Author: David Castagno

Hatebreed, Track-by-Track, 1-4, from New Album (video)

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We live in a world and a time where the rules and expectations of our lives are being redefined, and how each one of us handles those changes will determine our success in life.  A number of the songs on Hatebreed’s upcoming album, The Concrete Confessional, carry this overall theme, in one way or another…. Read more »


When Punk Meets Prog Metal – The Last Ditches

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Could there be two more disparate musical genres than Punk and Prog Metal? And… Could those oil and water categories ever mix? The answer… The Last Ditches…A respected Prog Metal rhythm section meets ‘Real Deal’ CBGB/Max’s Kansas City guitars and singing. The Last Ditches sprang into being thanks to the animal cunning and persistence of… Read more »


Los Angeles Metal Band Death Division Release Redemptive Single and Video (watch)

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Rising Metal band Death Division has released a new single and video for “The Truth” ahead of upcoming tour dates throughout the Midwest and Southeast US.  The single is off to a fast start at Active Rock Radio, with 24 adds in the first two weeks. The band’s Jerry Montano says “The new EP (Angels… Read more »


Pristine Sign With Nuclear Blast

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Norwegian rock band PRISTINE, featuring lead singer and primus motor Heidi Solheim, have inked a worldwide record deal with Nuclear Blast. With three albums out, the last release Reboot (January 2016) was the first release outside of Norway and got much attention abroad. Heidi Solheim comments: “This is such a big step for PRISTINE! Nuclear Blast is not only… Read more »


Guitarist Adrian Galysh to Release New Blues-Rock Album Into The Blue

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Renowned guitarist Adrian Galysh will release his fifth solo album Into The Blue on May 25, 2016, featuring nine blues-rock tracks with guitar and vocals that take the West Coast guitarist into an entirely new musical direction. Produced and recorded by Galysh in Los Angeles, Into The Blue draws heavily on the guitarist’s ‘70s-era influences. Galysh shares vocal duties with powerhouse… Read more »


Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2017 – On Sale Today (5/4)

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The 2017 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, the 7th edition of the ultimate hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, will set sail February 2-7, 2017 aboard a new ship and has expanded to six days, visiting two additional ports in the Caribbean for the first time. Appropriately titled Gathering of Titans, this year’s five-night/six-day exclusive full… Read more »


Sydney, Australia’s Sticky Fingers at the Troubadour May 26

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Sticky Fingers bassist/vocalist Paddy Cornwall recently told  AXS/Examiner in NY that what makes him get up in the morning and want to play music and tour the world is that “The fact that we don’t have to get up in the morning.”  Spoken like a true rock star.  This of course has no effect on Paddy and… Read more »


Blind Guardian Announce 2016 North American Tour With Grave Digger

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Holiday treats are arriving early this year as BLIND GUARDIAN has announced they are returning to North America this fall for the second leg of the Beyond The Red Mirror tour! Before they start the tour, they will make a stop at Prog Power Festival for a special performance on Thursday, September 8th. The following… Read more »


Soul Asylum Announces New Tour Dates With The English Beat

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Minneapolis rockers Soul Asylum announces new U.S. tour dates with The English Beat in support of its newest album, Change of Fortune, which was released on March 18, 2016. In addition, the second single from the album, “Doomsday,” will impact at radio on May 23rd.  The song was featured as the Song of the Day… Read more »


Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Sells Out With Record Breaking Weekend

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The sixth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville held April 30 and May 1 at scenic Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida was the festival’s best offering yet, with more than 50,000 in attendance for the sold-out weekend, marking the biggest rock experience in Florida’s history. This was the third year in a row that tickets… Read more »


3 Doors Down Announce European Tour

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3 Doors Down has announced a headlining European tour in support of the band’s recently released Us And The Night album out now on Spinefarm Records.  The 13 confirmed dates will bring the group in to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, and The United Kingdom.  The run kicks off on October 19 at Berlin’s Columbiahalle, and… Read more »


Nominations Now Open for 2017 She Rocks Awards

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The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced open nominations for its annual She Rocks Awards ceremony honoring women in music, taking place Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the She Rocks Awards have honored music professionals from all walks of the industry, including guitarist, Jennifer Batten; legendary singer-songwriter,… Read more »