“Vasene” is a track that defies convention and takes a turn through a number of genres and distinct styles to create Jane Hunt’s first single on her self-titled EP. The dynamic, high-energy violin line weaves its way masterfully through the track, while the atmospheric vocals push the track even further. The track is fleshed out through the addition of an emotive and understanding drum line. “Melia Dream” is the disc’s…
PRIMEVIL, the new band formed by former Venom members Jeff “Mantas” Dunn (guitar), Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan (bass, vocals) and Antony “Antton” Lant (drums), have signed a deal with Scarlet Records. This summer will see the release of the mini album ‘The Creatures Of The Black’, which features 4 cover versions of songs that influenced them to begin their very own metal journeys (‘Exciter’ by Judas Priest, ‘God Of…
May 26 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle (w/Scream) 27 Baltimore, MD Maryland Death Fest @ Sonar 28 Braddock, PA Braddock Elk’s Lodge June 17 Clisson, France Hellfest 18 Bilbao, Spain Sala Santana 19 Barcelos, Portugarl GSM Fest 21 Madrid, Spain Sala Caracol 22 Badalona, Spain Estraperlo Club 23 Mallorca, Spain Sala Assaig 24 Desselt, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting 26 Krakow, Poland Rotunda 28 Budapest, Hungary Club 202 30 Rome, Italy Init…
Straight from a three week tour with Garage A Trois, saxophonist Skerik and percussionist/vibraphonist Mike Dillon rejoin bassist Brad Houser in their other primary band, The Dead Kenny Gs, for ten dates supporting Primus in the Southeast at the end of May. The trio will also headline a handful of its own shows during the run. The Dead Kenny Gs are touring behind their critically-acclaimed new album, Operation Long Leash,…
5/24 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop 5/26 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock 5/27 – Uncastville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino/Wolf Den 5/28 – Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club 6/4 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Roxy’s Saloon 6/5 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Local 622 6/8 – Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee 6/9 – Favetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge 6/10 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s 6/12…
Legendary Norwegian black metal cult KAMPFAR have been confirmed as the direct support band for VREID’s upcoming North American tour, slated to begin in late August and run through mid-September. This will be KAMPFAR’s very first time touring on North American soil, and the latest volley of dates supporting new album Mare, released last month by NAPALM RECORDS. Entitled “The Black Path of America Tour 2011,” the tour is being…
Band performance times have been announced for Rocklahoma, the three-day camp and rock festival that will feature a mix of the best classic bands and today’s top active rock artists. America’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party kicks off summer May 27-29 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Advance ticket prices are available through Monday, May 23 at 10:00 AM EST. After that time, the following week of…
5/23 Sebastopol CA: Hopmonk with WBLK Massive 5/24 Santa Cruz CA: Blue Lagoon “Rasta Cruz” with Deejay Donnete G & Lion-S 5/29 Miami FL: Best Of The Best
British import Six D has been making quite the buzz ever since their appearance on E!’s hit show “The Dance Scene” two weeks ago, and now the pop group has been invited back to appear on the May 22nd episode. The supergroup recently debuted their single “Best Damn Night” on RyanSeacrest.com. Positioned to make a huge splash in both the U.S. and U.K. in the coming months, the multi-talented group…
Open the Trap Doors June 4th at a record store near you. The Santa Ana band, known for its crafty blend of rock and roll, blues, and folk tunes, is releasing its new, more contemporary record from their own indie imprint, Vacant Bunny Records. Leading the way is the supercharged single, Our Group Won’t Be The Same, set to release May 13th, 2011. Things indeed have changed considerably for this…
June 01 Edmonton, AB Commonwealth Stadium The Fray June 04 Seattle, WA Qwest Field Lenny Kravitz June 07 Oakland, CA *Overstock.com Coliseum Lenny Kravitz / Moonalice (*formerly Oakland Alameda County Coliseum) June 17 Anaheim, CA Angel Stadium Lenny Kravitz June 18 Anaheim, CA Angel Stadium Lenny Kravitz June 22 Baltimore, MD M&T Bank Stadium Florence and The Machine *June 24 Glastonbury, UK The Glastonbury Festival Multi-Artist June 26 East Lansing,…
A robotic amalgamation of disco, funk, electro and punk influences, LA-based Short Circuit’s debut EP, Late Night Drive, will be released digitally worldwide this Monday, May 23 on Binary Entertainment (Keenhouse, Fabian, The Kids Are Radioactive). The brainchild and solo vehicle of LA electronic musician Andrew Verner, Short Circuit creates music that is equally made for night driving as it is for the dance floor. The son of a small…
New Orleans’ blackened blues-metallers Blackfire Revelation finally release their long-delayed, self-titled debut full length this July on their Southern Reconstruction label. Blackfire Revelation was founded by J.R. Fields in the summer of 2002. Fields was in film school at the University of New Orleans at the time and growing increasingly disinterested in both college and the film industry. Later that year, his grandfather, a farmer and Baptist deacon from Mississippi,…
Talia Coles debuts her new, sultry music video for “Never See You Again” after residing on Billboard’s Top 25 Dance/Club Play for 9 straight weeks! The video is an expression of Talia’s relatable lyrics which articulate the notion of facing temptation while being in a monogamous relationship, “everything was picture perfect ’til you moved the frame, and now because of you it’s barely hanging. Boy in a flash it’s like…
Drums & Ammo are back with another hard-hitting track, this time teaming up once more with Los Angeles emcee Bambu for “U Funnystyle.” The song, produced by 6Fingers, is the third single off the group’s debut instrumental album, Vol. 1, and was created to sound like “the music you would hear in a old cartoon, with the shadow of a big ass dude lurking around looking to stomp on suckas,”…
Jooklo Duo, the fiery Italian psychedelic tenor sax/drums combo of Virginia Genta and David Vanzan, partnered with guitar wizard, Bill Nace, will descend upon the East Coast and Midwest for 20+ dates from May 19th through June 17th. Touring in support of their 7″ release The Warrior on Northern-Spy Records, released last November, and Where Has the Jazz Gone on the duo’s own Italian imprint Troglosound, released in March, the…
6/2 – DC9 – Washington, DC 6/7 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA* 6/9 – Music Hall Of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY* 6/10 – Rock N Roll Hotel – Washington, DC* 6/11 – Ottobar – Baltimore, MD* 6/12 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA* 6/13 – Iron Horse – Northampton, MA* 6/15 – Brillobox – Pittsburgh, PA* 6/16 – Ninth Ward – Buffalo, NY* 6/17 – NXNE @ Lee’s…
AWOLNATION recently released their eclectic debut album titled, Megalithic Symphony via Red Bull Records and are currently on a Spring US tour with dates scheduled through June 5th. The band has released their official video for the hip-hop beat driven single, “Sail,” directed by Cameron Duddy. The video features lead singer, Aaron Bruno, as he attempts to avoid being abducted from his home by some mysterious extraterrestrials. “I think very…
Iraqi metal band, Acrassicauda, announce their first tour in support of their debut EP, Only the Dead See the End of the War. The EP, originally released on March 9, 2010, is currently available on iTunes. Hailing from Baghdad, Acrassicauda is Faisal Talal (lead vocals, guitar), Tony Yaqoo (lead guitar), Firas Allateef (bass) and Marwan Hussein (drums). Only the Dead See the End of the War, was co-produced by Testament’s…
Rocks-Off one of the most infamous concert promoters in New York (famed for their live rock boat shows) has launched a series of walking tours in NYC. The two inaugural walking tours include The History Of Art, Crime, Drugs and Punk Rock on the Lower East Side (a guided tour given by John Joseph of the legendary Cro-Mags) and The Past, Present and Future of Rock & Roll in New…