Month: June 2009

Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Famed metal drummer Richard Christy’s new band, Charred Walls of the Damned, inks deal with Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Richard Christy’s new project, Charred Walls of the Damned! This newly formed outfit features some of the most talented musicians in metal. Their collective experience is colossal and their musical pedigrees speak louder than any verbal or written praise. Founder, Richard Christy comments: “To be a part of the Metal Blade family is such an honor. I’ve been a fan…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BEHEMOTH UNVEILS NEW ALBUM ARTWORK! RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED!

“Evangelion combines a pure art form with a direct message. It was also important for us to ensure that the graphical presentation did justice to the record. Again, we have worked with Tomasz Danilowicz who has created his best illustration yet for Behemoth. The picture is of The Great Harlot of Babylon riding the seven-headed beast. Saints bow before her in worship whilst the tablets of the Ten Commandments lie…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Chao – hitsthemiss (CD)

This is really just one woman, Regina Chellew, and her many faces, her many styles of music. The beginning of the CD spreads the idea that Chao is really just innocuous pop, which most of the CD would tend to agree with, but at times, Chao goes and places in influences from different genres of music. Although, this does nothing to make the CD very interesting. The whole CD plays…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MONOLITH FESTIVAL TO REVEAL LINE-UP

“The outrageously beautiful Red Rocks has been screaming out for an underground/indie-style music festival for many years…Thanks to the tireless work of an elite group of Colorado scene-sters, the dream is now a reality.” – Billboard Magazine Buzzworthy indie festival MONOLITH presented by Esurance, happening September 12 and 13 at Colorado’s breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre, today announces plans to harness the power of social networking realms such as Facebook and…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Destineer Announces “The Circle: Martial Arts Fighter”

Capoeira. The Dance of War. From its humble beginnings in South America, this unique martial art has spread around the world. From Brazil to the United States and everywhere in between, fighters are stepping into the traditional circle to see who is the greatest martial arts fighter of them all. Do you have what it takes to be the best? Find out this summer when Destineer and developer Twelve Games…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

A Change Of Pace – An Offer You Can’t Refuse (CD)

While the first few tracks of “An Offer You Can’t Refuse” are fairly pedestrian, it is the ending of the disc’s second track “Death Do Us Part” that really show A Change of Pace’s worth as a band. The rapid-fire guitars present on the track, simple yet compelling really show listeners that the band is not all cute faces. “Every Second” is reminiscent of Simple Plan and Yellowcard, mixing a…

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Posted on: June 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur.com Introduces Jeff Ide

JEFF IDE RELEASES DEBUT VOCAL CD WITHIN THE HEART OF ME Singer, actor, and past booking manager of classic New York clubs, Don’t Tell Mama and The Duplex – Jeff Ide proudly announces his first recording, WITHIN THE HEART OF ME. Ide is a familiar performer to New York City cabaret audiences. His heartfelt, personal interpretations of the American popular songbook invite comparisons to singers such as Norah Jones and…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

CLOSURE IN MOSCOW ANNOUNCE TOUR WITH EMERY

w/Emery, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster 7/16 – Des Moines, IA @ House of Bricks 7/17 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground 7/18 – Springfield, MO @ Remmingtons Downtown 7/20 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre 7/22 – Henderson, NV @ Henderson Events Plaza 7/23 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew 7/24 – Modesto, CA @ Modesto Virtual 7/25 – San Diego, CA @ Soma 7/26 –…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Sneaky Sound System Announce US Tour Dates

US DATES June 18 – The Church – Denver, CO June 19 – Celebrities – Vancouver June 20 – SPIN – San Diego, CA June 23 – Cinespace – Los Angeles, CA June 24 – Abbey Pub – Chicago, IL June 25 – Tattoo – Toronto June 26 – Webster Hall (GBH & Webster Hall Presents) – New York, NY Arguably the biggest band in Australia right now is Sneaky…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Chantal Chamandy – Love Needs You (CD)

Chantal starts off “Love Needs You” in an interesting way; “Zindegi” really has an operatic feel to it that moves into a jazz influenced type of pop track. This bizarre mesh of styles will call listeners’ attention quickly, and even if it was only done for the shock value (this is not the case, as the track is very well-crafted and catchy), individuals are locked in for at least a…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Artillery – promo video available on YouTube!

The promo video to “10.000 Devils” – a track from the forthcoming album by Artillery “When Death Comes” – is available on Metal Mind Productions’ channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MetalMindPoland. Artillery: “It’s a song about inner demons. Facing them and learning to live with them.” It’s also the first professional video in the history of the band! Artillery, one of the best thrash metal bands around, returns with a brand new…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Russian Circles have added a few more tour dates following Bonnaroo.

The band is presently recording the follow up to their 2008 album, Station, at Chicago’s Electrical Audio Studios. Brandon Curtis, of the Secret Machines, is producing. Stay tuned for more information and prepare to have your mind melted by AWESOME! Russian Circles Tour Dates:


 THU JUN 18 – Columbia MO, Mojo’s # FRI JUN 19 – Iowa City, IA, Picador # SAT JUN 20 – Lawrence KS, Jackpot Saloon #…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

R.E.M. – Reckoning [2 CD Deluxe Edition]

The only surprising thing about R.E.M’s sophomore full length getting the deluxe double disc treatment is that it took so long. Long considered one of the best efforts from one of the most influential bands to come out of the 80’s, the rerelease come 25 years after it was first issued. A college radio station staple then and even now, “Reckoning” finds the band gaining confidence. The lyrics are a…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Chach – To Destroy Your Boyfriend’s Confidence (CD)

It’s been a few years since I heard Hoobastank, and Chach really makes me miss them (not really); their “Monte Carlo Blues” actually sounds like what Hoobastank would sound like if they had anything in thye way of talent. Strong vocals mix it up with the confident strokes of a guitar and splashing drums to create a track that is ready for rock radio any way you slice it. The…

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Posted on: June 18, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur.com Introduces Mark Elliott

Mark Elliott has been creating electronic dance music for over eight years. His primary influences date back to the early progressive house and trance music that emerged around the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. He prefers to create music by experimentation and free thought rather than trying to follow particular formula or make copies of music in today’s popular dance music styles. Despite the ever-evolving popular sound and developing sub-genre…

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Posted on: June 17, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Tinyfish to work with Mike Varty

British band Tinyfish has been very busy for the past couple of months. Not only do they work on their forthcoming live DVD “One Night On Fire” but they also continue to record their brand new album “The Big Red Spark”. Some very interesting news were posted yesterday on the band’s forum. Simon Godfrey: “I can now confirm that Mike Varty will be officially co-producing the Big Red Spark album…

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Posted on: June 17, 2009 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Poisoned Heart: A Punk Rock Love Story by Vera Ramone King (Book)

It’s clear just a few pages into it, that Poisoned Heart, Vera Ramone King’s memoir of her time with Ramone’s bassist Dee Dee, was not easy to write. The book comes off as part therapy, part twisted love letter to the clearly disturbed rocker. King, who met and fell in love with the punk rocker in 1977, just before the band helped introduce punk rock to the world. Her relationship…

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Posted on: June 17, 2009 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 1

The Features – Some Kind of Salvation (CD)

Some bands just know how to leave you wanting more. It’s been five very long years since Nashville-based psychedelic indie rockers The Features released their major label debut, the grossly underrated “Exhibit A”. The band is finally back with the second act, and it was well worth the wait. “Some Kind of Salvation” is brimming with the same combination of sunny harmonies, 60’s psychedelic organ and Motown horns that made…

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Posted on: June 17, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Cesar – Worlds of Change (CD)

Starting off “Worlds of Change” with “Get Up and Dance”, a Enrique Iglesias/ Marc Antony-style of track replete with rich Spanish (Argentine in Cesar’s case) guitar work. The same formula holds up during the disc’s second track, “One Day You’ll Be Mine”. What is immediately striking about “Worlds of Change” is the fact that the songs on the disc are both radio friendly and also the repository for what is…

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Posted on: June 17, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Behind the Songs with Sarah Reeves…

Sarah Reeves shares the inspiration behind “My Savior” from her April 21 project, Sweet, Sweet Sound. To hear the story in its entirety, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0PE7DjwxsQ “This song comes from Matthew 14:22-32. It is the story of Peter walking on the water to Jesus. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he was fine. As soon as he realized that the stormy sea was underneath his feet, he began…

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