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Tag: Modern Hard Rock

Frenzy To Make Their Debut with “Blind Justice”

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Frenzy, an up-and-coming quartet of Heavy Metallers out of Spain, are just about to make their debut with Blind Justice, the band’s full-length record out February 4th on Underground Power Records. With the graphic artistry of Mike Mora (Heavy Metal Magazine) and Javier Pastor (Evil Rite) combined with comic book-themed lyrics, Blind Justice is set to create a Heavy Metal/Graphic Novel experience as part of the band’s world debut. You can check out the first music video off the record in the form of the track, “Save Me”, right here: https://youtu.be/tIz1ieO5SCc. For more on the band, visit: https://www.facebook.com/frenzymetal/. 

All That Remains and Attila Set to Co-Headline This Spring

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All That Remains and Attila are set to head out on the road together, as their upcoming trek takes these co-headliners through North America from February to April. While Attila will be touring in support of their soon-to-be-released record Villain, All That Remains will continue to support their recent release Victim of the New Disease, as they keep the band going in memory of late lead guitarist/founding member Oli Herbert. Also on the bill for this tour will be Escape The Fate and Sleep Signals. For all the tour dates and info, check out: https://www.facebook.com/allthatremains or https://www.facebook.com/AttilaGA/. 

Static-X To Kick off 20th Anniversary Tour in June

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It’s no secret that Static-X has had a big anniversary tour in the works since the announcement came late last year – now, all the info for the Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour has officially been released, as the band will not only celebrate the album of the same name, but pay a memorial tribute to their late vocalist Wayne Static. Static-X will be out on the road alongside co-headliners Devildriver, with support from Dope as they trek across the States starting on June 18th in Arizona, and wrapping up in Las Vegas on July 27th. Visit: http://www.static-x.org for […]

Interview: Bob Kulick

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This Fall, renowned Rock and Metal Producer/Musician Bob Kulick released Pure Fire – The Ultimate Kiss Tribute, a reissue of the star-studded compilation album known as Spin the Bottle from 2004. After the album’s release, I had the opportunity for a phoner with Bob himself, during which we had a thorough discussion of the original making of this record, in addition to Bob’s solo album Skeletons in the Closet, his appearances at the Kiss Expo, Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, and Kiss Kruise Pre-Party, as well a prospective new Metal Christmas album on the horizon. Check out the interview below: […]

Last In Line to Release “II” in 2019

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Last in Line has just unleashed a brand-new music video to coincide with the announcement of their upcoming second album, II. The track is “Landslide”, and you can check it out right here. Drummer Vinny Appice sums up the sound of the band and new record by saying, “I always sound like me. Viv [Campbell] and I have been playing together for years and have the same feel and pulse and attitude. Now with Phil [Soussan] on bass, he allows a more melodic approach on the bass parts making the songs even more interesting. He fits in perfectly being from […]

Children of Bodom Prepare Fans to be “Hexed”

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Children of Bodom have a spell in store for their fans with the upcoming release of their latest studio full-length, Hexed. With 11 new tracks of Bodom originality, plus a few live tracks and a remix, Hexed will make for the tenth studio album for these Finnish Metallers, recorded in Danger Johnny Studios alongside co-producer Mikko Karmila (I Worship Chaos, Halo Of Blood, Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper & Hate Crew Deathroll). March 8th, 2019 marks the date of release on Nuclear Blast – check out: https://www.facebook.com/childrenofbodom for updates along the way.

Hatebreed Announces 25th Anniversary Tour

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Hatebreed is approaching their 25th Anniversary as we head into 2019, with the Hardcore Metallers preparing for a large-scale tour to celebrate this landmark. April 2019 will mark the start of the 25th Anniversary Tour, as Hatebreed brings special guests Obituary, Cro-Mags (both of which Hatebreed has covered over the years), Terror, and Fit For An Autopsy on board for the first leg of the run. So far, dates from 4/4-4/20 are confirmed, covering the Midwest and East Coast, and the tour’s second leg will be announced in the near future. Find all the info on the confirmed dates and […]

Joyous Wolf Premieres New Music Video Covering a Classic

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SoCal Rockers Joyous Wolf have had a busy year so far, active on the road with festival dates, tour support slots, and even a gig alongside Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. The recent Roadrunner Records signees have now unleashed a brand-new music video featuring their cover of a not-so-brand-new track – Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen”. You can check out the official video, cowbell and all, via the band’s Official YouTube Channel. Joyous Wolf’s cover of “Mississippi Queen” is one half of a two-part single released earlier this fall, with the original song “Slow Hand” forming the B-side. The digital […]

Bowl For Ronnie Raises $74,000 For Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund

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Not too long ago, on October 25th, the Fourth Annual “Bowl For Ronnie” Celebrity Bowling Tournament took place in Studio City, CA, with a wealth of well-known names from the Rock and Metal worlds coming out to participate and support the cause, raising money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. This year, the event broke a record by raising a total of $74,000 for the organization named after the well-loved Metal icon. Rockers, personalities (including host Eddie Trunk), sponsors, fans and supporters alike all gathered to make this happen, setting a high standard for next […]

Vinnie Paul Memorial Celebration Takes Place in Las Vegas

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It’s no secret that the late Vinnie Paul (RIP) loved Las Vegas, the place he called home. One particular club in a corner of Sin City honored this proud resident posthumously with a shrine dedicated to him, just inside The Golden Tiki. This isn’t the first that the tiki-themed bar and hangout spot off the Strip has done something in honor of the Pantera/Hellyeah heavy metal drummer – last year, their “Cabinet of Curiosities” collection of celebrity shrunken heads by Smithsonian artist Terry Barr grew with the addition of Vinnie Paul’s shrunken head, in true tiki culture fashion. This week, […]

All That Remains Release “Victim of the Disease” and Reveal Future Plans

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All That Remains released their ninth studio album just last week, with a heavy heart surrounding this release for the band and fans alike in light of the recent passing of Founder/Lead Guitarist Oli Herbert. Frontman Philip Labonte says the following of the release and the band’s future plans: “Losing Oli has been a tremendous blow to the core of ATR, but I know he wouldn’t want anything other than for us to continue. He loved this record so much — it’s some of our best work. We look forward to sharing the music with everyone — seeing our fans from the […]

Interview: Brittney Slayes

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This Fall, Unleash the Archers embarked on the Apex North American tour, with fellow Canadians Striker and Helion Prime out of the U.S. as special guests along the way. When they reached their stop at the Kingsland in Brooklyn, I had the chance to sit down with Unleash The Archers’ frontwoman Brittney Slayes, where we covered a lot of ground, from Apex, influences, and Unleash the Archers’ evolution over time, to playing the upcoming 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, and Brittney’s excitement over the band’s recent visit to NASA.  Some of the latest news from the band is the “Ten […]

Interview: Striker

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The unveiling of Striker’s latest full-length Play To Win is almost here, with a release date of October 26th bringing the latest chapter in these Canadian Heavy Metallers’ discography to the world next week. The band has been on tour for the past month or so alongside fellow Heavy Metallers out of Canada, Unleash The Archers, and when the Apex tour brought them along to the Kingsland in Brooklyn, NY, I was there for all the action. I sat down (well, stood in a hallway/stairwell, technically…hey, it’s Brooklyn.) for a quick Q&A session with frontman Dan Cleary and guitarist Tim […]

Interview: Kobra Paige

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2018 has been a big year for Kobra and the Lotus so far, with the highly-anticipated Prevail II completing their double album series and kicking off a North American tour in support of the release. When the band came through the East Coast and made a stop at The Kingsland in Brooklyn, NY, I sat down with Kobra Paige before the show to discuss what’s behind the Prevail I and II records and the band’s latest unique music videos, as well as Kobra’s background as a lyricist and musician, digging into what it is that motivates her in studio and […]

Interview: Chris Lane of Station

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NYC Rockers Station recently released their second album More Than The Moon, followed by some touring which brought them to a newly opened venue in Smithtown, Long Island, New York known as The Rail on June 23rd, 2018. It’s a pleasure to catch up with this talented group – I first interviewed them when I was in college radio right around the time their self-titled debut record came out – always friendly and a lot of fun, Chris Lane and Patrick Kearney even came in studio to do an acoustic set. We always seem to touch base whenever they’re in […]