Atlanta alternative rock band Fairshake has released their newest single, the emotionally driven modern rock anthem "High Risk". The song was recorded and mixed by Jeremy Nichols (Dim) at SpaceJockey Sound, with percussion and production from Ben Cato (Dim, The Dangerous Summer). "High Risk" is the first single from the High Risk LP, releasing in April 2022. "We have never written a record so fast, … Continue reading Atlanta’s Fairshake Bring Them Anthem Rock With “High Risk”
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Emerge Restless Bring The Heavy Post-Hardcore Sound Back On New Album
It's been a great year for heavy emotional music with a throwback sound, and Virginia's Emerge Restless have just added an album of the year contender to the genre. The band released Ursus Maritimus on Sonic Decoy Records this week. The stand out track is "Bethel, Believe". "This is our first full length, after a long … Continue reading Emerge Restless Bring The Heavy Post-Hardcore Sound Back On New Album
REVIEW: The Chocolate Watchband—This Is My Voice
By: Rhodes Ford The title track of The Chocolate Watchband’s upcoming release This Is My Voice is among many protest songs on the album. As a California psychedelic rock band formed in 1965, it’s not unfamiliar territory. While things have changed since the band was in their heyday, the sound of late 60s psychedelic rock … Continue reading REVIEW: The Chocolate Watchband—This Is My Voice
Aftermath Release Official Lyric Video for “Smash Reset Control”
Chicago based Progressive Thrash Metal Band AFTERMATH has released the official lyric video for "Smash Reset Control," off of their upcoming LP, There is Something Wrong. “Smash Reset Control lyrically and musically captures the angst millions feel daily. The system isn’t there to protect them or make their lives better. It’s really there to protect … Continue reading Aftermath Release Official Lyric Video for “Smash Reset Control”
likemelikeyou Reveals “Serotonin” Off of Debut LP, ‘The Dream’
Indie Alternative Pop/Rock artist likemelikeyou has revealed the second single off of his June released debut album, The Dream, a funk infused pop-rock track entitled "Serotonin." Highlighting the young musicians diverse range, "Serotonin" blends nostalgic 80s pop with modern electronic dance elements to create an equally jukebox and dance floor friendly back drop. Click HERE … Continue reading likemelikeyou Reveals “Serotonin” Off of Debut LP, ‘The Dream’
JOYOUS WOLF Release Explosive Cover of “Mississippi Queen” and New Original Track “Slow Hand”
Southern California based Rock band JOYOUS WOLF has released their incredible cover of the Mountain classic "Mississippi Queen" as well as a new original track "Slow Hand." Produced by Grammy award winning producer Howard Benson, Mississippi Queen" and "Slow Hand" are the first tracks released by the band on Roadrunner Records. Click HERE to Download … Continue reading JOYOUS WOLF Release Explosive Cover of “Mississippi Queen” and New Original Track “Slow Hand”
ZARDONIC Releases Highly Anticipated New LP, ‘BECOME’
Internationally renown Electronic Music Producer ZARDONIC has released his newest LP, Become, via Entertainment One. The 11 track album is a culmination of the Venezuelan masked demon's unique blending and evolution of rock, metal, and electronic elements, featuring collaborations with such accomplished artists and bands as Celldweller, American Grim, The Qemists, Coppa, Jorgen Munkeby, and … Continue reading ZARDONIC Releases Highly Anticipated New LP, ‘BECOME’
LULLWATER Releases Official Music Video for “American Glutton”
Athens, GA based alternative rock band LULLWATER has released the official music video for their socially critical single "American Glutton." Directed by Jason Thrasher, "American Glutton" is off of the band's 2015 LP, Revival "No matter your age or political beliefs, we hope this video inspires you to continue to challenge the status quo … Continue reading LULLWATER Releases Official Music Video for “American Glutton”
REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet- “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” is Shedding Some Led
If you have not heard a discussion comparing Greta Van Fleet to classic rock kings Led Zeppelin, well you must not be listening. So, let's get past it, embrace it for what it is and move on to what the first full-length record from GVF has in store beside the obvious. The opener "Age of … Continue reading REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet- “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” is Shedding Some Led
CAMU Releases Official Music Video for “Empire State of Sound”!
Hawaii based, NAKED front-man CAMU has returned after an 8 year hiatus with the explosive new single and official music video, "Empire State of Sound." Self-directed, "Empire State of Sound" was shot on the street of New York City and pays homage to both the city and the Finland born artist's experiences. “I wrote & … Continue reading CAMU Releases Official Music Video for “Empire State of Sound”!
Pittsburgh Warped Tour 2017 Wrap Up
Each summer, Vans Warped Tour makes its rounds throughout the country as the largest travelling music festival and attracts millions of rockers and music enthusiasts. This year, Warped Tour made its annual stop to the KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown on Friday, July 14th.
Real Friends Returns to Pittsburgh
After taking several months off of the road and the stage, Real Friends performed in Pittsburgh's South Side at the Rex Theater on June 7th.
Review: All Time Low’s “Last Young Renegade”/@StageAE July 25
by Stephanie Connell All Time Low is a pop-punk band from the Baltimore area. They have been making music since the mid-2000’s, and have spent most of their career on-and-off with Hopeless Records. The band has been in the studio and announced a new album, an international tour, and a new record label. All Time … Continue reading Review: All Time Low’s “Last Young Renegade”/@StageAE July 25
REVIEW and EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: FRZY -GOD KING SLAVE
Pittsburgh has become known as somewhat of a "farm league" city for future rap superstars. Mac Miller and Whiz are just a few of the talents to come out of the Steel City. The new release by Pittsburgh's very own FRZY will not only put him in the same category of superstar but quite possibly … Continue reading REVIEW and EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: FRZY -GOD KING SLAVE
Queen V Rocks the Barn
Queen V is doing a small tour to promote her ep, Bridges, which dropped in February. This coast-to-coast, limited stop tour included a private show in Pittsburgh. The proceeds helping support the Sewickley YMCA scholarship funds and raised over $30,000. The concert was in a barn like no other. Privately owned, the venue was literally … Continue reading Queen V Rocks the Barn
REVIEW: Sahg’s New Concept Album Is Downright Ascendant
Norway’s Sahg have been melting faces since 2004, but 2013 marked a fresh new approach for the ambitious Scandinavian metalheads. After three albums, all of which sequentially numbered, the group let their imaginations run wild with a conceptual album idea, one that wouldn’t be given a number like past records. Delusions of Grandeur took the … Continue reading REVIEW: Sahg’s New Concept Album Is Downright Ascendant
REVIEW: Red Fang’s Whales and Leeches Unleashes Primal Groove Metal
Rising metalheads Red Fang hail from a rather interesting place for metal: Portland, Oregon. While many of the most prominent metal bands of the 2010’s come from Europe, California or even the south of Georgia, Red Fang’s roots come from a place that’s more associated with the nearby grunge movement from nearby Seattle. This is … Continue reading REVIEW: Red Fang’s Whales and Leeches Unleashes Primal Groove Metal
Review: Periphery’s New Album “Clear”
Periphery has just recently released their newest album "Clear". Just for starters, this may just be their finest album yet. The album is not overly done with utter ridiculousness and since its only a total of seven songs, it is just the right length where it never losses your attention. The first song off of … Continue reading Review: Periphery’s New Album “Clear”
Review: Polar “Shadowed By Vultures”
Polar is one of those up and coming bands that just keeps grabbing everyone's attention with some very catchy songs, and constantly getting recognition from some bigger bands in the UK area such as Bring Me the Horizon and Architects. "Shadowed by Vultures" will be their second full length album and man, what a killer … Continue reading Review: Polar “Shadowed By Vultures”
Review: I Killed the Prom Queen “Beloved”
The Australian metalcore band, I Killed the Prom Queen, have had some very up and down times over their time as a band. This has included lineup changes and breakups since they formed back in 2000. Just last year though, it was announced that the band was going to become a full-time band again and … Continue reading Review: I Killed the Prom Queen “Beloved”
REVIEW: German rock legends The Scorpions release MTV Unplugged in Athens on Bluray, DVD, and CD
When it comes to making immaculately crafted acoustic sets that warrant repeated listens, MTV Unplugged has a nearly unparalleled track record. For a program and recording series that has spanned more than twenty years, and seen such a wide and disparate cast of talents, the show has become a cornerstone for acoustic sets. From Alice … Continue reading REVIEW: German rock legends The Scorpions release MTV Unplugged in Athens on Bluray, DVD, and CD
REVIEW: Baroness’ Live EP Delivers a Small Taste of Awesome
Since 2003, Baroness has been one of the most promising acts in metal. Alongside fellow southern metalheads, Mastodon, Baroness have pioneered a progressive metal sound that has sounded much less technical than their peers in Dilinger Escape Plan or Between the Buried and Me. After two critically acclaimed albums in Red Album and Blue Record, … Continue reading REVIEW: Baroness’ Live EP Delivers a Small Taste of Awesome
REVIEW: Behemoth’s Return with “The Satanist” is God Damned Great
Make no mistake, this is not for pussies. Sorry, it has to be said. Don't come to this altar expecting to play games, play poser, play Warped Tour shit. This is real. Real fucking god damn great. From the opening of "Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel" (I saw the virgin's cunt spawning forth the snake/I witnessed … Continue reading REVIEW: Behemoth’s Return with “The Satanist” is God Damned Great
REVIEW: Slough Feg’s “Digital Resistance”
Celtic Folk and traditional metal are not exactly kindred spirits that one immediately conjures up when thinking of great mash-ups of musical genres. Slough Feg, who's name is derived from a character in ancient Irish mythology, originates from Central Pennsylvania and relocated to San Francisco in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene … Continue reading REVIEW: Slough Feg’s “Digital Resistance”
Review: CHRYSALIS’ Focus On The Center
Some may call them “veterans” of the Southern California rock and metal scene, while others may only just be discovering experimental hard rock group CHRYSALIS, who are back and ready- after a brief hiatus- to release their first musical offering in almost seven years. With a vocal sound somewhat reminiscent of Coheed and Cambria in spots … Continue reading Review: CHRYSALIS’ Focus On The Center
REVIEW: Easy Company release their rocking new EP Hello World
Easy Company, a modern rock outfit based out of New Jersey, pack a solid rock punch on their EP Hello World. While far from the much used first line of code used by computer programmers to test out or teach a new program (i.e. the hello world program), the title aptly fits the band state … Continue reading REVIEW: Easy Company release their rocking new EP Hello World
REVIEW: Down Among the Dead Men Deliver an Energized Form of Death Metal
Bolt Thrower/Benediction vocalist Dave Ingram, along with Rogga Johansson and Dennis Blomberg from Paganizer are no strangers to death metal or even the idea of a side project. Ingram’s work in metal subgenres and even radio programming specifically show that he simply can’t escape the metal community (not that he’d want to). With more than … Continue reading REVIEW: Down Among the Dead Men Deliver an Energized Form of Death Metal
The Wild Family debut EP:Emerging indie folk rockers unveil a spellbinding, well-crafted EP that’s sure to please
Emerging indie folk rockers unveil a spellbinding, well-crafted EP that’s sure to please At only 20 to 21-years-old, The Wild Family boys are generating a notably mature and effortless sound marked by soulful harmonies, poignant lyrics, and spotless instrumentals that sooth and entrance from start to finish. It’s the type of band worth rooting for; … Continue reading The Wild Family debut EP:Emerging indie folk rockers unveil a spellbinding, well-crafted EP that’s sure to please
REVIEW: Fallen Fate Leave Their Concept Hanging in New Album
Fallen Fate are one of the newer metal bands to appear after the new millennium began. The cavalcade of heavy metal bands from the UK meant that metal was once again empowered. The thrash world mixed death metal and punk for metalcore to rise, and Fallen Fate were ready to plow their way down the … Continue reading REVIEW: Fallen Fate Leave Their Concept Hanging in New Album
Iconic Post-Rock outfit My Education to release a vinyl remaster of their debut album “5 Popes” on February 4th
In a genre like Post-Rock, where bands are about as divergent and vaguely dissimilar as genre descriptions themselves, it can be difficult for groups to gain momentum and notoriety. What’s more is a group’s ability to stand the test of time among the every-changing torrent of new music, even in the most obscure genres. My … Continue reading Iconic Post-Rock outfit My Education to release a vinyl remaster of their debut album “5 Popes” on February 4th
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