Screamer Magazine February 2015
Articles in the February 2015 Issue
Interviews
ADLER - Jacob Bunton and Johnny Martin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFEH0WsltNkROBERT SARZO - Hot Licks Sink Ships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsWTdwUWhUTHE BABYS' John Bisaha - Back On Their Feet Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ9SI4_k1y4GUS G - Going Solo, Ozzy and More...
Gus G may be well know for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, but he has more than a few other tricks up his sleeve. He has been playing with his successful power metal band Firewind since 1998. He also made guest appearances on countless albums for other artists including Old Man’s Child, Sigh, and In This Moment among others. GGARY HOLLAND - Guns, Drugs and Rock N' Roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IDS0flHB8RIK FOX - Speaks of W.A.S.P., Steeler and Sin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2NUtOHAd0
Reviews
GO BETTY GO - Reboot
Go Betty Go is a four-piece, all girl punk rock band from Southern California that was formed in 2000. They have released an EP with the appropriate title Reboot. It’s appropriate, as the original lineup of band fell apart in 2005, and recently reformed in 2012. The album blasts off with By Your Side, a decidedly unromantic tale of whyMARKY RAMONE - Punk Rock Blitzkrieg My Life As A Ramone
Addictions, politics, OCD, personal hygiene, parasitic twins. What else could you ask for in a rock and roll memoir? Well, you can find all of that and more in Marky Ramone’s new book Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone. Yes, a parasitic twin, really. The book starts off as most memoirs do: childhood. We meet young Marc BellRED - Of Beauty and Rage
What is Red? Some say it’s a color or the stop signs in our lives while others believe it represents passion—the love for another; and pain—the love for another. It’s the blood coursing through our veins when oxygen hits—open and exposed. Red is many things; a rose sparkling in the reflection of the beholder’s eyes or triggering salty tears overADRENALINE MOB - Dearly Departed
Just a little less than a year after the release of their album Men of Honor, Adrenaline Mob has put together Dearly Departed, which will launch on February 9th via Century Media. Those who are familiar with the band will quickly realize that this album is a compilation of covers, unreleased and acoustic tracks. For those just coming across the bandLIKE A STORM - Awaken The Fire
Releasing an album that attempts to show many different sides of a band’s musical style can be hazardous to their health. Unless done carefully, it can come off as disjointed and unfocused—trying to hit too many targets—which can result in alienating their fan base. Awaken The Fire, the second release by Like A Storm not only manages to avoid thoseONE-EYED DOLL - Witches
Standby Records is set to release Witches, One-Eyed Doll’s sixth album on March 24, 2015; sure to be their most nefarious and hardest album to date. Witches, released as a concept album, tells the brutal story of the Salem Witch trials. One-Eyed Doll has taken their music and story to the masses with different instruments to surprise us all; sans guitar, they
Press Releases
The Agonist Premiere Video for 'My Witness, Your Victim'
THE AGONIST have brought us another video from their forthcoming album, EYE OF PROVIDENCE due February 24th. "My Witness, Your Victim" is premiering at BloodyDisgusting.com and when you see the video you'll see why that is a perfect starting point. Watch it here: http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3329829/agonist-witness-victim-video-premiere-exclusive/ Guitarist Danny Marino had this to say about the video: "We're thrilled to release the My Witness,FEISTY PIRANHAS RELEASE POSTHUMOUS CD, 2 DVDS IN REMEMBRANCE OF LATE FRONT PERSON, PETER ALEX LUST
aying tribute to the passing of Peter Alex Lust, onetime front-man, lead guitarist and vocalist of popular Los Angeles rock band The Feisty Piranhas, Alex's dad, Peter Lust, is overseeing the posthumous release of two DVDs ("Feisty Piranhas - The PIRANHA Experience" (and) "Feisty Piranhas - Live In Lasers") and one album ("Evil Monkey") dedicated to the lasting memory ofRoyal Thunder Return with Crooked Doors on April 7
Royal Thunder, the female-fronted hard rock quartet whose debut album, CVI, earned praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, Revolver and saw singer Mlny Parsonz land on the cover of Decibel Magazine, release their follow-up full-length, Crooked Doors, on April 7 via Relapse Records. “It’s been too long,” said the band. “Thanks for being patient with us in delivering this album! WeBlack Fast Enters Studio with Producer Erik Rutan
St. Louis metal outfit BLACK FAST will enter Mana Studios in St. Petersburg, FL this week with veteran producer Erik Rutan to begin work on their debut LP for eOne Music. Known for his work with HATE ETERNAL, SIX FEET UNDER, GOATWHORE and CANNIBAL CORPSE, Rutan was an easy choice for the band. "We can't wait to work with Erik'Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014': Highly Anticipated Concert Event Set To Kick Off...
Fathom Events, Cinema 1 and Eagle Rock Entertainment are partnering to present a monthly “Classic Music Series” to be kicked off by legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Aerosmith. Fans will be blown away by Aerosmith on the big screen for a special one-night concert event on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. local time. Captured live atThousand Foot Krutch Blazes "Untraveled Road" To Rock Radio
Carving their own path forward through uncharted territory, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH members left major label life behind and independently unleashed two back-to-back No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock albums on their own TFK Music label: 2012’s The End Is Where We Begin and the current release, OXYGEN:INHALE, both with strategic management, marketing and distribution through The Fuel Music. The latter albumThe Who To Perform At New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival As Part Of 2015 "The Who Hits 50" Tour
THE WHO will perform their first U.S. festival appearance in more than 40 years at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, set for April 24-May 3 in New Orleans, LA. THE WHO’s previous iconic U.S. festival appearances were in 1967 at the Monterey Pop Festival (where a coin toss decided whether they or Jimi HendrixProng to Release Covers Record This Spring
PRONG will release an all covers LP titled Songs From The Black Hole in the U.S. on March 31st via eOne Music. The release will be in tandem with SPV/Steamhammer special CD and LP edition available in Scandinavia on March 25, in Germany on March 27, and the rest of Europe on March 30. "PRONG is very excited about the upcomingDark Funeral to Release 7" and Digital Single "Nail Them To The Cross" in February
On February 23rd, Swedish masters of furious, intense and merciless black metal, DARK FUNERAL, will return with the release of their new single/7" entitled, Nail Them To The Cross. Besides the title track, that has been released as a video some weeks ago in order to present their new vocalist Heljarmadr, the single includes another brand new track called "TempleAt The Hollow to Release What I Hold Most Dear via Spinefarm Records on February 17th
Finnish trio AT THE HOLLOW will release their Spinefarm Records debut What I Hold Most Dear on February 17th. The band has shared the 11-song track listing and the album cover art, along with debuting the video for the first single "Was It Worth It." In order to enjoy the full AT THE HOLLOW sensory experience, watch the video for "Was ItSix Gun Saints Signs with Dead Inside Records
DEAD INSIDE RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Hard Rockers SIX GUN SAINTS. Six Gun Saints a quartet hailing from Concord, CA. Formed in 2010 with a singular vision to create music that would change the rock world and stand the test of time. The group released their debut album “Ashes” independently in 2012 and was received very well fromAdrenaline Mob Release Covers/ Rarities Disc Dearly Departed February 10th
Following the success of their 2013 covers release, Coverta, Adrenaline Mob will release Dearly Departed through Century Media on February 10th. In a departure from Coverta the disc will feature in addition to 4 cover tunes, an unreleased track from the Men of Honor sessions, 3 acoustic renditions of songs from both Omerta and Men of Honor, and an editedEmbryo - Details of the New Album featuring Francesco Paoli from Fleshgod Apocalypse
The third and self-titled album from death metal band Embryo will be released on February 10th, 2015 via logic(il)logic Records. Track list: 01. An Awkward Attempt 02. The Pursuit Of Silence 03. Manipulate My Consciousness 04. Insane Lucidity 05. The End Of The Beginning 06. Embryo 07. The Touch Of Emptiness 08. The Door To The Abyss 09. My PoundingYesterday's Saints to Release Full Length Debut Album February 3rd
First Song Streaming - Artwork and Track Listing Revealed Concept albums are not new territory in metal by any means. But Northern Virginia's YESTERDAY'S SAINTS elevate the notion of conceptual metal to a whole other level, thanks to the rich, extensive storytelling and the pummeling metal in Generation of Vipers. The music is as smart and thought provoking as itSnowy Shaw - Live In Hell Details Revealed!
After the live-album "SNOWY SHAW ... IS ALIVE !" and the Live DVD/CD Boxset "The Liveshow: 25 Years of Madness In The Name Of Metal", it's time to close the circle with the third live album "LIVE IN HELL" ! "LIVE IN HELL" has a release date set for Friday January 23, 2015 and will be released through Wunderwurld Music. It willNightwish: New Album Title & Artwork Revealed
For those just returning from their holiday break eager for some positive news to begin 2015, here’s the latest from the NIGHTWISH camp. The title of the Finland-based symphonic metal storytellers‘ eighth studio album will be Endless Forms Most Beautiful, an inspirational excerpt from a quote by English naturalist Charles Darwin, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory viaWar On Women Premiere New Song
Listen to "Servilia", the first track to premiere from War On Women's S/T full-length debut now on AltPress.com. War On Women will be available on CD, LP and Digital formats on February 10th and is up for pre-order now via B9Store.com. Featuring 11 tracks, this new album was recently recorded with J. Robbins at the Magpie Cage (Against Me!, Coliseum,INSOMNIUM Kick Off North American Tour
Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMNIUM will be kicking off the new year with a special North American tour alongside label-mates DARK TRANQUILLITY! See below for all upcoming dates. DARK TRANQUILLITY and INSOMNIUM tour dates: Jan. 4 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre Jan. 5 - West Springfield, VA - Empire Jan. 6 - Philadelphia, PA - The TrocaderoBilly Idol Teams With NHL To For A Performance During Pre-Game Festivities
BILLY IDOL will kick off the new year with a performance at the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®--the New Year’s Day outdoor game between the Chicago Blackhawks® and the Washington Capitals®--at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.. which will be televised live at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC (along with CBC and TVA). This performance will come as IDOL prepares for
Product Press Releases
WaveDNA Releases Liquid Rhythm 1.4.3
WaveDNA is proud to announce Liquid Rhythm v1.4.3, which introduces a number of improvements and fixes. Most notably, Liquid Rhythm is now fully supported on OS X Yosemite, and features a snazzy new single-click installer. With these improvements, WaveDNA brings you the most intuitive, imaginative, and effortless workflow possible, further establishing Liquid Rhythm as the premier beat creation software. Additionally, WaveDNAHal Leonard Launches New Riff Notes Series
Electric Guitar Basics, Acoustic Guitar Basics, and Guitar String Basics explained in portable, single-topic booklets of less than 30 pages Hal Leonard has published Riff Notes, a series of quick, easy, and informative single-topic guides for novice and experienced players alike. These guides explain in less than 30 pages, all the basics needed to make an informed decision on which
Hollywood Spotlight
Go Betty Go To Release New EP ‘Reboot’ On January 27
The fiery and fearless girls of Go Betty Go are back with their original line-up and are releasing their new EP REBOOT, produced by Ted Hutt ( The Gaslight Anthem, Mighty Mighty Bosstones , Flogging Molly ) on January 27, 2015. Get a taste of REBOOT with a free download of the song “It Haunts You Now” now at NoiseThe Babys 2015 - New Video For Hit Single "I See You There"
With the release of their new album I’ll Have Some Of That, and their single “I See You There” hitting the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Single Sales chart at the end of 2014, The Babys aren’t slowing down any time soon... The newly released video for “I See You There” is an intimate look at the band inNew Tour Video Clip - Pierce The Veil/Sleeping with Sirens
LOS ANGELES, CA - FRIDAY, January 16, 2015 -- With Leg One a complete sell out, Sleeping with Sirens and Pierce the Veil are set to kick off Leg Two of their five-month co-headline trek, "The World Tour," presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, on Friday, January 23 in PTV's hometown of San Diego, CA. If you're a fan of greatRichie Kotzen: 20th Solo Album ‘Cannibals’ Out Now
Guitarist/singer/songwriter RICHIE KOTZEN digitally released his 20th solo album, CANNIBALS, January 8 via his Headroom-Inc label. It quickly reached #1 on Amazon’s New Rock Releases chart. Videos for “You” and “Cannibals” can be found on his official YouTube page. Here’s information about CANNIBALS, in KOTZEN’s own words: “CANNIBALS is an interesting record for me,” KOTZEN explains, “because much of thisSTEEL PANTHER Confirmed As Headliner For NAMMJAM 2015!
NAMMJAM 2015 will continue its legacy as the "go-to event" on the Friday night of the annual NAMM SHOW,the biggest worldwide convention for the music instrument industry. Now in its 6th year, the Friday Night NAMM JAM is considered by NAMM SHOW attendees as "the hottest ticket at NAMM". This invitation-only party will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015The Paramour Group and JAAB Productions Provide Update on 2015 XG Extreme Guitar Tour
The Paramour Group and JAAB Productions present the Extreme Guitar Tour 2015! The XG Tour includes performances by guitar greats Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Craig Goldy and introduces the new band Black Knights Rising. The tour is sponsored by Dean Guitar and dDrum. As a special treat for fans attending the show on January 31st in St. Charles, IL
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NAMM 2015
NAMM 2015 - Convention Hall
Going to the NAMM show is a fascinating look at the strata of the music industry. Naturally, the general public focuses in on the big-name stars who make appearances, and the big-name manufacturers, but scratch that surface and you’ll find so much more. Beyond the spotlight are the manufacturers of the classical instruments—the strings, woodwinds and pianos. In the areasPHOTOS - NAMM 2015 - Convention Hall
CLICK HERE to read about the event.NAMM 2015 - Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, Xander & The Peace Pirates
Another four days of craziness—also known as NAMM 2015—is in the books. Nonstop crushes of humanity combined with aural overload equals good times, with a heaping dose of physical and mental fatigue at the end of each day. NAMM is a trade show, and the stated purpose is to bring manufacturers of music equipment and potential buyers together. If onePHOTOS Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, Xander & The Peace Pirates
CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.NAMM 2015 Day 2 Photos
NAMM 2015 Day 1 Photos
Xander & The Peace Pirates Return to Southern California for NAMM 2015
A whirlwind began just one year ago when Henry Juszkiewick, CEO of Gibson Guitars, came across Xander & The Peace Pirates on YouTube. Gibson invited ‘XATPP’ to CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas early January where they formed such an impression upon their sponsor and the crowd of attendees worldwide, they were immediately invited to NAMM 2014. While performing for Gibson