Hard luck stories. Everybody’s got them or heard them, but it takes a special mind and wit to share them with the lyrical dexterity and aplomb that have become the hallmarks (and trademarks) of Ike Reilly’s critically-lauded records. Reilly’s a raconteur; to be sure, his songs ache and explode with a gritty realism to which everyone can relate on some level. His latest solo offering, entitled “Hard Luck Stories” –…
TENTH AVENUE NORTH With one listen to Tenth Avenue North’s unique brand of intellectual, melodic pop-rock, it becomes obvious that songwriter Mike Donehey and his band mates have a gift for expressing truth in a way that simultaneously educates, enlightens and entertains. “Simply, our mission as a band is to know Christ and to make him known,†says Donehey. Band members are as much teachers as artists, demonstrating this through…
Global superstar and EMI/Priority Records recording artist Snoop Dogg announces his latest tour featuring hip hop greats Method Man, Redman and Devin the Dude. The tour, titled “Wonderland High School Tour,” is a bonafide hip hop lover’s dream and will kick off on October 27th in Baltimore and travel across North America. After 17 years and 30 million albums sold worldwide, as well as stints in both television and film,…
Mastiff, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment and Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced today that they will be teaming up to bring Remington’s legendary firearms to Wiiâ„¢. Mastiff established itself as a publisher of quality outdoor action titles with Deer Drive, its popular deer-hunting title for Wii, and the upcoming Shimano Xtreme Fishing, also for Wii. Mastiff’s outdoor sports videogames emphasize playability and fun, offer multiplayer action and always stay…
Phoenix, Arizona’s LANDMINE MARATHON have announced the title and other details of their forthcoming release on Prosthetic Records. The album is entitled, “Sovereign Descent ,” and was recorded at guitarist Ryan Butler’s Arcane Digital Recording Studios, where he’s recorded past efforts from the band, as well as Misery Index, Phobia, The Funeral Pyre and many more. The album will be mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Converge,…
To celebrate twenty years of amazing records, Slumberland is promoting a series of shows featuring the very best bands from the label’s roster. Current bands like Crystal Stilts, Pants Yell! and Brown Recluse will be involved alongside special reunion sets from old skool SLR posse like The Ropers, Nord Express and Lorelei. Fri. Nov 13 Washington DC The Black Cat http://blackcatdc.com Crystal Stilts Brown Recluse Pants Yell! Frankie Rose and…
D-Lo returns to boast his newest track, “No Squares,” sporting the same swagger as his hit single “No Ho.” He collaborates with two of his Bay Area brethren to make a track with a simple message: No Nerds Allowed. Though the beat retains the same vibe as many other D-Lo creations, it successfully holds its own, periodically adding tripped out drones and robotic synths to compliment the vocals. The driving…
Critically acclaimed psych metal band ZOROASTER has signed a worldwide recording deal with E1 Music. The celebrated avant-garde trio will enter the studio in early 2010 with producer Sanford Parker (The Gates of Slumber, Pelican) to record its label debut and follow up to 2009’s Voice of Saturn. A summer 2010 release is expected. ZOROASTER, the Atlanta-based group who has been called “one of the U.S.’s most promising metal bands”…
Mulatto Patriot Productions has just announced the release of the instrumental album version for the “Sonic Visuals†LP, by Chicago producer and engineer Mulatto Patriot. The “Sonic Visuals†LP received placement and praise across the world, including radio stations like WMFU (Billy Jam), WUPX, WRFL, KHDC, KUEL, KBSC, Fusebox Radio (Syndicated), CFRO (Canada), KXCI and KOAS to just name a few. His tracks off this LP also received praise on…
The top 10 debut is the latest accomplishment in 5FDP’s hot streak, and has certified their status as one of the most important bands in hard rock today. The group has sold nearly 400,000 copies of their debut album, The Way Of Fist, and has shared the stage with bands like KoRn, Disturbed, Slipknot, Mastodon, Kid Rock, and other heavy hitters. 5FDP are currently bringing their exhilarating live show to…
Noid, England bandits The Heavy have found a kindred spirit in the brazen, fast-and-loose swagger of HBO’s ‘Entourage.’ The band was recently featured in Spin Magazine as a ‘Hot New Band’ – and with a full set of US tour dates booked, and a new album waiting in the wings, the boys from Noid are ready to catch fire. 11/2 || World Café Live || Philadelphia, PA 11/4 || Club…
SANGRE, who hail from California’s Inland Empire area, have recently taken to the studio with MIKEY DOLING (Soulfly, SNOT). The recording sessions yielded two new tracks that any fan of metal should enjoy: “Serpentor,†and “Forever I.†The tracks are available for streaming via the band’s ReverbNation profile, located at http://www.reverbnation.com/sangremetal. Vocalist Henry Sanchez described the collaborative process: “[Mikey] heard things that we as a band don’t normally hear because…
Finnish Viking metallers ENSIFERUM are pleased to unveil Mobile Twilight Tavern, the virtual hotline between fans and the band from anywhere in the world. Hear what happens on the road and in the backrooms exclusively through your mobile phone, in real time. In addition to viewing and sharing videos, pictures and messages, you can comment and rate material and also connect with other fans. Step into this secret world and…
12/04 – Farmingdale NY / The Crazy Donkey 12/05 – Syracuse NY / Lost Horizon 12/06 – Montreal QC / Foufounes Electriques 12/07 – Toronto ON / The Mod Club 12/09 – Poplar Grove IL / Chubby Rain House of Tunes 12/10 – Grand Rapids MI / The Intersection 12/11 – Covington KY / The Mad Hatter 12/12 – Sauget IL / Pop’s 12/14 – Millvale PA / Mr. Small’s…
Los Angeles based LoveHateHero have announced they will join Eyes Set To Kill’s previously announced Revolver sponsored headlining tour. The band is currently touring in support of their recently released new album, “America Underwater”, which hit stores this week through Ferret Records. LoveHateHero’s third full length release focuses more on its well-developed vocal melodies and cleanly polished hooks, clearly showing a band that has matured and hit its stride. If…
10/30 San Francisco, CA @ The Metro w/Engorged, Population Reduction, Ghoul 10/31 Los Angeles, CA @ 2449 Gates St (Costume party!) 11/1 Phoenix, AZ @ Incision Tattoo 11/2 Las Cruces @ TBA ** 11/3 Alburquerque, NM @ TBA ** 11/4 Denton, TX @ Lions Den ** 11/5 Memphis, TN @ TBA ** 11/6 St. Louis, MO @ TBA ** 11/7 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club ** 11/8 Cincinnati, OH…
In early 2009, a kuduro phenomenon swept the nation and Portuguese superstars, Buraka Som Sistema, ushered in the movement. Now as the year begins to wind down, the band that became infamous for their live show at Coachella 2009 makes its way across the US to bring fans to the dance-floor for one more sweaty shake down. BSS will start the tour off proper at this year’s destination Halloween event,…
The time has finally come. After years of touring and building buzz, iLL-literacy is preparing the release their debut musical effort, IB4the1 (“I Before The One”). The album will be released in three separate pieces, which the group refers to as “chapters.” Each chapter will be released for free online six months apart. With the first chapter, IB4the1.1, quickly approaching, iLL-Literacy is proud to release the lead single, “Gentlemans Kool-Aid,”…
To build upon the early success of LOSING SLEEP, iTunes released a special deluxe version adding the “She Is Love†video, rare B-sides, acoustic versions, and live tracks. The album was originally released digitally on May 12th (one week prior to its release in the physical marketplace) and immediately took over the top spot at iTunes. The album built on the success of “She Is Love,†now in its 8th…
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