Author: Sargeant

Posted on: August 8, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hawthorne Heights Rides Success of “Fragile Future”, Released 8/5

The surviving members of platinum selling rock band Hawthorne Heights have agreed to drop, in its entirety, their August 2006 lawsuit against Victory Records entitled Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, Casey Calvert, Micah Carli, Matt Ridenour, JT Woodruff, p/k/a “Hawthorne Heights” v. Victory Records, Inc., et al, and Victory Records, Inc. v. Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, et al. (No. 06 C 4258) filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.…

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No Return – a perfect combination of traditional metal and industrial vibes

No Return is one of the most original and inspiring modern bands on the French metal scene. Blending traditional 80’s thrash and progressive death metal with futuristic industrial metal, the group delivers a truly phenomenal mixture of power and passion. “Machinery”, the band’s fifth full-length release, remains one of their finest offerings, bringing a heavy dose of modern metal annihilation! The album was released in 2002 and soon it was…

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When in Doubt…Bring Everything

As a musician who has been performing nearly every weekend for the past seven years, the best advice I could ever give to any nascent gigster is to bring everything. When it comes to playing out, the one thing you can absolutely count on is that things break. Cables die, tubes fail, drum heads tear, and singers bleed. Of course, there’s the obvious stuff you’re all prepared to deal with…

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Artist Vs Poet Signs to Fearless Records New EP in Stores Everywhere November 2008

Fearless Records, (Plain White T’s, Sugarcult, and Mayday Parade), would like to welcome Artist Vs Poet to their growing roster of artists. Artist Vs Poet, also known to fans as AVP, sprung to life last year in Dallas, TX when vocalist Tarcy Thomason simply posted a MySpace bulletin searching for musicians who were interested in starting a new acoustic project. Shortly after guitarist/ vocalist Craig Calloway responded and they started…

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Agathodaimon – remastered discography out soon

Agathodaimon is without question one of the most interesting and original bands on the modern scene. Their music easily joins extreme heaviness with a dark, yet romantic and erotic atmosphere, strengthened with a huge dose of disturbing melancholy. The exclusive re-releases of all of the band’s albums – “Blacken The Angel”, “Higher Art of Rebellion”, “Chapter III” and “Serpent’s Embrace” – bring an unique collection of some of the most…

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MMP’s Re-Release of Pegasus’ Albums Out Now

According to many musical critics, classic heavy metal is a dead genre, buried deep somewhere in the 80’s. But every once in a while a fresh new band invades the scene to prove these critics wrong. The Australian formation Pegazus is just the band to prove that classic metal music is doing good and isn’t going anywhere. The four-piece managed to bring back the same magic that was once delivered…

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Skyscraper #22

Skyscraper #22 / $4.99 / 2:00 / 124M / http://www.skyscrapermagazine.com /  Skyscraper is the same that it always was. It does not make sense to change something that works so well time after time. What I really appreciate about Skyscraper is that the editors have laid out this issue so that readers have to go through bands they have never heard of (Such as Grizzly Bear, Akimbo, Shooting At Unarmed…

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Totimoshi Tour In Support of “Milagrosa”

Totimoshi, the Bay Area co-ed trio whose most recent album earned widespread accolades including a 9/10 from Decibel Magazine and a spot on Alternative Press’ 100 Bands You Need To Know list, is set to release Milagrosa on July 8 via Volcom Entertainment with a national tour kicking off on Aug. 18. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…

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Earth Crisis’ “Breed The Killers” Re-Released 11/4

Confrontation…Activism… Militant viewpoints put to music. That’s Earth Crisis. Recently relocated its American office from Los Angeles to New York City, independent label I Scream Records is excited to announce the re-release of Earth Crisis ‘Breed The Killers’ to hit the street and internet on November 4 in the US and November 7th in Europe, Insert blurb on bonus tracks. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…

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Brazil Classics At 20: Anti-Aging Solutions Revealed

If Ethnomusicologists Are Correct, Luaka Bop May Have Found Another Way To Add Years Of Enjoyment To Listeners’ Lives Luaka Bop has been able to expand the shelf life of many record collections without any added chemicals or preservatives over the course of 20 years starting with the label-creating Brazil Classics Series. Featuring cross-sections of music from the Tropicalia, samba, forro and mangue beat scenes and the unrivaled originality of…

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Posted on: August 7, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Gay Blades Set to Release Debut Album – Ghosts – Due Out Fall 2008 On Band’s Imprint 4Never Records via Triple Crown Records

Catch Band Now on “Touring the Dustbowl and Back” Tour – Starts Monday August 11th at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews,…

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Theresa Andersson Set To Release “Hummingbird, Go!” 9/2

At a time when so much great music is coming from Sweden, Theresa Andersson is no exception! Swedish-born and currently living in New Orleans, Andersson tinkers with sound and rhythm as she plays every instrument on her debut album, Hummingbird, Go!, which is set to drop on September 2, 2008. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent…

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The Madison Project Interview

Can you first give us an introduction to the members of the band, and then describe for us the genesis of the Madison Project? Madison Project is a rock trio that formed Burlington, VT. Forrest Thomas on drums Ben Kogan on bass and me on vocals and guitar. The genesis of Madison Project came from an idea; a vision that i saw. The previous band that i was in was…

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The Heligoats Reveal Release Date, Artwork, Track List

On October 28, 2008, Portland’s Greyday Records will release The Heligoats’ The End of All-Purpose EP. This EP is several years in the making, written and recorded by Chris Otepka, former singer/songwriter from Chicago’s Troubled Hubble. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years…

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New MP3: CB Radio “Muevete”

This song is from the upcoming “Solos In Stereo II” compilation which includes such hot talent as Jovian, Bookworms, Livingston Gains, Roche, DJ Enso and much more. CB Radio’s ethereal brand of electro-disco is a welcome addition to the Solos’ output of forward-thinking hip-hop, soul-inspired vignettes, and highly listenable experimental fare. CB Radio “Muevete” http://www.solosrecords.com/Stereo%20Two/04%20Track%2004.mp3 “The vocalist, Cecilia Elguero, originally from Cordoba, Argentina and sings about a time when she…

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V.I.C. Set To Release Debut, Featuring Soulja Boy, Bun B, and Hurricane Chris

V.I.C.’s album features guest appearances from Soulja Boy Tell’Em, Bun B, Jermaine Dupri, E-40, Polow Da Don, Hurricane Chris and many others. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record…

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Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, and More Set To Be Part of the Green Train

A train whistle and the sound of Merle Haggard’s voice could be the soundtrack for a film set in the Midwest dealing with the concerns of ordinary people. Both his classic voice and the train have served as beacons of hope and sources of comfort. Now they are joined together as the essential components of an ambitious and unique tour in 2009. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is…

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Sensory to unveil rock opera masterpiece… Xystus

Sensory is extremely proud to announce the upcoming release of Dutch progressive metal band Xystus’ third album, Equilibrio; This rock opera was recorded with a 60 piece orchestra and a 30 member choir, and includes guest performances from Simone Simmons of Epica and George Osthoek of Orphanage. With an influx of gothic, progressive and traditional heavy metal influences melding with this dramatic orchestration, fans of Epica, Ayreon and Kamelot should…

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Julie Ocean Sets Out To Get Most Positive Publicity Ever

“Julie Ocean”, the Undertones song from which this this DC-based band takes its name, is an almost spectrally sensitive song, singer Feargal Sharkey’s whispery tenor trembling over a subdued jangle of guitars. (There’s a sublime, shirtless version of it here. It’s not from the Undertones’ Ramones-influenced, spiky punk-pop “Teen Age Kicks” era, but from their baroque pop stretch, so you might think that Long Gone and Nearly There would be…

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Skyscraper #21

Skyscraper #21 / $4.99 / 2:30 / 132M / http://www.skyscrapermagazine.com / Skyscraper has a lot in common with magazines like Shredding Paper and The Big Takeover. Skyscraper is more like The Big Takeover because each of the magazines cover in an exhaustive way the music that the editors find most cutting-edge. While The Big Takeover has much more in the way of classic acts, Skyscraper showcases the newest, most buzzed-about…

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