Month: October 2012

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Still Falls the Rain, New All-Britten Album From Tenor Nicholas Phan, is Available October 9 and Features Narration by Actor Alan Cumming

Named one of NPR’s Favorite Artists of 2011, American tenor Nicholas Phan returns to the music of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) on a new album available October 9 from Avie.  On the eve of the Britten centenary, Still Falls the Rain showcases both the great British composer’s remarkable gift as a collaborator and Phan’s increasingly lauded interpretative powers. The album features The Heart of the Matter, a song cycle for tenor,…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CONVERGE STREAM ANTICPATED NEW RECORD

n preparation for 2012’s most anticipated metal/hardcore album of the year, Boston’s most illustrious masters of heavy music, Converge are currently streaming their prolific 8th studio album , All We Love We Leave Behind, available October 9th via Epitaph Records (vinyl on Deathwish). The record stream comes as Converge takes the cover of October’s Decibel Magazine. The band has also received recent critical acclaim  for their debut tracks “Shame In…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Turnover/Major League Co-Headline Tour Announced

Pop-punk bands Major League and Turnover have announced a fall co-headlining tour, which kicks off on November 16 in Glen Cove, NY and will culminate on December 23 in Philadelphia.   New Jersey based Major League got their start in 2009 with Nick Trask (vocals), Brian Joyce (guitar/vocals), Matt Chila (guitar/vocals), Kyle Bell (bass) and Luke Smartnick (drums) filling out the band.  After a string of EPs and various tours,…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Roxy Music – The Complete Studio Recordings 1972 – 1983 [CD Box Set]

The British band Roxy Music never really achieved mass success in the U.S., but like The Velvet Underground and Captain Beefheart, they have become one of those bands indie art rockers need to name check in ticking off influences lest they be shamed as musical poseurs. But listening back on their catalogue, you can’t help but be impressed by the bands creativity. Fronted by Bryan Ferry and at one time…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AraabMUZIK x Sleigh Bells

AraabMUZIK remixed a bunch of Sleigh Bells tracks in support of their tour together and the first one premiered today on Pitchfork -check out what happens when the MVP of the MPC takes on Sleigh Bell’s “Never Say Die”.  Tour dates & download link below- let me know if you need list to cover the show -Dana http://pitchfork.com/news/48098-listen-araabmuzik-remixes-sleigh-bells/ October 10/5 – Friday              Capitol Theater             Portchester    NY 10/7-…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rawhide: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD Set)

  Rawhide was a show that focused on the unique circumstances encountered by cow ranchers during the 1860s. This black and white show contained a more realistic tenor than other shows of its period, as it took suggestions and even employed hands from local ranches. Paramount has released the first four seasons of the show already. Rawhide: The Complete Fifth Season is a dish that is served two ways. One…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WITCHES MARK Post Rehearsal Footage with Jason McMaster

Witches Mark have uploaded rehearsal footage of the band performing “Swarm” with Texas metal legend and South Texas Walk of Fame alumni Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) who also guests on the studio version of “Swarm” as featured on the band’s upcoming Witching Metal Ritual full length. The footage has been posted at this location. This footage comes hot on the heels of the recently released “Bringers…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DOGBANE Record Cover Of “Charisma” For Upcoming KISS Tribute

In the wake of the passing of Dogbane [Heaven and Hell Records] guitarist David Ellenburg the remaining band are hard at work to carry on as their fallen brother would have wanted. Currently Dogbane is in the studio recording a cover of ‘Charisma’ for an upcoming KISS tribute released through Versailles Records titled Rock & Roll All Nite: A Tribute to Kiss: 1974 – 2013, to be released later this…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

8MM Announce West Coast Leg of National Tour

usband/wife duo featuring Grammy-nominated producer/mixer Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, No Doubt) and Stop Staring! celebrity model Juliette Beavan, 8MM are gearing up for their inaugural full-band national tour. Building on their already all-star lineup, the Beavans called on Tim Kelleher (30 Seconds To Mars, My Darling Murder) to slide and slither on the bass and Elias Mallin (Ke$ha, Kill Hannah, My Darling Murder) to add power to…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VINCENT CASTIGLIA Paints with his Own Blood!

Brooklyn-born and world-renowned surrealist VINCENT CASTIGLIA’s solo art exhibition, entitled ‘Resurrection’, kicks off tomorrow at a special gallery opening from 8-11pm at Sacred Gallery NYC (located at 424 Broadway 2nd Floor between Canal and Howard, NYC). The gallery will run through October 31st. ‘Resurrection’ will include a striking collection of Vincent’s paintings, which are created exclusively in his own human blood.   This retrospective encompasses all of Vincent’s available work…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TRASH TALK SHARE “EXILE ON BROADWAY”

Trash Talk have taken to their Tumblr to share new track “Exile on Broadway” and to invite you all to a free show at their home in Los Angeles. The show is at noon on 10/06. Email them at TrashTalk119 at gmail dot com for the location and more info. STREAM: “Exile On Broadway” –  http://soundcloud.com/ofwgkta-official/exile-on-broadway

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cardio Igniter (Pre-workout)

  Cardio Igniter is a new product from Top Secret Nutrition. It is a pre-workout, and it currently comes in a fruit punch formulation. The carbohydrates (5) and calories (15) are low, while the sheer amount of energy and drive one will be given is simply astounding. This pre-workout contains a number of compounds (Vitamins B6, B12, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, and potassium) that highlight and further facilitate the company’s…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Zig Zags release new single

Following their sold out Scavenger 7″, released earlier this year on Mexican Summer, and their recent collaboration with Iggy Pop for Light in the Attic, Zig Zags are back with “Monster Wizard” a droning riff combined with chanted vocals and a broken theramin. It tells the story of how all those road-tards and stone trolls got here in the first place.  The B-side “Turbo Hit” takes you down a dark…

Posted on: October 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TOUCHE AMORE CONFIRMS SHOWS IN SINGAPORE

Southern California’s Touche Amore has been on the road non-stop since the release of 2011’s Parting The Sea Between Brightness and Me, which was called “one of the most grippingly direct hardcore albums in recent memory” by the AV Club, as well as being named LA’s Best Metal Album of 2011 by the Los Angeles Times.  The band is closing out 2012 touring hard; currently on the road in the…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SAY ANYTHING BEGIN NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR

Say Anything are packing their things and getting ready to hit the road in the United States for their second full tour to support their newest album Anarchy, My Dear (released March 13th on Equal Vision Records). The month-long tour will kick off tomorrow at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, and will then make its way around the country, from coast to coast and many states in between. Tickets…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Puzzler 3D World 2012 (Nintendo 3DS)

Puzzler 3D World 2012 (Nintendo 3DS) / 2012 Ubisoft / http://www.ubi.com This game is the perfect bridge between generations, in that it provides players of all ages and skill levels ample opportunity to tease their brains. Puzzler 3D World 2012 is a title that has a tremendous amount of replay value. I believe that twists and turns that Ubisoft has provided through the slider puzzles, crosswords, and Sudoku (amongst other…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Icelandic Artist Sóley Announces East Coast Dates

Sóley Stefánsdóttir, student of composition and member of the Icelandic indie-collective Seabear and Sin Fang, has announced performances down the East Coast with Of Monsters and Men. The mostly sold-out tour supports her We Sink debut full-length via Morr Music, and begins on November 15 in Toronto stretching through November 30 in Orlando. The intimate songs off We Sink will be performed across two dates in NYC and Toronto, and…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Rance Allen Group to Debut Movie Trailer Friday

For 40+ years, the Rance Allen Group has crossed many boundaries, influenced countless artists and made musical history with their lives and music.   In celebration of their life and career, Tyscot Music & Entertainment presents Amazing Grace, an audio and visual collection that showcases their music from the past 4 decades.  In addition to classic hits, Amazing Grace also features 5 Brand-new songs including an unforgettable cover of the…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EXPIRE CONFIRMED TO SUPPORT COMEBACK KID

Midwest Hardcore’s finest are back at it with more touring in support of their new album, Pendulum Swings – check out tour dates below.  This year, EXPIRE was named one of Alternative Press Magazine’s 100 Bands You Need to Know, and has toured the globe several times over.  Most recently, Expire played in Southern California on the Bridge Nine Scion Showcase and also premiered a new video for the song “Abyss” which…

Posted on: October 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ash Set to Release Special Edition Triple-Vinyl Stateside

Ash ring in their 20th anniversary as a band this year with a Special Edition Colored Triple-Vinyl US release of their famous A-Z Series this November through Noyes Records. The A-Z vinyl edition will include a card to download the digital version with bonus content and the entire A-Z Series will be made available via all Digital Service Providers for the first time in the US.  Just watching them on…