The Western Sons, formed with Kerouac’s words in mind, is a total DIY
Rock n’ Roll outfit from Nashville, TN. A commitment to creating
everything at Beatnick Sound, the brainchild of drummer Nick Benik, is
the seam that sews each song. Their music has been described as
somewhere between pop-rock that your Dad would approve of, and Dad-rock
that your sister would groove to. The Western Sons is Tyler Cohenour,
Garrett Carr, Blake Rigdon, and Nick Benik.
Across The Board (ATB) is an award-winning Canadian pop rock/Americana band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 160 Youtube videos, debut album and an upcoming EP, who seamlessly combine creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock 'n roll envelope with harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs. Forged from garage jams and basement Youtube sessions, “Across The Board” finally broke out of the internet box with their debut album “Jane On Fire” last spring. A collection of rootsy rock and pop-rock beats, “Jane On Fire” earned ATB critical acclaim for the single “Indifference” which also became their first track to hit the FM radio waves and launch them to a number one spot on the Reverbnation charts in Canada for pop/rock as well as winning them an Akademia Music Award for best pop/rock/Americana song in 2016.
ATB was featured at Canadian Music Week in April of 2017, and travelled across Canada as part of the “Artist On Board” with Via Rail this summer to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.
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Members: Jacqueline Auguste, lead vocalist and songwriter for Across The Board, comes from a concert and stage band background and plays multiple instruments from sax to flute to guitars and keys. Paul Nanuwa, drummer and co-writer, sings, plays bass and keys and composes. Bass guitarist Andy, comes from a drumming background and took up bass once the band moved from the internet world out into live performances. And finally, Damien, the newest addition to the group, plays lead guitar and sings—coming from a jazz and gospel background.
VOODOMA are a Dark Rock band
with Gothic and Metal influences from Düsseldorf, Germany. To date, the
band has released two regular albums and some self-produced records. In
addtion, the group also has played numerous gigs, including major
festivals such as "Wacken Open Air", "Ragnaröck Festival" and "Castle
Rock".
Three years after the release of the “Secret Circle” CD, the new album “Gotland” will now hit the stores on September 22nd,
2017 via Pride & Joy Music. The band’s sound still can be described
as melodic, catchy Dark Rock which offers a wide range of elements and
songs which will appeal to Gothic and Metal fans alike.
Once again, VOODOMA have invited a couple of guest musicians including Maike Flüshöh (Mayze), Ollie Bölke (Seelensturm), and Bernemann from the German Thrash Metal legend Sodom.
The release stands up with a powerful sound – also due the amazing
mastering by multi-platinum award-winning mastering studio Monoposto.
Discography: 2017-Gotland, 2014-Secret Circle, 2012-Bridges to Disturbia
Line-up: Michael Thionville – Vocals, Mikk Hollenberg – Guitars, Keys, Pierre Liffers – Bass, Wolle Haitz – Drums
It’s said that some of the greatest bands of our time have been forged on the road, Devilfire is no exception…
Following 10 days of gigging to 2000 capacity sold out venues as special guests to former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen, DEVILFIRE have forged a fiery path into the European Rock N' Roll road. Returning to the UK to a sold out festival crowd at Hard Rock Hell AOR 2017 was
the icing on the cake, and the Birmingham based melodic hard rock
outfit are ready to conquer the world with their debut album 'DARK MANOEUVRES' this October.
Mixed by acclaimed producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine) and co-produced by Romesh and Devilfire frontman Alex Cooper (Shy, Quireboys Spike, Ginger)
at Long Wave Studios in Cardiff, 'Dark Manoeuvres' is a mammoth
13-track album. Calling on varied influences with a darker melodic
sound, this hook laden, riff filled collection of music has been
carefully crafted with passion. 'Dark Manouevres' is set to push rock's
boundaries with its honest British roots.
“I try to put my heart on the page, be as open and honest as its all I know", says Cooper, "Dark
Manoeuvres is a therapy for me. As an artist all you can do is try to
put the listener into your shoes. I feel that is the greatest power of
music. It's always what I’ve loved when listening to any music that I
emotionally connect with. With this debut album we've taken our time to
curate the best possible music we can at this stage, and I honestly
believe we've accomplished what we set out to do."
'Dark Manoeuvres' is such an accomplished debut album, you'd be
forgiven for thinking this was Devilfire's third, not first full length
studio release. From the opening foot stomper 'Ready For War', to the
true immediacy of singles 'Waiting For A Rockstar', 'She's Always On The
Run', to the swing of 'Tear Me Apart', and passion of closing track
'Somehow', this new album wears its hooks loud n' proud, whilst easily
stamping Devilfire's own take on modern rock music.
“The songs on this record are just so good", agrees Romesh Dodangoda, "Devilfire are definitely a band for the future."
Devilfire live:
26th Aug - BIRMINGHAM - o2 Academy (Headline Show)
2nd Sept - SHEFFIELD - o2 Academy HRH Sleaze
More dates to be announced.
Devilfire's debut album 'Dark Manoeuvres' is out 6th October.
Brazilian prog/power metallers DARK AVENGER are back with an outstanding new album, "THE BELOVED BONES: HELL"!
It is a eleven mental stages someone probably might be
through, when living a constant uncomfortable situation ("Hell is
repetition") among many others which we inadvertently allow to come into
our lives.
"THE BELOVED BONES: HELL" was produced, recorded and mixed by the guitarist Glauber Oliveira and mastered by the renowned Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios in Sweden.
THE BELOVED BONES is a
two-chapter play: “HELL” and “DIVINE” and the first part “HELL” talks
about eleven mental stages someone probably might be through when living
a constant uncomfortable situation (“Hell is repetition”) as for
example, a loveless marriage, a severe disease, an unwanted job,
financial difficulties, alcoholism, drug abuse, a sex harassment, among
many others which we inadvertently allow to come into our lives.
The
cover illustration was created by the french artist Bernard Bittler and
follows the mental phases and feelings outpouring described in the
first part of the play: Unconsciousness – Denial – Fugue – Victimization
– Despair – Craving – Reflection – Balance – Courage - Decision -
Freedom”.
The new chapter is set to be released on September 1, 2017 in Europe via Rockshots Records on all the major record and digital stores and will inevitably leave the mark!
Philly hard rockers On Top make a triumphant return to Horror Pain Gore Death with the new EP Top Dollar!
On Top welcome brand new guitar whiz kid Ric Haas (Mach22) to the fold
alongside of long standing members Jaron Gulino on vocals/bass and Danny
Piselli on drums. On Top are back to their roots showcasing faster
tempos, heavier riffs and bigger hooks than ever before.
Top Dollar features a raw, edgier sound that was recorded by
Joe DeLuca at Why Me Recording in Gibbsboro, NJ, and was mixed/mastered
by Chris “The Wizard” Collier at CM21 Productions.
A must have release for fans of Accept, Dio, Dokken, Grim Reaper, Iron
Maiden, LA Guns, Loudness, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Obsession, Ozzy
Osbourne, Queensryche, Ratt, Van Halen and W.A.S.P.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release Top Dollar on August 18 on CD and digital formats.
The highly anticipated sophomore album from Motograter entitled
'Desolation' is out today, Friday, August 11th, 2017 via EMP Label
Group. The band recently released the single "Dorian" which has been
continuously moving up the Billboard Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart,
reaching #24 this week.
Guitarist Matthew "Nuke" Nunes states: "We are all really fucking
proud of this new material. Proud and grateful for the opportunity to
finally see the second official MOTOGRATER record come to light!"
'Desolation' was produced by Ahrue Luster (Ill Nino/Ex-Machine
Head) and mixed by Joshua Wickman (Within the Ruins, KING 810). The
album was engineered by Luster, Wickman, and Jon Berrier, and recorded
at Illustrious Productions, Dreadcore Productions, and BlackPlate
Productions.
Art for DESOLATION was created by Mister-Sam Shearon, who has
created covers for comic books and graphic novels including Clive
Barker’s HELLRAISER, Judge Dredd, The X-Files, Mars Attacks, KISS, and
Clive Barker’s Books of Blood as well as artwork for some of the biggest
names in rock music, such as Godhead, Ministry, Rob Zombie, Iron
Maiden, Powerman 5000, Biohazard, American Head Charge, Rammstein, Fear
Factory and Kill Devil Hill.
Desolation marks the band’s first full-length album since the
2003 Elektra/No Name self-titled release featuring Ivan Moody (Five
Finger Death Punch) on vocals. Motograter is now fronted by James
Anthony Legion (Deadform/The Breathing Process).
The band is set to embark on a massive U.S. tour this fall ‘THE DESOLATION TOUR’ in support of their latest release:
9/27 San Diego CA Brick By Brick
9/28 Tempe AZ Club Red
9/29 Farmington NM Top Deck
9/30 El Paso TX Rock House
10/1 Odessa TX Far West Event Center
10/2 Lubbock TX Backstage
10/3 Fort Worth TX The Rail Club
10/4 Austin TX Grizzly Hall
10/5 Corpus Christi TX House of Rock
10/6 Lake Charles LA The Centerstage
10/7 Houston TX BFE
10/8 New Orleans LA Southport Music Hall
10/9 Marietta GA Swayze's
10/10 Panama City FL The Dungeon Tavern
10/11 Tampa FL The Orpheum
10/12 Margate FL O'Malley's
10/13 Winter Park FL The Haven
10/14 Jacksonville FL Nighthawks
10/15 Fayetteville NC The Drunk Horse
10/16 Spartanburg SC Ground Zero
10/17 Murfeesboro NC Zakk's Coffeehouse
10/18 Sevierville TN Club 1341
10/19 Richmond VA Canal Club
10/20 Halthorpe MD Fish Head Cantina
10/21 Clifton NJ Dingbatz
10/22 Syracuse, NY Lost Horizon
10/23 Amityville NY Amityville Music Hall
10/24 Providence RI Firehouse 13
10/25 Reading PA Reverb
10/26 Buffalo NY Mohawk Place
10/27 Heath OH Muddy Creek Saloon
10/28 Camp Hill PA The Underground
10/29 Lansing MI The Loft
10/30 Louisville KY Trixie's Entertainment Complex
10/31 Toledo OH Frankie's
11/1 Westland MI The Token Lounge
11/2 Battle Creek MI The Music Factory
11/3 Racine WI Route 20
11/4 Braidwood IL Top Fuel Saloon
11/5 St Louis MO Firebird
11/6 Valparaiso IN Big Shots
11/7 Sioux Falls SD Big's
11/8 Minneapolis MN Whiskey Junction
11/9 Ringle WI Q&Z Expo Center
11/10 Omaha NE The Drinkery
11/11 Merriam KS Aftershock
11/12 Denver CO Herman's Hideaway
11/15 Las Vegas NV Beauty Bar
11/16 West Hollywood CA The Viper Room
11/17 Pomona CA Characters
11/18 Santa Ana CA Malone's
'Desolation' is available in select stores, online, and at www.empmerch.com
On October 6th 2017, KLOGR will release their new album Keystone.
Despite all the prejudices around the alternative metal world, KLOGR are the perfect example of a band that always knew how to conquer and make its crowd faithful. With the upcoming full-length,“Keystone”, the band lives up to its name and comes back on the scene with an impeccable album.
Following the last album “Black Snow”, Klogr take forward their ideals, giving voice to social and environmental themes: “Man proclaimed himself the “Keystone” of
our system but he is just a guest, a not-essential animal. Without a
lot of underestimated living beings, like bees, the cycle of nature
would suffer serious damages. The earth without human beings could
exist, human beings without the earth, cannot” comments Rusty, the mastermind of the band.
An anthropocentric world, permeated by an individual ego, perfectly represented in the tracks “Pride Before The Fall” and“Dark Tides”, dedicated to the Sea Shepherd friends: “Dark Tides talks about the underestimated problem of the
destruction of the ocean ecosystem due to the uncontrolled exploitation
of the resources and the killing of all the natural inhabitants. I
shudder when I think of the vastness of the ocean and what man has done
in the past ten years, emptying it from almost every living being” says Rusty.
After the joining of guitarist Pietro Quilichini in 2014 and the release in 2015 of “Make Your Stand” EP,
things have changed radically. Pietro’s arrival brought new energy to
the project and also an important synergy between him and Rusty. This
balance is perceived in the twelve album tracks in an alternation of
heavy riffs and more melodic and introspective openings.
The song “Drag Your Back” sees the two band members sharing a difficult moment of their lives, exorcising it together through music: “For
a man, one of the most difficult things is to accept death, but when it
comes in early age is worst. Exorcising these things through music is a
cure…. even if it is not a definitive solution” said Rusty.
For “Keystone”, KLOGR decided
to rely on the musical expertise of David Bottril (Peter Gabriel, Kid
Rock, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool), experimenting with solutions never
explored before, that gave the album a simply unique taste. “We decided to work with a producer like David to reach a turning point in our discography” comments Rusty, “David brought something that was missing in the band, an outside view focused on music and not on what is “trendy”. We entered the studio with him for a month, we worked 14 hours everyday, but with a super passion! We couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved.”
From their formation in 2011, KLOGR have conquered international stages supporting bands like Prong and Limp Bizkit.
In 2014 the band released a video that shows its intense live
experience and condenses the shootings of 23 different shows in just 4
minutes. Klogr are ready to fire up European stages again in fall 2017, as opening act for THE RASMUS.
Los Angeles power trio SINICLE
combine the groove of Heavy Metal, the angst of Rock and the soul of
Blues, setting them in a world of their own. This is well showcased on
new album Angels & Demons, set to be released September 22, 2017. The sound of the album reflects the title as it takes you through soft melodic sounds into harsh brutality. Angels & Demons was produced, mixed and recorded by front man Drew Zaragoza and Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering, CA.
In 2016 SINICLE opened Ozzfest Meets Knotfest and toured the West Coast constantly. Their last release Still In Mind
garnered prominent success, including multiple tours, press coverage,
festivals and shows with artists such as Exodus, Ghoul, Allegaeon,
Revocation, Rex Brown and many more.
The band was formed by Drew Zaragoza and Justin Miller in Reno, NV and
then relocated to Hollywood to attend Musicians Institute where they
found Colombian drummer Diego Patino.
“Their Music is a bit of a gateway drug comprised of equal parts catchy riffage, congenial melodies and ardent vocals” – Brendan Biryla, Hollywood Metal
“Sinicle has a deep desire to rock you the rick way : with energy,
style and commitment to mastering their stage and sound craft. Some of
the hardest working, coolest guys on the indie scene...” – Reno Tahoe Tonight
Honeymoon Disease will unleash their new album Part Human, Mostly Beast
on the 27th of October via The Sign Records. The Swedish rock quartet’s
second album is filled with high voltage pulse, colorful sounds and
lots of groovy soul. Well acclaimed for their intense and hienergytic
stage performances the band have been one of the raising stars on the
European rock stages, something the band have brought into the studio
and recording the album live. Honeymoon Disease have worked with
producer Ola Ersfjord (Imperial State Electric, Primordial, Tribulation,
Dead Lord) since the recording of their last album The Transcendence (Napalm
Records), something that led up to a recording session with better
crafted songs, a more luxurious production and a lot of focus on the
vocal arrangements.
During the pre-production, the band and producer Ola Ersfjord found a
mutual interest in old soul records. This interest paved the way for a
recording session with a focus on strong vocal arrangements with more
chorus and soul.
Swedish progressive hard rock/metal band band Hällas will release their debut full-length album Excerpts From a Future Past on
the 13th of October via The Sign Records. The Swedish quintet has
adopted the progressive sound from their EP and taken it a step further,
calling their genre “adventure rock”. Excerpts From A Future Past
is a concept album that contains seven storytelling tracks about seers,
a knight on a quest for answers and the fall of a once great city.
The album was produced and mastered by the band’s organist Nicklas Malmqvist at Treasure Sound Studio. “While we as a band adopt a “more-is-more” approach to the songwriting, the focus of the production was to bring forth the ambiance of the story the album is telling, put into words by the unique vocals” says Nicklas. The essence of the music is captured and illustrated by Nightjar Illustrations as seen on the front cover.
Grande Royale is back with their third album ”Breaking News” which is
set for release on the 25th of August via The Sign Records. The album is
ten tracks of high energy rock that was recorded and produced by Nicke
Andersson (The Hellacopters, Imperial State Electric). Packed with
powerful riffs, each song is held together by sing a long friendly pop
hooks and an overload of melodies.
Vocalist Hampus Steenberg commented: "During our time with Nicke
he always told us that every song needs a 'hook'. Something that you
will remember after hearing the song just once, and I really think we
managed to find that hook while writing these songs. They stick in your head , even if you like ’em or not”
Arriving in the studio, Grande Royale noticed that Nicke Andersson was
going through a Lynyrd Skynyrd obsessive period, an interest and
obsession that the band shared. The entire recording period was heavily
influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and updates the band's sound to lean more
towards a timeless southern rock sound. Breaking News” is all about
radio friendly feel good rock n roll anthems. If you have any love lost
for The Hellacopters this might very well be your next fix.
Toxik is an American thrash metal band hailing from New York. Initially
active from 1985 -92, the band announced in 2013 that they'd reformed
for both touring and recording. They released two now-classic albums,
World Circus (1987) and Think This (1989) on RoadRacer, (now known as
Roadrunner Records). Both received heavy praise by fans and critics
alike and are considered Thrashterpieces of the genre. Toxik completed
several tours, sharing stages with bands like King Diamond, Testament,
Dream Theater, Exodus, Pantera, Candlemass and many more, with a notable
performance at the historic Dynamo Open Air Festival (in 1988). This
performance was released on DVD in 2007, along with remastered versions
of World Circus and Think This. The band released a second live DVD in
2010 entitled Think Again, which contained never-before-seen club and
theater footage, interviews, and more. In 2014 - 2015, attendance was
strong throughout Europe and South America as the band toured for the
first time in over a decade, proving their longtime fan base had not
only stayed loyal but had grown over the years.
A pioneering force in the genre, the band is ready to bring their sound
to a whole new generation of metal fans. Toxik Is releasing a 3-song
EP Entitled "Breaking Class" on August 4th 2017 and plans to release
their third full length LP by the end of 2017. "We've got the right
combination of players for the record now" says Josh Christian, the
band's founder. 2015's South American headline tour saw the addition of
James D'Maria of Generation Kill, replacing Jason Bittner behind the
kit. "James is an incredible drummer...he couldn't be a better fit,"
says Josh. After returning from South America, original vocalist Mike
Sanders decided he no longer wanted to tour, making way for the return
of blogosphere favorite, Charles Sabin (from the band's second album,
Think This). “Josh and I have stayed in contact over the years, sharing
projects and bouncing ideas off each other. There's a visceral
connection when we're in the studio and the new material reflects that,"
Says Sabin. The latest member to join is Shane Boulos on bass. Shane’s
background is in the heart of the NY/NJ hardcore and metal scenes,
playing in bands like Sicks Deep, Slam One Down and Swear On Your Life.
"Shane's right and left hand techniques are a perfect complement to our
riff structure, bringing a fullness to the bottom end while maintaining
the lockstep rhythms with James.”
2017 is shaping up to be a breakout year for Toxik, with a new lineup,
record, and European tour (including a return to the Dynamo Open Air
Festival). Josh Christian is pleased with the developments. “We're
tighter than ever and I think we're going to surprise people with the
direction and intensity featured by the new line-up," he says.
Thrash band TOXIK returns with their new EP Breaking Class. The EP is three tracks of classic thrash/metal that is highly recommended for old school metalheads.
Breaking Class will be released on August 4th 2017.
TOXIK TOUR DATES:
Sep 09 Fall Of Summer Torcy, France
Sep 10 Little Devil Tilburg, Netherlands
Sep 13 Viper Room Wien, Austria
Sep 15 PMK Innsbruck, Austria
Sep 16 Storm Crusher Festival Puchersreuth, Germany
EMPIRE is the Hard Rock band
of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (ex Majesty, ex Razorback, Crematory)
which has released four exceptional albums in between the years of 2001
and 2007. On these releases, Munkes was accompanied by numerous
high-class musicians.
The history of EMPIRE began in the year 2001 with the release of the
album “Hypnotica” (Lion Music) which featured both the American singers
Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) and Lance King (ex Nightmare) on
vocals. The line-up at the time was completed by Neil Murray (bass, ex
Whitesnake, Brian May Band, Black Sabbath etc.), Gerald Klos (drums),
Anders Johansson (drums, ex Stratovarius) and Don Airey (keyboards, ex
Rainbow, Deep Purple). Rolf Munkes produced „Hypnotica“ himself; the mix
was handled by Stefan Kaufmann (ex Accept, ex U.D.O.).
Only one year later, “Trading Souls”, the band’s second album came out
on Lion Music. The CD once again was produced by Munkes with the mix
being handled by Kaufmann. On this release, singer extraordinare Tony
Martin (ex Black Sabbath) replaced King and Martin on the vocal spot.
Tony Martin also sang on the – up until now – most successful CD from
EMPIRE, “The Rave Ride”, which was released in 2006 on German label
Metal Heaven. Besides of Munkes, who, for the first also produced and
mixed this release himself at his own Empire Studios in Bensheim,
Germany, Neil Murray took again care of the bass work whilst the drums
this time were handled by ex-Rage/ex-Axxis drummer André Hilgers.
In 2007, the so far last album of EMPIRE saw the light of day. “Chasing
Shadows” was once again released on Metal Heaven and the first record
feat. former Rainbow singer Doogie White in the line-up. Mike Terrana
(ex Rage, ex Axel Rudi Pell, Tarja Turunen) joined the group on drums.
In 2017, German label Pride & Joy Music will re-issue all four
releases in a revised version. “The Raven Ride” which will be released
on August 15th, 2017 with one bonus track.
Line-up: Tony Martin (Vocals, ex Black Sabbath), Rolf
Munkes (Guitars, Crematory, ex-Razorback), Neil Murray (Bass,
ex-Whitesnake u.v.m.), André Hilgers (Drums, Axxis, ex-Rage)
Blending the wide range and dynamic sounds of their many influences, Remember the Monsters combines the sleazy glam and soaring melodic hooks of Rock N' Roll (think Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses) with the hard-hitting edge and soulful introspection of their modern contemporaries. Having amassed a sizeable local following, as well as getting thousands of hits on YoutTube, Spotify, and other media outlets Remember the Monsters is hitting the scene like a meteor. Genre defying and passionately driven, Remember the Monsters delivers a listening experience unlike any other.
Members:
Name: Ashten Banks
Role: Lead Guitar/Mastermind
Hometown: Marina del Rey, CA
Founder of the band and lead guitar. Ashten has written all of the
band's songs and is the charismatic brainchild of the project.
Name: Ian Silverstein
Role: Lead Vocals
Hometown: North Babylon, NY
The voice. Ian's raw and unique vocals have garnered interest in
the band right from the start, receiving praise from fans and producers
alike.
Name: Dominic Ruiz
Role: Rhythm Guitar/Band Manager
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
After booking the shows Dominic's high energy stage performance and party attitude gets the crowd going
Name: Sean Mott
Role: Bassist
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Sean's catchy bass riffs and backing screams give the the music its edge live, and an optimism that resonates with everyone.
Veterans of the New England music scene. Tribal Wisdom pours
their hearts, and souls into their music and live performances. Drawing
on influences from Rage Against The Machine and heavy rock bands form
the 1970's & 80's "Tribal Wisdom" is a class act of hard, hitting,
heavy, rock and roll. Releasing multiple demo CDs over the years, Tribal
Wisdom delves deep into the human experience with big hooks, melodies
and crafty song writing. Tribal Wisdom is: John Baglio, James Forbes,
Shawn McCarron, Richard Papa Jr., and Kevin Gilligan.
Tribal Wisdom's new album " Lost in Boston " was released on iTunes,
Amazon, Spotify, Bandcamp, and Google Play in December 2016
Mossback was formed in 1994 in Seattle by Brennan McFeely and Paul
Adams. A chance meeting at The Keg in the U-district brought lead
guitarist Curt Hamblet aboard and the lineup began to solidify. Through
ads in the Rocket Layne Bouche and Sandy Greenbaum were brought in on
bass and drums respectively. And so began a ten year odyssey. Mossback
played many local venues in and around the Seattle area. They began
plying their spare money into recording, working with top notch
producers Kevin Suggs, Gary King and Scott Ross to develop their unique
sound. "Mishmash" is the culmination of over a decade of writing and
recording and contains a wide variety of musical genres and styles.
There's something here for everybody. For those who like hard rock check
out "On Your Own" and "Sanity"...For those preferring a softer sound
there's "Cold Wind" and "Annalisa". Grunge rockers will like "Junkie
Town" and "Nothin Left To Give". And for the politically conscious check
out "Cloak of No Consequence", a song about the Tibetan struggle with
genuine Tibetans' chanting and singing backgrounds.
Haniwa is a metal band from Florence composed of three members: David
Degl’Innocenti bass guitar and voice, Angelo Colletti guitars, Mr. Crini
drums.
Musical experiences are multiple: from Thrash Metal through Progressive
Metal and Grunge, up to the various Tribute and Cover Band gained in
more than twenty years of live music. The Haniwa elements have a rather
wide background, and today they still maintain an open mind that allows
them to glean from a vast knowledge of the musical genre to create
original songs.
The music is rapid, groovy and catchy, at times with melodic openings;
the sounds are sharp and melt together the various protagonists’
experiences to give life to a Modern Metal with a mixed Vintage/Modern
taste.
Mystic Posse is a rock band from the Los Angeles area. They have
recently completed their first CD and have released their new video, "
What Are You Gonna Do?" currently on You Tube. Michael O'Brien (lead
singer & songwriter ) & Jackie O'Brien (vocals & percussion
& songwriting ) have collectively & separately performed in all
the top venues in LA. They have rocked The House of Blues Hollywood, BB
Kings, The Whisky, The Roxy, The Viper Room, Toi On Sunset as well as
large events such as The AV Fairgrounds & Thunder On The Lot. They
have opened for numerous National acts. Players on the Mystic Posse CD
are Mitch Quinn (lead guitar), Ken Johnson ( bass guitar) and Dave
DiTommaso (drums).
MYSTIC POSSE is fronted by the excellent voice and performances of
Michael O'Brien, former Warner Brothers recording artist. He was in the
band KILLER KANE with Blackie Lawless of WASP and Arthur Kane of THE NEW
YORK DOLLS. He has performed with John Enwhistle of THE WHO and the alt
rock band NUCLEAR HEALTH. He is the owner and Creator of the legendary
Toi on Sunset, late night Thai food rock cafe on the famous Sunset
Boulevard which has been a mecca for rock stars and alternative rock for
decades. Jackie O'Brien writes and sings in French, as in the song One
Track Mind, which she wrote with Michael O'Brien & Marcy Levy, who
penned Lay Down Sally for Eric Clapton. She is also an actress who began
her career in PRETTY WOMAN and has starred in numerous television shows
and films since. Jackie had a deal with WEA France working with Yves
Dessca, who produced the I Will Survive hit for Gloria Gaynor, and she
fronted the popular LA band called JACKIE O. They are currently
rockin local venues and preparing to record their new material.
'The Past Is Coming', the sophmore effort from Ampersandre
(pronounced Am- Pers - On-Dray) featuring "Animals In Captivity" as well
as "Long Gone Halcyon" has been released on 7/24/17
Ampersandre is the musical moniker for Andre LaFollette, a multi
instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, whose new album explores a more
tightly nit sonic landscape from the 2012 debut 'This is An Ampersand'.
Thick rock mixed wiuth jazz undertones lay the framework for the
baritone/tenor melody lines that capture topics from current events, to
socialized mob mentalities. Both an encomium for classic rock songs and
90's mainstream alternative, "The Past Is Coming" hopes to anchor the
listener's attention to then take them on a provacative sojourn.
The song "Animals In Captivity" has secured an upcoming Featured Artist placement on Reverb Nation.
The Quarantined is one of the most Amazing upcoming bands. They are
neck to neck with some of the greatest bands that have transcended into
mainstream. They are a Los Angeles based Punk-Rock/Grunge band. They
formed in 2010 and have been bonded every since.
Sean Martin is the
lead Singer of the band and lead guitarist. Sean graduated at MI with AA
in guitar. He's been playing music consistently for 15 years.The lead
singer Sean has an amazing voice that is unique and he can play the
Guitar like you have never seen before. He puts his heart on display by
giving everything he has to the progression of the band, by completely
giving his full focus and attention to his music. The elements of the
band contribute to the success and the development of the band. Being
able to perform in some of the hottest venues around, such as the
famous "House of Blues" They have put on a hell of a performance.
They
have one of the best bassist that's part of the team, his name is Alex
Diaz. Alex trained at MI for Guitar performance. Alex has also started
his own high end boutique with various guitars and has become a business
owner. The next member of the band is Nick Loxx- He is also a
Bassist/Guitar with extensive background in music, live and studio performance and studio recording.
What if…?” is a question that is asked often in progressive rock
and metal, sometimes to original and interesting results. Terminal
Degree asked “What if we made a metal album using violins instead of guitars?“
Bet you didn’t see that coming.
What if Paganini played lead for a progressive-metal band? What if
Heifetz played Carnegie Hall with metal drums and bass? What if we
dual-tracked the violin and let it shred over pummeling cellos, bass and
drums?
What if.
Wonder no more. “BREED” is an instrumental album of intense, heavy
songs written and performed by an ensemble of drums, electric bass,
electric cellos and electric violins.
Where guitars usually rule, the violin seriously rocks. This album
featured a virtuoso performance from Chas Wetherbee's violin, electric
bass and cellos by the Cybergenic String Consortium and composer Mike
Barnett’s drums. Want to hear where classical music meets metal? This is
it. The production is clean and clear, the drums punchy and driving,
the cellos and bass heavy and steady, and the violin playing technical
with mixed-genre melody and impressive solos.
Joey Stuckey & The Shadow Bandits combines the talents of
US-based producer Joey Stuckey and UK based producer Charlie Hoskyns.
Read more about the guys below.
JOEY STUCKEY
Joey Stuckey is a blind musician with an insightful vision.
Born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Joey Stuckey is an award-winning
blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio & TV
personality, music columnist, educator, inspirational speaker, and sound
engineer. Joey’s guitar style is reminiscent of rocker Jeff Beck and
jazzer Wes Montgomery while his vocal influences range from Mel Torme to
Gregg Allman—these influences have inspired an original sound that
Stuckey calls “jazz infused rock with southern attitude”. Stuckey lost
his sight and sense of smell as an infant as the result of a brain
tumor. Despite these limitations, he remained in mainstream education.
Scholastically outstanding, Joey Stuckey graduated from high school at
the age of 14. At the age of 17 he began his musical career by taking
classical guitar lessons from noted music professor Terry Cantwell. Joey
continued his musical education by studying with renowned jazz
guitarists Stanley Jordan and Steve Crowell.
Stuckey is the owner and sound engineer of a recording facility
Shadow Sound Studio (www.shadowsoundstudio.com) which boasts vintage
analog gear and state-of-the-art digital technology. He also owns and
operates a 24-hour internet radio station, WTMT, where he promotes
independent music of all genres. Joey has hosted numerous independent
music programs on terrestrial radio in Macon, GA, and online with his
popular show “Audio Style” and his tv-show “15 Minutes of Fame”.
Stuckey has also been a featured music columnist for the webzines
Artist Launch Mag and The Tub Magazine where he served as the assistant
editor. He currently contributes columns to The Portal Magazine and in
addition, he has been the adaptive technology correspondent for Dialogue
Magazine which is a publication dedicated to the needs of the blind.
Recently, Stuckey has taken on the role of music publisher and has a
growing catalog of great songs in multiple genres. His publishing
companies include Sociology Publishing (BMI) and Sign Wave Publishing
(ASCAP).
Joey Stuckey and his band have shared the stage with legendary
artists like Ted Nugent, Bad Company, Trisha Yearwood, James Brown,
Clarence Carter, Wet Willie, the B-52’s, Kevn Kinney from Drivin’ N
Cryin, and Smashmouth. In his other roles as either producer, composer,
music columnist, sound engineer or hired musician, Stuckey has worked
with musical greats like Hughie Thomasson (from Lynyrd Skynard and the
Outlaws), Joe Solo (producer for Fergie and Macy Gray), Alan Parsons
(engineer/producer for Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Alan Parons Project),
Jimmy Herring (from The Aquarium Rescue Unit, Frog Wing, The Allman
Brothers Band, and The Others/Grateful Dead), Danny Seraphin (drummer
from supergroup Chicago and currently with California Transit
Authority—CTA), Hamp Swain (the Original King Bee), Lee Brice, comedian
Tim Wilson, Allen Vizzuti (from Chick Corea, Doc Severinson Orchestra,
and Chuck Mangione), David Ragsdale (from Kansas and The Smashing
Pumpkins), Randall Bramblett (from Traffic, Steve Winwood Band and Gregg
Allman Band), Doyle Dykes, Connie Haines (from Harry James and The
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra), Ike Turner, Carole King, Chris Hillman (from
the Byrds and Desert Rose Band), Jerry Peake (bassist for Steve Morse
Band), Ben Tucker (Herbie Mann, Mel Torme), John Dunn (Earth, Wind, and
Fire), Jimmy Hall (from Wet Willie, Hank Williams, Jr., and the
Nighthawks), Charlie Daniels, George McCorkle (from Marshall Tucker
Band), Razzy Bailey, Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Robert McDuffie, Maestro
Robert Spano (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Sammy Nestico
(composer/arranger for Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra), and
actor Ron Lester from the movies “Goodburger” and “Varsity Blues” and
the WB television show “Popular”, Joe Solo (producer Macy Gray and
Fergie). Joey has been featured in many national and international media
publications including PRI’s “The World”, GPB’s “Georgia Gazette”, and
“Big Takeover Magazine”.
Stuckey is also co-writing and recording with Charlie Hoskyns (the
Popes), Will Morrison (Modern English, John Entwistle) and Paul
McGuinness (the Pogues).
Stuckey is currently active in student instruction for guitar, voice,
music theory, and sound engineering and is a professor of music
technology at Mercer University. No stranger to musical theater, he was
the music director for Macon State College’s production of “The Rocky
Horror Show” in the fall of 2002.
In short, Joey Stuckey is a young man with an enormous talent, clear
vision, and a tireless work ethic who is well respected by his peers,
fans, and more than a few legends.
Joey Stuckey Discography
• 1995 “Take a Walk in the Shadows”
• 1999 “Ironies, Pain, and the Light That Guides”
• 2000 “Live and Stuff”
• 2001 “Live and More Stuff: The Sequel to the Prequel”
• 2003 “So Far”
• 2009 “Oceanside”
• 2011 “The Shadow Sound”
• 2012 “Mixture”—Joey’s first full length jazz album
Spent 5 weeks on CMJ Top 40 Jazz Charts peaking at Number 9
• 2017 “Six String Soldier”
• “Live and Stuff” and “Live and More Stuff” were both recorded at the historic Douglass Theater in Macon, Georgia, where Little Richard, Otis Redding, James Brown and other southern greats made their debut.
CHARLIE HOSKYNS
Charlie played in many bands with Will Morrison, including Don Mescall and Lisa Knapp and
played a couple of BBC sessions with her ...He writes for Universal Library Music and wrote TV ad
music with Brett Dempsey music agency, clients including Unilever and BMW.... he joined The
Popes on guitar and produced their last two albums...Charlie continues to work from his South
London studio in the UK working with Joey Stuckey and various UK artists.
Jessica's Theme Band was formed in Athens, Greece, in 1989, by John Goudoulas, Jim Karahontzitis and Nick Agathos. They wanted to present a different view to covers such as Tush, I know A Little, Feel Like Making Love, Don't Believe A Word etc as well as their own, original, material. Following numerous live gigs, collaborations with local acknowledged musicians, and even after receiving the first prize as band of the year in 1991 on a Greek TV show, the band was disbanded in 1994. After each member's musical journey, they decided to re-unite with two significant additions: Tony Linaris on drums and Denis Kaskouras (a later member of the original band) on bass. With a complete line up, the band started working on its first album, in 2013, inspired by bands from the early seventies (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Bros, Molly Hatchet, Eagles), by various British bands like Bad Company, UFO etc and by Irish bands like Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher etc.
Independent artist Dan Minteer is rather unique in his musical style, a diverse mix of blues and rock, electrified and acoustic. Says
Venusian Green, “Where Minteer truly flourishes is with his knack for
lyrics that are both celebratory and pure weird. It’s Blues. It’s
Classic Rock. It’s Alternative. Actually, I’m not entirely sure what it
is, but I like it.” Minteer's latest
project, Calling All Aliens, is an admirable example and culmination of
the rock-blues fusion that showcases many of his signature techniques
gained from decades of writing and recording. The intricate mixes
satisfy the most demanding of listeners who want to experience choice
melodic layers while getting lost in the musical journey.
