Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NIGHTMARE RECORDS OFFERS FREE EXCLUSIVE SAMPLER

Today Nightmare Records releases a FREE EXCLUSIVE Download Album including Eleven Killer Tracks of Heavy Rock, Progressive and Symphonic Power Metal from the latest Nightmare releases including: LANCE KING “A Moment in Chiros” ANDROMEDA “Manifest Tyranny” ANUBIS GATE “Anubis Gate” THEOCRACY “As the World Bleeds” MYRATH “Tales of the Sands” PATRICK HEMER “More than Meets the Eye” DIVINE ASCENSION “As the Truth Appears” VANGOUGH “Kingdom of Ruin” HALCYON WAY “IndoctriNation”…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Settlefish – dance a while, upset (CD)

Smartly using Jonathan’s synthesizer in place of a third guitar, Settlefish adds a different element to the chaotic soundscape that marks the compositions on dance a while, upset as paradoxical, intentionally human even through completely electronic instruments. Keeping along with the focus on the keyboards, Jonathan makes it the most versatile part of the band; the beat of “On Symmetry Pebbles” pokes a hole into one’s soul with each beat,…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Keep Shelly In Athens premieres new video

Almost a year after their debut, the aptly-named In Love With Dusk, Keep Shelly In Athens will be returning with 12″ EP Our Own Dream. The Grecian downbeat-pop duo meanders through almost-forgotten electronic salad days and R&B beats of yesteryear. Melding an Ibizan ethic with new age, atmospheric synthesizing, KSiA continues to push the convention of electronic music to the brink, a challenge to the Balearic norm. Like their previous…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pillow Pets (Nintendo DS)

Pillow Pets are one of the latest kids’ fads, and it is not surprising that there would be some sort of video game released to capitalize on that trend. However, what I find surprising is that Pillow Pets is such a solid title, all things considered. The title is a little simplistic in terms of overall layout, but this effort is destined for the younger age brackets. The goal for…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Setherial – Death Triumphant (CD)

“Death Triumphant” starts out in a fairly normal way. The band is playing at breakneck speeds, but there is nothing that brings Setherial to that next level. The first track on the disc is “Limbo of Insanity”, and while it is fun to listen to, one cannot hear anything that has not been done before on this track. The title track begins in much of the same vein, with Setherial…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

All Shall Perish “Embrace the Curse” now compatible with Rock Band double bass application

“Embrace the Curse,” one of the recent additions to the Rock Band Network from West Coast extreme heavy metal act, All Shall Perish, is now available for download with double bass pedal capability. The double bass compatible version of “Embrace the Curse” can be downloaded now at: http://www.rockband.com/songs/UGC_5008216. Be sure to head to: http://media.nuclearblast.de/bands/Splash/RockBand/index.html to see all the other killer Nuclear Blast Records bands available for download through the Rock…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dwarr – Starting Over (CD)

There are CD reissues all the time. However, many of these re-releases still sound as if they were created in an earlier period. Dwarr’s 1984 album, Starting Over, has a timeless quality to it that simply is not present in many of the recordings that are reissued every year. This is because Animals touches upon the different musical currents that were present in 1984and creates an utterly unique and haunting…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sepultura – Dante XXI (CD)

Sepultura has changed a lot in the last few years. One of the first metal albums that I ever bought was a copy of “Roots Bloody Roots”, and the band seems to have moved well beyond that style in the 6 or 7 years since I picked up that album. There seems to be a lightness among the tracks on “Dante XXI”, one in which the bass is eschewed for…

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Posted on: November 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Madden Brothers Unleash “Before Volume 1” Mixtape Featuring Kreayshawn, Cool Kids and Wiz Khalifa, Amongst Others

The Madden Brothers took some time away from their incessant schedule touring as Good Charlotte and went back to their roots: love of music. The dynamic duo crafted a well-rounded mixtape, “Before Volume 1,” showcasing their passion for hip-hop, pop hooks, and the effortless marriage of, which premiered via Complex magazine. “Benji and I started this mixtape in May of 2011, not really knowing what we were getting ourselves into.…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hollywood Undead “Buried Alive” Tour With Avenged Sevenfol

11/23 Ft. Meyers, FL – Germain Arena 11/25 Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 11/26 Augusta, GA – James Brown Arena 11/28 Huntsville, AL -Von Braun Center 11/29 Pikeville, KY – East Kentucky Expo Center 11/30 Ft. Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial 12/03 Minneapolis, MN – Target Center 12/06 Green Bay, WI – Resch Center 12/07 Duluth, MN – Amsoil Arena 12/09 Grand Forks, ND – Alerus…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

STRONG INTENTION: Maryland Powerviolence Legion Announce North American Tour Dates

Long running Maryland powerviolence legion, STRONG INTENTION, will embark on a short run of tour dates this February opening for Lock Up and Goatwhore. The trek will commence on February 8 in Buffalo and pummel its way through seven cities before coming to a ceremonial close on February 16 in Brooklyn. Commented frontman Zac Ohler: “We as a band are honored to be taking part in Lock Up’s first ever…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

September is Falling – Self/Titled LP (CD)

Punching through the static nature of emo with an extremely forceful bass line, September is Falling start off their self-titled LP and fill it with a very rhythmic drum line and compelling vocals. With each part of the band fighting for the top of the hill, pushing out its fellow instruments as soon as an opportunity is reached, the bands intensity cannot be understated. The staggered nature of each of…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dux Xleep (Pillow)

It seems as if a pillow is destined to fail. If one purchases a cheap product, there is a good chance that they will be replacing it after its fibers start to break down. If one spends a little more in the way of money for a down pillow, it will need to be fluffed on a weekly basis from now until it spouts a hole. However, we have received…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SEVERN RECORDS SIGNS LARRY “MUD” MORGANFIELD, SON OF THE LEGENDARY MUDDY WATERS; NEW CD, SON OF THE SEVENTH SON

Hot off the signing of seminal American roots music bands, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and The Nighthawks, Severn Records has announced the signing of Larry “Mud” Morganfield, son of the legendary Muddy Waters, and will release his label debut CD, Son of the Seventh Son, in early 2012. Recorded in Chicago and produced by Bob Corritore, Son of the Seventh Son features Mud Morganfield’s earthy, soulful vocals backed by a cadre…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Invisible Children Announces Two Holiday Benefit Shows At Los Angeles’ Troubadour

Invisible Children is extremely excited to announce that tickets are on sale for their two-night benefit concert at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. Sponsored by The Stash Box, the shows are curated by Pete Wentz, Alternative Press Magazine and Chop Shop Music’s Alexandra Patsavas and will feature some of IC’s biggest supporters from throughout the years. Tickets are $15 until December and then they go up to $20. Get them…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SNS Agmatine (Pump)

There are a number of pre-workouts on the market, but there are few that really get down to the core of the pump. Agmatine is first product that we have reviewed that does just that – the pills each contain 250mg of Agmatine Sulfate. This substance is something that is leaps and starts ahead of AAKG or arginine nitrate-containing products, as it directly stimulates the production of Nitric Oxide. There…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Senses Fail – Let It Enfold You (CD)

Pretty much every local emorock band that came out since the release of Senses Fail’s EP has done a cover from the formers retinue, whether it be “187” (Silver in December, The Goodlife) or “Stephen” (Tripping Linda). It is simply not possible to overestimate their influence on the up and coming emo scene, and it is this fact that “Let It Enfold You” is an album that is tremendously important,…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Audra Mae and Her Almighty New EP!

Since the release of Audra Mae’s acclaimed debut album, The Happiest Lamb, on SideOneDummy Records in May of 2010, the Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter has undergone an exciting transformation. The most obvious change is the presence of her brand new band, aptly named The Almighty Sound. The Almighty Sound is a group of Audra’s close and talented friends including stand-up bassist Joe Ginsberg, guitarist Jarrad Kritzstein, pianist Frank Pedano, drummer Kiel Fehercame,…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Semaphore – Make (CD)

Semaphore “make” an album that is very slow in starting, and has tracks present during “Make” that really start over each time. Thus, when a track like “Childhood Revisited” ends, there is no presumption that Semaphore has already been through this same scheme time and time again in the past. While the compositions (especially during “Drone”) are fairly sedate, this is not to say that they are Spartanly arranged or…

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Posted on: November 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WAYNE STATIC TAKES PIGHAMMER ON THE ROAD

WAYNE STATIC is delivering an early holiday present to his fans in the western US with a handful of live shows that begin December 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes a performance at Denver’s premiere rock station KBPI-FM’s Mistletoe Jam on December 16. The dates are in support of his recently released debut solo album, PIGHAMMER. Pighammer is Static’s first solo album and is thematically based on his recent…

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