how they are delivering down and dirty ROCK n ROLL that will have you raising your fists in the air, drink in the other and raising hell with friends! We also featured an interview with lead singer, Dylan D. Waltz and you can read that post here. Well, fast forward to today and Shotgun Harlot is about to release their new EP next month. They have given us a preview of what is to come with a couple leaks from the EP, to include one of my new favorite songs, “Crescent Moon“. You can check it out here” So now I have you wanting more, right??/ Well just last week they released another song, “Severed Wings” that you can check out on their Reverbnation page or find it on their Facebook page. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up [Read More]