Societys Plague and Up In Arms have announce “The Wintour” which is sponsored by MetalReview.com. The tour will be heading down South to Florida and as far West as Texas, all dates will be announce in the coming weeks. When asked about getting back on the road Matt from Societys Plague stated “We’re excited to hit the road again and doing what we love, touring and hanging out with our…
What happens when two fans of Bruce Lee from different parts of the world first “meet” online? They decide to write a musical tribute to their idol. And which is what happened when Hong Kong-based music marketing executive Hans Ebert, Chairman of We-Enhance Inc and Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter Jon Harrison, based in the UK, have done with a song that started life as “Little Dragon.” With lyrics from Ebert, former Executive…
You’ll notice Florida’s Young Circles boasts a RIYL that’s all over the place and might not make any sense. Like the double rainbow, what does this mean? Well, it means that Young Circles’ art punk experimental pop live electro pastiche is a) all over the map in terms of songs and sounds, and b) wholly original. These guys have a genuinely new sound. I’d recommend you to check them out…
Austin-based singer/songwriter Suzanna Choffel learned of her involvement in the new film Catfish in a surprising manner – through friends congratulating her after having seen it, and obviously after the documentary was already released. In a world where increasing importance has been placed on musicians to have their work heard through alternative channels and music placement in film has become akin to competitive sport, it was the ultimate act of…
JANUARY 13 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern w/ Casey Jones, The Mongoloids, Hundredth 14 Dacula, GA @ Awake w/ Casey Jones, The Mongoloids, Hundredth 15 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown w/ Casey Jones, The Mongoloids, Hundredth 16 Whitesburg, KY @ Letcher County Tourism w/ Casey Jones, The Mongoloids, Hundredth 17 Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus w/ Casey Jones, The Mongoloids, Hundredth 18 Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84 w/ Casey…
In support of their 10th studio album To The Metal!, German Metal powerhouse GAMMA RAY will do five shows at the start of 2011 in North America. These will be the only dates the band play in North America all year, so make the trip to join the party! Tickets are on sale through Enterthevault.com. Also, as a special bonus, the band will offer VIP tickets, which give the fan…
Today Stereogum premieres “Invoke The Desolate One,” the third track off of LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH’s The Extra Dimensional Wound full-length, released earlier this year. The second official studio offering (and first for Metal Blade Records) from the Southern California black metal horde was recorded in Corona, California at Trench Studios by guitarist Roska with John Haddad handling engineering duties, and was mixed and mastered by Sverker “Necro” Widgren at…
Celebrated “True Heavy Metal band” THE GATES OF SLUMBER will enter England’s Orgone Studios with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Angel Witch) later this month to lay down tracks for its forthcoming new album. The follow up to the Indianapolis trio’s critically acclaimed LP Hymns of Blood and Thunder will see a spring, 2011 release via Rise Above Records. THE GATES OF SLUMBER recently announced the addition of new drummer,…
We are showcasing our new signings by giving away a free sampler with unheard songs from new bands wrstlers and Yourself and the Air, as well as roster favorites Firs, Bluebrain and Death House Chaplain. Download the entire Lujo Records Sampler for free HERE: http://www.lujorecords.com/2010/ Here’s some 411 on the new bands… Yourself and the Air These Chicago boys play self-proclaimed, “natural indie” that gives nodes to Modest Mouse, The…
Tuesday night’s CHEMO DUCK GOES COUNTRY – MUSIC CITY FIGHTS CHILDHOOD CANCER red carpet event exceeded all expectations, with hundreds of supporters packing into the historic Berger Building in downtown Nashville during CMA Awards Week for a night of food, cocktails and world-class entertainment all to support an incredible local charity. All proceeds from the event will benefit Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program, an organization based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, that…
November 29th Garfield Artworks Pittsburgh, PA November 30th The Basement Columbus, OH December 1st Cicero’s St. Louis, MO December 2nd The Riot Room Kansas City, MO December 4th Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO December 7th Bottom of The Hill San Francisco, CA December 8th The Casbah San Diego, CA December 11th The Rogue Bar Phoenix, CA December 13th Rubber Gloves Denton, TX December 14th Emo’s Alt Lounge Austin, TX December…
For the first time, Los Angeles public radio station KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) will shine a spotlight on our most well-known DJ Henry Rollins, in a one-of-a-kind live event. On Thursday, December 9 at 8pm, KCRW will present an exclusive listening party at the Echoplex which will serve as a benefit for the station. Rollins has been searching his musical vaults and will come armed with top selections from his…
Beatallica, that other band on the run, keeps the Masterful Mystery Tour on the road with a set of midwest and west coast tour dates throughout November and December. Continuing their infamous bash-up of Metallica and The Beatles, Masterful Mystery Tour is Beatallica’s second full length studio album and features the hits “Hero of the Day Tripper” and “Fuel On The Hill” as well as the fan favorite “I Want…
Strut presents the first in a new series of compilations, Disconnect, asking some of the world’s leading DJs to explore the darker side of their collections for rarities, secret weapons and unheralded dancefloor winners. We kick off with one of the UK’s finest, Leo Zero aka Leo Elstob. Elstob has remained an influential figure in contemporary clubland for over 15 years. As a DJ, his pedigree is considerable. Resident at…
Bear In Heaven are tearing it up one last time for 2010. If you haven’t seen them yet, this is a show that needs to be experienced. Joining them along the way for their last US tour for the year, are Lower Dens, Twin Shadow, Sun Airway and Cloudland Canyon. And just for fun the band have released yet another stellar remix, this time coming from UK band Tropics for…
GOBBLE GOBBLE is the hyperactive bedroom pop project of San Francisco via Canada noise nomad Cecil Frena. Frena screamed and played guitar in Canadian hardcore bands for years until a fateful summer tour in which he blew out his throat, at which point pop music became a more appealing proposition. The results are unorthodox to say the least: stuttering, blown-out and chopped guitar peals, erratic, bubbling synth arpeggios, and bursts…
DARKEST ERA, the heavy metal band based in Northern Ireland and one of Metal Blade’s newest additions to its artist roster, have recently completed work on their forthcoming album titled The Last Caress of Light and have issued the following update: “It is with great pleasure that we announce we have finished work on our debut album; to be titled The Last Caress of Light. The album is a work…
The best-selling country group of the decade, Rascal Flatts, announced today they will continue their “Nothing Like This Tour” into 2011 with shows re-launching January 14 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sioux Falls Arena. This leg of the tour will perform 21 shows and features opening actsLuke Bryan and Chris Young. When Rascal Flatts wrapped the first leg of the “Nothing Like This Tour” last month, the band…
After shaking dance floors at Pacha and Privilege Ibiza all season long, frenchman Richard Grey announces a new move to Miami. Known for his hit singles played by artists such as Guetta, Morillo, and the Swedish House Mafia, Richard’s outstanding collaborations with Daft Punk, Bob Marley, Shakira, and Armand Van Helden have also hit Top 10 positions on charts worldwide. The new Miami residency is set to express a unique…
In a statement taken from the band’s website, TORTURE DIVISION mainman Lord K. Philipson had the following to say regarding the gig: “We just started to rehearse individually for this coming gig, the first one since we played Getaway Festival this summer. To say we are stoked to get back on stage is an understatement. We will premiere a song or 2 that we haven’t played live before and the…