Author: Sargeant

Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Firewind inks North American distribution deal with DisManic Distribution/E1 Music

Greek melodic metal outfit, Firewind, is excited to announce a new distribution deal for North America with DisManic Distribution via E1 Music. Together Firewind and DisManic/E1 Music will unleash the band’s highly anticipated new record, Few Against Many, on May 22nd. Commented Firewind driving force, renowned guitarist, Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne), “I’m very excited about this new partnership! While we’ve been around for sometime, North American territory is relatively new…

Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COP PROBLEM: Philly Politi-Punk Unit Announce Debut EP

Welcome COP PROBLEM, an energetic act born within the politically-motivated bustling underbelly of Philadelphia’s punk/hardcore scene, and ready to bust loose onto the rest of the planet with their debut EP. With a high-energy D-beat-infused punk rock delivery littered with rampant blasting hardcore/crust rage, COP PROBLEM have raided Philly live venues on DIY gigs as well as supporting national acts including Converge, Trap Them, Dropdead, Coke Bust, Resistant Culture, Leftover…

Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ALLISON’S INVENTION MAKES FREE LOVE OFFERING FOR VALENTINE’S DAY DURING FEBRUARY

Allison’s Invention continues to showcase her latest album, Sweet and Vicious, by offering the title track as a free download during the month of February. A sensual torch song about romantic pursuit, “Sweet and Vicious” will entice those who have sweethearts, those slain by Cupid’s vicious arrows and even those for whom “it’s complicated.” Allison’s Invention is a music project by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Allison Tartalia. Tartalia’s quirky and eclectic…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LITTLE BARRIE rides their “WAVE” of success into North America

Already causing such a huge splash in Japan that they’ve had to block out entire floors of hotel rooms to keep their obsessive fans at bay, the UK’s LITTLE BARRIE are riding their wave of unique brand of fiery, surf-infused rock ‘n’ roll into North America in February on a string of dates with Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires (tour dates below). With their third album, King of the Waves…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMY DALLEY TO RELEASE ALBUM ON MARCH 27, 2012

Nashville-based country singer/songwriter Amy Dalley is set to release her new album, Coming Out Of The Pain, via Rock Ridge Music on March 27, 2012. Coming Out Of The Pain is Dalley’s second full-length and combines classic pop-country with the edge of heartland rock, as well as Dalley’s intimate lyrics and dulcet vocals. The album was produced by Dalley and husband/engineer/writing partner Jack Sizemore (also a member of Jason Aldean’s…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NERO LAUNCHES HEADLINING “SECOND REALITY” US TOUR IN MARCH

Having already introduced their special brand of melodic dance mayhem to North American electronic music fans with roof-raising DJ sets at nightclubs in December, London’s premiere dubstep duo Nero is gearing up for a triumphant return to the U.S. in March for their headlining “Second Reality” live tour, as well as eagerly awaited appearances at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in April. Nero will also launch their exclusive 2012…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Magic the Gathering: Dark Ascension Reviewed

Dark Ascension is the second set in the Innistrad block, and Wizards of the Coast have added a number of twists and turns in terms of storyline and game play. Where the humans in Innistrad seemed to have some power over the hordes of zombies, spirits, and vampires, Dark Ascension shatters their hopes for a peaceable existence. In terms of gameplay, Flashback (pay a mana cost when the card is…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WHISPERTOWN TO RELEASE PARALLEL EP MARCH 20TH

Acony Records and LA-based Whispertown are proud to announce the March 20th release of the Parallel EP. Whispertown is the latest iteration of the unique vision of Morgan Nagler (songwriter, lead vocals, guitar). What was once The Whispertown 2000 has morphed into a less structured version of itself, with Nagler’s unmistakable vocals leading a revolving cast of musicians and artists. As a preview of the upcoming EP, the first single…

Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCALE THE SUMMIT Their Strings Are Voices Tour [remaining dates]:

2/02/2012 Branx – Portland, OR 2/03/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA 2/05/2012 Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT 2/06/2012 Marquis Theater – Denver, CO 2/07/2012 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO 2/08/2012 Fubar – St Louis, MO 2/09/2012 Reggie’s Chicago, IL 2/10/2012 Mac’s – Lansing, MI 2/11/2012 Wreck Room – Toronto, ON 2/12/2012 Lost Horizon – Syracuse, NY 2/13/2012 TT’s The Bear – Cambridge, MA 2/14/2012 Architekt Music –…

Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bereft To Release Leichenhaus Reveal Cover Art + Tracklisting

Bereft is a Los Angeles based melodic sludgy doom band featuring Sacha Dunable of Intronaut and Graviton, Derek Donley of National Sunday Law and Graviton, Charles Elliott of Abysmal Dawn and ex-The Faceless vocalist Derek Rydquist. Bereft released its first track “Withered Efflorescence” exclusively via their Facebook page in early September 2011 to rave reviews and online buzz, followed by their debut live show September 30 in Los Angeles, CA.…

Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Reveals “Long Live Heavy Metal” Track Listing and Album Artwork

Premiere metal act 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has revealed both the track listing and album artwork from their forthcoming effort, Long Live Heavy Metal due out on March 27, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. Produced by Terry “Sho” Murray (City of Fire, Exhibitionists), the astounding twelve track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting new standards for classic heavy metal. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD teamed up…

Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Yeasayer remixes Fanfarlo’s “Shiny Things”

Fanfarlo On Tour: Mar 05 Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club Mar 06 New York, NY, Webster Hall Mar 07 Washington, DC, U St. Music Hall Mar 08 Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer Mar 09 Carrboro, NC, Cat’s Cradle Mar 10 Atlanta, GA, Vinyl Mar 13 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s Mar 14 Dallas, TX, The Loft Mar 19 St. Louis, MO, Blueberry Hill Duck Room Mar 20 Nashville, TN, Mercy Lounge Mar 22…

Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Black Milk Announces 25-Date “Claps And Slaps” Tour

Following a year that saw an impressively diverse output even without a solo album, Black Milk announces his largest North American tour to date. The 25-date national trek, dubbed the “Claps And Slaps Tour”, launches in Providence, Rhode Island on February 25, and continues throughout the month of March, touching New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with many more stops along the way (complete routing below). In…

Posted on: January 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RivetHead – Doomsday for Optimism (CD)

The story of RivetHead is one best told through the tracks on Doomsday for Optimism. This veteran band has refined their sound over the course of the last few years, and comes to the opening strains of Super Zero with tremendous momentum. The band is able to insert tremendously catchy hooks deep in the psyche of anyone listening in. While each of the album’s fourteen cuts showcase a slightly different…

Posted on: January 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ryan David Orr – Mordred, the Quarter Known (CD)

I believe that the theme behind Mordred, the Quarter Known is something momentous for the alt-rock domain. Where there would be a more metal bent (typically) to a title that focuses on the King Arthur legacy, Ryan David Orr provides a complex, darkly emotional type of alt-rock to his listeners. April, I’m Sure the Stars Understand is one of those tracks that captures the different twists and turns of Orr’s…

Posted on: January 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Gza TOUR DATES

1/30 Bournemouth, UK @ Old Fire Station 1/31 London, UK @ O2 Academy 2/1 Gent, BEL @ Vooruit 2/2 Poitiers, FR @ Confort Moderne 2/3 Montpelier, FR @ Rockstore 2/4 Cologne, GER @ Essigfabrik 2/5 Stuttgart, GER @ Die Röhre 2/6 Munich, GER @ Backstage 2/7 Berlin, GER @ Cassiopeia 2/8 Hamburg, GER @ Klubsen 2/9 Zurich, SWI @ Escherwyss 2/10 Neufchatel, SWI @ La Case a Chocs 2/11 Geneva,…

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

THE VEER UNION ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH MY DARKEST DAYS

Canadian alt rock quintet, The Veer Union, has announced a US tour with fellow countrymen, My Darkest Days, set to kick off this spring. The late March/early April run will mark The Veer Union’s first US dates in over a year. “We are excited to announce we will be hitting the road with the boys in My Darkest Days in late March,” said vocalist, Crispin Earl. “The last live show…

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

The Story So Far To Headline First Two Weeks of First-Ever Pure Noise Records Tour (2/24-3/8)

Rising Bay Area punk/indie label Pure Noise Records is coming off its biggest year yet, so to satisfy fan demand and keep the momentum going, the label has announced plans for its first-ever Pure Noise Records Tour, featuring several of the bands that have helped the label make its mark on the scene. Headlining the first two weeks of the tour (2/24-3/8) is critically acclaimed Bay Area punk outfit, The…

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

Texas Killing Fields (Blu-Ray)

The film is something that requires a few solid views to capture everything that has been presented in its 105 minute run time. Where the film could travel down a path that numerous films have taken, I believe that it provides a fresh take on the horror and suspense genres. Sam Worthington and Brian Heigh do a stellar job in creating the camaraderie that two detectives would have after working…

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

Foxy Shazam “The Church of Rock and Roll” Available Today ON I.R.S. RECORDS

The heavenly rocking sounds of FOXY SHAZAM’s The Church of Rock and Roll are finally set free amongst the mortals of Earth today via I.R.S. Records. The group celebrates its fourth release with an exclusive album stream via RollingStone.com http://t.co/7gicAaoa. “I Like It,” the first single furthers the band’s irrepressible mystique and solidifies their stellar vocals and musicianship. Gaining unprecedented Major Market radio support a month in advance of the…