Saturday 11 June 2016

Rock Legend ALICE COOPER to Headline at ROCK CARNIVAL 2016


The Northeast's Only Classic Carnival + Rock' Roll Festival Experience is BACK!
Featuring TWISTED SISTER's Official Tri-State Farewell Performance + Overkill,
Ace Frehley, Monster Magnet, Fuel, Cinderella's Tom Keifer & More
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 @ FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ

As recently announced, the annual ROCK CARNIVAL is back for its second year - taking place on September 30, October 1 and October 2 at its new location in Lakewood, NJ at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood Blue Claws.

As with its inaugural year, which drew a staggering 50,000+ attendees, the second annual ROCK CARNIVAL will feature classic amusement rides and entertainment, the most delicious food truck offerings, high-action Professional Wrestling, a wide selection of tasty brews, and of course... the best in local, national and international rock music performances! This year's event will also see the addition of more carnival area space and a children's fun zone. This is a weekend of big fun for the whole family!

ROCK CARNIVAL is pleased to announce even more stellar talent performing at this year's show. In addition to Saturday headliners and heavy metal legends Twisted Sister performing their can't-miss official tri-state farewell show, fans will enjoy a legendary Friday headline performance from none other than the original shock rocker himself, Alice Cooper.

Pop culture icon Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. With a schedule that includes six months each year on the road, Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real life shocking images. With his influence on rock & roll long since acknowledged, there is little that Alice Cooper hasn't achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards. As he heads back out on the concert trail each year, Cooper insists he's still motivated to continue touring and recording albums, as well as making time for such side projects as Cooper'stown (his Phoenix-based restaurant/sports bar) and his "Nights With Alice Cooper" nightly radio show, syndicated domestically and worldwide on over 100 stations.

In addition to Alice Cooper, other newly announced artists include Clutch, Blue Oyster Cult, Zakk Sabbath, Cycle of Pain, Zebra, Jackyl, Shaman's Harvest and KYNG. These artists join previously announced ROCK CARNIVAL 2016 artists Overkill, Ace Frehley, Monster Magnet, Fuel, Cinderella's Tom Keifer, Dokken, Texas Hippie Coalition, Doro, Four By Fate, Killcode, Jester and American Angel. Even more ROCK CARNIVAL performances will be announced soon, with Sunday's performance line-up being announced via 95.9 the WRAT on Tuesday, July 5!

Music will take place on multiple stages including two main festival stages, side by side, on the field. Fans will have general admission access to the stadium field. The musical portion of the event will once again feature the Birch Hill stage, a very popular performance area, with the addition of another performance area showcasing developing artists.

This year's festivities will also include a brand new "Classic" Friday night celebration, which will feature tributes to classic rock favorites! Voyage will perform a tribute to Journey, Almost Queen will play your Queen favorites, and Zakk Sabbath - featuring vocalist/guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), bassist Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Rob Zombie) and drummer Joey Castillo (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age) - will perform Black Sabbath classics.

Reserved weekend, GA weekend, single day, VIP and Skybox tickets for this year's ROCK CARNIVAL are on sale now. Carnival entry is FREE for all children under 16 and Adult Carnival Only Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the Carnival. Carnival Only Admission does not include stadium access.

Single Day, VIP Packages and Skybox Meet & Greet's, powered by SoundRink, are on sale beginning today. Find VIP packages and Skybox tickets via SoundRink. More carnival details, per-day line-ups and other entertainment will be announced soon. For more information, visit therockcarnival.com. The ROCK CARNIVAL is produced by Stan Levinstone Presents and GameLoud.

Video: Gloryhammer interviewed @ The Academy Dublin. 19 May 2016





By Patrick Sauter

Thursday 9 June 2016

Rave Rockers SEEK IRONY to Re-Release Album 'Tech N' Roll' via UDR Music on July 29, 2016



After witnessing the original release of what most consider Tel Aviv-native and now Austin-local electronic rock band SEEK IRONY's breakout album, Tech N' Roll, legendary rock label UDR Music has signed on to re-release it in its full glory on July 29, 2016. Boasting a heavy rock and electronic mixture with an alternative rock edge, SEEK IRONY is poised to join the ranks of genre-fusing greats like Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie and others with Tech N' Roll.

Upon its initial release, Tech N' Roll became a raging success in underground rock communities internationally, and SEEK IRONY built further upon a history which had already seen them headline festivals in Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel as well as feature as a showcase artist at the South By South West Music Festival in 2014.

Tech N' Roll is chock full of loud, live and explosive musical energy. Lyrically, the album touches upon topics ranging from technological influences on society and foreign politics, but doesn't forget to have fun with fan-favorite anthems.

"The music is a process that we all contribute together, some songs are more guitar based in their nature, some are more electronica based," says founding member and vocalist Kfir. "Lyrical topics vary. Some are political, like "Ravelution (Push)" for example, which was inspired by an Israeli-Palestinian youth leadership program that I was invited to attend as an Israeli activist artist, which brought together youth leaders from both sides of the border. (Then) "Running Towards The End Of The World" discusses social media and technology and how it affects all of us in this day and age. Some are very deep and meaningful and some are kinda silly like "Tech N' Roll" which simply describes what Seek Irony's music is really about - the combination of Techno (EDM) and Rock N' Roll."

Get a taste of Tech N' Roll via their music video for the track "Devil In Me" here:



Tech N'Roll track listing:

01. She 02. Tech N'Roll 03. Devil In Me 04. Skin2Skin 05. When You Lie 06. Running Towards The End Of The World 07. Low 08. Peel Me Away 09. Rave-o-lution 10. Tragically Driven 11. Head Above The Water

Tech N' Rollwas self-produced by the band at their own Keoss Studios in Tel Aviv, Israel and Evil Snail Studios in Austin, TX. The album was mixed by Phil Anderson at Powersound Studios in Edmonton, Canada and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Yes, Sepultura, Ill Nino, Starset) at Maor Appelbaum Mastering in CA.

About SEEK IRONY: SEEK IRONY's energy was forged early on by its founding members, Kfir (vocals) and Rom Gov (drums) who were furiously active in the music scene during their youth. After two successful trips to the US (and years of success and development in Israel) the brothers felt that it was time to take things to a whole new level and seek a new US pasture. Austin, Texas was chosen for its rich, and open, musical history, and as part of the relocation plan, Kfir decided to also start up a new Austin based recording studio called "Evil Snail Studios", which will be the band's recording home. And after a few intense months of searching, the Gov brothers welcomed on board two new members, Austin's local Grammy nominated and Progressive Rock Hall of Fame guitar hero Alex Campbell, and bassist/sound engineer Adam Donovan who had already worked on tour as a live sound and light tech with Die Krupps and KMFDM.

SEEK IRONY is:

Kfir Gov - vocals Rom Gov - drums Alex Campbell - guitar Adam Donovan - bass/ misa tri bass

Album Review: D.A.R.K. - 'Science Agrees', Release 9 September 2016 via Cooking Vinyl


D.A.R.K. - 'Science Agrees'
Release: 9 September 2016 via Cooking Vinyl

Once upon a time The Smiths and The Cranberries met a producer and a supergroup was born. The band bio states that D.A.R.K, the band, has its roots in the collaboration formed between Andy Rourke (Smiths/ Bassist) and Olé Koretsky, after they met gigging in Washington DC. After a couple of years’ experimentation and laying down tracks in their home studios, a chance meeting between Andy and Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) resulted in the singer asking him what he was working on. They began sharing tracks and the rest is history.

'Science Agrees' is the name of the album and the chemistry between the 3 artists is obvious. Dolores sings superbly on all tracks on which she shared the production with her two amigos. This is an important album with current themes, such as death on the superb ‘Steal Away’, or loss of faith and dissatisfaction with ‘Gunfight’. ‘Watch I am Bleeding’ with its classic New Wave intro would sit well on a Cure or Bauhaus album. Every track is different and explores different emotions but I have to say I am very touched by ‘Watch Out’, which follows ‘High Fashion’. I have been playing this title over and over...

It is complicated to describe the array of influences on the album insofar as it does cover anything from Sonic Experimentation and Electronica to Bowie, Cure or REM for the most obvious ones. When I was half way thru the album, the ambiance and atmosphere reminded me of the talented but unsung Irish hero Perry Blake. The musical pedigree of Andy and Dolores makes this album more than a curiosity. This is a superior collection of musical vignettes, well complemented by the DJ background and song writer’s talent from Olé.

Subtle, intelligent and extremely well produced there are different ways to approach each songs as they all have a multidimensional facet to them. It’s great to hear Dolores fully in control and her voice is especially superb on ‘Loosen The Noose’, where there is a fascinating dialogue between her and the male and suave answers that Andy provides to her interrogations.

This is innovative as far as music is concerned although it has a familiar late 1980's - early 1990's sound. It's artistically fresh and upbeat and I would encourage you to listen to 'CURVY' - the single - to get a glimpse of what is to come...

Review by Pascal Derrien



Overall: a MUST buy
If you pick 3 Only: Curvy, Watch Out I am Bleeding, Loosen The Noose
Live Test: Unknown but I bet it would be deadly :)

'Science Agrees' track listing:

01. Curvy
02. Chynamite
03. Gunfight
04. Steal You Away
05. High Fashion
06. Watch Out I'm Bleeding
07. Miles Away
08. The Moon
09. Underwater
10. Loosen The Noose




Tour dates:

Fri 16th September Dolans Warehouse, Limerick
Sat 17th September Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Mon 19th September Whelans, Dublin
Wed 21st September Bush Hall, London
Thu 22nd September Divan Du Monde, Paris
Fri 23rd September Tunnel, Milan
Sun 25th September Lido, Berlin
Tue 27th September Caracol, Madrid


www.darkofficial.co.uk

Wednesday 8 June 2016

RockChickenz introduce London Based Rock Group PH-ARM



Introducing London based rock band PH-ARM made up of vocalist [Renz], bassist [Press], drummer [Ricky] and DJ [Alex].

The band's new single 'Faster' is the first single taken from their forthcoming debut album due for release later this year. The video for the single premiered with Scuzz TV and was released online earlier this week.


"Faster is the first single to be taken from our forthcoming debut album ‘152’ which we finished recording at Metropolis Studios (Muse, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin) towards the end of last year. We are immensely proud of it and look forward to what people think,” states vocalist Renz Byrne.

As it becomes harder to stand out and have an original sound, the group found their identity when moving to London in 2013 and continue to write and produce their original sound by taking influence from all manner of genres. The unrelenting in-your-face debut single ‘Faster’ proves the band are ready to make their mark on 2016!
Live dates:

May: 21st - The Good Ship, Kilburn, London
June: 15th - The Underbelly, Hoxton, London
July: 15th - The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, London

'Faster' is out now.

Combichrist announce UK tour

COMBICHRIST have announced a headline UK tour. Catch them here:

COMBICHRIST + Filter + Rabbia Sorda

June 2016

28th NORWICH - Waterfront 29th NEWCASTLE - Riverside 30th GLASGOW - ABC

July 2016

1st BRISTOL - Marble Factory 2nd SHEFFIELD - Corporation 3rd LONDON - Heaven

The hard-hitting Norwegian-American Band have just released the first lyric video for a track off their new album "This Is Where Death Begins", which will hit shops on June 3rd, 2016. "Skullcrusher" is dark, aggressive and anthemic, blending modern Metal with the band's trademark crossover madness.



LOATHE Announce UK Tour with Carcer City



Cryptic collective of 5, LOATHE, have just announced a run of UK shows in July with Liverpudlian metallers Carcer City. This run will follow LOATHE’s highly anticipated appearance at UK Tech Fest in Newark. LOATHE’s live shows have been said to be cryptic, un-nerving, and uncomfortable - a dark and sinister experience.

LOATHE are an anonymous cult of 5 – formed in an undisclosed part of the UK… said to demonstrate a ‘hive-mind’ mentality, possessing traits which are somewhat detached and robotic. They are due to announce some momentous news later this month, stay tuned for details…

You can see LOATHE at the following shows:
(special guests to Carcer City)

22nd July – Liverpool, Bumper 23rd July – Kettering, Prince Of Wales 24th July – Swansea, The Scene 25th July – Exeter, The Cavern 26th July – Southampton, Joiners 27th July – Birmingham, The Flapper 28th July – Norwich, Owl Sanctuary 29th July – Sheffield, The Rocking Chair 30th July – Derby, The Hairy Dog 31st July – London, Black Heart UK Tech Fest 7th – 11th July

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Album Review: FOUR BY FATE - 'Relentless', released 3 June 2016 via Amazing Record Co.


FOUR BY FATE - 'Relentless'
Released date: 3 June 2016 via Amazing Record Co.

Hail hail to the new super group on Amazing Records. So here is the line-up: John Regan aka bassist and famous producer, Rob Affuso aka Skid Row drummer, Patrick J. Gasperini; talented songwriter, and Tod Howarth AKA synth and vocals with Cheap Trick and Ace Frehley. Well worth noticing too, some other contributors to 'Relentless' such as AJ Pero (Twisted Sister) on his last studio appearance before his passing.

10 tracks for Four By Fate or FXF, that’s the name of the band. As you would expect: the production is impeccable for this Hard Rocking’ album. Moonshine, the second track with its bluesy intro immediately followed by a hard rocking traditional guitar solo is well inspired and get your feet stomping on the floor with that feeling of happiness that provides a good rock song.

The voice is pleasant and efficient on the entire album. However Follow Me is a cut above the rest when it comes to the lead vocals. The track kicks off with a false bluesy intro and morphed into a powerful song which reminds me of King’s X at times.

I cannot help comparing this group to Chicken Foot for obvious reasons: Hangin On, Levee Breach (despite a cool drumming intro) and It’s All Over Now, the power ballad with its touch of synth, are good songs but still are average tracks in my opinion, providing the calibre of the band. Now this album is full of guitars, the musicianship is obvious and well above the average and while the music is not innovative (and I know that’s not in the intent) it will please those who love listening relentlessly to uncomplicated songs.

Rock On!

Review by Pascal Derrien



Overall: a solid collection or rock hard songs
If You Pick 3 Only: Follow Me, Moonshine and Levee Breach
Live Test: Thumbs Up

'Relentless' track listing:

01. These Times Are Hard For Lovers 02. Moonshine 03. Hangin' On 04. Levee Breach 05. It's Over Now 06. Follow Me 07. On My Own 08. I Give 09. Don't Know 10. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo

D.A.R.K. (feat. The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan, The Smiths' Andy Rourke) Announce New Release Date for Sept. 9



On September 9, 2016, Cooking Vinyl will release SCIENCE AGREES, the debut album by D.A.R.K. Already accumulating accolades for the previously released singles - the new wave "dancer" "Curvy" and the moodier but no less rhythmic "Loosen the Noose", SCIENCE AGREES trades off of the unlikely collaboration between Dolores O’Riordan, Andy Rourke and Olé Koretsky.

Dolores, known famously as the singer of The Cranberries, has sold over 40 million albums and also worked with the likes of Angelo Badalamenti and Jah Wobble. Andy Rourke is best known as the inimitable bass player in one of the most important British bands ever, The Smiths - he has also worked with Pretenders, Ian Brown, Sinead O’Connor and Badly Drawn Boy. The third and final member is Olé Koretsky, a Brooklyn-based songwriter, producer and DJ based who has hosted DJ events and parties throughout NYC.

The band’s roots lie in a New York DJ-mixing collaboration formed between Andy and Olé, after they met gigging in Washington DC. After a couple of years’ experimentation and laying down tracks in their home studios, a chance meeting between Andy and Dolores resulted in the singer asking him what he was working on. They began sharing tracks and ideas via email and dropbox, building on Andy and Olé’s original demos and, in a couple of instances, Dolores completely re-imagining some of the songs.

A project Olé was also working on called SCIENCE AGREES was also incorporated into the mix. The three of them found lots in common musically as well as personally, which allowed them to develop these ideas into an album. Further writing ensued, followed by the three band members meeting up in Ontario, Canada to record live instrumentation and final vocal takes. All three of them arranged and produced the album: a concoction created in NYC and Ontario, mixed in California and mastered in London.

The resulting album captures the essence of three distinctive personalities, incorporating their love of electronica and new wave. An array of influences can be heard throughout the album, in particular artists including Angelo Badalamenti (‘The Moon’), The Cure, Depeche Mode, David Bowie – Andy and Olé connected over their love of ‘Low’ – Magazine (‘High Fashion’), New Order (‘Curvy’), Pet Shop Boys and REM, with production and sonic experimentation inspired by Brian Eno, post-punk, post-disco, RZA and modern hip hop.

SCIENCE AGREES is a lyrically subtle album that touches on themes of isolation and disconnection,trauma and rebirth (‘Curvy’), drug addiction and love (‘High Fashion’, ‘Underwater’), control (‘Loosen The Noose’), death (‘Steal You Away’), loss of faith and dissatisfaction (‘Gunfight’), and the light that can be found in the creative darkness (‘Watch Out’).

SCIENCE AGREES will be available on CD, digital download and vinyl.

MACHINE HEAD - 'Is There Anybody Out There?' single out now



Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD, have released a brand-new single entitled 'Is There Anybody Out There?'. The song is available digitally for purchase now on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Nuclear Blast FLAC. In addition, fans can listen to the track now via Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming services.

'Is There Anybody Out There?' will also be made available as a limited edition 7" vinyl (black, splatter, picture) starting July 22. Pre-ordered the release at the following location: nblast.de/MachineHeadITAOTNB

"The song is about love, loneliness, racism, and not getting what is going on in the world/America," comments guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn. "It's very much about current events, but applies to a bigger picture."

The track, which was recorded last October at Trident Studios in Martinez, California, was produced by Flynn and co-produced and mixed by Joel Wanasek.

MACHINE HEAD's eighth studio record, »Bloodstone & Diamonds«, is out now via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album was produced by Robb Flynn & Juan Urteaga and masterfully mixed by Colin Richardson & Andy Sneap, with additional tracking, editing, and mixing done with Steve Lagudi.

BLUES PILLS - release brand new single, 'Lady In Gold'



Up and coming multi-national rock act BLUES PILLS have released the official music video for the brand new first single and title track of their upcoming second album, »Lady In Gold« (out August 5). The video was directed by Johan Bååth (AVATARIUM, DREGEN) who is best known for his work with cult director Jonas Åkerlund (THE ROLLING STONES, U2, MADONNA, OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA) and shot by well known BACKYARD BABIES drummer Peder Carlsson.

Watch 'Lady In Gold' here:



Commented singer Elin Larsson: "We shot the video for 'Lady in Gold' in Stockholms skärgård (what is like an old castle) with the amazing team around Johan Bååth. The idea behind the video is to visualize the Lady in Gold in all the different ways she can come. She can be that beautiful young woman or a scary old witch. It was a lot of fun and super exciting to jump into these different roles and characters. The whole team did a great job and it was a pleasure to work with all these talented people. Clothes and design was made by Anna Bonnevier and make up and hair by Cecilia Lidén. We all hope you will enjoy the video."

»Lady In Gold« is now available for pre-order. The album will be available in various formats:

- CD+DVD Digipak (Live in Berlin 2015) - Limited Box-Set (incl. CD+DVD Digipak, Poster, Picture LP, 12" Photo card, and BLUES PILLS vinyl brush) - Limited Box-Set (incl. CD+DVD Digipak, Poster, Picture LP, 12" Photo card, BLUES PILLS vinyl brush, and Cover Art canvas) - Vinyl (black, gold, clear) - Vinyl Nuclear Blast Mailorder only (orange, yellow, lilac/neon pink bi-coloured, clear+green/orange splatter)

Just as it's highly successful predecessor »Lady In Gold« was once again produced by Don Alsterberg (GRAVEYARD, DIVISION OF LAURA LEE, JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ, JERRY WILLIAMS). The cover art for »Lady In Gold« was created by Marijke Koger-Dunham (THE BEATLES, CREAM).

»Lady In Gold« tracklisting:

01. Lady In Gold 02. Little Boy Preacher 03. Burned Out 04. I Felt A Change 05. Gone So Long 06. Bad Talkers 07. You Gotta Try 08. Won't Go Back 09. Rejection 10. Elements And Things

»Lady In Gold« Tour 2016 + KADAVAR + special guest

30.09.2016 SE – Stockholm, Debaser 01.10.2016 SE – Gothenburg, Pustervik 03.10.2016 DK – Copenhagen, Pumpehuset 04.10.2016 DK – Aarhus, Voxhall 05.10.2016 DE – Hannover, Capitol 07.10.2016 DE – Nürnberg, Löwensaal 08.10.2016 DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle 09.10.2016 DE – Saarbrücken, Garage 11.10.2016 CH – Yverdon-les-Bains, L´Amalgame 12.10.2016 DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof 14.10.2016 DE – München, Tonhalle 15.10.2016 DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle 17.10.2016 AT – Linz, Posthof 18.10.2016 AT – Wien, Gasometer 19.10.2016 IT – Milano, Alcatraz 21.10.2016 DE – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena 22.10.2016 CH – Pratteln, Z7 23.10.2016 FR – Nimes, La Paloma 25.10.2016 ES – Madrid, Joy Eslava 26.10.2016 ES – Barcelona, Apolo 28.10.2016 FR – Bordeaux, Le Rocher de Palmer 29.10.2016 FR – Rouen, Le 106 01.11.2016 UK – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms 02.11.2016 UK – Glasgow, Classic Grand 04.11.2016 IR – Dublin, Voodoo Lounge 05.11.2016 UK – Manchester, Club Academy 06.11.2016 UK – London, Koko 08.11.2016 UK – Bristol, Marble Factory 09.11.2016 FR – Nancy, L´Autre Canal

Festivals 2016

23.06.2016 NO Halden -Tons Of Rock 24.06.2016 DE Neuhausen ob Eck -Southside 25.06.2016 DE Eichenring bei Scheeßel - Hurricane 30.06.2016 DK Roskilde -Roskilde Festival 01.07.2016 SE Norrköping -Bravalla Festival 02.07.2016 NO Skanevik -Skanevik Blues Festival 07.07.2016 SE Börlange -Peace & Love Festival 08.07.2016 PL Suwalki -Suwalki Blues Festival 09.07.2016 LU Differdange -Blues Express 16.07.2016 AT Bludenz -Woodrock 23.07.2016 UK Gwent -Steelhouse Festival 28.07.2016 DE Breitenbach am Herzberg -Burg Herzberg Festival 30.07.2016 DE Bornich -Loreley 31.07.2016 DE Mosbach -Großer Elzpark 12.08.2016 AT Bildein -Picture On festival 18.08.2016 BE Hasselt -Pukkelpop Festival 19.08.2016 DE Torgau -Rock & Blues Nacht 20.08.2016 DE Dinkelsbühl -Summer Breeze 28.08.2016 FR Paris -Rock En Seine 11.11.2016 DE Weissenhäuser Strand -Metal Hammer Paradise

Club Shows

12.07.2016 DE Heidelberg -Halle 02 13.07.2016 AT Salzburg -Rockhouse 15.07.2016 DE Regensburg –Airport Obertraubling 17.07.2016 DE Augsburg -Musikkantine 19.07.2016 FR Colmar -Grillen 20.07.2016 DE Worpswede -Music Hall 24.07.2016 NL Amsterdam -Melkweg 26.07.2016 DE Siegburg -Kubana

Monday 6 June 2016

ALTER BRIDGE sign with Napalm Records


Photo Credit: carlosamoedo.com

Napalm Records is honored and excited to announce the signing of Orlando, Florida based hard rockers ALTER BRIDGE for WORLD excluding North America! Started in 2004 by Mark Tremonti and Scott Phillips, Myles Kennedy and Brian Marshall ALTER BRIDGE are one of the premiere hard rock bands of today. Layered with bone-chilling vocals that rival powerhouses such as Layne Staley and Ronnie James Dio, the band showcases true versatility with sultry rock ballads and shredding metal riffs.

Whether it be through relentless touring, chart-topping albums (their self-titled debut has been certified Gold) or even a WWE wrestler’s theme music, ALTER BRIDGE are the true definition of rock and roll musicianship. Their last effort “Fortress” (2013) topped charts world-wide with a #6 UK Chart entry. "We are pleased to announce we will be joining forces with Napalm Records as we embark on the next phase of our journey. We are very excited to see what the future brings and look forward to reconnecting with our fans in 2016,” says ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy.

Thomas Caser, CEO Napalm Records states: “This is a ground-breaking signing for our label. To work with one of the best and biggest Rock acts of our times marks a new time-bill for us. We will go above and beyond to make the upcoming album the huge success it deserves!”

ALTER BRIDGE are currently at work on their new album with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette which is currently slated for a fall 2016 release followed by massive touring over 2016 and 2017. More details will be announced soon.

The Browning on Europe tour this Summer together with I Killed The Prom Queen



Spinefarm Records artist The Browning will be touring Europe this Summer together with Australian Metal-core Pioneers I Killed The Prom Queen

With a new album set for June 24th, The Browning are happy to get back to Europe and the UK to play new material for their rapidly growing fanbase. Along for the ride, coming from all corners of the globe, are Feed Her To The Sharks (AUS), Empires Fade (ENG) and To Kill Achilles (SCT). The tour will be stopping off at the following destinations. Tickets are on-sale at all the usual outlets. Get yours now!

The Alexia Agency Proudly Presents...

I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN (AUS)
THE BROWNING (USA)
FEED HER TO THE SHARKS (AUS)
EMPIRES FADE (ENG)
TO KILL ACHILLES (SCT)

August 2016

06 Morecore Mania Festival Cologne (D) 07 Hirsch Nuremburg (D) 08 Werk 21 Zürich (CH) 09 Explosiv! Graz (A) 10 Viper Room Vienna (A) 11 Musik und Frieden Berlin (D) 12 Backstage Munich (D) 13 Ieperfest Ieper (B) * 14 Matrix Bochum (D) 15 Schlachthof Wiesbaden (D) 16 Wave Misano Adriatica (I) 17 The Garage Saarbrücken (D) 18 B58 Brunswick (D) 19 Destruction Derby Open Air Dessau (D) * 20 Destruction Derby Open Air Dessau (D) ** 20 Hevy Open Air Newhaven (UK) * 21 Throwfest Cardiff (UK) 22 Cathouse Glasgow (UK) 23 The Rainbow Birmingham (UK) 24 The Hub Plymouth (UK) 25 Dingwalls London (UK) 26 The Social Southampton (UK) 27 6k Unreal Fest Liege (B) 28 Poppodium Volt Sittard (NL) 29 Backstage By The Mill Paris (F) 30 En Arena Stockholm (SE) * 31 Skjulet Gothenburg (SE) *

* = IKTPQ Only | ** = w/o IKTPQ

Video: Double Experience interviewed in Dublin. 13 May 2016





Interview by Patrick Sauter

Sunday 5 June 2016

ONE-EYED DOLL to Embark on Headlining Summer Tour



Next month theatrical-rock duo ONE-EYED DOLL will be heading out on a headlining Summer tour. The 12-date run will kick off on July 12th in Denver, CO and conclude on July 31st in Las Vegas, NV. The tour also includes a performance at the annual Gathering Of The Juggalos in Thornville, OH. This year’s lineup includes Asking Alexandria, Emmure, Gwar, Insane Clown Posse, Suicide Silence and more, with ONE-EYED DOLL playing The Big Top Stage, on July 22nd. All tickets can be purchased at www.oneeyeddoll.com and all ticket buyers will recieve an unreleased song.

A true DIY success story, One-Eyed Doll has organically gained somewhat of a cult fan-base. With their captivating and interactive live performances, consistent touring, and personal connection with fans, it’s no wonder that the duo - consisting of only vocalist and guitarist Kimberly Freeman and drummer Jason “Junior” Sewell - have been buzzing since 2006. Adored by fans and press alike, One-Eyed Doll has been direct support for Orgy, Mushroomhead, Wayne Static of Static-X, Otep, and countless others. Freeman was also deemed one of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Top 20 Most Extraordinary Female Guitar Players” and one of Revolver Magazine’s “Top 5 Most Influential Women In Music.” Their new record ‘Witches’ - a concept album based on historical research of the Salem Witch Hysteria - was released on Standby Records can be heard in its entirety here.

Summer 2016 USA Tour:

7/16 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater 7/18 - Dubuque, IA - The Venue 7/19 - La Crosse, WI - The Warehouse 7/20 - Minneapolis, MN - Opinion Brewery 7/22 - Thornville, OH - Legend Valley, Gathering Of The Juggalos 7/23 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose 7/24 - Detroit, MI - Token Lounge 7/26 - Des Moines, IA - Lefty’s 7/27 - Wichita, KS - Elbow Room 7/28 - Tulsa, KS - Vanguard 7/30 - Gallup, NM - Juggernaut Music 7/31 - Las Vegas, NV - Eagle Aerie Hall

EMILY BURNS TO MAKE HEADLINE LONDON DEBUT AT OLD BLUE LAST



Rising vocalist-songwriter-musician Emily Burns (21) will make her London headline debut at The Old Blue Last on Tuesday 28 June, in association with Rob Hallet’s emerging artist supporting 360 promotion agency: Robomagic.

Pearse Grady, Concert Promoter for Robomagic stated: “Emily is one of the best new artists I’ve worked with in a long time & her live performance is so captivating and endearing! Looking forward to her performance at the Old Blue Last!”

Emily’s vocals have already received praise from artists such as Gabrielle and drawn comparison to Alessia Cara, Nao, Jessie Ware and Tori Kelly. Her unique R&B Pop sound and stand out vocals are creating a strong industry buzz which reached fever pitch at a recent stand out performance at the Great Escape music festival. With imminent plans to independently release her debut single and embark on her debut UK tour, working with writers/producers including: Emre Ramazanoglu, Dan McDougall and Edd Holloway, Emily Burns is definitely one to watch this year. Emily will be supported by rising emerging artists: Matt Gresham and Jonny Stemp.

Ticket price – Free entry - to register for free entry ticket please click here: www.universe.com/events
Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/288568924818109


Stage times:

Emily Burns – 9.30pm
Matt Gresham - 8:45pm
Jonny Stemp - 8pm

Venue:

Old Blue Last
38 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3ES

Rage Against the Machine Debut Album To Be Released On Limited Edition Hybrid SACD


Rage Against the Machine Debut Album To Be Released On Limited Edition Hybrid SACD
“The first album to successfully merge the sounds of rap and heavy metal”

Camarillo, CA – Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing the critically acclaimed debut album by Rage Against the Machine on limited edition Hybrid SACD. Rage Against the Machine's first album is a mix of punk, metal, hardcore and politically resonate rap. Every song is full of energy with smart lyrics and plenty of slam-dancing potential. In 1992, the band released its self-titled debut album, which became a commercial and critical success. The album went to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, and #45 on the Billboard 200 chart. Rolling Stone magazine named it as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2001, Q magazine named it as one of the 50 Heaviest Albums Of All Time.

This album is relentless, from the opening track “Bombtrack” all the way to the last blast of “Freedom,” every tune is a highly explosive ball of energy, none of which is clearly superior to any of the others. The lyrics, while full of blunt and pure anger, are very passionate and well-written in the sense that they actually stand for something.

This album like no other changed the landscape of '90s music. The “guilty parties”: Zack de la Rocha's vitriolic and angst-ridden words fueled by the heaviest rhythm section on the planet featuring drummer Brad Wilk and the exciting and dynamic bass of Timmy C and of course, RATM's signature sound, Tom Morello's belligerent, aggressive guitar riffs and turntable-esque noise that make this the best debut album of all-time.

The “Know Your Enemy” track features Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan on “additional vocals” and also features Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins on trashcan percussion. The liner notes claim, “No samples, keyboards or synthesizers used in the making of this recording.” This is, and always will be, considered Rage Against the Machine's most important work.

“Distinctly groundbreaking and original...a landmark in musical history.”

Track list:

1. BOMBTRACK 2. KILLING IN THE NAME 3. TAKE THE POWER BACK 4. SETTLE FOR NOTHING 5. BULLET IN THE HEAD 6. KNOW YOUR ENEMY 7. WAKE UP 8. FISTFUL OF STEEL 9. TOWNSHIP REBELLION 10. FREEDOM

Produced by: Garth Richardson, Rage Against the Machine
Mastered by Steve Hoffman and Stephen Marsh at Marsh Mastering

For more information: www.audiofidelity.net

Review: ROMES - 'Believe EP', released via Five Seven Music


ROMES - 'Believe EP'
Released via Five Seven Music

It must be EP season recently. While I tend to focus more on albums, I have received some quality strong EPs recently and 'Believe' - a four track EP from Toronto based quartet ROMES - is no exception. A subtle melting pot, blending Pop, Rock, Synth and some touch of Indie, makes this EP more than interesting. The four titles are equally strong in their own right and all of them could potentially be played as a successful single.

"Believe" is opening the ball, introducing Jacob Bitav's voice with its distinctive feminine blend that accompanies so perfectly the aerial touch of a guitar. Who knows that Pop songs are good for the soul... Nice choruses and I like the direction the song takes about 2 minutes in. That’s some brio.

The second title is always a challenge but "Tryna Be" is ideally radio formatted but is far from being dull. It is a different style but has this gentle infectious groove that this quartet decidedly seem to master. The production from Tony Hoffer is pertinent and if you like the likes of Phoenix and others you will appreciate the quality of its work.

"Spend The Night" and "When the Night Comes" are equally strong Pop/Synth tracks which are making this EP more than a business card with 1 track and 3 fillers. All songs can be appreciated for themselves and the attention to detail and song writing is obvious. The neat production helps but the songs are strong enough to carry their own independent groove.

I like those guys. There is not enough cool and talented Pop bands nowadays. I am looking forward to listening to a full length album. In the meantime you can enjoy their video : Believe.



Review by Pascal Derrien



Overall: a more than promising EP
If you pick one only: Tryna Be
Live Test: To be tested & I am curious to hear them live