Category: Artist News

Posted on: February 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CROWN POINT CELEBRATES RELEASE OF CURTAINS

Portland, Oregon-based danceable alt/rock band Crown Point, fronted by vocalist/guitarist Jon Davidson and guitarist/vocalist Russell Stafford, and rounded out by bassist Peter Arvidson and drummer Kaycee Kay, is pleased to announce the release of a new EP, Curtains.  A seven-song collection of melodic, lyrically-driven rock songs with heart, the band easily maneuvers between danceable hooks and sonic layering on its latest offering. Taking its name from the album’s opening track, “Curtains…

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Posted on: January 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE MOTH GATHERER premiers new song

Swedish experimental/progressive band THE MOTH GATHERER has premiered the first song from the upcoming debut album out on AGONIA RECORDS. “A Road of Gravel and Skulls” – a massive, eight-minute massive track full of progressive emotions and melodic slower sections – can be streamed at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/agoniarecords/the-moth-gatherer-premiere The debut album entitled A Bright Celestial Light (cover below) will hit the shops on April 16th in Europe/UK and April 30th…

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Posted on: January 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Seeker vocalist comments on upcoming U.S. tour

Dallas heavy metal act on the verge, Seeker, has commented on the band’s upcoming string of February U.S. tour-dates with headliner, Corelia, and I, Omega.   “We’re always excited to be on the road, and the fact that both bands are full of such outstanding musicians makes this tour even better,” said vocalist Bryce Lucien. “We’ve been working extremely hard to step up the insanity of our live show and…

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Posted on: January 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ENABLER: Milwaukee Killers To Drop New EP

Following their civilian and critic-lauded All Hail The Void LP, released last year via Southern Lord, Milwaukee’s venomous metal/hardcore quartet ENABLER is set to drop a crushing new EP this Spring via Think Fast! Records.   ENABLER’s upcoming Shift of Redemption EP features four brand new tracks from the Brew City killers, and while a rapid release, showcases the band expanding their infectious brand of sonic violence into new territory.…

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Posted on: January 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE INFINITE STAIRCASE RELEASE SINGLE TO BENEFIT HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS

The All-Star project comprised of the NY based band The Infinite Staircase, along with Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ex-Ozzy Osbourne), Morgan Rose (Sevendust, Call Me No One), Kevin Martin (Candlebox, The Gracious Few) and John “JD” DeServio (Black Label Society, Cycle Of Pain) has completed work on “The Pride”, the all-star single set to hit Itunes next Tuesday via Vanity Music Group. Co-writer, vocalist, and guitarist, Lenny Cerzosie explains…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ginger and The Ghost confirmed for SXSW and CMA 2013

Sydney based experimental pop duo, Ginger and The Ghost, are proud to announce they will be taking the stage at this year’s South By South West Festival, as well as at Canadian Music Week. We’ve only just started the new year, but the Aussie band have managed to receive ‘Video of the Day’ on AOL’s Spinner for their highly celebrated video, ‘One Type of Dark’: http://www.spinner.com/2013/01/24/ginger-and-the-ghost-one-type-of-dark-video-of-the-day/. The video premiered exclusively through Nylon…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PROGRESSIVE-FUNK COLLECTIVE EVERYDAY ANIMALS

LA’s Everyday Animals offer a glimpse into a brave new world; the juncture where prog, pop, and funk meet to create a new beast. Originally hailing from Athens, Ohio, the band honed their chops in open jams and bar gigs, experimenting with tight improvisations and a regularly rotating set list, before moving to Los Angeles as a unit in 2008. Everyday Animals’ latest LP Under the Tyranny of Good Weather…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Warner Bros. Records SURFER BLOOD ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘PYTHONS’ SET FOR RELEASE THIS SUMMER

West Palm Beach rock band Surfer Blood have announced the release of new album and major label debut Pythons, out this summer via Warner Bros Records. The first song off the album, entitled “Weird Shapes” premiered today on the band’s website www.surferblood.com. “‘Weird Shapes’ is a left of center pop song about someone who is about to go through a manic episode,” front man JP Pitts explains. “It’s one of…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Quintron & Miss Pussycat Announce Spring Tour

02-1 New Orleans, LA – Tulane University Mardi Gras Ball 02-02 Lafayette, LA – Blue Moon Saloon w/ T-Kette 02-11 New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jack’s w/ K-Holes, Vice Cooler & the one and only STEPHANIE “call the police” MCDEE! 03-01 New Orleans, LA – THE PRYTANIA THEATER – NOLA Premier of “The Mystery In Old BathBath” 04-09 Tallahassee, FL – Downunder Club 04-10 Atlanta, GA – The Earl…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Power Thrashers Edge Of Attack Post Behind The Scenes Video For ‘In Hell’

Grande Prairie, AB power-thrash five-piece Edge of Attack whom are gearing up for the release of their self-titled debut album next week on Tuesday, February 19th via Halifax metal label Spread The Metal Records, have posted behind the scenes video from their upcoming music video directed by Karen Michelle Meola in support of their second single ‘In Hell’. To view the video please visit the following link below. http://youtu.be/CihjG0DrIxU In addition, the band has posted a video teaser on…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paramore Announces New York Hammerstein Ballroom Performance 5/16!

Multi-platinum selling artist Paramore has unveiled details of their upcoming North American tour. The dates celebrate the release of their hugely anticipated new album, “PARAMORE,” due in stores and online on April 9th.  The Grammy-nominated band will hit the road this spring, stopping at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on May 16th.  Joining them as the opening act will be LA-based, alt-rock group Kitten, who has already garnered critical acclaim…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VORUM’s “Poisoned Void” Out Now On Dark Descent Records

The monstrous beast from the underworld that is VORUM’s Poisoned Void is now available on Dark Descent Records. One of the most devastating bands in Finland’s underground death metal scene, VORUM blend uncompromising aggression and a hauntingly murky atmosphere with moments of earth-swallowing death/doom for an album that will crush skulls and send children screaming out of the room in fright. A promo video for the track “Dance of Heresy”…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ENSIFERUM: Finnish Folk Metal Merchants To Headline Paganfest America IV

Finnish folk metal merchants, ENSIFERUM, are pleased to announce their return to North American soil as headliners of the fourth edition of Paganfest America. The epic jaunt will commence March 30th in Denver and pillage through 21 cities and includes a slot on this year’s New England Metal & Hardcore Fest in Worcester, Massachusetts. Among the strongest Paganfest lineups assembled thus far, support will be provided by Týr, Heidevolk, Trollfest…

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Posted on: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Six60 CONFIRMED for SXSW 2013

Following on from an extremely successful worldwide tour earlier in 2012 and six New Zealand Music Award wins, New Zealand’s own cross-genre powerhouse Six60, are bringing the live and massive back to the USA and are CONFIRMED to play SXSW and Canadian Music Week 2013.  Over the last twelve months this hardworking young band has seen its soul, rock, roots and electronica-infused stock soar to exciting new levels. The group…

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Posted on: January 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Spinney Brothers Score First #1!

The Spinney Brothers, “Canada’s International Bluegrass Band,” are proud to announce that “Memories”, the first single from their latest Mountain Fever Records CD of the same title, has reached #1 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s  Top 30 Songs chart for February. This is the band’s first time in the top spot of the National Bluegrass Survey. In addition, the complete project has moved up to #3 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top 15 Albums…

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Posted on: January 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Prog Rockers FEN Post New Video ‘Of Losing Interest’

Vancouver progressive rockers FEN have posted a video for their title track from their fifth and latest album ‘Of Losing Interest’ released last summer via indie label Ripple Music to follow up their fourth release ‘Trails Out Of Gloom’. “The song ‘Of Losing Interest’ broke new ground for us. We didn’t try to shape it into some convoluted or grandiose structure. We just let the riff be a riff and do its job…

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Posted on: January 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

T-Money New Music Video ‘I Do It For My City’

Dropping his new single ‘I Do It For My City’ earlier this January, Canadian hip hop artist T-Money is proud to share with fans his latest music video directed by Jeremy Thibodeau in support of his anthem for  his hometown of Montreal aka Real City!! To check the track please head on over to the following links below. T Money – Do it for my City Feat. Black & Nyce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_m5jXE-bGE http://www.muchmusic.com/music/playlist/cid/850383/pid/15976/tmoney-i-do-it-for-my-city-feat-black-nyce…

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Posted on: January 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANCIENT VVISDOM’s Deathlike

From the dark corners of Austin, Texas, singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition, his brother Michael Jochum (electric guitar) and acoustic guitarist Justin “Ribs” Mason have been annihilating the underground rock scene under the moniker of ANCIENT VVISDOM. Utilizing unusual instrumentation including a bowed stand-up bass, synths, and machete/bamboo percussion over their acoustic guitars, the band set out to develop an enticing yet macabre sound — which Opposition describes as “the root of…

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Posted on: January 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Swedish House Mafia Announce Support For North American Leg Of Their Massive ‘One Last Tour’

Black Tie Rave: New Auction On Feb. 28th, the Swedes will hold a Black Tie Rave charity event at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The first round of tickets were auctioned off in December and with under a third of the tickets sold, an astonishing $437,000 was raised for the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund in support of hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Swedish House Mafia have just announced that the second auction will take place…

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Posted on: January 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FORMER MEMBERS OF BLACK FLAG TO TOUR AS FLAG

Black Flag original members Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, and Bill Stevenson, along with guitarist Stephen Egerton (who played along Bill Stevenson in Descendents and ALL), spurred by crowd reaction to a surprise set at Goldenvoice‘s 30th anniversary show in 2011, have formed FLAG as a vehicle to continue performing the hardcore progentiors’ repertoire. Appearances at Belgium’s Groezrock Festival and Germany’s Monster Bash this April, with full US tourdates to follow…

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