Category: Artist News

Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL CAROLINA REBELLION SATURDAY, MAY 5 AT ROCKINGHAM SPEEDWAY

Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Slash (see below for full lineup). 2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, NC, conveniently situated between Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Also new in 2012: weekend RV…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HURTS PREMIERE “WONDERFUL LIFE” REMIXES ON VIRGIN MOBILE LIVE

British duo Hurts have premiered two remixes by Mantronix and Freemasons of their hit single “Wonderful Life” on Virgin Mobile Live. The track “Wonderful Life” appears on Hurts’ debut album Happiness, which is available now digitally in the U.S iTunes and Amazon stores. Virgin Mobile Live is offering the “Wonderful Life” remix by legendary electro group Mantronix as a free download, and the remix by English DJs Freemasons as an…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

London art punks Second Head release vinyl album

Second Head is Emma Browning (bass,vox), Wim Eden (bass, guitar, drums), with various drummers and the occasional guitarist sitting for gigs and recordings in the past. Their new mini album is “Disease Comes in Waves,” a limited edition of 300 12” vinyl LP with extended bonus tracks. It was recorded by Rory Attwell, Brattwell Recordings, and features two Americans: drummer, Neil Ganesha Hunt and guitarist, Mike Kokinda. Second Head formed…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLACK BREATH Unshackle Some Bestial Filth From New LP Via Revolver

Seattle deathbrigade BLACK BREATH are preparing to unleash their new LP, Sentenced To Life, March 27th via Southern Lord. With 10 tracks in under 33 minutes, Sentenced To Life contains the most demoralizing yet energizing d-beat injected death metal hymns from the band to date, with a bit less rock and roll swagger and more full-on rage. The album is a product of furious creativity jammed into a short span…

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Posted on: February 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LEGACY OF DISORDER TEAM UP WITH GWAR FOR U.S. TOUR

Legacy of Disorder has just unleashed a simply kick-ass sophomore release, ‘Last Man Standing,’ and will soon be taking it to the streets, as they unite with veteran gore metallists Gwar for a full U.S. tour. “Legacy Of Disorder are chomping at the bit to get this U.S. tour with headliners Gwar underway,” says LoD lead guitarist, Rana Freilich. “We are fully stoked and excited to be included and part…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCREAMING FEMALES share 1st single via Rolling Stone & embark on record store tour

As a lead up to Ugly, Screaming Females are sharing the album’s first single, ‘It All Means Nothing’ via Rolling Stone and starting tomorrow at the Don Giovanni Records Showcase a 7″ record will be available. The 7″ features a live version of ‘A New Kid’ from a session recorded at the famed radio station, WFMU and “It All Means Nothing”. The showcase will be followed by a weeklong tour…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Escape The Fate and Attack Attack! Co-Headline This World Is Ours Tour

Tickets are on sale now for the This World is Ours Tour, co-headlined by Escape The Fate and Attack Attack! and featuring support from The Word Alive, Secrets and Mest. The tour launches April 5th in Buffalo, NY and winds down on May 16th in Vancouver, BC. Tickets can be purchased now at www.thisworldisourstour.com. Check out the teaser/commercial for the This World Is Ours Tour here: http://youtu.be/R1K5bQzErBQ Tour Dates: 4/5-4/9-…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tiny Victories Premiere “Gravitron,” Announce Tour

Tiny Victories is excited to premiere the second single off their debut EP Those Of Us Still Alive, out February 28th via their own BirdDog Records. The band premiered the track “Gravitron” with Prefix, who proclaimed “there’s no denying the uber-strong songwriting abilities of Tiny Victories’ Cason Kelly and Greg Walters. From the shimmering synthesizers to the driving production to the soaring hook, the track stands as the very definition…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

XSEED Games Showcases Environmental Manipulation & Touchscreen Features in Sumioni: Demon Arts

XSEED Games is excited to bring gamers new details surrounding the touchscreen features that play an integral role in their upcoming and highly-anticipated PlayStation Vita action-platformer title, Sumioni: Demon Arts. Literally translated from Japanese as “Ink Demon,” Sumioni: Demon Arts is set in a fantasy world where players guide an inked character through a colorful landscape portrayed in the classical Japanese “sumi-e” art style. The game takes full advantage of…

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Posted on: February 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ZEDS DEAD announces THE LIVING DEAD bus tour w/special guests Omar Linx, Araabmuzik + more

For Toronto-based bass music sensation Zeds Dead, the “dead” of winter marks the best time to launch their biggest tour to date…and this time their bringing friends along for the ride. Beginning on February 19 in Vancouver and running through the end of April, the LIVING DEAD TOUR see’s Zeds Dead, Omar Linx, Araabmuzik + other guests travel across North America by bus. With over 70+ shows already confirmed –…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE AUDITION START FRESH WITH NEW SELF-RELEASED EP

After departing from Victory Records in July of 2010, Chicago-based pop-punk band THE AUDITION is set to write their own history with the self-release of their brand new EP, titled Chapter II on February 14, 2011. Backed by an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign which ended up raising almost $3,000 over their goal amount and the support of their fans around the world, Chapter II sees the band heading in a…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Graffiti6 Perform “Free” on Conan

Graffiti6 stopped by Conan last night for a live performance of “Free.” Lead singer Jamie Scott showcased his soulful vocals on the band’s breakout single against a backdrop of beautiful strings. “Free” appears on Graffiti6’s debut album, Colours, which is available now. See what everyone is saying about the album below. Graffiti6, the duo of singer/songwriter Jamie Scott and songwriter/producer Tommy “Tommy D” Danvers, makes the art of crafting pop…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Telephoned Release “Ring Ring” EP

If you consider “pop” a dirty word, Telephoned are the filthiest act you’ll hear all year. Somehow, frontwoman Maggie Horn and producer / DJ Sammy Bananas still manage to turn even the guiltiest of radio pleasures into indie-approved party jams we can all be proud of. Ring Ring is their first EP of originals on Fool’s Gold, harnessing the good-time energy of the group’s cover-heavy mixtapes and live sets to…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Art Of Dying Release Lyric Video For “Sorry” * On Tour With Shinedown in April

Art of Dying have released the lyric video for their next single, “Sorry.” This will be the third single off the band’s major label debut, Vices and Virtues. The first single “Die Trying” was a Top 5 Active Rock hit and the follow up single “Get Thru This” made it into the Top 15 on the Active Rock chart. “Sorry” will hit radio in early March. Post & Share: “Sorry”…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steel Pulse Announces 2012 Winter Tour

Steel Pulse may have explored various styles of music since they started out in 1975, but when it comes to the message, the UK’s Grammy – Winning reggae band has remained close to their roots. The Group have continued their commitment to fighting injustice, educating the masses, and promoting positive messages through spiritually uplifting music. “We just can’t ignore the politics, because every life and soul that’s born on this…

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Posted on: February 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NGUZUNGUZU announce US tour this March with Salva, including SXSW dates

TOUR DATES March 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos* March 8 – San Francisco, CA – Monarch* March 9 – Vancouver, BC – The Waldorf* March 10 – Seattle, WA – Chop Suey* March 11 – Portland, OR – VENUE TBD* March 14 – SXSW March 15 – SXSW – Barcelona Friends of Friends Day Party ^ March 16 – SXSW March 17 – New Orleans, LA –…

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Posted on: February 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

We Have Band Premiere “Where Are Your People?” Video On Prefix / New LP Ternion Streaming Now On Pure Volume

We Have Band are back with their new LP Ternion, due for release on February 28th. Ternion, from the Latin for a group of three, sees We Have Band make a stylistic leap on from their debut ‘WHB’, which despite its critical acclaim the band were keen not to repeat. The new album will be available in an expanded edition featuring a deconstruction of the record, ‘Ternion Aside’, by TomWHB…

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Posted on: February 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Machine Gun Kelly & Kid Ink Perform “My City” Live at the Key Club in LA

Wild Boy MGK brings out fellow emerging star Kid Ink to perform “My City” at his show at the Key Club in Los Angeles on Feb 8th. Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP46wwso8Hg&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Buy Kid ink’s Official Single “Time Of Your Life” on iTunes: http://tw.itunes.com/lKG www.twitter.com/kid_ink www.twitter.com/machinegunkelly FILMED & EDITED By George Orozco www.twitter.com/#!/on_point_films #

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Posted on: February 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CURSIVE WINTER/SPRING TOUR UNDERWAY

Cursive premiered a full stream of their new album I Am Gemini today exclusively on RollingStone.com. The album, which won’t be available in stores until February 21st via Saddle Creek, can now be heard in its entirety here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-cursives-schizoid-concept-album-i-am-gemini-20120213. Earlier this month, Cursive premiered the second free MP3 download of album track “Wowowow” on Stereogum, while first single and free MP3 download “The Sun and Moon” premiered on RollingStone.com in…

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Posted on: February 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NEW MUSIC & NEW VIDEO FROM BRIANNA PERRY “STAY SCHEMIN’ FREESTYLE”

Check out Brianna’s mixtape “Face Off” here: http://hulkshare.com/e1lp44oz1ai6 Check out the official video for “Marilyn Monroe” from her recently released mixtape “Face Off” which features the likes of Wale, Trina & Future here: “Marilyn Monroe” is currently available at iTunes! For more information on Brianna Perry, please visit: www.BriannaTheYRB.com I www.twitter.com/BriannaTheYRB I www.facebook.com/BriannaTheYRB

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