Author: Sargeant

Posted on: July 27, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PureGrainAudio.com Continues The “…And Justice For Art” Series

Canada’s mightiest Rock/Metal site, PureGrainAudio.com, recently debuted a column entitled “…And Justice For Art”, an unprecedented new series focused on exploring every detail behind the making of some of the most stunning cover artworks in the history of Metal music. The first installment of the series, which posted earlier this month, explored the impact that cover artwork can have on the overall album experience and tapped the brain of famed artist Eliran Kantor [TESTAMENT,…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KILL DEVIL HILL Offering VIP Packages on Upcoming Tour

KILL DEVIL HILL the new band featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) guitar slinger Mark Zavon and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg are gearing up to hit the road August 1st. More dates are expected to be announced shortly. A list of confirmed dates can be found below. The band will be offering VIP Packages for all of their upcoming…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lovely Bad Things Announce Tour

Los Angeles’ The Lovely Bad Things fresh back from their first international performance at Primavera Festival in Barcelona, Spain, where they successfully funded their trip through a combination of crowdfunding using IndieGoGo, passing the hat at house shows and a well timed license of their song “I Just Want You To Go Away” to the MTV show Awkward, are pleased to announce West Coast tour dates with Oklahoma’s Broncho and their…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Matt Gold – No “Ordinary” Musician

Matt Gold is an artist of many talents. Singer, songwriter, photographer, and former professional model, Matt’s creativity shines through in all that he does. Influenced by artists such as Tori Amos, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Radiohead, Matt’s piano-vocal combo has enabled him to create a coffee shop niche in his home town of Bloomington, IN. He is currently in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album, “Drown Before You…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Socialburn – The Beauty of Letting Go

Socialburn moves cross the gamut of popular rock type of styles, taking a little bit from Bush, Howie Day and even the dirty rock of bands like Lit for their “Beauty of Letting Go”. A track like “Speak Now” really looks toward Switchfoot for its main influence, but really puts forth something that is more cohesive and compelling than anything that “The Beautiful Letdown-era” Switchfoot could come up with.…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Photek – “Levitation” Remix EP (July 31st, !K7)

Altered Natives on working with Photek: ‘It was a great honour to get the opportunity to remix one of my music heroes. Photek’s drum arrangements and sense of percussion always inspired me when I was younger so it only seemed right in my mind that I remixed his work in my own percussive style. I chose to follow his song’s original structure as I loved the classical feel and progression…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

One Man Army Returns To Adeline Records With “She’s An Alarm” EP Out August 28th!

East Bay-area punks One Man Army will make a triumphant return with the release of She’s An Alarm EP, out August 28 (Adeline/ILG). The 4-song EP is the band’s first new material since 2004 and marks their return home to Adeline Records. Mastered by Mass Giorgini (Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Screeching Weasal), the EP features some of their most ambitious material to date. Listen to the opening track, “I.T.I.A.L.S.,” exclusively…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BARONESS’S YELLOW & GREEN LANDS IN BILLBOARD’S TOP 30

Yellow & Green, the third album from Baroness, has debuted at #30 on Billboard’s Top 200. The album sold 12,660 copies in its first week of release, the highest debut in Relapse Record’s history. Baroness spent the entirety of 2011 writing, demoing and recording Yellow & Green, marking the East Coast-based band’s first lengthy break from touring in eight years. John Congleton co-produced the 18-track release, which was recorded at…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bacardi Black Razz | Wolf Berry (Rum)

There are a number of different flavors that work well with rum. However, I was unaware that a black raspberry flavor would fit with the spices and hints of molasses that come through with each sip. Bacardi has released their Black Razz flavor, which marries the two disparate styles. What results is something ultimately drinkable and incredibly versatile. The subtle hints of raspberry go far beyond the flavoring that…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GWAR Announces “Fate or Chaos” 2012 Fall Tour

Intergalactic Mutant Overlords GWAR, are plotting their return to the road this fall. Taking a break from working on their new album as well as an extended arctic slumber, GWAR is back with an entirely new show. Your lords and masters will be wreaking havoc across North America, with support coming from DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder. The tour is currently scheduled to kick off October 12th in…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Hidden Orchestra Single!

The first official single from Hidden Orchestra, ‘Vorka” is now streaming (above). Premiered by The Line of Best Fit, “Vorka” is taken from the double A-side single “Vorka”/”Spoken”, which is out on September 11th. Hidden Orchestra’s second album, ‘Archipelago’, drops October 2nd. The core quartet of Hidden Orchestra is formed around the duelling drum kits, percussion and electronic pads of drummers Tim Lane and Jamie Graham, completed with piano and…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NACHTMYSTIUM launches part 3 of the making of ‘Silencing Machine’

On July 30th in Europe and July 31st in North America, the Chicago-based black metal outfit NACHTMYSTIUM is set to release Silencing Machine, their 6th full length album and next celebrated chapter in the band’s storied career. To give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Silencing Machine, NACHTMYSTIUM has now launched the third of five in-studio videos featuring exclusive footage and interviews with the band. Filmed and edited…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SO IS THE TONGUE: New Jersey Prog Unit Confirms August Tour

Following several spurts of regional touring earlier in the year, New Jersey-based prog trio SO IS THE TONGUE have announced their next wave of D.I.Y. touring. While the band are still hammering down several more shows on the second half of the routing, they have confirmed the first week of performances as they prepare to take on the southern U.S. The confirmed itinerary at press time is listed below and…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Casa de mi Padre (DVD)

It has been a few years since Will Ferrill has created a new bit of absurdity for friends. I believe that the wait has allowed for Casa de mi Padre, eir latest, to change the world just as much as Talladega Nights or Anchorman. In this story, Ferrell (playing here as Armando) is the heir to a Mexican ranch owner. When eir father dies, every part of Armando’s life…

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DROWNING POOL ANNOUNCE JASEN MORENO AS NEW SINGER

ll-American anthemic rockers Drowning Pool have confirmed, after much speculation, that fellow Texan Jasen Moreno is their new lead singer. Moreno, who is currently on tour with the band, joined Drowning Pool early this Spring, following the departure of their former lead singer. In an exclusive interview in the September 2012 issue of Guitar World magazine, guitarist C.J. Pierce explains, “Jasen came up in the same Dallas scene as us……

Posted on: July 26, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Soul Tempo says Hello to New York City

The Gospel group Soul Tempo is a native ofNew Haven,Connecticut but they are no strangers to their neighboring stateNew York. Throughout their career, they have performed on various platforms inNew York City including, the Apollo Theatre andRadioCityMusic Hall. Well, the time has come once again and Soul Tempo will be hitting the New York Citypavement July 28th-29th for promotional appearances. Soul Tempo group members, Jeremiah Brunson, Anthony Burnette,…

Posted on: July 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Boys Like Girls Announce Co-Headlining National Tour With The All-American Rejects

Multi-platinum pop-rock band BOYS LIKE GIRLS have announced they’ll embark on a coast-to-coast co-headlining national tour with THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, kicking off September 13 in Hampton Beach, NH. The tour–with support from The Ready Set and Parachute–will give BOYS LIKE GIRLS fans the opportunity to hear new material from their full length album CRAZY WORLD, due out this fall on Columbia Records. Three songs from the LP–“Be Your Everything,” “Life…

Posted on: July 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ARTY REMIXES ZEDD’S “SPECTRUM” FOR EP

Russian DJ & producer ARTY tears up the rule-book with his new remix of Zedd’s recent single “Spectrum” featuring Matthew Koma as part of Zedd’s Spectrum EP out July 31 on Interscope Records. ARTY is one of the few celebrated producers chosen to contribute along with Armin Van Buuren, A-Trak, Monsta and Deniz Koyu. Experience ARTY’s “Spectrum” remix here: http://youtu.be/fxXJQkpCLyU. Keeping in line with the original cut, ARTY adds his…

Posted on: July 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Living Eyes “Who Will Remain?” 12″LP Coming Soon

A crude time capsule of 2012 U.S. Hardcore played with pulverizing earnest intensity. Living Eyes follow up their last year’s “Starve for Agony” 7″EP with an eleven song raging beast: “Who Will Remain?”. Straight and to the point hardcore architecture exacted with maniacal and raw playing, overt bass/drum rhythm driven intensity with screaming chaotic distorted guitar, harsh guttural vocals. A stomper start to finish. Members of Ceremony, Look Back and…

Posted on: July 25, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brooklyn Rock Band HOPEWELL Teams Up With RIDE

Celebrated New York rock band HOPEWELL will release an EP of new material titled Another Music on September 11 via Tee Pee Records. The first single from the new effort will be a cover of Brian Eno‘s “Needle In The Camel’s Eye” featuring Mark Gardener of eternally cool, seminal shoegaze band RIDE on lead vocals. A deluxe 7″ single of the track will come bundled with an EP of five new tracks…