Author: Sargeant

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

Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra to tour North America

This April, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Artistic Director and Lead Violin Richard Tognetti, will travel to North America for a 10-stop tour. The ensemble will hit major cities in the US and Canada with the final date of the tour culminating at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Joining them will be world-renowned soprano (and recent Ojai collaborator) Dawn Upshaw and baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes.   The program…

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

T.J. Doyle – “Everything” Music Video

Few videos seem to fit the artist that has commissioned them. This is because one artist (the performer) is outsourcing their vision to another artist (the videographer). What results in a typical video then is a disjointed mess, containing imagery that is not borne out by the music, along with musical intensity that is not highlighted by the images present. T.J. Doyle has just released a video for his “Everything,”…

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

PAGANFEST AMERICA Part III begins this week

In what is sure to be THE most raucous tour package of the year, three NAPALM RECORDS recording artists – ALESTORM, ARKONA, and HUNTRESS – will be joining headliners Turisas as direct support for this year’s installment of the PaganFest America tour. Set to begin this weekn in Baltimore and commence throughout the entirety of April, this third installment of the PaganFest America tour features a wealth of international talent…

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Posted on: March 27, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Vacationer – Gone (CD)

There is considerable expansion on Gone of the indie rock genre. I feel that Everyone Knows acts as the blueprint for everything that is to follow. This track immediately captures listeners and keeps their attention, so that the band can build off of the different styles, influences, and approaches that were initially presented with this introductory track. Good as New is the disc’s second cut, and provides listeners with a…

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

BLACK SHAPE OF NEXUS: German Sludge Outfit’s Third LP Oozes Towards Release

Hailing from the German city of Mannheim, sludge devastators BLACK SHAPE OF NEXUS, having recently signed with Exile On Mainstream, are preparing for the release of their upcoming third full-length Negative Black.   Recorded in the Winter of 2011 and twisted into shape at the mighty Tonmeisterei Studio, Negative Black — an album four years in the making — marks a new step for BLACK SHAPE OF NEXUS, carving a…

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Posted on: March 27, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 3

Ninja Gaiden 3 (Xbox 360)

I feel bad for game design firms that are tapped to provide an additional title in a franchise, or otherwise update a beloved classic. While their efforts are typically solid ones, the popular outcry about the title by those expecting the world from it pushes the titles rapidly into the bargain bins. Ninja Gaiden 3 is a storyline sequel to 2; the title surrounds both Ryu Hayabusa and eir sword,…

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

BORKNAGAR releases new album, “Urd”, today

BORKNAGAR’s highly anticipated new album, Urd , is out now in Europe and North America! Having recently been voted “album of the month” in the current issues of Germany’s Metal Hammer Magazine as well as Norway’s Scream Magazine, the band would like to celebrate Urd’s release by presenting another new song off the album, “Frostrite”. To listen to “Frostrite”, featuring the returned ICS Vortex (ARCTURUS, ex-DIMMU BORGIR) on main vocals,…

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Posted on: March 27, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Ultimat Vodka (80 Proof)

Anytime that an individual goes into the liquor store, they are faced with a hard choice. With about 100 different vodka products available for sale at any one point, there are a range of tastes and qualities available. In terms of the super-premium side of things, the outlay can be substantial. Ultimat Vodka, created in Poland and distributed by the Patron Spirits Company, is the perfect blend of value and…

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

Jewel Link Mountain: Mountains of Madness (Nintendo DS)

Mountains of Madness is a title that attempts to keep individuals interested through match 3 jewel boards, and I believe that it is one of the few rare examples where the title can keep individuals interested throughout. The level design varies considerably, all while containing the same sort of threads that ensure that players will keep interested. The inclusion of a considerable amount of power-ups to Mountains of Madness give…

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

MY DARKEST DAYS’ NEWEST ALBUM, SICK AND TWISTED AFFAIR, AVAILABLE NOW!

My Darkest Day’s newest album, Sick and Twisted Affair, has officially been released and is available in stores and on iTunes now!  With the release of their second album on Mercury Records, SICK AND TWISTED AFFAIR, featuring the #1 iTunes Rock Song “Casual Sex,” Toronto band My Darkest Days has announced two additional weeks on the road with Nickelback on their North American“Here and Now Tour 2012”. The album is currently streaming in it’s entirety on the bands official website.   Sick and…

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

Dashboard Madonna – Neon Life EP (CD)

The psychedelic style that starts off the Neon Life EP has a vibrancy and energy that will immediately ensnare listeners for the entirety of the release. Each element of Dashboard Madonna immediately gives it their all, creating a compelling and memorable track out of the gate. The vocals act as the perfect counterpoint to the instruments arranged here; Dead Men Tell No Tales is a perfect microcosm showing what is…

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

MAC DEMARCO RELEASES ROCK AND ROLL NIGHT CLUB ON CAPTURED TRACKS

Mac DeMarco, formerly Makeout Videotape, is the antithesis to your stereotypical singer-songwriter. Disregarding the seriously somber moments, he replaces them with whimsical and youthful spontaneity, whilst retaining the endearing and subtle commentaries that exude his familiarity. Promptly after leaving his Edmonton garage for Vancouver he embarked on a North American tour accompanying fellow Canadians Japandroids on a grand voyage of enlightenment and alcoholic debauchery. DeMarco’s a weird cat cultivating an…

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

Max Pro Tiramisu Roll (Protein)

Max Muscle is attempting to break the dominance of a few specific flavors in the protein aisle. Their Tiramisu Roll is the latest of these releases, and is a delectable protein that allows individuals to pack on muscle. The blend of different proteins (concentrate, Potassium caseinate, and Whey Protein Isolate) assist individuals at all points of their workout. The caloritic content of the Tiramisu Roll protein is sufficiently low –…

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

Order Up! (Playstation 3)

There is a nice knowledge curve with Order Up! that will ensure players of all ages will be able to enjoy the title. The game has additional legs because of the Playstation Move capability, which will have players emulating a number of different cooking activities. While players will like the single player aspect of Order Up!, I feel that the multiplayer side of things is where the title truly shines.…

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

LYLE LOVETT’S RELEASE ME OUT ON VINYL THIS WEEK

Curb/Lost Highway is excited to announce that four-time Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett’s new record, Release Me, was released on vinyl this week. It will be a special, double disc, high-quality vinyl – 180 ml, 24-bit, 96k, 200 gram – mastered by Doug Sax and pressed at Quality Record Pressings in Kansas.   Lovett is an artist who is a stickler for quality and goes out of his way to ensure…

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

AXEL RUDI PELL – New Album Circle of the Oath Out Today

Singer Johnny Gioeli, drummer Mike Terrana , keyboard player Ferdy Doernberg , bass player Volker Krawczak and guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL entered the studio in late November 2011 with Engineer and Co-Producer Charlie Bauerfeind, to record the next studio album, titled Circle Of The Oath. Today sees the release of this highly anticipated new album from AXEL RUDI PELL. Fans can get a first listen to Circle of the Oath…

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

MASSACRE signs worldwide deal with Century Media Records

Century Media Records is proud to announce a worldwide deal with Florida Death Metal icons MASSACRE. The band is resurrected with two of the original band members: band founders Rick Rozz (guitar) and Terry Butler (bass, also in OBITUARY). The line-up is completed with Ed Webb (ex-DIABOLIC, also in DESTINED TO RUIN and GENERICHRIST) on vocals duties and Mike Mazzonetto (ex-PAIN PRINCIPLE) on drums. Everyone who saw the new line-up…

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

SECRET MUSIC PREMIERES “GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD”

Brooklyn-based Secret Music (comprised of Chase Nicholl and Daniel Fry) have premiered the wild, new music video for their single, “Ghost in the Graveyard,” on Vice’s Noisey YouTube channel. The video was directed by Morgan Krantz and you can watch the video here: http://bit.ly/SecretMusic_NoiseyVideo – feel free to spread as you’d like! The rowdy track, which was produced by Passion Pit‘s Ayad Al Adhamy, is from the band’s self-titled debut,…

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

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER to return to Canada with Exhumed and Fuck the Facts!

The Black Dahlia Murder will renew their campaign across North America on May 11th in Madison, WI. The Canadian Ritual Tour will criss-cross Canada in its entirety before ending in their hometown of Detroit, MI on June 2nd. Support on the tour will come from Canada’s own Fuck the Facts and Exhumed. The entire confirmed listing of dates can be seen below. The Black Dahlia Murder have already toured Thailand,…

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

MAD MAX: New Song Streaming

Next week sees the release of the new album from German metallers MAD MAX. The album entitled Another Night of Passion will be released Monday March 26th via SPV/Steamhammer. Today Noisecreep is hosting an exclusive premiere of the track “Rocklahoma”. Get a first listen HERE.   Another Night of Passion is available for pre-order on AMAZON.   25 years after the release of the legendary “Night Of Passion” album, German…

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