Author: Sargeant

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

FRANK ZAPPA’S Entire Original Catalog Available On iTunes

For the first time ever, the entire original (from the Barking Pumpkin label) catalog of the music of legendary American composer FRANK ZAPPA will be available–legally and as authorized by the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST–on iTunes. Sixty masters (comprising 56 albums) in the deal between the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST and UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES are now available through iTunes. The August 14 iTunes roll-out follows the physical release of the first 12…

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

Paper Diamond Introduces the Elm & Oak Academy

Colorado native Paper Diamond is announcing the Elm & Oak Academy at the Colorado University of Boulder campus. Paper Diamond’s Elm & Oak (Exclusive Limited Merchandise and One of A Kinds) is a record label, design shop, and clothing line, delivering inspiration and creativity to Colorado and beyond. The label currently releases music from Paper Diamond, Two Fresh, Raw Russ, and Black Actors (Quiz and .anansi). The Elm & Oak shop…

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

THE FORESHADOWING stream “Second World” on AOL

Agoura Hills, CA – August 13th, 2012 – Italy’s The Foreshadowing are set to release their two most recent albums, Second World and Oionos in North America. The most recent of the two, Second World, which has been heralded as one of the best melodic doom releases of 2012, is now available for streaming in its entirety on AOL.com as part of their weekly ‘full cd listening party’ feature. Fans…

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

AUTUMNBLAZE Join The Pulverised Records Family

Today German melodic dark metallers, AUTUMNBLAZE, announce their union with Pulverised Records. Spawned in 1995, AUTUMNBLAZE released four full-length albums and two EPs before laying the band to rest in 2006 in search of other musical endeavors. The band ultimately reformed just two years later to release their critically lauded Perdition Diaries long player in 2009. Latest full-length, Every Sun Is Fragile, will drop later this year via Pulverised…

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

Angelique Sabrina Goes Behind the Scenes at Sumfest 2012

Angelique Sabrina is taking fans behind the scenes in a new video about her appearance at Reggea Sumfest 2012. The video includes clips from Angelique’s performance of her break-out hit, “Pull Up,” as well as photos and interview footage from the event. It also features a preview of a brand new “Pull Up” remix, coming soon. Sumfest is an annual music festival in Montego Bay, and is the largest concert…

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

STRATOVARIUS To Unleash Under Flaming Winter Skies

The news of drummer Jörg Michael’s departure from the Finnish melodic metal brigade STRATOVARIUS in September 2011 was a shock for all of the band’s fans. To say goodbye to a friend, hero and member who characterized STRATOVARIUS‘ sound for over a decade, the group embarked on a five-show farewell tour of Finland in November of last year. Before returning with a brand new studio album in 2013, STRATOVARIUS will…

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

LexiconDon’s “Burn” Released Today (Binary)

“Burn” is the second single off LexiconDon’s follow up to their successful 2010 debut Pink & Blue. Out today via Binary, “Burn ” is somewhat of a departure from previous LexiconDon tracks and showcases a much more “mature” direction for their music. It was the first song written after they returned from tour in 2010 and has an indie vibe while still staying true to their synth-based past work. Singer…

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

ANNE LITT ADDS MCKENNA FRAZER TO HER PLAYLIST ON SUNDAY

Two major forces in entertainment today, David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) and Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), have teamed up to launch 18-year old McKenna Frazer, whose father is a friend of David’s. She originally recorded a rendition of David’s hit “I’ll Be Your Chauffeur” as a gift for her father before she left for her gap-year in India. The song found its way to David J, who was so…

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

SARCOFAGO: Decade of Decay Sees First Ever Vinyl Pressing

Following the recent release of the first North American release of SARCOFAGO’s previously ultra-rare Decade Of Decay album on CD/digital formats, Greyhaze Records has just released the details on the upcoming 2xLP pressing, marking the record’s first time on vinyl. The first release in a series of SARCOFAGO albums set for reissue via Greyhaze by way of Brazil’s Cogumelo Records, the Decade Of Decay reissue unites over an hour…

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

Ellen M. Wilson – Destiny (CD)

Destiny’s Alone is a track that will immediately bring listeners on board with Ellen M. Wilson. This track needs little more than vocals and a piano to shine; the resulting track uses the interplay of human and instrumental efforts to draw listeners into the fold. Shelter Me possesses a foreboding feel to the track that ties together equal amounts Nightwish and Evanescence with Switchblade Symphony. Each element of Wilson’s…

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

Mario leaves THE PROPHECY

Bad news from our thrash maniacs THE PROPHECY²³! Mario just posted a statement on the band’s fb page that he’s going to leave the band this summer. Here’s his statement: “Hey dudes and dudettes, unfortunately I have to announce that I will leave THE PROPHECY 23 this summer. This was a hard decision, but because of a move to another city it won’t be possible for me to support the…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steve Lieberman the Gangsta Rabbi – My Magic Last Days (CD)

Mourn For Me Like The Prophet is the initial track on My Magic Last Days, and it is a track that blends together the gritty sound of late-eighties industrial with hints of psychedelic and new wave. What results is something that is always nuanced and requires a number of listens before listeners can get a full semblance of what is happening. The track keeps listeners firmly focused in, despite…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brisbane emcee Profecy teams up with American producer for new single ‘Walk With Me’

Following his much acclaimed opening in the Australian hip-hop scene with the “Let The Music Play EP”, the emcee Profecy, announced that “Walk With Me” the single that is also the title of the EP, goes live and is available for free download today. Profecy, is a self-made hip hop artist who grew up in Lismore, on the NSW coast. Profecy during his early, definitive years had little to no…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

STARS IN STEREO CONTINUE ON THE ROAD

Proving to be unstoppable L.A. based Stars in Stereo are enjoying a summer of unyielding touring as they criss-cross the county, just off tours with Foxy Shazam and Hoobastank, the band will reunite with The Used for a run in September, leading up to the release of their self-titled debut album coming later this year. See the new lyric video for the song Violence exclusively at Alternative Press at: http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/lyric_video_premiere_stars_in_stereo_violence…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FOZZY Releases ‘SIN AND BONES’ Album Stream with LOUDWIRE

August 10, 2012 — The wait is nearly over: FOZZY‘s new album, SIN AND BONES, will be out this Tuesday, August 14. The brainchild of WWE Superstar Chris Jericho and guitar extraordinaire Rich Ward, SIN AND BONES contains 10 explosive, hard rocking tracks. In anticipation of the release, FOZZY has teamed up with LOUDWIRE to stream SIN AND BONES in its entirety. The album stream is available here: http://loudwire.com/fozzy-sin-and-bones-exclusive-album-stream/ …

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE ROYS Ramp Up Launch Of New CD With Exclusives on SiriusXM

THE ROYS ramp up to the August 28 launch of their new Rural Rhythm Records’ CD, NEW DAY DAWNING, with exclusive promotions on PRESCRIPTION BLUEGRASS and BLUEGRASS JUNCTION, SiriusXM 61 Track-By-Track. Starting today, fans can catch a first for Bluegrass artists as PB debuts a Lyric Video for the duo’s current single, “Still Standing.” According to the site’s Brian McNeal, “Lyric videos aren’t a new thing, but with some sleuthing…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PSY’AVIAH present beautifully animated video for HMMA-nominated “On My Own”

Belgian electro-act PSY’AVIAH have released a music video for their track “On My Own”. It’s their 4th and last music video from their album “Introspection ~ Extrospection” out as a CD/2CD/download/streaming. The video is an animated short hand-drawn and animated by California Insutute of Arts (CalArts) student Emily Weeks. The video follows a girl seemingly lost in the forest, struggling, and finds the girl almost drowning… But the end reveals the true…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VEKTOR’s North American Tour

Sci-fi thrash overlords VEKTOR recently announced dates for a North American campaign this summer, and now, the time has come! Starting off this evening evening in their adopted hometown of Philadelphia, PA, VEKTOR will be thrashing their way across the continent until mid-September and sharing stages with the likes of WITCH MOUNTAIN, AUTHOR & PUNISHER, BATTLEMASTER, EARTHLING, PRIMORDIAL, CORMORANT, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT, HATCHET, WITCHAVEN, and many more! The first show takes…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LONGREEF Continue to Tour In Support of “Dirty Motel”

Aussie rock band LONGREEF (Josh Barker, Aaron Carruthers, Nick Miller, Jim Wark) continue to tour throughout the States in support of their sophomore EP, Dirty Motel. Released on June 12, the 5-track EP follows their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which was released in 2011. The band continue to do what they do best – perform live – and will be on the road through the fall playing to sold out…

Posted on: August 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Drop Electric — Drop Electric Sampler Platter EP (CD)

Empire Trashed is a track that provides a tremendously interesting atmosphere to listeners. The use of electric and organic sides during this track create a haunting effort that takes on hints of Enigma, Enya, and Massive Attack. The track possesses a number of distinct movements; Drop Electric are able to unite these into one cohesive track. The drum track that kicks towards the bottom of this track adds just enough…