LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER is pleased to announce his new, exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate—a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that CHRIS ADLER himself will be distributing exclusively throughout North America. The … Continue reading LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER Announces Exclusive North American Endorsement and Distribution Deal with VRUK Corporation
PARQUET COURTS SHARE CONCERT VIDEO FOR “BORROWED TIME” AND HEAD WEST FOR THE TACOS
Parquet Courts have had a pretty exhausting, yet massively fulfilling, week. After wrapping up their first tour ever, they came home to an eager sold-out hometown crowd at Brooklyn's Death By Audio. The critics have been (rightfully) fawning, with recent features in The Village Voice, SPIN, and Pitchfork, but what it's really all about is … Continue reading PARQUET COURTS SHARE CONCERT VIDEO FOR “BORROWED TIME” AND HEAD WEST FOR THE TACOS
THE LONE BELLOW SIGNS TO DESCENDANT RECORDS
Hailing from Brooklyn via south of the Mason-Dixon, THE LONE BELLOW has signed to Descendant Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Their self-titled album will be released at iTunes and independent retailers on January 15th with a wide release on January 22nd. Additionally, "Bleeding Out" will be iTunes "Single of the Week" this week. … Continue reading THE LONE BELLOW SIGNS TO DESCENDANT RECORDS
Nightlands Announces March Tour with Efterklang
"Nightlands investigates cool niches like psyche-folk or deep house, all the while embracing wimp rock and anthemic cheese of the '70s and '80s by fusing Mike & the Mechanics pleasantries with acid-seared solo blues of Syd Barrett." -- SPIN [5 Best New Artists for January] "It's total classic rock stuff, but Hartley turns it into … Continue reading Nightlands Announces March Tour with Efterklang
JEFF LOOMIS Announces NAMM Appearances; Performing at Schechter Guitars’ NAMM 2013 Party
Ex-Nevermore guitar prodigy JEFF LOOMIS has announced a number of appearances to be held at this year's NAMM conference. His appearance schedule is below, and he will also be performing at Schechter Guitars' NAMM 2013 Party along with Exodus, Prong and former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland (Ohm, Ohmprey). JEFF LOOMIS will be performing with his … Continue reading JEFF LOOMIS Announces NAMM Appearances; Performing at Schechter Guitars’ NAMM 2013 Party
FOCUS Debut Track From New Album X
Three weeks from today X, the new album from Dutch progressive rockers FOCUS will be released via Four Worlds Media USA. Featuring cover art by Roger Dean (Yes), the album was produced by the band with a running time just shy of 60 minutes. It is the first new material from the four-piece in six … Continue reading FOCUS Debut Track From New Album X
FIDLAR Streams Full LP
FIDLAR's Self- Titled debut LP has been named one of 2013's most anticipated albums by Time Magazine, NME, Entertainment Weekly, The Huffington Post, Stereogum, and more. With just a week until the release date you can stream the entire album on Pitchfork now. Tour Dates 01/17 – Davis House Party @ Babeylon 01/18 – San … Continue reading FIDLAR Streams Full LP
DYING FETUS Expose “Second Skin” Video
Tour With Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist Kicks off January 26th Death Metal powerhouse DYING FETUS have completed work on a new video for the song "Second Skin". "Second Skin" comes off of last year's critically acclaimed release Reign Supreme. Bloody Disgusting the online home for all things horror has teamed up with DYING … Continue reading DYING FETUS Expose “Second Skin” Video
Ramona Falls Announces Winter US Tour
Tour Dates Jan 23 MINNEAPOLIS, MN , 7th Street Entry Jan 24 MADISON, WI , FRZN FEST at High Noon Saloon * Jan 25 IOWA CITY, IA, Gabe's * Jan 26 CHAMPAIGN, IL, Mike N Molly's Jan 27 GRAND RAPIDS, MI , Pyramid Scheme Jan 29 PITTSBURGH, PA, Brillobox Jan 31 HAMDEN, CT , The … Continue reading Ramona Falls Announces Winter US Tour
Western Medication Premiere ‘Big City’ Video
Check Out The Premiere Of 'Big City' Video On Stereogum Western Medication formed in December 2011 in Nashville, TN as the brainchild of Nashvillian punk Justin Landis. A decade of masking symptoms and playing in Nashville's punk scene had brought Landis to a tipping point. The band was created as, "the remedy against the epidemic … Continue reading Western Medication Premiere ‘Big City’ Video
DARK EMPIRE Announce New Guitarist
New Jersey Progressive Extreme Metallers DARK EMPIRE are happy to announce that Christian Colabelli has stepped in as their new permanent 2nd guitarist. Christian replaces Andrew Atwood, who split from the band just prior to the recording of last year's album, From Refuge to Ruin. Video can be viewed below of Christian and co-guitarist Matt … Continue reading DARK EMPIRE Announce New Guitarist
AEON ZEN Premiere “Top 5” Riffs Video on GuitarWorld.com
English progressive-metallers AEON ZEN are back with their latest opus entitled Enigma, which is an ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks showing the strengths of the band, as well as two bonus tracks. Enigma will be released January 22, 2013 on Nightmare Records. The album is available for pre-order on Amazon … Continue reading AEON ZEN Premiere “Top 5” Riffs Video on GuitarWorld.com
Sick/Sea Announce Winter Tour Dates: Arsenal Lanes Pittsburgh Feb 13
McAllen, TX indie rock outfit Sick/Sea have announced dates for their winter tour in support of their Autumn + Colour Records label debut EP, Moral Compass. The band is offering their song “Robot” as a FREE download on the Autumn + Colour Records website at: http://autumnandcolour.com/sicksea. Check out the music video for the track here: … Continue reading Sick/Sea Announce Winter Tour Dates: Arsenal Lanes Pittsburgh Feb 13
Stream New Night Moves Track ‘Colored Emotions’/Live at Shadow Lounge Jan 22
Check Out 'Colored Emotions' Premiere At Teen Vogue For such a patently American locale, the Twin Cities have lacked a remarkable group that evokes the American rock canon in a classic manner for a long time. Enter Night Moves. Formed in 2009 by guitarist and vocalist John Pelant, bassist Micky Alfano and multi-instrumentalist Mark Ritsema, … Continue reading Stream New Night Moves Track ‘Colored Emotions’/Live at Shadow Lounge Jan 22
COAL CHAMBER Announces Co-Headliner with SEVENDUST, Featuring Special Guests LACUNA COIL
Marking their first U.S. live performances in over 10 years, 90’s alt-metal band COAL CHAMBER is pleased to announce that they are back in action and kicking off a co-headline tour with Sevendust this spring. The tour will also feature special guests Lacuna Coil as direct support on each date, as well as Candlelight Red … Continue reading COAL CHAMBER Announces Co-Headliner with SEVENDUST, Featuring Special Guests LACUNA COIL
BURGER RECORDS KEEPS ON KEEPIN’ ON WITH JANUARY’S “A TAPE A DAY, OK??”
Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. We can't speak for your general mental health, but we can confirm that Burger Records is in fact releasing a new cassette tape every day during the month of January, so in that respect, you are not losing your mind (though some might argue Burger's mental freshness … Continue reading BURGER RECORDS KEEPS ON KEEPIN’ ON WITH JANUARY’S “A TAPE A DAY, OK??”
Ricky Rebel -Talks Friendship w/ Michael Jackson + More
Ricky Rebel just sat down with the UK's most popular LGBT blog, SoSoGay.co.uk, and talked about everything from hanging out at Neverland and being signed by Michael Jackson, to his current endeavors and his single "Manipulator!" Read the entire interview on SoSoGay.co.uk
LIONS LIONS Announces Upcoming Tour with SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
Boston's post-hardcore phenomenon LIONS LIONS has announced they will join SLEEPING WITH SIRENS on thier upcoming US headline tour. Kicking off in Atlanta, GA on March 13, the 19-date month-long run will also feature CONDITIONS and DANGERKIDS. The band comments, "We're honored to be going back on the road with Sleeping with Sirens. They've been … Continue reading LIONS LIONS Announces Upcoming Tour with SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT kicks off North American tour with GOJIRA: Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh Feb 9
Devin Townsend--guitar virtuoso and musical genius--will be touring North America with GOJIRA and THE ATLAS MOTH! See below for all upcoming tour dates: DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT tour dates feat. GOJIRA, THE ATLAS MOTH 1/14 - Mill City Nights - Minneapolis, MN 1/15 - The Garrick Centre - Winnipeg, MB 1/16 - Odeon Events Centre - … Continue reading DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT kicks off North American tour with GOJIRA: Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh Feb 9
RIVERSIDE Releases Music Video for “Celebrity Touch”
Poland's progressive rockers RIVERSIDE have released a music video for "Celebrity Touch," the first single off their highly-anticipated fifth studio album SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES. "'Celebrity Touch' reflects the times we live in," says RIVERSIDE's Mariusz Duda. "I think everyone has a deep need to feel important somehow, but unfortunately, this need is rarely … Continue reading RIVERSIDE Releases Music Video for “Celebrity Touch”
CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK! ANNOUNCE SPRING U.S. HEADLINE TOUR
Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! is excited to announce their first North American headline run this spring, with support from Handguns, State Champs, and City Lights. Touring in support of debut album Something For Nothing, The "Pardon My French" Tour is the band's first 2013 U.S. trek since their fall run with Woe, Is Me, and … Continue reading CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK! ANNOUNCE SPRING U.S. HEADLINE TOUR
WITHIN THE RUINS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM DETAILS
Massachusetts juggernauts WITHIN THE RUINS have announced their new record "Elite" which will be released on February 26, 2013 via eOne / Good Fight Music. The new effort will be the first full length since the band released "Invade" in 2010. The band will be participating in this year's "Eat Your Heart Out Festival" next … Continue reading WITHIN THE RUINS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM DETAILS
MUSTASCH’s “Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven” Will Be Your Winter Anthem
Where do I begin? Not only does the name “MUSTASCH” suggest these guys to be total badasses, this album reinforces their gamble of a name choice. MUSTASCH has sold out tours in Scandinavia and opened and headlined tours with major names like Motörhead in Europe in addition to three Swedish Grammy Nominations. These guys have … Continue reading MUSTASCH’s “Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven” Will Be Your Winter Anthem
Helloween To Co-Headline 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise January 28th
This year German Melodic Speed Metal pioneers, Helloween will be co-headlining the epic 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, sailing from Miami to the Turks and Caicos Islands beginning Jan 28, 2013. The cruise boasts an intense line up of over 32 metal bands over 5 days. Helloween’s new album Straight Out Of Hell will be … Continue reading Helloween To Co-Headline 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise January 28th
Alice in Chains Spring Tour: Pittsburgh Show 5/8 Benedum Center
Alice in Chains 2013 US Spring Tour Tickets go on sale Friday... 4/25: The Fillmore, Miami Beach, FL 4/30: BUCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, AL 5/1: William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta, GA 5/5: Norva, Norfolk, VA 5/7: Sands Event Center, Bethlehem, PA 5/8: Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA 5/14: Lyons Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls, SD 5/15: Eagles Ballroom, … Continue reading Alice in Chains Spring Tour: Pittsburgh Show 5/8 Benedum Center
Matmos Announce February Tour In Support Of New Album & Share New Live Video
Baltimore-based electronic duo Matmos (Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt) will tour the US next month in support of their new album, The Marriage Of True Minds, out February 19 on Thrill Jockey Records. To give a taste of what's to come, SPIN.com premiered a live performance of Matmos covering the Buzzcocks' "ESP" at Thrill Jockey's … Continue reading Matmos Announce February Tour In Support Of New Album & Share New Live Video
AWOLNATION ANNOUNCE 2013 SPRING U.S. TOUR
TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18th AWOLNATION has announced the dates of their upcoming Spring U.S. concert tour. The band has confirmed 30 new shows beginning in March and running through April. Blondfire will serve as the main support act on most dates with Mother Mother to open. Tickets go on sale this … Continue reading AWOLNATION ANNOUNCE 2013 SPRING U.S. TOUR
Recovery Council “Plan-Do-Check-Act” Available Tomorrow
Rebeca Qualls is a geek. The guitarist/vocalist and chief songwriter for New Jersey-based rock trio RECOVERY COUNCIL has a unique background which includes, of all things, scientific systems engineering. And she’s crazy enough to think that the two have something in common. “Writing music is, in many ways, the organic distillation of thoughts, feelings, and … Continue reading Recovery Council “Plan-Do-Check-Act” Available Tomorrow
TELLUS REQUIEM Premiere New Song on Metal Insider
Nightmare Records is set to release TELLUS REQUIEUM's new album Invictus (The 11th Hour) on January 22, 2013. Invictus (The 11th Hour) can be pre-order red on Amazon and the Nightmare Records Website. Today the band is excited to share a song from the new album with the public. TELLUS REQUIEM has partnered up with … Continue reading TELLUS REQUIEM Premiere New Song on Metal Insider
Lordi Announces New Album:To Beast Or Not To Beast Out March 19th
"To Beast Or Not To Beast" was recorded earlier this fall at WireWorld Studio in Nashville, TN with renowned producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, SKID ROW, DOKKEN, RAVEN, MEGADETH). The CD will mark the recording debut of LORDI's new members, keyboardist Hella (replacing Awa) and drummer Mana (replacing Otus). “The road to this album … Continue reading Lordi Announces New Album:To Beast Or Not To Beast Out March 19th
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