“You’ve still got the big choruses and raw energy The Cribs are known for, but now with the flourishes and panache the onetime Smith is known for. I’d even say Ignore the Ignorant finds Johnny Marr sounding like Johhny Marr for the first time since his days in The The. It’s a really strong record.” – Brooklyn Vegan “If you’re looking for some serious headrush 1-2-3 punch combos of addictive…
Formed in 2007 with the intention of honoring England’s proud ancestral heritage and rich national culture, WINTERFYLLETH (comprised of members culled from the UK’s most devastating doom contingent Atavist) set a solidified mission statement to bring awareness to England’s historical stories, folklore, landscapes and ancestral past through their folk-influenced vitriolic black metal. Coining the term English Heritage Black Metal (EHBM), WINTERFYLLETH — which translates to “Winter Full Moon” from the…
Jay-Z and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented. The critically acclaimed musical, which played to sold-out crowds dancing in the aisles during its world premiere off-Broadway last summer, arrived on Broadway at the Eugene O’Neill…
Wildbirds & Peacedrums are pleased to announce a support tour with St. Vincent early next year, in addition to the release of the “My Heart†single on January 19, 2010 via The Control Group. “My Heart†is Wildbirds & Peacedrums’ first ever US single release, and will be available as a digital EP and limited edition 7†single. “My Heart†is a wonderfully uplifting pop track that blossoms into a…
Despite their un-Googleable name, Portland, Oregon’s Church have amassed a sizable and dedicated following along the West Coast over the last three years–partially through their intense touring ethic and consistent presence in the Portland house show scene, but mostly because when you see them, your mind gets blown. Brothers Brandon and Richard Laws grew up listening to disparate things like Kraftwerk and The Beach Boys (I am not inferring that’s…
hirty Seconds To Mars Scores The Top 2 Songs On Twitter’s Music Monday Chart With “Kings & Queens” and “This Is War” “Kings & Queens” Holds Strong At #3 On Alternative Radio Airplay Chart While “The Kill” Named #1 Alternative Song Of The Decade By AOL Radio Thirty Seconds To Mars Named “Best Band” in the Kerrang! 2009 Readers Poll “This Is War… shines as an artistic triumph for 30…
Dynamic production duo, J-Radical and Kool Kojak-AKA Urban Legend-is back on the scene with Tropical Techniques-the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed debut, Tranqulidad Cubana-the aftermath of a dizzying trip to Havana, and numerous red-eyed recording sessions lasting until the break of dawn. The debut EP earned 4 CMJ Top 5 hits with countless spins on tastemaker radio, including KCRW and KPFK. But who the f*** is Urban Legend? THE GENESIS OF…
Cruel Hand is excited to announce a three week long East Coast tour with Trapped Under Ice and Forfeit. The tour kicks off in Syracuse on New Years Day, and takes the band down the coast and back until the middle of January, serving as a perfect start to 2010. Cruel Hand’s sophomore full-length, Prying Eyes, was released in October 2008, and grabbed the attention of the press with Punknews…
Comedy visionaries Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong announce their 2010 North American Tour, Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal, partnering with the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) to promote policy change through laughter. The Live Nation-produced tour will kick off on January 16, 2010 in Boulder, Colorado at the Macky Auditorium. Tickets for this must-see comedy tour of the year go on sale in select markets beginning at 4:20 p.m. on…
In this very special concert, Jim will introduce fans to Beautiful World plus a few of his favorite holiday songs from classic to contemporary. Jim’s evening of dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals plus warmth and humor with very special guests. Jim promises that upcoming tour dates will showcase some brand-new music blended with some fan favorites. “I know you’ll enjoy hearing all the hits, new songs that I know will…
Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they’re brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline “American Carnage,” the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly-antcipated mega-tour of the winter – and you do not want to miss it. “American Carnage”…
Slated for a February release, The Motion Sick and Golden Bloom join forces to cover each other’s songs on an upcoming split 7 inch. Golden Bloom will cover The Motion Sick’s “30 Lives†which was featured in the video game, Dance Dance Revolution, while The Motion Sick will cover Golden Bloom’s “Doomsday Devicesâ€. Why the covers? The Motion Sick’s front man, Mike Epstein, states, “’Doomsday Devices’ is an obvious and…
Akron/Family will bring their transcendent, engaging live show to the Southern United States this February. Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free, the band’s 2009 LP triumph, continues to be Akron/Family’s bold new chapter in their always-evolving and ethralling sound. Akron/Family’s live spirit is best described by Time Out New York: This “everyone’s invited” attitude is the crux of Akron/Family’s performance philosophy, and it seems to work; word-of-mouth enthusiasm about its…
“The Right Time” is here and now…These are the words that drive award winning smooth jazz artist Rob Tardik. A 2010 Guitarist of the Year nominee for the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, his newest album, The Right Time, is a personal statement and glimpse into his life’s current musical direction, further showing the world his passion for life, music and the guitar. If you enjoy instrumental music then expect Rob’s…
Boston-based ICHABOD is one of those “secret bands” that has been engulfing fans both live and on record for three previous full-lengths over the past decade; expanding musically on each release, and tapping into new territory – both on the road and on tape. The hard working, hard rocking, and more importantly hard to ignore quartet in the underground rock/stoner/cerebral musical scene – who are already heroes in widespread stoner…
Hot on the barrels of his sold out “Insania” red wine signature blend, Queensryche front man Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery (www.threeriverswinery.com) for a white wine blend of the same name. The new “Insania” — an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot — is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will…
A heady concoction of ’60s and ’70s-tinged rock, twanging Americana, Brazilian pop, Philly soul and so much more, AM’s sophomore album, Future Sons & Daughters, will be released February 9, 2010 via Filter US Recordings. This release follows the L.A.-based artist’s acclaimed debut, Troubled Times, which was declared one of the “Best Albums of the Year,” by iTunes and earned him the title of “Best Singer Songwriter of The Year,”…
The band’s s/t EP is their first release in over two years, and finds the group expanding on their blend of technical punk and hardcore. Picking up where 2007’s Career Suicide left off, A Wilhelm Scream showcase their ability to shred on new cuts such as “Skid Rock†and “Bullet Proof Tiger,†while “Australias†and “Fun Time†are destined to become live favorites with big sing-along verses and choruses. With…
Taintstick, featuring radio host Jason Ellis and Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, have released their video for the track “Monkeys Of War” online at www.myspace.com/metal. The track is the latest single from Taintstick’s debut album,””6lbs of Soundâ€, which debuted at #120 on the Billboard Top 200. Quite possibly the best thing to hit rock n’ roll since the Beatles, Taintstick is a once-in-a-generation explosion of heavy metal ecstasy. The band arouses…
MetalInjection.net, the internet’s source for the most (in quantity and substance) metal videos, is bringing you the latest assault from Hail Of Bullets! Warsaw Rising, from the EP of the same title, is a live video that features Martin Van Drunen and co.’s crushing live show. The video can be seen RIGHT NOW on MetalInjection.net! Warsaw Rising features two new tracks, Warsaw Rising and Liberators, live tracks for Red Wolves…