Month: February 2012

Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brokaw – Interiors (CD) Review

Brokaw the punk/stoner band from Seattle, Washington recently released their debut LP “Interiors” back on Januaury 24th. band members are G. Stuart Dahlquist (bass) Mike Henderson (vocals) Rick Troy (guitars) Rich Medic (drums) When asked about the bands name they replied “We chose the name because it’s simple yet has some very complex associations,” says Brokaw’s bass player Stuart Dahlquist. “And masculine which might reflect our music/composition process accurately.” “Interiors”…

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Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LAY DOWN ROTTEN premiere second single ‘The Devil Grins’ exclusively via website of Metal Hammer magazine, Germany!

German Death Metallers LAY DOWN ROTTEN will release its new album Mask Of Malice February, 24thin G/A/S, 27th in the rest of Europe and the UK, and 28th in North America! In collaboration with Metal Hammer magazine, Germany, the second single The Devil Grins just went online. Surf over HERE to check it out! Make also sure to surf over to the LAY DOWN ROTTEN landing page that includes pre-order…

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Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jhameel Univeils Brand New Video For “Waves”, Successful “Waves” Series Out Now!

San Francisco based pop prodigy Jhameel has continued to wow the music world with his catchy hooks and unique vocals for his latest music series “Waves”. Releasing a track a week for 5 weeks in late 2011, the series created serious buzz taking the blog world by storm. Hitting #2 on the Hype Machine charts, the title track, “Waves” is an ethereal 3 minute journey to get lost in and…

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Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VISE MASSACRE: Debut LP Release Delayed, But Imminent; Raffle Live

Initially planned for release in January, Brooklyn bastards VISE MASSACRE’s debut LP Expendable Humans has been delayed due to circumstances beyond the band’s control. Something got jacked with the master and had to be corrected, but it’s not really interesting or important… we’re just here to spread the word that the LPs are being packed now, and set for arrival at the end of the month, which will allow Expendable…

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Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: marcussutherland Comments: 0

Bejelit – Emerge (CD) Review

Bejelit the power metal group from Italy are preparing to release a new album titled “Emerge” Members are Giorgio Novarino (Bass) Giulio Capone (Drums, Keyboards) Sandro Capone (Guitars) Marco Pastorino (Guitars) Fabio Privitera (Vocals) Bejelit released their debut album “Hellgate” back in 2004 and since then they’ve built a solid reputation by releasing two more albums also touring all over Europe, Their biggest appearance being in 2011 at Slovenia’s Metal…

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Posted on: February 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FEAR FACTORY Announce New Bassist

FEAR FACTORY today confirm Matt DeVries as the band’s new bass player. DeVries, previously of Chimaira and most recently Six Feet Under, joins the band replacing Byron Stroud. The announcement comes as the band continues work on their upcoming new album, planned for release early Summer. The album is currently being mixed in Canada by Greg Reely while artwork for the album’s packaging is nearly complete.   DeVries comments: “I…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL CAROLINA REBELLION SATURDAY, MAY 5 AT ROCKINGHAM SPEEDWAY

Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Slash (see below for full lineup). 2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, NC, conveniently situated between Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Also new in 2012: weekend RV…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HURTS PREMIERE “WONDERFUL LIFE” REMIXES ON VIRGIN MOBILE LIVE

British duo Hurts have premiered two remixes by Mantronix and Freemasons of their hit single “Wonderful Life” on Virgin Mobile Live. The track “Wonderful Life” appears on Hurts’ debut album Happiness, which is available now digitally in the U.S iTunes and Amazon stores. Virgin Mobile Live is offering the “Wonderful Life” remix by legendary electro group Mantronix as a free download, and the remix by English DJs Freemasons as an…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

London art punks Second Head release vinyl album

Second Head is Emma Browning (bass,vox), Wim Eden (bass, guitar, drums), with various drummers and the occasional guitarist sitting for gigs and recordings in the past. Their new mini album is “Disease Comes in Waves,” a limited edition of 300 12” vinyl LP with extended bonus tracks. It was recorded by Rory Attwell, Brattwell Recordings, and features two Americans: drummer, Neil Ganesha Hunt and guitarist, Mike Kokinda. Second Head formed…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLACK BREATH Unshackle Some Bestial Filth From New LP Via Revolver

Seattle deathbrigade BLACK BREATH are preparing to unleash their new LP, Sentenced To Life, March 27th via Southern Lord. With 10 tracks in under 33 minutes, Sentenced To Life contains the most demoralizing yet energizing d-beat injected death metal hymns from the band to date, with a bit less rock and roll swagger and more full-on rage. The album is a product of furious creativity jammed into a short span…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LEGACY OF DISORDER TEAM UP WITH GWAR FOR U.S. TOUR

Legacy of Disorder has just unleashed a simply kick-ass sophomore release, ‘Last Man Standing,’ and will soon be taking it to the streets, as they unite with veteran gore metallists Gwar for a full U.S. tour. “Legacy Of Disorder are chomping at the bit to get this U.S. tour with headliners Gwar underway,” says LoD lead guitarist, Rana Freilich. “We are fully stoked and excited to be included and part…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCREAMING FEMALES share 1st single via Rolling Stone & embark on record store tour

As a lead up to Ugly, Screaming Females are sharing the album’s first single, ‘It All Means Nothing’ via Rolling Stone and starting tomorrow at the Don Giovanni Records Showcase a 7″ record will be available. The 7″ features a live version of ‘A New Kid’ from a session recorded at the famed radio station, WFMU and “It All Means Nothing”. The showcase will be followed by a weeklong tour…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Cotton Mather – Kontiki [Deluxe Edition] (CD)

Austin’s Cotton Mather reside in that category of extremely talented/highly underrated bands, a slot that has included groups like Jellyfish, Big Star and Teenage Fanclub to name just a very few. That has, thankfully not stopped The Star Apple Kingdom label for re-releasing Kontiki, their best album, in an impressive two disc set. Originally put out in 1997, when the general public was inexplicable shelling out cash for The Spice…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Escape The Fate and Attack Attack! Co-Headline This World Is Ours Tour

Tickets are on sale now for the This World is Ours Tour, co-headlined by Escape The Fate and Attack Attack! and featuring support from The Word Alive, Secrets and Mest. The tour launches April 5th in Buffalo, NY and winds down on May 16th in Vancouver, BC. Tickets can be purchased now at www.thisworldisourstour.com. Check out the teaser/commercial for the This World Is Ours Tour here: http://youtu.be/R1K5bQzErBQ Tour Dates: 4/5-4/9-…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tiny Victories Premiere “Gravitron,” Announce Tour

Tiny Victories is excited to premiere the second single off their debut EP Those Of Us Still Alive, out February 28th via their own BirdDog Records. The band premiered the track “Gravitron” with Prefix, who proclaimed “there’s no denying the uber-strong songwriting abilities of Tiny Victories’ Cason Kelly and Greg Walters. From the shimmering synthesizers to the driving production to the soaring hook, the track stands as the very definition…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

XSEED Games Showcases Environmental Manipulation & Touchscreen Features in Sumioni: Demon Arts

XSEED Games is excited to bring gamers new details surrounding the touchscreen features that play an integral role in their upcoming and highly-anticipated PlayStation Vita action-platformer title, Sumioni: Demon Arts. Literally translated from Japanese as “Ink Demon,” Sumioni: Demon Arts is set in a fantasy world where players guide an inked character through a colorful landscape portrayed in the classical Japanese “sumi-e” art style. The game takes full advantage of…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ZEDS DEAD announces THE LIVING DEAD bus tour w/special guests Omar Linx, Araabmuzik + more

For Toronto-based bass music sensation Zeds Dead, the “dead” of winter marks the best time to launch their biggest tour to date…and this time their bringing friends along for the ride. Beginning on February 19 in Vancouver and running through the end of April, the LIVING DEAD TOUR see’s Zeds Dead, Omar Linx, Araabmuzik + other guests travel across North America by bus. With over 70+ shows already confirmed –…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE AUDITION START FRESH WITH NEW SELF-RELEASED EP

After departing from Victory Records in July of 2010, Chicago-based pop-punk band THE AUDITION is set to write their own history with the self-release of their brand new EP, titled Chapter II on February 14, 2011. Backed by an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign which ended up raising almost $3,000 over their goal amount and the support of their fans around the world, Chapter II sees the band heading in a…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Graffiti6 Perform “Free” on Conan

Graffiti6 stopped by Conan last night for a live performance of “Free.” Lead singer Jamie Scott showcased his soulful vocals on the band’s breakout single against a backdrop of beautiful strings. “Free” appears on Graffiti6’s debut album, Colours, which is available now. See what everyone is saying about the album below. Graffiti6, the duo of singer/songwriter Jamie Scott and songwriter/producer Tommy “Tommy D” Danvers, makes the art of crafting pop…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Telephoned Release “Ring Ring” EP

If you consider “pop” a dirty word, Telephoned are the filthiest act you’ll hear all year. Somehow, frontwoman Maggie Horn and producer / DJ Sammy Bananas still manage to turn even the guiltiest of radio pleasures into indie-approved party jams we can all be proud of. Ring Ring is their first EP of originals on Fool’s Gold, harnessing the good-time energy of the group’s cover-heavy mixtapes and live sets to…

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