James Iha began his career as a co-founder of The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987. He recorded and toured with the group until 2000, during which time they released ten albums and became one of the biggest bands of the era, selling millions of albums and filling arenas worldwide. In addition to his guitar playing and singing, James was also a contributing songwriter. James released his first solo album,…
Switzerland’s intense black metal outfit VUYVR will unleash its debut full-length, “Eiskalt”, on 12″ vinyl on february 28th via Throatruiner Records and Blastbeat Mailmurder. Formed less than one year ago by members of seminal underground metallic hardcore acts, the band recorded these nine tracks within a day. The artwork has been created UK-based illustratorRichey Beckett. Stream two tracks off “Eiskalt” on Bandcamp here : http://music.throatruinerrecords.com/album/eiskalt Artwork : http://tinyurl.com/ay88q3r Facebook :…
You can now stream a brand new song from Greensboro, NC’s Barrow on Property of Zack. “You Can Probably Find It In Norfolk” is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore LP, Though I’m Alone, to be released this spring on Mayfly Records. Pre-orders and full album stream coming soon. Barrow plays a mature blend of indie/screamo/post hardcore that recalls bands such as Pianos Become the Teeth. The band seamlessly skirts…
Nach dem Achtungserfolg der ersten E.P. “Self-Revelation” die “PsioniC” in Zusammenarbeit mit Infacted Recordings 2012 realisiert haben legt das umtriebige Trio nun eindrucksvoll nach! Aus der Steiermark stammend setzen “PsioniC” auf stampfende Beats sowie stimmige Melodien, durch die in Verbindung mit dem aggressiven Gesangsstil eine Endzeit- Neuzeitgeschichte erzählt wird, in der der Fokus auf die Selbstfindung, sowie Individualität gesetzt ist. Die Mystik der Geschichte wird von den melodischen Klängen und…
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will make their Woodsongs debut this month when the band performs on the popular radio and TV show on Monday, January 21st. Woodsongs is a multi-media event that tapes in Lexington, KY and is hosted by folk singer Michael Johnathon. The show is broadcast on over 500 radio stations and also via live webcast, on-line streaming, video and audio podcasting, and public TV stations across the country airing in 90 million…
500 shows over the last 5 years. That is the true definition of a band hard at work. That band is Nashville’s The Winter Sounds. Fun. Energetic. Anthemic. All words to describe The Winter Sounds and their catchy-as-hell sonic gems. Started in Athens, GA by sole-TWS constant, Patrick Keenan, the band has morphed into a juggernaut touring machine with pop chops that turn heads and get feet tapping. Now calling…
Feb 13 Dallas, TX House of Blues Feb 14 Little Rock, AK Juanitas Feb 16 Raleigh, NC The Lincoln Theatre Feb 17 Charlotte, NC Fillmore Charlotte Feb 19 Norfolk, VA NorVa Feb 20 Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head Live Feb 21 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Feb 22 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre Feb 23 Providence, RI Lupo’s Feb 25 Burlington, VT Higher Ground Feb 26 Clifton Park, NY Upstate Concert Hall Feb 27 Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Music Hall Feb 28 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue March 1 Milwaukee, WI The Rave March 3 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights March…
CRASHDIET + SISTER + TOXIC ROSE 15/02/13 – SE – Gothenburg – Sticky Fingers 16/02/13 – SE – Malmö – KB 22/02/13 – SE – Gavle – Gasklockorna 23/02/13 – NO – Oslo – Betong 27/02/13 – SE – Stockholm – Klubben 01/03/13 – SE – Uppsala – Hallarna 02/03/13 – SE – Borlange – Bolanche SISTER will be also direct support on the full European tour of CRASHDIET in…
“She’s got smoky eyes that draw you near but there’s a darkness in them that keeps your outstretched arms from wrapping around her. But, no matter how hard you try, you still can’t walk away. Watch Brooklyn’s Ava Luna flirt with temptation in this shivering version of their debut LP‘s title track, “Ice Level,” shot at Different Fur Studios.” – Yourstru.ly It’s 2013 and the remains of Earth resemble Pluto, a lonesome tundra.…
Country music star Andy Griggs and hit songwriter Bobby Pinson have penned a song dedicated to the families of those affected by the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT. Proceeds from the song, “20 Little Angels” will be donated to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund managed by the United Way of Western Connecticut. “United Way says there will be no fees for the administration of this project,” says Griggs. “Even credit card companies have waived…
Pierce The Veil, one of the most hotly-tipped bands to watch in 2013, has announced North American co-headline tour dates with All Time Low. Set to be the most anticipated rock tour of the spring, the “Spring Fever Tour” will also feature Mayday Parade and You Me At Six. The dates kick off on April 11th in Tulsa, OK at Cain’s Ballroom, continuing through May. “This tour was a long time in…
French producer/engineer Amaury Sauvé has released a free 15-song digital sampler featuring highlights from all of the studio’s 2010-2012 releases.
MOONSPELL, MARDUK, INQUISITION, THE FORESHADOWING, DEATH WOLF 20.02.13 US – Springfield, VA @ Empire 21.02.13 US – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 22.02.13 US – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 23.02.13 US – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre 24.02.13 CA – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda 25.02.13 CA – Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room 26.02.13 US – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre 27.02.13 US – Chicago, IL @…
H2O is kicking off 2013 out on the road with their friends in Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Stick To Your Guns, Neaera and The Acacia Strain on the Persistence Tour throughout Europe. The bands will be trekking through Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands on this 11-day run. H2O recently re-released their landmark effort Thicker Than Water on Bridge Nine Records last November, and played the album from start to finish…
Thrash-infused doom act CASTLE will embark on their first-ever headlining tour tomorrow (4) in Oakland, Calif. at Eli’s Mile High Club. The band’s updated itinerary now includes several new show dates in Florida, North Carolina and Texas. A complete list of dates can be found below. CASTLE will be supporting their PROSTHETIC debut “Blacklands,” which is currently available on iTunes HERE. The album, produced by Billy Anderson (Cathedral, Sleep, Eyehategod, Neurosis),…
New Jersey’s progressive/regressive instrumental metal duo A FUCKING ELEPHANT has loaded up the shrimp wharf with several weeks of provisions for their latest string of shows. The January 2013 tour insanity will kick in this Friday with a semi-local show in New Brunswick, followed by over two weeks of additional cities throughout the East Coast and upper crust of the Midwest set to get the gruesome twosome’s mangled instrumentally-challenging/vocally-challenged live…
In celebration of the release of the band’s 4th studio album, Notes from the Underground on January 8th, Hollywood Undead have been releasing lyric videos for each track off of the album. Yesterday, the band released the lyric video for the song “Pigskin”, which can be seen here. Lyric videos for the songs “Up In Smoke”, “We Are”, and “Dead Bite” can be seen on the band’s official YouTube. Hollywood…
Sadly, as many music fans across the globe learned last week, celebrated Rigor Mortis and Ministry guitarist Mike Scaccia passed away while doing what he loved best—playing music. While it is with a very heavy heart, WARBEAST will be hitting the road for their West Coast tour with Down as planned. Mike would not expect anything less from them, so they will be dedicating the upcoming tour to the…
The band was formed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O’Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist extraordinaire Steve “Dedbass” Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council). Their intention was to write and produce their own brand of heavy metal, while utilizing their past and present influences as a foundation and inspiration for their musical direction.…
Multi-platinum-selling vocal group The Tenors, will kick off the new year with back to back concerts at The Cutting Room on January, 14th and 15th in New York City. The group, formerly known as The Canadian Tenors, is made up of Clifton Murray, Fraser Walters, Remigio Pereira and Victor Micallef. The guys just finished up a whirlwind holiday season beginning with a performance at the L.A. Live/NBC 4 Los Angeles…