Category: Artist News

Posted on: December 31, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ANTHONY HAMILTON’S BACK TO LOVE DEBUTS AT #3 ON THE BILLBOARD R&B ALBUMS CHART!

Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton’s latest opus, Back To Love (RCA), debuts this week at #3 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart and #12 on the Top 200 Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album also lands at #8 on the Digital Albums chart. Leading the way for the album’s chart debut is the current single “Woo,” the Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds written and produced track which is #8 on the…

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Posted on: December 31, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TURISAS to headline “PaganFest: America Part III” tour

Folk metalers TURISAS will be heading back to North America this spring for “PaganFest: America Part III”, their first-ever US headlining run! Joining the Finnish sextet on their triumphant return to the States is a gathering of bands from across the world: Scotland’s ALESTORM, Rome’s EX DEO, Russia’s ARKONA, and the US’s very own HUNTRESS. So don’t miss out! Check the dates below to see when TURISAS and “PaganFest” will…

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Posted on: December 31, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DIAMOND RUGS SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CHRISTMAS IN A CHINESE RESTAURANT”

Just as Diamond Rugs finished recording “Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant” and was still in the studio listening back to the track, John McCauley got in front of the camera to create this fun clip to the song. Filmed and edited by Justin Collins, who co-produced the record, the video’s charm and honesty is bound to bring a smile to your face. “From what I remember, that was a song…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PATRIOCRACY THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW DOCUMENTARY ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SCREENINGS AT NEW HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PRIMARIES

As we enter the upcoming election year, political dysfunction and polarization have brought American politics to historical lows. The new politically charged documentary Patriocracy drills down to the roots of political polarization and offers sound solutions to move beyond it. The work of prolific film director-producer Brian Malone, the film received rave reviews last month during its world premier at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival. Now, before this timely…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE TREWS back on tour in the U.S. in January

Canada’s THE TREWS completed their US RESIDENCY TOUR in the tail end of 2011 as they continue touring behind Hope & Ruin, their fourth full-length studio album. Feedback was amazing and the quartet doubled the crowd every week in each room they played. Now they’re coming back Stateside in January to hit the markets they missed. THE TREWS TOUR DATES Wed, Jan 11 – Madison, WI – The Frequency Thurs,…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RED FANG Announces European Headline Dates

RED FANG have confirmed a string of European headlining dates to conincide with their tour of Europe with Mastodon. A complete list of tour dates is listed below. RED FANG will be taking the stage again in their hometown of Portland, OR this New Year’s Eve at Star Theater. RED FANG are streaming Murder The Mountains in its entirety at this location. The band recorded Murder The Mountains with THE…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BRIDGE NINE RECORDS SIGNS HARDCORE SUPERGROUP THE ALLIGATORS

Four of some of hardcore’s most important names from both coasts got together to finally bring back that early 80’s hardcore sound; this sound is called The Alligators, and they will be releasing a new record on Bridge Nine in 2012. Featuring members Roger Miret (Agnostic Front), Rich Labbate (Insted), Steve Larson (Insted) and Barret Burt (Insted), The Alligators sound a bit like something that might’ve been filed in between…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE WILD – U.S. Tour Begins Today

Beginning today, The Wild will embark on a three-week tour of the U.S., covering most of the Southeast and parts of the East Coast. Along the way the quintet will share the stage with The Taxpayers, as well as legendary punk band The Queers for a week and a half’s worth of shows. Also noteworthy is the New Year’s Eve show in The Wild’s hometown of Atlanta with Against Me!,…

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Posted on: December 30, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Birth A.D. Hits The Studio January 3rd

The time is now. Dynamic crossover killers BIRTH A.D. will enter Pyramid Sound on January 3rd to record the highly anticipated full-length follow up to their critically acclaimed Stillbirth of a Nation EP. Titled I Blame You, the album will be engineered and produced by Alex Perialas (SOD, Testament, Overkill, Carnivore, Nuclear Assault). “We chose Alex not only because he presided over many releases that allowed Birth A.D. to exist,”…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DIAMOND RUGS SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CHRISTMAS IN A CHINESE RESTAURANT”

Just as Diamond Rugs finished recording “Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant” and was still in the studio listening back to the track, John McCauley got in front of the camera to create this fun clip to the song. Filmed and edited by Justin Collins, who co-produced the record, the video’s charm and honesty is bound to bring a smile to your face. “From what I remember, that was a song…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kathryn Calder premieres music video for “Turn A Light On” at Paste

Life is full of surprises. Nobody knows this more than Kathryn Calder. After years of playing in indie darlings Immaculate Machine, she found herself in the very unexpected position of being asked to record and tour with The New Pornographers. Before she knew it, she was inducted as a full fledged member of that group. In 2010 she once again surprised herself (and fans) by releasing her first solo album…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HIGH ON FIRE Begins Work on Highly Anticipated New Record

Oakland, CA hard rock band HIGH ON FIRE has entered Salem, Massachusetts’ GodCity Studios to begin tracking their as-yet-untitled new album. The world renowned group featuring drummer Des Kensel, bassist Jeff Matz and guitarist / vocalist Matt Pike (also of legendary stoner metal trio SLEEP) is collaborating with producer and Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou on the new effort; the band’s sixth studio recording and follow up to 2010’s Snakes for…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stephen Costello Makes House Role Debut as Alfredo in La traviata at London’s Royal Opera House on January 2

“Stephen Costello stole the show,” reported the Guardian when Stephen Costello made his 2009 house debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and Spectator magazine was moved to predict: “Stephen Costello will be a big star.” Now the American tenor returns to the fabled London venue for his company role debut as Alfredo in Verdi’s La traviata. His five appearances (Jan 2–20) come in a revival of Richard Eyre’s…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AWOLNATION UNVEIL “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” VIDEO GAME

AWOLNATION has launched their latest endeavor, the “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” video game. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM,” now playable online at www.MegalithicMayhem.com and http://apps.facebook.com/megalithicmayhem/, was created with Pod Digital Design, a leading interactive branded entertainment company, specializing in game and entertainment-based applications for web, mobile and Facebook. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” will also be available as an app for mobile devices in early 2012. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” features the characters of AWOLNATION battling creatures featured in their…

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Posted on: December 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH – BROOKLYN, NEW YORK SHOW TO STREAM LIVE

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH are kicking of 2012 with a special hometown show in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory. The show which will take place January 6th, will also be streaming in full courtesy of APHND, The Knitting Factory and LiveStream.com. Tickets can be purchased HERE. The Live Stream of the concert will can be accessed at http://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn. In other APHND news, the band has parted ways with…

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Posted on: December 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TOM WAITS TOOK US ALL ON A WILD RIDE IN 2011

Iconoclast TOM WAITS is ending the year with a big bang due to his latest album, BAD AS ME, showing up on best of year end lists all over the globe from The New York Times to the Irish Times to MOJO to Rolling Stone to Musikexpress (Germany) to Humo (Belgium) to Rumba (Finland) to Gaffa (Sweden) to the Los Angeles Times and Time Out (UK), as well as the…

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Posted on: December 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HE IS WE Skips “To the Good Part”… New EP and Tour!

KIP TO THE GOOD PART, the digital EP by Tacoma, Washington dream pop duo, HE IS WE, raced up the charts, reaching #8 on iTunes Pop Albums and #42 on the Overall Album chart. It was released yesterday (December 20, 2011) via Universal Republic. Powered by the undeniable spark of the first single “All About Us” [Featuring OWL CITY], the EP boasts one “good part” after another. On “All About…

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Posted on: December 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EXHUMED: Exclusive Live Download From Maryland Deathfest Courtesy Of NPR

Goregrind legends EXHUMED played their first U.S. show in over six years at the 2011 edition of the Maryland Deathfest and thanks to NPR, the set — in all its uncensored glory — is available. EXHUMED released their All Guts, No Glory full-length earlier this year via Relapse Records. The record continues to reap critical acclaim from fans and critics nationally and has left it’s grisly mark on multiple Year…

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Posted on: December 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LMNO of Visionaries Releases FREE LP Today – Overtime

The man with the endless workethic, LMNO of the Visionaries, who brought you 10 albums in 2010 & a banger of a follow-up with Born Again in 2011 presents OVERTIME, entirely produced by LD. After his epic 2010 run, LMNO went right back to the studio with LD creating this 11 song testament to the duo’s progression, chemistry and creativity. If you thought it couldn’t get any better than Push…

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Posted on: December 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Out More Dates On Upcoming U.S. Tour

Multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold out additional dates on their upcoming I’m With You World Tour. Sold out markets thus far include: Duluth, GA; Los Angeles, CA (2 Shows); New Orleans, LA; Oakland, CA; Orlando, FL; San Diego, CA and Sunrise, FL. Due to overwhelming demand, second shows have been added on February 18th in Oakland, CA and the sold out February 27th date in Los…

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